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Handler – Sgt. Andy Kelley Retired police K9 mourned in Saratoga County A retired K9 with the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office has died.K9 Jack recently passed away at 14 years of age. The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office says K9 Jack served the residents of Saratoga County for many years with his partner, Sgt. Andy Kelley. K9 Jack retired from duty …

Died – 3/23/18 Handler – Officer Christian Gutierrez Beloved Westchester County Police K-9 Officer Clint Dies The Westchester County Police Department said goodbye to one of its own this week, as a beloved member of the Canine Unit had to be put down due to an illness and recent medical complications. The Westchester County Police Department issued an announcement over …

Died 2/13/18 Handler – Officer Kevin Pimpinelli K9 Mullen Dies It is with deep regret that I announce the sudden passing of canine “Mullen”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Police Officer Kevin Pimpinelli of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. Officer Pimpinelli had to make the difficult decision on February 13, 2018 due to Canine Mullen’s diminishing …

Died – 2/3/18 Handler – Ulster County Sheriff’s Deputy Tom Lattin – RET. Ulster County Sheriff’s Office mourns death of beloved retired patrol dog On Saturday night, retired Ulster County Sheriff’s Deputy Tom Lattin spent his dog’s last night alongside him on his porch in Florida. Retired Ulster County K-9 Beal, a German shepherd dog the deputy had known since …

Died 2/2/18 Handler – Sgt. Justin Foley Beloved Yorktown Police K-9 Dies Moose, a beloved Yorktown Police Department K9 Officer has died at the age of 14. Yorktown police announced Moose’s death on its Facebookk page. Moose worked side-by-side with his K9 Handler, Sgt. Justin Foley, for nearly nine years, from 2006-2014. While the police department mourns the loss of …

It is with deep regret that I announce the passing of canine “Murphy”, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Officer Kenneth Johnson of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department. Officer Johnson had to make the difficult decision on January 30, 2018 due to Canine Murphy’s diminishing health. “Murphy” was named is in honor of Michael Murphy, a highly …

Died – 1/23/18 Handler – Officer Jarrett Marino Fulton Police K9 passes away It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Fulton Police K9 Meki. Meki was laid to rest on January 23, 2018 after an extended illness. Meki gave the City of Fulton almost five years of service before his condition forced him from service. Meki …

Died -1/18/18 Handler – Deputy Adam Hallett Jefferson Co. Sheriff K9 ‘Scout’ dies during training exercise A Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office K9 has died as a result of an incident during a training exercise. The sheriff’s office says 6-year-old German Shepard “Scout” was doing a training exercise Thursday afternoon with eight other dogs and their handlers in Watertown. A ball …

Died – 11/25/17 Handler – Officer Tim Waterman Rochester police’s K9 Hawk dies A Rochester Police Department K9 died from natural causes Saturday. K9 Hawk, a 10-year-old German Sheppard, worked with his handler, Officer Tim Waterman, in the Special Operations Section K9 Unit. Hawk will laid to rest Monday in a private ceremony.

Handler – Detective John Squillini K9 Mourned By Rockland Sheriff’s Office It is with deep regret that the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired K9 Gibson, who was the devoted and loyal partner of Detective John Squillini. Faced with a serious medical condition, Detective Squillini had to make the very difficult decision that many K9 handlers have …