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Handler – Deputy Chris Bedell From drug-busting service dog to family friend: Retired MCSO K9 Merlin’s end of watch The soulful brown eyes of an aging German Shepherd stared up at retired K-9 Deputy Chris Bedell. It was a warm and sunny Friday outside Bedell’s home, and he smiled as he reached down to rub the face of his partner, …

Handler – Sgt. Barabasch Retired Canal Fulton Police Department K-9 Bishop dies The Canal Fulton Police Department is mourning the passing of retired K-9 Bishop, whose four paws enforced the laws for eight years.“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Retired K-9 Bishop, a truly dedicated and courageous partner to Sgt. Josh Barabasch, and beloved member …

Died – 3/16/25 Handler – Ofc. Rudduck Retired Avon Lake Police K-9 Ady dies at 15 The Avon Lake Police Department is mourning the passing of K-9 Ady, whose four paws enforced the laws for more than 10 years.K-9 Ady’s served alongside his partner in fighting crime, Ofc. Rudduck.Ady retired in 2022, and died on Mar. 16 at the age …

Handler – Sgt. Jeff Valentine Franklin County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K-9 Will The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its retired K-9s.K-9 Will passed away recently after falling ill, according to the sheriff’s office. He was laid to rest on Wednesday evening.Will was a member of the sheriff’s office for more than eight …

Died – 3/7/25 Handler – Officer Don Dennis Fostoria Police Announce Retired Police K-9 Marley Passed Away It’s with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of this sweet boy… retired K9 Marley!After a short stint of retirement, Marley was needed at his next assignment in Heaven!Our condolences to Officer Don Dennis and his family… thank you for giving this …

Handler – Deputy Dale Thomas The Ross County Sheriff’s Office and the community are mourning the loss of Michael Blue, a cherished K9 officer who passed away today after a battle with cancer. Deputy Dale Thomas and his wife Shelley O’Conner Thomas shared the heartbreaking news, describing Michael not just as a K9 partner but as an integral part of …

Died – 2/10/25 Handler – Officer Jarod Eubanks K9 Breeze euthanized suffering from cancer The Cambridge Police Department is asking the community to welcome home its beloved K9 Breeze one last time.The department learned on Monday that Breeze was suffering from cancer, according to a community announcement. Doctors reported a very slim chance of Breeze surviving surgery and, even if …

Died – 1/13/25 Handler – Deputy Coe The Greene County Sheriff’s Office posted on Facebook that the Office is mourning the loss of a member of their team.K9 Auco completed his initial training with Gold Sheild Training in October 2017 and was paired with Deputy Coe.According to the Sheriff’s Office, he was certified as a dual-purpose K9, specializing in criminal …

Died – 1/7/25 Handler – Officer Hall Streetsboro police dog struck, killed by vehicle A K9 with the Streetsboro Police Department was killed Tuesday when he was struck by a passing vehicle, police say. A news release from the department says the dog, Kaya, was allowed out of the patrol car to stretch his legs along Ohio 303 at about …

Handler – Deputy Borden Geauga County K-9 Rotar dies after 11 years of service K-9 Rotar helped officers with countless narcotic arrests, searches for suspects and missing persons, and recovering critical evidence, GCSO listed.“His dedication and skill made him an invaluable asset to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office,” GCSO stated.His four paws enforced the laws until his retirement on March …