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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 …

Handler – Nick Place Retired Manitowoc K9 Show Talents One More Time Before Passing Retired Manitowoc PD K9 Major recently passed away from cancer complications. He served as a dual-purpose working dog for Manitowoc PD from 2015 through 2022. K9 Major deployed on numerous traffic stops, building searches, tracks, evidence searches, and SWAT and Metro Drug assists. He had countless …

Died 9/3/23 Handler – Officer O’Connell Augusta Police Department announces death of K-9 The Augusta Police Department is announcing the unexpected death of K-9 Jake.According to the Augusta Police Department, K-9 Jake passed away on Sept. 3, 2023.The Police Department says K-9 Jake joined the Augusta Police Department in 2021 and was partnered with Officer O’Connell for his entire law …

Died 7/21/23 Handler – Sgt. Nic Banuelos Former UWPD K9 dies suddenly, just a month after retiring A former UW Police Department K-9 died suddenly, just over a month after her fellow officers celebrated her retirement. On Friday, UWPD revealed the onetime K-9 Maya got very sick earlier in the day and passed away. Its statement noted that Maya was …

Died – 7/16/23 Handler – Officer Drabek The Merrill Police Department is mourning the loss of one if its retired K-9s.Eros, the first K9 officer of the Merrill Police Department died unexpectedly on Sunday. Eros was 11. The Merrill Foto News reported Eros retired in September 2022.A message on the police department’s Facebook page stated Eros had recently had some …

Handler – Officer Josh Kohlman Oregon Police Dept. mourns loss of its first K9 officer Officers with the Oregon Police Department are mourning the passing of a former police K9. Vende was the department’s first-ever K9 cop when she started with the agency in October 2010.Police officials say Vende and her handler, Officer Josh Kohlman, were instrumental in building the …

Died 7/4/23 Handler – Officer Dakota Jelinski La Crosse police dog Thor dies unexpectedly One of the La Crosse Police Department’s K-9 units has died unexpectedly.The department announced Friday that Thor died July 4 after complications from internal bleeding. The dog partnered with La Crosse police officer Dakota Jelinski According to a department press release, Thor wasn’t feeling well last …

Died – 6/3/23 1st Handler – Officer Fettig 2nd Handler – Officer Roberto Martinez Oshkosh Police K9 passes away Oshkosh Police say one of its K9s, Lando, passed away on Saturday. In a news release, Oshkosh Police say K9 Lando — a German Shepard — became unexpectedly ill from an autoimmune disease known as Myasthenia Gravis. Police say medical staff …