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Handler – Cst. Foley Victoria police mourn service dog who died of a brain tumor The Victoria Police Department is mourning the death of one of its service dogs. Zender recently retired from service due to a brain tumor, but died recently, according to a social media post by the VicPD.“attempts to extend his life were unfortunately unsuccessful,” read a …

Handler – Const. Ken Mead Police dog dies from medical complications A police service dog (PSD) that responded to the BMO bank robbery in June 2022 has passed away from medical complications, Saanich Police announced Sunday.PSD Hitch served with Saanich Police for about seven years, A police spokesperson tells CHEK News Hitch was nine years old.“Hitch loved every aspect of …

Retired Vernon RCMP police dog mourned, served for eight years The Vernon RCMP detachment is mourning the passing of one of its four-legged members.”We’re saddened to share the news of the death of retired Police Service Dog Cain,” the detachment says on its Facebook page.”PSD Cain spent his entire eight-year career protecting the communities and residents of the North Okanagan, …

Died 10/23/23 Handler – Const. Barry Kelly Northeast OPP mourn loss of beloved police dog Ontario Provincial Police are mourning the loss of a longtime police dog, Timber, who passed away last month. Timber, police badge No. 1843K9, was born in 2009 and completed the police training course in December 2010, working with his lifelong handler, Const. Barry Kelly.“Timber was …

Died 9/26/23 Handlers – Const. Cam Cooper & Const. John Lamont Barrie police dog dies unexpectedly Barrie police have announced the sudden death of an active police dog with the service and who has been commended for his “remarkable courage,” loyalty and commitment to the local community. Police service dog Thunder died Sept. 26 due to a medical-related issue.”He was …

Died 7/25/23 Handler – Sgt. Andrew Crowe Charger, retired police dog, passes away Charger, a retired police dog who served the community for nine years, has passed away. Guelph police announced the 12-year-old German shepherd’s death at home on Tuesday. The canine, along with his partner Sgt. Andrew Crowe, handled more than 1,100 calls for service between 2011 and his …

Died – 7/25/23 Toronto police dog shot dead during search for armed suspect A Toronto police dog was killed Tuesday evening while officers were looking for an armed suspect. Police say they were called to the area of Dixon Road and Kipling Avenue after receiving reports of gunshots.They say the dog, named Bingo, was shot and killed during an “interaction. …

Died 7/3/23 Beloved police dog dies after ingesting drugs during investigation A Woodstock police dog has died in the line of duty. The dog, Taz, was assisting with a drug investigation Monday when it ingested drugs during a search. The dog was given anti-overdose medication and taken to a veterinarian clinic before it died, police say. Another police dog, Striker, …

Police dog who saved Humboldt suspect dies A RCMP service dog who is credited with saving the life of a suspect near Humboldt this past winter has died, the service said.PSD Nazz was on a course in Alberta this week and died unexpectedly, the RCMP posted on social media recently. Nazz was born on October 24, 2020 and graduated with …

Handler – Constable Kelsey Bighetty Retired Prince Albert police service dog passes away A special place in heaven has been reserved for a former K-9 member of the Prince Albert Police Service.Through their Facebook page, the police service confirmed Friday, Daxa had passed away at the age of 11.Daxa spent five years with the Prince Albert Police Service and was …