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Handler – Deputy Fire Marshal Robert Calderon League City mourns the loss of beloved K9 officer The League City Fire Department is mourning the loss of Regi, a dedicated canine officer, who was laid to rest this morning. Regi joined the department in December 2016 and was instrumental in fire and arson investigations.Regi, trained in accelerant detection, was not only …

Handler – Corporal Gabby Aguayo OPD says goodbye to K9 Jimmie The Odessa Police Department is saying goodbye to a loyal partner and protector, K9 Jimmie.A news release said he was more than just a K9 — he was a constant companion, guardian, and Corporal Gabby Aguayo’s best friend. K9 Jimmie had a heart full of courage and an unwavering …

Died 1/21/25 Handler – Lieutenant Jurado Reeves County mourns loss of beloved K9 hero, Diesel: A legacy of service and loyalty The Reeves County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its most cherished K9 members, Diesel, a dual-purpose police dog who passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to an unforeseen medical emergency.Diesel’s passing marked the …

Retired Texarkana K9 officer dies at 13 Retired K9 Officer Boston has died at the age of 13, the Texarkana Police Department announced on Thursday.Boston served the police department from 2013 until his retirement in 2019. The police department said he was more than a working dog, he was a protector, partner and a loyal friend to his handler and …

Died 1/2/25 Handler – Officer Rittimann Midlothian mourns the loss of beloved K9 officer Vito It is with heavy hearts that the Midlothian Police Department announces the passing of one of our own. K9 Officer Vito, who faithfully served the citizens of Midlothian for five years, has lost his battle with a series of debilitating health issues. Yesterday Officer Vito …

Died 12/30/24 Handler – Officer M. Barnette Houston Police Department mourns K9 Blitz The Houston Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own, K9 Blitz, a Belgian-born police dog who ended his watch on December 30, 2024.K9 Blitz faithfully served the department alongside his partner, Officer M. Barnette, for four years.HPD stated that Blitz’s courage will never …

1st Handler – Ofc. Abrams 2nd Handler – Ofc. Lopez The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) announced the passing of K9 Ajax, a German short-haired pointer who served as a single-purpose narcotic service dog.”His faithful service to the City of Fort Worth and the greater DFW area will never be forgotten,” FWPD said in a statement.Ajax joined FWPD in 2017 …

Handler – Officer Anders Terrell Police mourn death of K-9 Officer The Terrell Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K-9 officers after he was diagnosed with an illness the department said was not survivable.On Saturday the department asked for thoughts and prayers as K-9 Officer Max was receiving a medical evaluation at Texas A&M Veterinary Center …

Died – 11/27/24 Handler – Deputy Derrick Johnson Retired Williamson County Sheriff’s Office K9 dies A longtime Williamson County Sheriff’s Office K9 has passed away. K9 Enzo passed away on Wednesday morning.Enzo began serving with the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office in 2013 and retired in 2021.Following his retirement, Enzo lived with his handler, Deputy Derrick Johnson.”K9 Enzo will be deeply …

Handler – Officer Chris Lynch Retired CCPD K-9 ‘Tanja’ dies, police department announces A beloved Corpus Christi Police Department K-9 has died, per the Corpus Christi Police Department Facebook page. The department’s Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Facebook page shared the news of the retired animal Monday night. She was 14. “It is with great sadness that we share the news …