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Handler – Deputy Matt Washburn K-9 Bluz with the Kings County Sheriff’s found dead after training exercise The Kings County Sheriff’s Office has announced that K-9 Bluz has died unexpectedly.According to the sheriff’s office, his handler, Deputy Matt Washburn and Bluz had just finished a training exercise and was returned to the patrol unit to rest and rehydrate. When Deputy …

Handler – Sgt. Jay Elliott Murrieta Department Mourns Passing of K9 Officer Kazan Elliott and Kazan worked as a team until Kazan’s retirement in 2019. “During his career Kazan worked hard for the citizens of Murrieta and took part in the apprehension and arrest of numerous suspects,” a department spokesperson said over social media. Kazan was second to none in …

Handler – Sgt Brian Rinder We are disheartened to inform you of the passing of one of our retired canines. Rex served the community from 2007 through 2017. He was assigned to Sgt Brian Rinder. The bond Rex had with his handler, family, and community was very special. Throughout his career he served the community and visited thousands of grade …

Handler – Officer Luis Galeana  Puskas, Beloved Santa Ana Police K-9, Has Died Puskas, the hardworking Santa Ana Police K-9 who took down a violent parolee in 2018, has died, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. The 12-year-old Dutch shepherd fell ill on Friday night and had to be rushed to the veterinarian, his owner said in a memorial post …

Died – 2/11/22 Handler – Deputy Brian Harris  Placer County K-9 Association mourns death of former officer The Placer County K-9 Association mourned the death of a former K-9 officer in a Facebook post on Sunday. The K-9 Association, a local non-profit established by the county’s K-9 handlers, announced a dog named Ego died on Friday. Ego was a Belgian Malinois, who was …

Died 1/26/22 1ST Handler – Sgt. Simon Sarkis 2nd Handler – Deputy Miller  Merced County Sheriff’s K-9 ‘Edo’ dies after year-long illness, says department The Merced County Sheriff’s Office has reported that K-9 Officer Edo, who worked for the department for eight years, died on Wednesday. The 9-year-old German Shepherd was put down after a year-long illness, and was in …

Died 1/4/22  California officer forced to shoot K9 after violent attack A police dog was shot and killed after he suddenly attacked an officer Tuesday morning, according to Fresno police officials. Last October, officials say K-9 Odin attacked and seriously injured an officer, who had to be hospitalized for his injuries. After considering the safety of the public and officers, …

Marina police K-9 Enzo dies from injuries suffered on duty The Marina Police Department has announced that K-9 Enzo has died. According to the department, Enzo suffered injuries while serving the community. The exact details of how he was injured were not released. “Our department is in mourning,” the department said in a Facebook post. Enzo was expected to retire …

Died 9/13/21 Handler – Officer McDearmid  Angels Camp Police Mourn The Loss Of A K9  Sadly, Angels Camp Police announced they “laid to rest one of our own” — a four-legged officer. Although K9 Thor, a Dutch Shepherd, had retired in January of last year.  With his handler, Officer McDearmid, by his side, Thor passed away on Monday. Police relay …

Handler – Corporal Chris Hester  Atascadero police K9 dies unexpectedly An Atascadero K9 has died, the City announced Thursday. The Atascadero Police Department says the passing of Pit was unexpected due to an “unforeseen medical issue.” Pit was born in Germany and was brought to the U.S. in 2015 to serve the City of Atascadero. He partnered with Corporal Chris …