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K9 Ruger – Bristol, Tennessee

Died 12/29/15 Handler – Officer Chesney Griffin Bristol, Tenn. police K-9 dies A Bristol Tennessee Police Department K-9 officer recently died of cancer. K-9 Ruger died on Dec. 29 after becoming sick the week of Christmas. A preliminary autopsy at the University of Tennessee revealed K-9 Ruger had cancer in his organs, the statement said. Bristol, Tenn. K-9 Officer Chesney …

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K9 Hercules – Camden, Tennessee

Died – 8/28/15 Handler – Officer Brian Vitt Camden police mourn loss of long-serving K-9 The Camden Police Department is mourning the recent loss of a valued member of their team — a long-serving K-9 named Hercules. An 11-year-old black Lab, Hercules passed away last Friday. He had served as Camden’s police dog since Sept. 28, 2007. “He was a …

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K9 Argo – Knoxville, Tennessee

Died – 8/22/15 Police dog, Argo, dies of cancer The Knoxville Police Department has announced the loss of a loyal police dog to cancer. Argo, an 8 1/2-year-old German shepherd, was euthanized Saturday due to a rapid decline in his condition. The police dog was diagnosed six weeks ago and was expected to live only a short time, according to …

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