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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 …

K9 Buck – Mondovi, Wisconsin Mondovi Police Dept. K9 “Buck” passes away The Mondovi Police Department’s K9 named “Buck” passed away from a medical emergency on January 6.According to the Mondovi Police Department, K9 Buck had medical issues come up on his shift Saturday evening and was taken to an emergency vet clinic in Eau Claire. He was rushed into …

Died 11/27/23 Handler – Officer Christopher Ederesinghe Milwaukee K-9 farewell; retired detective says goodbye to partner They worked side-by-side to keep illegal drugs off Milwaukee streets, but now a retired detective is saying goodbye to his partner, K-9 Dan.There are few things stronger than the bond between a pet and its owner, but after years together on the streets, Christopher …

Died – 11/6/23 Handler – Lt. Jurgens Kenosha Police Department K-9 Officer Hutch dies from illness A Kenosha Police Department K9 has unexpectedly died from a previously undetected cancerous tumor.On Monday, K-9 unit Hutch suddenly became ill and was taken to an area veterinary clinic for testing, the department said in a prepared statement. The German Shepherd was then referred …