Died – 3/14/23 Handler – Gregory Saunders II Greensburg bloodhound team loses 9-year-old canine to cancer The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department bloodhound team saw its ranks dwindle to five dogs Tuesday with the death of 9-year-old Sadie. Sadie was pulled from field duties nearly a year ago, when she became lame, and then she developed an aggressive form of cancer …
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K9 Edik – Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster County officers mourn loss of K9 Edik The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office announced the passing of one of its retired K9s. LCSO K9 Unit announced the passing of K9 Edik on Friday, after he had a rapid decline in health. Edik was retired at the time of his passing. The unit thanked the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office and the …
Read More »K9 Ranger – Ellwood, Pennsylvania
Died – 2/21/23 Handler – Sergeant Michael McBride Former Ellwood K9 Ranger passes away The former Ellwood City Police Department K9 passed away Tuesday. Ranger was born on July 19, 2012, and was partnered with department Officer-in-charge/Sgt. Michael McBride. Ranger was the son of McBride’s first first K9, Jozek. Ranger served until his retirement on March 15, 2021. He spent …
Read More »K9 Mex – Whitehall, Pennsylvania
Handler – Sgt. Jeffrey Apgar Whitehall Police mourn loss of K9 Mex The Whitehall Township Police Department said Wednesday that K9 Mex died “following a brief and courageous battle with cancer.” K9 Mex began his career at the Whitehall Police Department in September 2014, township police said in a Facebook post.Sgt. Jeffrey Apgar has been K9 Mex’s handler and partner …
Read More »K9 Bikkel – Norristown, Pennsylvania
Died 12/29/22 Handler – Deputy Sean Forsyth Montgomery County officials honor memory of sheriff’s office K-9 Bikkel It was standing room only for the start of Thursday morning’s Montgomery County Board of Commissioners meeting as deputies gathered to mourn the loss of K-9 Bikkel.The 10-year-old explosives and patrol K-9 officer died of an age-related illness on Dec. 29, 2022, according …
Read More »K9 Bico – Upper Macungie Township, Pennsylvania
Handler – Sergeant Matthew Gardner Bico, Beloved Upper Macungie Twp. Police Dog, Dies In Retirement A beloved police dog in Lehigh County has died, officials announced. Bico, a German Shepherd who worked in the Upper Macungie Township Police Department’s K9 unit for nearly a decade, passed away comfortably in retirement, authorities said on Facebook Tuesday, Nov. 1. Along with his …
Read More »K9 Stryker – McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Died 10/8/22 Handler – Lieutenant (Bob) Eastman McKeesport K-9 officer Stryker dies The McKeesport Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers. “It is with heavy hearts we announce, after a medical emergency, Lieutenant (Bob) Eastman had to say goodbye to his beloved partner K-9 Stryker,” the McKeesport K9 Unit announced Saturday.
Read More »K9 Drago – North Strabane Township, Pennsylvania
Died 9/30/22 Handler – Sgt. Mancini North Strabane Township police mourning loss of K-9 officer Drago It is with great sorrow that the North Strabane Township Police Department must report the passing of K-9 Drago. Drago was an integral part of the department’s family and the North Strabane Township Community. In 2018, Drago was diagnosed with Canine Scott Syndrome. Scott …
Read More »K9 Jango – Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania
Died 9/26/22 Sharpsburg’s police dog, Jango, a 6-year-old German shepherd who retired in August after a little more than four years of service, has died. Jango “crossed that rainbow bridge” around 9:30 a.m. Sept. 26, according to a Facebook post by Sharpsburg’s K-9 unit. “Jango was not only a part of the Sharpsburg family, but of our own,” the post …
Read More »K9 Rookie – Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
Handler – Officer Jeff Seamans Rookie, Lower Merion Police Dog, Dies A K9 member of the Lower Merion Police Department has died.The police department announced canine Rookie died suddenly. “She became very special to us during her many years of dedicated service,” police said. “Rookie was not only the loyal partner of Officer Jeff Seamans, she became part of his …
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