Handler – PC Lomas Retired police dog Thor dies after years of service Cheshire and North Wales Police Dog Unit has announced the passing of retired police dog (RPD) Thor, who served the force for seven years before retiring in 2020.Thor joined the force in 2013 and was partnered with PC Lomas.During his career, Thor played a key role in …
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Handler – PC Susnik Tributes have been paid to an “incredibly sweet” Warwickshire police dog which has died.Warwickshire Police confirmed today (February 17) “with a heavy heart” that Police Dod (PD) Koko was suddenly taken ill in the last few weeks.”Alongside her human colleague PC Susnik, she had been protecting the people of Warwickshire for nearly eight years,” a force …
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Handler – PC James Coupland Much loved Nottinghamshire police dog passes away PD Rambo, an eight -year-old Belgian Malinois renowned for his bravery and loyalty, fell seriously ill at the end of last week and died at the weekend following treatment by a specialist vets team and with his handler at his side.Rambo was brought to the force from Holland …
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Died 10/18/24 Beloved Police Dog Kai Passes Away Following Battle with Illness The police community is mourning the loss of Police Dog Kai, who passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at the age of 7. Kai, known for his dedication and service, passed away with his handler, Chris, by his side after a prolonged battle with health issues.Kai’s health …
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“Brave and loyal” police dog dies after sudden illness Tributes have been paid to a “brave and loyal” police dog Juno who has died.The West Mercia Police dog was laid to rest yesterday (Monday October 7) after a short and sudden illness. A spokesperson for the force said: “Juno’s dedication, bravery, and loyalty were unmatched.”His presence will be deeply missed …
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Died – 9/15/24 Handler – PC Matt Thompson West Midlands Police pay tribute to ‘fantastic’ PD Buzz who died from heart attack West Midlands Police have paid tribute to a “fantastic” serving police dog who died after suffering a heart attack.PD Buzz was born in 2019 and became a fully licensed police dog in 2021.The force said that during his …
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Died 7/3/24 Police dog dies after chasing attempted murder suspect into lake as he fled from officers The 27-year-old suspect is being held on suspicion of animal cruelty and over a separate inquiry into an allegation of attempted murder.A police dog has died after entering the water to search for a suspect at a country park in Leicestershire.Officers said a …
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Cheshire and North Wales police dog unit mourn loss of legendary ‘thief catcher’ RPD Fiona Cheshire and North Wales Police Dog Alliance have announced the sudden and peaceful passing of Retired Police Dog (RPD) Fiona, a highly respected and beloved former member of their team.RPD Fiona, who fell seriously ill at home yesterday, was with her loving family in her …
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Handler – PC Tracy Doughty Sadness as Wiltshire Police dog ‘feared by criminals’ dies PD Max died aged nearly 13 having retired from Wiltshire Police in 2019.The news was shared on Wiltshire Police Dogs’ X account, saying: “Some sad news, retired PD Max has passed away, at nearly 13. “He was a fantastic police dog, feared equally by criminals and …
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Poster boy’ for retired police dogs in Shropshire region dies A retired police dog known as the ‘poster boy’ of the regional service canines welfare fund has died, it has been reported. The West Mercia Retired Police Dogs Welfare Fund, which includes Shropshire, gave its thoughts to Retired Police Dog Murphy’s handler family and said he would be “hugely missed.”A …
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