Tag Archives: South Africa

Died 10/26/24 K9 killed by crocodile in Kruger National Park A K9 dog was killed by a crocodile in the Kruger National Park (KNP) on Saturday, October 26.According to the KNP’s spokesperson, Isaac Phaahla, the dog, a Dobermann/bloodhound cross named Ben, was a tracking dog and a valuable member of the anti-poaching team for the past eight years. He had …

Died – 2/24/24 Sniffer dog killed by python snake Limpopo police commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has paid tribute to a top narcotics detector dog who was killed by a python in Lephalale on Saturday. According to police, the Belgian Shepherd named Bina, was killed in her kennel by a python on Saturday.”Bina was seven years [old] and trained at …

Second sad loss for K9 unit as patrol dog Bentley succumbs to cancer Handler – Sergeant Wallace Kettledas The K9 Unit in Gqeberha has suffered yet another loss after K9 Bentley had to be euthanized after suffering from cervical spondylosis.Earlier this month his fellow K9 officer Mufasa was laid to rest after succumbing to cancer.Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu says …

Died 11/6/23 1st Handler – Sergeant Thembile Gaba 2nd Handler – Warrant Officer Damian Theron Officers mourn loss of K9 Mufasa Gqeberha police are mourning the loss of long-serving K9 officer, Mufasa, who was laid to rest on Tuesday.The SA Police Service said the courageous, nine-year-old Rottweiler passed away on Monday at the veterinary hospital in Walmer due to aggressive …

Handler – Officer Karl Gous Pietermaritzburg K9 Unit bids farewell to Chazz The Pietermaritzburg SAPS and K9 Unit bid farewell to beloved police dog Chazz, who retired at the end of July after a very successful nine-year service.The 11-year-old Chazz was described as an “intelligent” police dog that loved his job — scoring a success rate of 94% in the …

Handler – Sergeant B.B. Hlope Bees attack and kill police dog The Vryheid K9 Unit in KwaZulu-Natal tragically lost one of their patrol dogs last week after being attacked by a swarm of bees.The officers could do nothing but watch helplessly as ‘Boris’ was repeatedly stung, even though they tried to smoke the bees out of the kennel. Sergeant B.B. …

Died – 3/20/23 Handler – Sergeant Pat le Grange Hero police dog dies protecting his handler From not being able to pass one of its police dog training examinations, to saving the life of its handler in a real life or death situation. SAPS dog Deacon is hailed a hero after protecting his handler, while on duty.On Monday, March 20, …

Search for missing K9 called off after Jett presumed dead Search efforts for Healthy Hound Missing Pet Search K9 Jett have gone from rescue to body recovery. Jett went missing after falling down a manhole in Pretoria on Sunday. He was tracking a missing Jack Russell in the Hartbeesspruit nature area when he fell.Pretoria Rekord reported his handler, Diane Logie, …

Died 6/14/21 As tributes poured in for the two police dogs killed in a shoot-out with suspected cop murderers on Monday, a third canine officer was recovering at an animal hospital outside Pietermaritzburg. Duke, who had been airlifted to the Hilton Vet Hospital, was doing well after a shoot-out with four suspects, sought for or an armed robbery and murder …

Died 6/14/21 As tributes poured in for the two police dogs killed in a shoot-out with suspected cop murderers on Monday, a third canine officer was recovering at an animal hospital outside Pietermaritzburg. Duke, who had been airlifted to the Hilton Vet Hospital, was doing well after a shoot-out with four suspects, sought for or an armed robbery and murder …