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We are saddened by the recent loss of K9 Rasl, who was assigned to the Sacramento International Airport. After a very short diagnosis with an aggressive nasal sarcoma tumor, Rasl crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. Rasl will be remembered as a hero who carried his career with intense focus, drive, and strength. We would like to offer our heartfelt thank …

Handler – Officer Josh Harshbarger Brig relaxed at home with his longtime partner, Officer Josh Harshbarger, while battling cancer for over a year. “Brig was an examples of what a police K-9 should be, all business at work and a loving pet at home. Unwavering loyalty and dedication for doing what they loved, police work. Brig served our community for …

Handler – Officer Steve Thompson K-9s, Dutch, was enjoying life with his human partner, Steve Thompson, when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer shortly after retirement, police said. Dutch had officially retired in May. Dutch was an example of what a police K-9 should be, all business at work and a loving pet at home. Unwavering loyalty …

Died – 11/22/20 Handler – Deputy Garvin Inga, a nationally recognized and awarded bloodhound, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning due to natural causes. She was nearly 14 years old. Inga had been retired from her K9 duties for the past three and a half years and was enjoying life in the country with her handler, retired Deputy Garvin. During …

Died – 11/16/20 Handler – Deputy Sean Kalmen Orange County Sheriff’s Department Passes Away pneumonia The Orange County Sheriff’s Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, K9 Rex. Rex succumbed to a sudden illness. K9 Rex passed away early Monday morning with his handler at his side. K9 Rex began to show signs of an illness last …

Died 11/7/20 Handler – Sgt. La France K-9 Unit Vex, Eureka Police Department’s Long-Serving Baddie Biter, Has Passed Away It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our EPD K9 Vex. Vex passed on Nov. 7, 2020 with his loving family by his side. On behalf of all of us at the Eureka Police Department, thank …

Died – 11/6/20 Handler – Sergeant Jason Cheney It’s with a heavy heart we report that K9 Tara has passed away this evening. Tara at the age of 5 started at SLTPD in 2014 with her partner Sergeant Jason Cheney and worked till 2018 when she retired. Shortly after retirement, Tara battled cancer, which caused her to have a leg …

Handler – Officer Vasquez “We thank ‘Uno’ for his years of service:” Madera Police K9 passes away The Madera Police Department department announced the passing of ‘Uno. “K9 Uno was loved by his handler, Officer Vasquez, and the entire department. We thank Uno for his years of service, the cases he worked on, and all the smiles he brought us,” …

Died – 9/17/20 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Josh Stone K9 Deja passed away Thursday in the early hours with her handler and family with her. K9 Deja and her handler worked tirelessly during her career tracking down criminals and missing persons until her retirement in August 2019. K9 Deja previously worked with the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department .

Died – 9/14/20 Handler – Officer Kevin Halm Retired Yogi Bear previously worked with the Concord Police K9 Association in Concord, California. From his handler: Last night I had to say goodbye to my best friend. For eight years he was my constant shadow. He rode with me at work helping keep us all safe, but at home was truly …