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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 …

Sadness as Bristol police dog Bear dies Avon and Somerset Police have announced the death of a beloved police dog. Bear was handled between 2012-2018, and mainly served in the Bristol area. From 2019, Bear retired to a caring family, who looked after him until his passing. As a working dog, Bear was a part of a GP & TFSD …

Died – 5/22/22 Police dog dies of heart failure chasing moped thieves A police dog known for having a “larger than life character” has died after chasing down two moped thieves, the Metropolitan Police said. Six-year-old PD Xavier Charles, better known as “Stanley”, collapsed on Sunday morning while on duty. The dog, who worked across London as a general purpose …

Lincolnshire Police says goodbye to retired police dog Red who passed away “I have had Mr Red in my life since 2009 and worked him operationally between 2010 and 2016,” said Red’s handler. “He was always incredibly brave and courageous and stood by my side through many a scrape. “He without fail gave 100% in everything he did in fact …

Died – 3/23/22 Tributes Paid To Police Dog Who ‘Passed Away In His Handlers Arms’ Tributes have been paid to a Lancashire Police dog who passed away yesterday, 23rd March. PD ‘Jerry’ had fallen ill over the weekend before his condition rapidly deteriorated. ‘Jerry’ had served with Lancashire Police Dog Unit for ten years and was due to retire later …

Handler – PC Gareth Gummerson North Yorkshire police dog dies after being injured A North Yorkshire police dog who had served in the force since he was 15 weeks old has died after being injured in an incident. Dixon had served alongside his handler PC Gareth Gummerson since joining the force until his death at eight years old. The force …

Handler – PC Duffy PD Vinnie was a General Purpose Dog and in 2018 he qualified as a Tactical Firearms Support dog which meant he had the ability to work alongside armed response officers if required. He originally served in Gloucester Police before moving to Wiltshire Police. Dog Section Manager Ian Partington said: “PD Vinnie was a fantastic police dog …