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K9 Henny – Palm Beach County, Florida

Died 10/10/16 K9 Henny dies from surgery complications Palm Beach County sheriff’s K9 Henny died from complications during surgery, the sheriff’s office said. K9 Henny worked at Palm Beach International Airport with her handler. The 9-year-old K9 was trained in airport-specific explosive detection and arrived in West Palm Beach in 2009, the sheriff’s office said.

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K9 Ozzy – Orlando, Florida

Died – 9/10/16 Handler – Officer Paul Foster K9 Ozzy was a Dual purpose Patrol/Bomb Detection K9. Born in Germany 12-24-2007 and started patrol 1/2009. Ozzy got sick on 9-9-16 and was rushed into surgery. He made it through having his spleen removed. He then passes away the following morning and was found to have cancer.

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K9 Kenzo – Palm Beach County, Florida

It is with great sadness I announce the passing of K-9 “Kenzo”. He, along with his handler D/S Klaysmat vigorously patrolled the streets of Palm Beach County from 2006-2013. This great team was responsible for countless felony apprehensions, one of which K-9 Kenzo sustained a gun shot wound while apprehending a murder suspect. As an overwhelming example of his fortitude, …

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K9 Zuul – Sarasota County, Florida

Died 8/25/16 Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office reports the passing of K9 Deputy Zuul The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office has reported the passing K9 Deputy Zuul. The German Shepherd passed away in the comfort of his home yesterday morning, Aug. 25, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was the devoted partner to Deputy Chris Indico throughout his SCSO career. …

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K9 Kuda – Sarasota, Florida

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 …

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K9 Robbie – Alachua County, Florida

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 …

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K9 Major – Clearwater, Florida

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 …

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K9 Billy – Sebring, Florida

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 …

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K9 Duke – Bradenton, Florida

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 …

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