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Died – 9/15/22 Handler – Officer Nathan Bagshaw Retired police K-9 in Rhode Island dies of cancer A retired police K-9 that served in Rhode Island for nearly seven years has died after a battle with cancer. The Cranston Police Department said K-9 Lex, who retired in April, passed away Thursday.The department shared the news on social media and included …

Died – 8/29/22 Handler – Officer Paul Wells Retired Warwick K-9 Fox dies The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of K9 Fox, age 12 years old, on 8/29/22 who was partnered with Officer Paul Wells with the Warwick Police Department. Officer Wells and K9 Fox joined the C.P.W.D.A. on 10/3/12 and became Lifetime …

Died – 5/13/22 Handler – Cpl. Daniel O’Neil K9 FEATURED IN NETFLIX’S “RESCUED BY RUBY” EUTHANIZED A Rhode Island dog whose inspiring story of going from shelter dog to lifesaving police K-9 became the subject of a recent Netflix movie has been euthanized. State Police said Sunday K-9 Ruby was put down Friday following a “sudden, acute, and untreatable illness.” …

Handler – Trooper Sean Pasley Rhode Island State Police announce death of K-9 Tao A Rhode Island State Police K-9 has died. K-9 Tao, who state police described as a beloved member of the RISP K-9 Division, served for 10 years and “was deployed on hundreds of missions throughout his career” with his partner, Trooper Sean Pasley. “Please keep Trooper …

Handler – Trooper Daniel Gazolla  Rhode Island State Police K-9 unit dies The Rhode Island State Police have announced that Rex, one of their K-9 units, has died. Rex served with Trooper Daniel Gazolla and had been deployed on several missions since 2011. During Rex’s career, he was able to provide security for people at venues like Gillette Stadium, and …

Handler – Cpl. Charlie Bergeron  Retired Rhode Island State Police K-9 Officer Zeus dies K-9 Officer Zeus, who served for the Rhode Island State Police, has died. State police made an announcement on social media Tuesday morning. “We are saddened to share news of the recent passing of K-9 Zeus, a search and rescue/cadaver trained Lab/Keeshond mix who served as …

Died 8/12/21 Handler – Officer Phil Veins  Johnston police announce the death of retired K-9 Bono Rhode Island   One Rhode Island police department is mourning the loss of a police dog that served “with distinction,” We report with a heavy heart that retired Johnston Police K-9 Bono has passed away Thursday. Bono came to the department in 2010 after achieving …

Handler – Officer Decristoforo OFFICER SAYS FINAL GOODBYE TO K9 DOG AXEL, HIS PARTNER AND PET Rhode Island K9 dogs are an invaluable part of the police force and do an incredible job-saving people and keeping their communities safe, putting their lives on the line just like their human partners. These dogs become a beloved part of any police department, …

Died 11/25/19 Handler – Corrections K9 Unit Commander Stephen Hauser K9 Robbie Mourned CPWDA is sad to inform everyone that K9 Robbie passed away unexpectedly on November 25 2019. Robbie was 13 years old and partnered with Rhode Island Department of Corrections K9 Unit Commander Stephen Hauser. Robbie had been with the Department for 10 years starting in February of …

Died 4/9/18 Handler – Deputy Bruce E. Quinn