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Died 12/24/24 Handler – Officer Sean Young Edina Police announce the death of retired K-9 The Edina Police Department announced the death of a retired K-9 this week. The department said that 11-year-old Blitz peacefully passed away on Tuesday due to advanced cancer. Blitz retired on Dec. 31, 2023, after eight years with the department and over 650 calls for …

DIED – 8/23/24 HANDLER – Sgt. Keith Stuart BELOVED MAPLE GROVE POLICE K-9, CALO, LAID TO REST A beloved former Maple Grove police K-9 was laid to rest this weekend.Calo, who police describe as an energetic German Shepherd, retired from the force in 2023. According to a social media post from the Maple Grove police Sgt. Keith Stuart made the …

Died – 5/20/24 Handler – Deputy Nate Fisher Police K9 Dead After Devastating Fire at Partner’s House A Minnesota police dog died Monday after a devastating fire broke out at his handler’s house. K9 Kyro and the two other family dogs did not survive the house fire, according to a statement from the Chisago County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook.K9 …

Died 5/19/24 Handler – Officer Kelly Jahnke K9 Cuda dies in surgery following medical emergency The Blaine Police Department announced on May 21 that Cuda, one of its K9 units, died on Sunday, May 19.“It is with great sadness that we share the loss of one of our Police K9s over the weekend,” BPD posted. “On Sunday morning, Cuda was …

Handler – Deputy Eric Shultz Retired Stearns County K9 Officer Aspen, Legendary Bloodhound Tracker, Passes Away A retired Stearns County K9 officer has died.According to a Facebook post by the sheriff’s office, “With heavy hearts we announce the passing of retired K9 Aspen.” Aspen was part of the only law enforcement Bloodhound team in Minnesota. She was with the department …

Died – 3/18/24 Handler – Deputy Josh Partlow Law enforcement officers give a final salute to former K-9 officer Law enforcement officers from both the Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office and Albert Lea Police Department offered a final heartfelt salute Monday afternoon to former Sheriff’s Office K-9 Stalker before he was taken in to be euthanized at South Central Pet Care …

First-ever TRF Police K9, Max, unexpectedly passes away Thief River Falls Police just announced the unexpected passing of the department’s first-ever police K9, Max.On Thursday, Feb. 29th, 2024, Max’s handler found his K9 partner dead in his kennel. Max’s body was brought to a veterinary clinic where they determined he died from Gastric Dilation-Volvulus, otherwise known as a stomach flip.Max …

Died 2/9/24 Handler- Sergeant Adam Waletzki Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office says K9 dog has died A K9 dog with the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office has died.Captain Tim Parkin of the Investigations Division says K9 Cobra, Badge 2027, had been suffering from cancer and died peacefully Friday morning.“K9 Cobra served the Olmsted County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Olmsted County …

Handler – Officer Brett Musich Moorhead Police Department mourning the loss of K9 Zeke The Moorhead Police Dept. has announced that one of its dogs has died unexpectedly.K9 Zeke had an acute medical emergency while at home over the weekend. The dept. says officer Brett Musich took Zeke to an emergency veterinary clinic on Sat. and he died a short …

Died 12/19/22 Handler – Deputy Fisher Chisago County K9 Officer Dies in House Fire The Chisago County Sheriff’s Office says one of their deputies lost everything – including his K9 partner and two other dogs – in a fire Monday afternoon. According to its Twitter page, the department says crews were called to the fire in rural Nessel Township. When …