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Died 9/28/19 Handler – Officer Jesse Arenivas La Porte Police Department’s first K9, Lodka, passes away K9 police dogs provide officers with friendships that last a lifetime, while also risking their lives to protect residents and keep the city safe. One Houston-area K9 is now being remembered for her service. Lodka, the City of La Porte Police Department’s first K9, …

Died – 9/19/19 Woodway K9 dies due to liver failure The Woodway Public Safety Department announced the passing of Police K9 Gerry on Facebook Thursday. Gerry suffered liver failure. “After days of radio graphs, ultrasounds, lab work, and consultations, the difficult decision to let Gerry cross over the Rainbow Bridge was made” the Facebook post said. Gerry worked with the …

Freeport police dog dies Gass, the city’s K-9 officer who survived an assault earlier this year, died last week from an intestinal issue less than 12 hours after he began exhibiting symptoms of distress

Died 8/30/19 Handler – Deputy Danny Ragsdale Veteran police dog that helped sniff out drugs dies A former police dog that helped sniff out drugs in Bosque and Hill counties has died. Buck, 11, died Aug. 30 after a veterinarian discovered masses covering his spleen. The Dutch Shepherd was a military K-9 before he was acquired by the Bosque County …

Died 8/7/19 Frisco police to hold public ceremony for fallen K-9 A public ceremony honoring the life and service of K-9 Boris will be held at 9 a.m. on Aug. 26. The service will be held at Ruff Range Dog Park, located at 5335 4th Army Memorial Drive in Frisco. On Aug. 7, 2019, Frisco Police Department K-9 Officer Boris …

Died – 6/23/19 Handler – Deputy Andrew Marcum Deputy mourns the loss of canine partner Guadalupe County K9 Deputy Andrew Marcum had only known his partner for a short while before the canine officer suddenly died. Canine Rex was six years old when he was found dead in his kennel about 8 p.m. on Sunday. The loss struck Marcum and …

Died – 4/23/19 K9 Dies After 3 Years With Fort Worth Police Department A K9 patroller who had been a part of the Fort Worth Police Department for three years died Tuesday. FWPD tweeted photos of Bak, who suffered from Systemic Lupus Erythematosis. He was born May 14, 2014 and joined the police team April 14, 2016.

Died 3/25/19 Handler – Officer Robert Pemberton Complete with ‘pawbearers,’ Final Bow to honor K-9 officer The Greenville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, K-9 Rex. Complete with “pawbearers,” Rex’s “Final Bow” will take place on April 2. The public is encouraged to attend and bring dog toys, which will be donated in memory of …

Died – 3/5/19 Handler – Officer Alexandria Leal Mission Police Officer Says Goodbye to Beloved K-9 Partner – Officer Alexandria Leal A Mission Police K-9 officer passes away after battling a lengthy illness. Officers and community members gathered this morning honoring K-9 Officer Cezar for his 8 years of service. Officer Alexandria Leal, Mission PD K-9 Handler, “Thank you for …

Died – 2/7/19 Handler – Officer Jeffrey Michael K9 Diesel Died On the evening of February 7, 2019, Senior Police Officer Jeffrey Michael had to allow his retired partner to cross the rainbow bridge. K9 Diesel and Officer Michael rode together from 2011 to 2016, massing 157 captures and numerous evidence finds. He retired in 2016 and has since been …