Tag Archives: England

Died – 7/27/23 Handler – Pc Dave Wardell Tributes have been paid after the death of a dog who was stabbed as he protected his police handler from an armed suspect. Retired police dog Finn, a German shepherd, died at the age of 14 on Thursday. The dog, dubbed Fabulous Finn, went on to win the hearts of the nation …

Handler – PC Matt Aris Former Police dog bear, crime-fighting canine of Rotherham, passes away A former police dog who helped keep Rotherham’s streets safe has died.The criminal-catching efforts of German shepherd Bear were often featured on the force’s social media channels.And the trusted four-legged officer was described as a valuable asset in tracking missing people and apprehending offenders. South …

Handler – Sergeant Gav College Retired Police Dog Russell died at the age of 14 Retired Police Dog Russell sadly died aged 14 at the start of the week. The Cocker Spaniel started his journey with the Force as a puppy in 2009 and worked as an operational search dog for eight years alongside his best friend and handler, Sergeant …

Handler – PC Scott Mcentee Canine crime-fighter, PD Kruger Passed away a short illness. German Shepherd Kruger – who was a firearms support dog for six years – retired at the age of 10 and spent his final days relaxing at home with his handler and family. Handler PC Scott Mcentee paid tribute to the excellent work and and results …

Handler – PC Wayne Thompson Retired Police Dogs Krush peacefully at his home The Force.Dutch Herder Krush hung up his lead back in 2019 after a stellar 10-year career with the Force as a General Purpose dog. Krush, 13, famously became an international star when a video of him balancing six Mini Cheddars on his nose went viral – and …

Handler – Darwen Tragic loss police dog Jett who died following short battle with cancer A police dog handler has been left devastated following the death of Jett after a short battle with cancer. Police Dog Jett joined Lancashire Constabulary in December 2018. He came from a family in Darwen and quickly became an integral part of the police search …

Handler – PC Bob Laurie Former Wiltshire Police dog Rex dies suddenly Wiltshire Police have paid tribute to a former police dog who died after falling seriously ill overnight. Rex served with the police under the supervision of his former handler, PC Bob Laurie, for six years before retiring in 2019.He died on the weekend of Saturday, January 21, aged …

Died 11/7/22 Handler – PC Cindy Hargreave Heartbreak as retired Wiltshire Police dog Tyke dies after six years service One of Wiltshire Police’s most popular police dogs sadly died yesterday (November 7). Tyke, affectionately known as ‘Big T’ had served with the force for six years, and died aged eleven.Gaining his licence back in 2013, the much loved dog, worked …

Handler – PC Dean Allen Hero stabbed police dog dies after short illness A hero police dog who was famed after surviving a horrifc knife attack in the line of duty has died after a short illness. PD Axle was a star of police in the county and they have paid tribute to him following his death. Derbyshire Constabulary Dog …

Died 8/25/22 Tributes paid after death of retired Essex police dog Heartfelt tributes have been paid to a “brilliant” and “loving” retired police dog after his death. Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund shared the “very sad news” that retired police dog Studs died on Thursday (August 25).PD Studs served as a general purpose dog for Essex Police from 2011 to …