Missing San Augustine K9 dies after being struck by a car The San Augustine County Sheriff’s office was able to locate their K9 Frankie after she broke out of her kennel, but unfortunately were given tragic news. The sheriff’s office said that Frankie was located approximately three miles from her residence, where she was struck by a car. She later …
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Retired Lorena PD K9 officer passes away The Lorena Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department posted on social media Friday that retired K-9 Officer Zeta has passed away. The department says Zeta was a tremendous working dog who loved life, and always wanted to please her handler. Although the department is sad, it …
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Died – 5/2/22 Handler – Agent Saldivar K9 Mina succumbed to a rattlesnake bite sustained the previous day while she and her handler were searching for a group of illegal aliens along the railroad tracks near the intersection of Carriers Drive and I-35 Frontage Road in Laredo, Texas. She was walking in and out of tall grass when she sustained …
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Died – 3/28/22 Handler – Sergeant Scott Cavalli PASSING OF K9 HANK On Monday, March 28, 2022, after a long battle with several medical conditions K9 Hank passed away peacefully at the Trinity Animal Hospital in Weaverville with his handler, Sergeant Scott Cavalli by his side. K9 Hank faithfully served Trinity County for the last three years. K9 Hank will …
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Died – 3/26/22 HPD mourns death of 8-year-old police dog ‘Baro’ The Houston Police Department is mourning the loss of a comrade. Police dog “Baro” died Saturday morning of a medical emergency, HPD said. He was 8-years-old. HPD said Baro had served on the department since 2015. “He was responsible for getting numerous suspects off the streets of Houston and …
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Retired Killeen P.D. K9 passes away The Killeen community is mourning a loss from within the police department’s family. The department posted on social media that retired K-9 Leo has passed away. During the summer of 2020, Leo was diagnosed with Canine Degenerative Myelopathy – which shortened his career and required that he had to retire in January 2021. Leo …
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Died – 2/14/22 Sweetwater Police K9 Stalin Dies The Sweetwater Police Department announced Wednesday the death of their final K-9 unit. According to the Sweetwater Police Department, on Feb. 14, the SPD’s final K9 officer, Stalin, passed away. “K9 Officer Stalin successfully detected narcotics during several stops and was utilized by other agencies,” stated the SPD’s Facebook. “Thank you for …
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Died – 2/4/22 Handler – Corporal Joe Cook Retired K9 Enzo Died A retired Lubbock Police Department K9 died from a medical condition Friday. Enzo had been with LPD since 2015. He retired in 2020 and went home with his handler, Corporal Joe Cook. Enzo and Cpl. Cook were a nationally recognized team. In 2018, they took home fifth place …
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Died – 1/19/22 Montgomery County Sheriff announces passing of Retired K9 With a heavy heart, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of retired K9 Bowie on January 19, 2022. Bowie served the citizens of Montgomery County from February 2011 to December 2016 as a Dual Purpose Narcotics K9. Bowie played a role in the apprehension of 30 wanted …
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Lt. Jeff Freeman The Waco Independent School District’s Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The department announced the passing of K-9 Gero on social media Friday morning. Gero was born in Holland and began his training, where he served overseas. Gero was awarded the Veteran War Dog Recognition from the AMK9 Academy in Anniston, Alabama, …
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