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Died 2/25/21 Handler – Deputy Tyler Bos Osceola County K-9 dog will be missed Man’s best friend or man’s best co-worker? Hunter, the K-9 unit for the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office based in Sibley, was both, which made saying goodbye a little harder when he died unexpectedly on Feb. 25.“He was just overall a wonderful dog,” said deputy Tyler Bos, …

Died – 2/24/21 Handler – Officer Erik Forseth Retired K-9 dies after 9 years of service with Pembroke Pines PD The Pembroke Pines Police Department announced on Wednesday that Officer Erik Forseth decided to euthanize Aksel, a retired K-9 and his partner of nine years. Aksel was suffering from health complications caused by his advanced age, police said. During his …

CWD Matt 04157 1/1/09- 2/20/21 CWD Matt retired from Afghanistan and came to K9 Hero Haven in September of 2016. He was adopted to Steve and Dennine in Florida on 10/14/16. He was a great family dog and went everywhere with them. He had a happy, fun filled retirement life. He enjoyed traveling with his family. CWD Matt had surgery …

Died – 1/20/21 Handler – Officer Bill We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of K9 Stitch. Our condolences to Stitch’s partner, the St. Petersburg Police Department and all who knew and loved him. Run free and thank you for your service “Handsome Mr. August 2020”. The St. Pete Police Department is mourning K-9 officer Stitch, who died …

Died 1/4/21 Handler – Officer Delatorre K9 Officer Diesel passed away unexpectedly , and he is already greatly missed. Diesel and his handler, Officer Delatorre, made an amazing team and worked many high-profile cases during his lifetime. In 2020 alone, this highly trained and skilled K9 located shell casings in a murder investigation and found evidence in a sea turtle …

Died – 12/23/20 Handler – Officer Regina Dean Miami-Dade police dog ‘Ares’ dies A Miami-Dade Police Department dog named Ares died on Wednesday after a veterinary procedure, police said. The German Shorthaired Pointer completed the Transportation Security Administration’s national explosives detection canine program and joined the department on Feb. 22, 2013. “We will never forget his honor and service,” Police …

Died – 12/16/20 Handler – Ofc. Jonathan McEvoy It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of K9 Remi. K9 Remi was a mixed breed of Belgian Malinois and German Shepherd. Remi was born on February 10, 2015, and became one of the youngest members of the Sunrise Police Department in April 2016. Remi was partnered with Ofc. …

Handler – Cpl. Joe Liddick Pasco Sheriff’s Office pays respects to retired police dog The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to a former police dog that died this month. Retired K9 Ace partnered with Cpl. Joe Liddick during his eight-year run with the department from 2008 to 2016. “K9 Ace will be truly missed,” the Sheriff’s Office wrote in …

Died – 9/27/20 Handler – Officer Aponte Cape Coral Police Department mourning loss of retired K9 Kevin The Cape Coral Police Department is mourning the death of a seven year K-9 veteran after his battle with lymphoma. K-9 Kevin, aka Kevlar, was born on January 3, 2008 and joined the CCPD in May 2009 with K-9 Officer Aponte. Kevin was …

Died – 9/17/20 Handler – Deputy Bill Lamb K9 Chloe previously worked with the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office-Florida. K9 Chloe was partners with Deputy Bill Lamb from when she was 8 weeks old, until her retirement in 2017. After her retirement, K9 Chloe remained with Deputy Lamb. Thank you K9 Chloe for your service and dedication.