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Handler – Det. Tim Kastner Retired Wauwatosa police dog dies, was department’s first K-9 The Wauwatosa Police Department on Wednesday announced the death of retired K-9 Addy. He was the department’s first K-9 officer, joining the force in May 2010.In a Facebook post, the department said K-9 Addy passed away with his handler, Det. Tim Kastner, at his side. He …

Died – 3/20/24 Handler – Sergeant Rohm Appleton Police Department mourns loss of K9 Faro from ‘devastating health condition’ It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the sudden passing of our cherished active-duty K-9, Faro. On 03.20.2024, Faro crossed the rainbow bridge due to a devastating health condition leading to kidney failure. He departed peacefully surrounded …

Died – 3/5/24 Handler – Deputy Joel Prahl Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announces passing of K9 Poncho 6 shifts before retirement The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office this week announced that K9 Poncho has passed away.A Thursday, March 7 post on the Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page said Poncho died of natural causes peacefully in his sleep early in the morning on …

Died – 3/4/24 Tomah K9 officer struck by vehicle, dies of injuries The Tomah Police Department said Tuesday that one of their K9 officers died on Monday after being struck by a vehicle.A Facebook post from Assistant Chief Eric Pedersen said that K9 Raiden was on duty late Monday evening. His handler had stopped near the east city limits on …

Died 2/2/24 Handler – K9 Supervisor Sgt. Gunderson Retired K-9 Rosko passes away The Iowa County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of its retired K9 officer, Rosko, who died Friday at the age of 14.Rosko served the county for over a decade, from 2010 to 2021, alongside his handler K9 Supervisor Sgt. Gunderson. ICSO officials said Rosko was part …

Died 1/30/24 Handler – Deputy Sheriff Jamie Arnold Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K-9 Bohdi The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office shared a somber message on social media Friday, Feb. 2, revealing the department has suffered a loss.K-9 Bohdi passed away at the age of 14 on Jan. 30, as announced in the Friday message on Facebook.MCSO noted …

Stoughton Police Dept. mourns loss of K-9 Ole Handler – Officer Chad O’Neil The Stoughton Police Department is mourning the loss of its first K-9 officer.SPD K-9 Ole’s End of Watch was announced in a Facebook post Wednesday by the department.Ole retired after serving nine years on the force.The Stoughton Police Dept. thanked Ole’s handler Chad O’Neil for caring for …

Died – 1/19/24 Handler – Deputy Nick Dennis Brown County Sheriff’s Office announces death of K9 after days-long medical battle A Brown County Sheriff’s Office’s K9 has died after a three-day battle with “serious medical issues.”Officials announced the death of K9 Mattis “with the heaviest of hearts” on Facebook Friday evening.On Tuesday, the Sheriff’s Office posted that Mattis “fell ill …

Handler – Officer Brandon Poppe Bloomer PD announces passing of K9 Rocky The Bloomer Police Dept. is mourning the loss of a K9. K9 Rocky passed away after being diagnosed with lymphoma in September. According to the Bloomer Police Dept., Rocky was “gently put to rest at home surrounded by people who loved him.”The Bloomer Police Dept. started a K9 …

Died 1/8/24 Handler – Officer Mulroy Neenah Police Department mourning the loss of K9 Bobby Officers with the Neenah Police Department are in mourning after announcing on Tuesday the loss of K9 Bobby.According to a release, K9 Bobby died peacefully Monday morning at home with his handler after a short battle with cancer.Bobby, the department’s second K9, was said to …