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Handler – Deputy Holmes Missing Colorado K9 found dead after search A missing Colorado K9 was found dead on Friday.The male chocolate lab disappeared Oct. 1. He ran away from his handler. Watson left during an “airing break,” which the sheriff’s office did not explain further. The sheriff’s office’s press release also does not specify whether Watson was on duty …

Handler – Lt. Brian Cummings Retired Colorado Springs K-9 Diesel remembered for ‘incredible career’ The Colorado Springs Police Department’s K-9 unit had to say goodbye to one of its retired furry friends Friday, as canine Diesel passed away at 14. Diesel served the city of Colorado Springs from 2012 to 2019 as a narcotics detection and patrol apprehension dog. Police …

Handler – Officer Sarah Frost Colorado sheriff’s office K9 dies after medical emergency Summit County Sheriff’s Office K9 Baby “Babe” Blue has died at age 3.The sheriff’s office announced the passing of the Babe on Monday, saying the dog died last week due to a medical condition involving a colonic torsion.A German Shorthair Pointer originally from Hungary, Babe served with …

Died – 6/9/24 Death of K-9 Britta mourned by Colorado Springs police The Colorado Springs Police Department is mourning the death of K-9 officer Britta after she died over the weekend. Britta died Sunday after serving the community for 10 years with CSPD’s EOD unit, according to a social media announcement from the department. K-9 Britta specialized in searching for …

Died 6/7/24 Handler – Sgt. Thomas Moser Garfield County Sheriff’s Department mourns beloved K9 Officer Rex The Garfield County Sheriff’s Department bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most cherished members, K9 Officer Rex, who was euthanized on Friday due to complications from bone cancer. Rex, a vital part of the force, was believed to be about eight years …

Died 5/22/24 Handler – Lt. Wolfe Southern Colorado law enforcement say goodbye to beloved K9 Deputies in southern Colorado are saying goodbye to a K9 who recently passed away. The Pueblo County Sheriff’s Office announced the death of K9 Mondy, who passed on Wednesday, May 22.They said Mondy, the 8-year-old lab, was diagnosed with spinal cancer in late 2023, which …

Died – 5/17/24 Handler – Sergeant Chris Arseneau Colorado Springs Police Department mourns loss of retired explosive detection K-9 The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is mourning the loss of retired K-9 Belka.Belka served CSPD for nearly a decade before retiring with her handler, retired Sergeant Chris Arseneau in February 2021. She passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, …

Died – 12/31/23 Handler – Officer Jon Kay Fountain Police Department says goodbye to K9 Pheonix The Fountain Police Department (FPD) announced the passing of retired K9 Phoenix on Sunday, Dec. 31.Phenix served with FPD from 2018 to 2020. “He served with honor and distinction, contributing significantly to the safety and well-being of the community,” wrote FPD in a social …

Died – 9/22/23 Handler – Deputy Lopez Retired Adams County K-9 dies from cancer The Adams County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to a retired K-9 deputy who died of cancer Friday.The K-9, Nacho, joined the ACSO Patrol Division in 2017 and was trained for narcotics detection and patrol apprehension. On June 16, 2018, Nacho and his handler, Deputy Lopez, along …

Died 8/26/23 Handler – Sergeant Tate Kindschuh K-9 Samantha, trusted partner and valued member of APD, laid to rest More than 40 law enforcement officers and other supporters saluted Samantha’s appropriately flag-draped body as she was carried to her handler’s vehicle from a local veterinary clinic to be transported for cremation in Monte Vista. A procession of more than 20 …