Tag Archives: CT

Died – 7/7/21 Handler – Officer Chris Goode Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Gunny who was surrounded by his family on 7/7/21. K9 Gunny died at the age of 13 years old. K9 Gunny was partnered with Officer Chris Goode of the Stratford Police Department. K9 Gunny was born on 4/23/08 …

Died 5/18/21 Handler – Ofc. Rodriguez The CT Department of Corrections K9 Unit announced the passing of recently retired K9 Rikki Bobby. K9 Rikki and his handler, Ofc. Rodriguez were a dynamic duo who put in hard work for D.O.C and trained side by side with our K9 unit. They were always available when needed for mutual aid to help …

Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Rainor on 5/14/21 who was partnered with Officer Dave Peterson of the Norwalk Police Department. K9 Rainor was born in the Czech Republic in 2009 and began his career with the department in March 2010. K9 Rainor were the 1st runners up for the prestigious Daniel …

Died – 4/4/21 Handler – Sergeant Michael Lafond CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Kira who was partnered with Officer Michael Lafond of New Milford Police Department. K-9 Kira had recently retired from active duty in January, after 10 years of dedicated service. Kira succumbed to complications following surgery to remove a recently discovered tumor. Kira …

Died – 4/2/21 Handler – Officer David Dogali K9 Bobi was euthanized at the age 13 years old. Officer Dogali and his K9 partner Bobi represented the Stamford Police Department K9 Unit in this year’s Western Connecticut Police K9 Challenge that took place in Newtown, CT. Officer Dogali and K9 Bobi were awarded 1st place for Best Overall K9 Team” …

Died 3/24/21 Handler – Officer Thomas Clements CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Thomas Clements K9 partner, K9 Khan, who was put to sleep on 3/24/21 at the age of 12. Officer Clements made the courageous decision to allow Khan to pass with dignity and honor. K9 Khan served with the Stratford Police Department from 2010-2016. K9 …

Died 2/12/21 Handler – Officer Bobby Kempke The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Lambeau on 2/12/21. Officer Kempke made the difficult decision to have him euthanized to relieve his suffering. K9 Lambeau was born in the Netherlands in December of 2007 and came to the United States in February of 2008 …

Died – 1/25/21 Handler – Officer Kyle Mortensen The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Ryker on 1/25/21 due to brain cancer. K9 Ryker served with the Farmington Police Department with his handler, Officer Kyle Mortensen. K9 Ryker was certified in Patrol & Narcotics and became Lifetime Members of the C.P.W.D.A. joining …

Died – 1/8/21 Handler – Officer Gregory Lee The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of Retired K9 Storm on 1/8/21 due to cancer. K9 Storm served with the Trumbull Police Department with his handler, Officer Gregory Lee. About 15 K9 units from the region were there for K9 Storm’s last walk. During a recent …

Died – 12/27/20 Handler – Officer Devin Saylor CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Blaze on 12/27/20 due to bloat. K9 Blazed served with the New Britain Police Department from 2012-2016 and then with the Windsor Police Department from 2016-2020 with his handler, Officer Devin Saylor. K9 Blaze was certified in Patrol & Narcotics and was 9 …