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Handler – Officer Tripp Schwenk Beloved Sarasota K-9 officer passes away after brief fight with cancer Sarasota Police Department has lost a brave member of their K-9 force. They posted the sad news on their social media accounts on Thursday. K-9 officer, “Kuda,” 11, served the City of Sarasota for eight years. He passed away after his short fight with …

Died – 7/8/16 Handler – Deputy Tommy Willcox Alachua County Sheriff’s Office police dog found dead Alachua County Sheriff’s Office is still investigating the death one of their police dogs. Deputy Tommy Willcox found his dog Robbie unresponsive in the back of his patrol car after responding to a call in Gilchrist County on Friday. Detectives said Robbie’s death may …

Died 6/24/16 Handler – Officer Michael Spitaleri Clearwater Sgt. writes emotional letter to K9 he had to put down Having to put down your dog is never an easy decision or task. Michael Spitaleri, K9 Sergeant in Clearwater, had to put down his retired K9, Major, on Friday. Major had served the city of Clearwater for six years, according to …

Died – 6/16/16 Handler – Deputy Dusty McGee Sheriff’s K-9 blood hound, Billy, dies The Highlands County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of its K-9 Billy Thursday, a 6-year-old blood hound. Billy and his handler, deputy Dusty McGee, were taking part in a training exercise Thursday when Billy became ill. Paramedics were called and he was taken by ambulance …

Died 6/6/16 Handler – Officer Kenneth Magown II Bradenton police K9 Duke dies The Bradenton Police Department announced that one of its retired Bradenton Police K9s died Monday. The K9 named Duke was euthanized Monday, according to Bradenton Police Lt. James Racky. Duke retired in 2011 due to an on-duty hip injury. “He had other medical issues, and it was …

K9 Szalto – Erlanger, Florida Handler – Officer Dave Lillich Erlanger K-9 cop remembered as hero Partner. Friend. Hero. That’s how Dave Lillich remembers K-9 officer Szalto. Szalto, 11, died late May, after a stroke. He served in the Erlanger Police Department’s K-9 Unit for about five years before his retirement in July 2013. At work, Lillich was his handler, …

Handler – Officer Chris Stockton Brooksville Police Department remembers K-9 Titan Brooksville police are remembering a K-9 who served the department for more than four years. Titan, a German Shephard, conducted hundreds of searches leading to arrests for crack cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine. Titan’s handler Officer Chris Stockton says he was shocked to discover an aggressive cancer took Titan in …

Died – 5/18/16 Mount Dora Police Department mourning the loss of retired police dog Brisko Retired K9 dog Brisko has passed away. The Mount Dora Police Department is mourning the loss of a retired police dog, Brisko, a German shepherd who died unexpectedly Wednesday at 11 years old from what is thought to be cancer, officials said. The department is …

Died – 5/10/16 Handler – Sgt. Matthew Azaroff Sheriff’s office loses K9 Marco The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a beloved patrol canine that worked with the agency nine and a half years. K-9 Marco, who retired from the department three years ago to go live with his handler, lost his battle with cancer Tuesday with …

Died 4/12/16 Handler – Corporal Stephen Miller Hernando County Sheriff’s Office Mourns K9 Kilo The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is saddened and deeply regrets to announce the passing of retired K-9 Kilo. K-9 Kilo faithfully served his partner, Corporal Stephen Miller, theHernando County Sheriff’s Office, and the citizens of Hernando County for eight years, starting in 2006. In 2010, K-9 …