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K9 Abe – New York

Died 9/18/20 Handler – Masotto NYPD K9 Abe was laid to rest today after medical complications affecting his quality of life. K9 Abe was named after Detective Abraham Walton, who was shot and killed as he was attempting to stop a robbery in 1980. K9 Abe carried on his legacy proudly. Rest in peace Abe, we will never forget you.

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K9 Libby – Dutchess County, New York

Died – 8/24/20 Handler – Deputy Sheriff John O’Brien Sheriff and community mourn loss of K9 Libby Dutchess County Sheriff Adrian “Butch” Anderson is sad to announce the passing of retired Accelerant Detection Canine (K9) Libby. In 2012, after being rescued from the Humane Society of Greater Rochester’s Lollipop Farm, K9 Libby and her handler Deputy Sheriff John O’Brien graduated …

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K9 Vert – Schenectady, New York

Handler – Officer Sean Clifford SPD announces the passing of retired police K9 Vert The Schenectady Police Department (SPD) announced on Facebook the passing of Vert, a retired police K9 who had worked with the Department. The Department says Vert was born on December 20, 2007 and began his career in 2009. Vert worked with partner Ptl. Sean Clifford until …

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K9 Triton – Ulster County, New York

Died – 8/5/20 Handler – Deputy James Mullen Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Triton of the Ulster County Sheriff’s Office, New York, who passed away on 8/5/20 after a brief illness. Triton was born on March 12, 2010 and served with his handler, Deputy James Mullen, from 2011 until his retirement …

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K9 Weeks – Norwich

Died – July 2020 After more than seven years of service, retired City of Norwich Police Department K9 Weeks passed away last month with law enforcement honoring his dedication to Chenango County and its residents. According to City of Norwich Police Officer Brandon Clarke, Weeks was donated to his police department in 2009. Clarke said Weeks passed away after more …

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K9 Tank – Tonawanda, New York

Handler – Officer Brent Costello Retired Town of Tonawanda Police K9 dies A retired Town of Tonawanda Police K-9 has died. K-9 Tank served the TTPD for ten years before his retirement in Jan. 2019, after which he was a full-time family dog with his former partner and handler, Officer Brent Costello. “There is a little hole in all of …

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K9 Promber – Jamestown, New York

K9 Handler – Officer Erik Kraft Jamestown Police Department holds procession for fallen It was an emotional farewell for a Jamestown K9 officer. Members of the police department lined up for a procession outside of their headquarters this morning to remember K9 Officer Promber. The dog died suddenly over the weekend. Jamestown’s mayor says the K9 played a huge role …

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K9 Gunner – Saratoga County, New York

Died – 6/21/20 Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Remembers Patrol K9 It is with the greatest sadness that the Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of their retired K9 Gunner Monday, June 22. Gunner served the citizens of our county gallantly from 2008 to 2016 as a narcotic detection and patrol K9. Rest in peace partner. End Of Watch June 21, 2020.

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K9 Vader – Colonie, New York

Handler – Officer Shaw Colonie Police mourning loss of retired K9 Vader It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of retired Colonie Police Department K9 Vader following an illness. Vader served the Town of Colonie for 6 years. Together, the team of Handler Shaw and Vader assisted in 182 drug searches. They also participated in …

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K9 Devin – Steuben County, New York

Died – 6/8/20 Handler – Deputy Nybeck Steuben County K9 honored in End of Watch ceremony Corporal K9 Devin was honored at an End of Watch ceremony on Monday after more than six years serving in Steuben County. K9 Devin was named after Sergeant Devin Snyder, U.S. Army, was lost on June 4, 2011, by a roadside bomb in Laghman …

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