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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 …

Handler – Detective Jeff Martin  Retired BPD K9 Titan dies The Bakersfield Police Department announced on Tuesday that retired K9 Titan, who served with BPD for seven years, has died. K9 Titan was born in February 2009 and was partnered with Detective Jeff Martin from 2010-2017. BPD says they served together on patrol, the Violent Criminal Apprehension Team and the …

Died 5/30/21 Handler – Officer Kaiden Kemp Retired Santa Rosa police dog dies of cancer at 7 Retired Santa Rosa police dog, Kolt, died Sunday after a short battle with cancer, the police department announced in a Facebook post. The 7-year-old dog retired from the police department in 2020 after five years of service, when he moved to Southern California …

Died – 5/4/21 Handker – Deputy Roberts On May 4, 2021 EDSO retired K-9 Bakus was put to rest at the age of 15-1/2, 2-1/2 years past the average life expectancy of his breed. (Belgian Malinois) Bakus enjoyed a long career, which started with Deputy Mike Roberts in July of 2008. Over his 8 ½ year career Bakus had 17 …