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Died – 10/5/24 Handler – Deputy Johnny Lemen Retired Clark County Sheriff’s Office K-9 dies after long battle with cancer A retired K-9 for the Clark County Sheriff’s Office died on Saturday after a long battle with cancer.The sheriff’s office announced the passing of K-9 Yari on Monday. Yari and his handler, retired deputy Johnny Lemen, patrolled the county for …

Chillicothe P.D. K9 Dark has passed Early morning hours today Dark had a medical emergency and went into distress. I unfortunately had to make the decision to have him put to sleep. It was pretty unexpected since he was fine hours before while hanging out. I’ve had a lot of dogs and a lot of German Shepherds. He by far …

Handler – Officer Nathan Speelman K9 Zeta has died The Dayton Police Department posted a tribute to retired K9 Zeta on social media on Wednesday.“It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of retired K9 Zeta. Zeta will be greatly missed,” the department said.Zeta worked with Officer Nathan Speelman from July 2014 to February 2022. K-9 officers and …

Died 9/13/24 Handler – Ofc. Smith Orrville Police Department’s 1st K-9, Freddie, dies The Orrville Police Department is “heartbroken” to share that retired K-9 Freddie died. OPD said his health had been declining, and he crossed the Rainbow Bridge the afternoon of Sept. 13.K-9 Freddie became the Orrville Police Department’s first canine on Dec. 12, 2012, “and we could not …

Died – 9/10/24 Handler – Sgt. Tim Kitts. Ashland County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Meeko dies The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office said goodbye to K-9 Meeko on Sept. 10.She was 17 years old, according to ACSO.K-9 Meeko joined the Ashland County Sheriff’s Office in July 2012.Her four paws enforced the laws with her partner, Sgt. Tim Kitts.ASCO said Sgt. Kitts and …

Died – 9/6/24 Handler – officer John Laudeman Delaware K9 officer dies after brief battle with cancer A K9 officer who had dedicated the past five years to serving the city of Delaware died of cancer on Friday. The Delaware Police Department announced the death of Tyson, a K9 on their force, Friday evening. DPD said Tyson died after a …

Handler – Cpl. Clouden Retired Portage County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Felon dies The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the passing of K-9 Felon, whose four paws enforced the laws for more than 8.5 years.K-9 Felon was partnered with Cpl. Clouden in 2014, and retired on March 11, 2022.Sheriff Bruce D. Zuchowski said K-9 Felon “had a successful career beside …

Died 9/4/24 Handler – Officer Nathan Speelman Dayton Police hold final salute for retired K-9 Zeta at local hospital Dayton Police saying their final goodbyes Wednesday to retired K-9 Zeta.Fellow K-9s and officers from departments across the Miami Valley came out to give Zeta her final salute at the Woodman Drive Animal Hospital.It is with tremendous sadness that we announce …

Died – 8/25/24 Handler – Sergeant Smith Retired K9 Spirit has passed away It is with a heavy heart that we share the sad news of the passing of retired K9, Spirit. Spirit passed away last night at home with Sergeant Smith. Spirit began his service in 2012 with Sergeant Smith. Spirit retired on October 3, 2023, Spirit enjoyed his …

Died 8/18/24 Handler – Officer Terry Wurgler Mentor Police Department K-9 suddenly passes away The Mentor Police Department has announced the passing of a K-9 officer after a sudden medical emergency. According to a press release from the Mentor Police Department, K-9 Officer Achilles died on August 18. Achilles served with the Mentor Police Department since April of 2019 alongside …