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Died – Handler – Deputy Jay O’Neil Retired K-9 Hunter passes away after brief illness The Dane County Sheriff’s Office says it has lost one of its retired K-9 deputies. K-9 Hunter passed away after a brief illness, deputies say. After more than 26 years, Deputy Jay O’Neil retired in December. His partner, K-9 Hunter, retired at that time as …

Died 1/19/16 Handler – Deputy Scott Gukich Sheriff’s K9 Officer Mink laid to rest­ One of Jefferson County’s most popular law enforcement officers has been laid to rest. Mink, a German Shepherd and one of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office’s three K-9 officers, was put to sleep Tuesday, Jan. 19, after an attempt to surgically address a bladder tumor failed …

Died 1/19/17 Handler – Officer Jeremy James Black River Falls chief says department not told before police dog was euthanized The Black River Falls Police Department lost one of its own this week when its dog, Kilo, was euthanized, and law enforcement officials say it happened without their knowledge. “One of my officers was euthanized without us knowing,” Chief Scot …

Died – 1/15/16 1st Handler – Clint Spade 2nd handler – Officer Cesar Lopez Fitchburg Police Department remembers K9 Chase The Fitchburg Police Department is remembering one of their most beloved members. They say K9 Chase died on Sunday. The German Shepherd retired last January after nearly 8 years of service. Chase lived to be 10 years old. He began …

Died – 1/10/17 Handler – Officer Michael Fixel Franklin Police Department says goodbye to beloved K-9 Officer ‘Dagger’ The Franklin Police Department has lost one of their own. The department announced the passing of K-9 Officer ‘Dagger,’ on Tuesday, January 10th. According to Franklin police, 11-year-old Dagger, a German Shepard/Belgian Malinois, was euthanized due to a serious and deteriorating health …

Died – 12/23/16 Handler – Officer Eric Krause Marion police dog dies after heart failure On Sunday Dec 11 Utos was called out to assist in a track of an attempted murder and kidnapping suspect that had fled on foot from police. K9 Utos assisted in tracking the suspect for several miles across fields woods and yards. During the track …

Died 11/28/16 Handler – Deputy John Lanctot Sheriff’s Department canine Klaus dies A Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department canine died Sunday. Klaus became suddenly ill on November 27, 2016 and was brought to an emergency veterinarian where he was diagnosed with internal bleeding, and masses on his spleen. Klaus’ handler Deputy John Lanctot and the Department made the decision to euthanize …

Handler – Deputy Dan Wachowiak Veteran Portage County police dog Baco dies Recently-retired police dog Baco has died after a battle with cancer. The Belgian Malinois was put to sleep while surrounded by his family, according to the Portage County Sheriff’s Office. The dog worked for the Sheriff’s Department for more than six years. He was a drug sniffer. The …

Died – 9/12/16 Handler – Sgt. Klinkhammer The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department announced on Monday evening, September 12th the death of retired K9 Bear. “Bear was a valued member of our Department from 2007 until his retirement in 2014. Bear will be missed by his handler Sgt. Klinkhammer and his family. Thank you for your service Bear, Rest in Peace! …

Died – 8/23/16 Handler – Officer Shaun Mahaffey Janesville Police Department K-9 dies Janesville Police Department’s K-9 Hardy died of cancer Tuesday. According to Sergeant Dean Sukus, Hardy appeared lethargic after the start of his shift on Tuesday evening with his handler, Officer Shaun Mahaffey. The K-9 collapsed and police took him to Veterinary Emergency Services. Tests showed he suffered …