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Handler – Officer Ben Hardgrove Fond du Lac police dog Sam dies after sudden illness Sam, a 4½-year-old German shepherd, was off duty when he became sick and was taken to BluePearl Pet Hospital in Appleton. Sam died due to a “sudden, inoperable medical condition,” according to the Fond du Lac Police Department. Sam had been with the Fond du …

Died – 3/22/21 Handler – Sgt. Dernbach With great sadness, the Sheriff’s Office shares the loss of retired K9 Pal. Pal served the citizens of Brown County for over 9 years before retiring in Feb. of 2019 to enjoy the luxury of civilian dog life with his handler and family. Pal was a dual purpose narcotics and patrol certified K9 …

Died – 2/9/21 Handler – Officer Melby It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of retired Racine Police K9 Dozer. This afternoon Dozer passed away with his family by his side at age 11. K9 Dozer worked for Racine PD from 2012 until he retired two years ago. For years Dozer risked his life and did everything …

Die 1/11/21 Handler – Officer Brent Schmidt Waunakee Police K9 Izzy Dies From Surgery Complications Waunakee Police Department (WPD) K9 Izzy died unexpectedly on Jan. 11 due to complications associated with a routine surgery, according to her department. “It is with great sadness we announce the passing of K-9 Izzy,” the WPD said in a Facebook post two days later. …

Died – 12/13/20 Handler – Lt. Cheryl Schattschneider The Milwaukee County House of Correction K-9 unit is mourning the loss of retired K9 Phoenix. He suffered from bone cancer and was laid to rest surrounded by family on Dec 13, 2020. K9 Phoenix served on the Unit from 2014-2018. He was trained in finding narcotics and firearms, criminal apprehension, and …

Died – 12/2/20 Handler – Deputy Mark Bellacero Vernon County mourns death of beloved sheriff deputy K-9 Myk Vernon County Sheriff John Spears expressed sadness Wednesday in reporting the untimely death of 10-year-old K-9 Myk. “We extend our most deepest sympathy to Myk’s handler, Deputy Mark Bellacero,” Spears said in statement on the sheriff department’s Facebook page Wednesday. A message …

Handler – Corporal Ryan McNally West Allis Police Department mourns the death of K9 Diesel It is with great sadness that the West Allis Police Department announces the passing of retired K-9 Diesel. Corporal Ryan McNally and K-9 Diesel were partnered together since 2009. They worked their last shift together on the evening of September 23rd, 2017. K-9 Diesel had …

Died – 8/22/20 Handler – Specialist II Fred Laitinen K9 Cops was a member of the Green Bay Wisconsin Police K9 Unit. Cops, passed away after battling serious medical issues over several months. Cops was the youngest of our 6 four-legged officers and started his career on March 10, 2014,in New Mexico, the first day of training with his new …

K9 Neo – Green Bay, Wisconsin Handler – Officer Merrill It is with heaviest of heart that we share that Today, K-9 “Neo”, a 12 year old Belgium Malinois, has crossed the rainbow bridge. He served our community for over 10 years with his handler a Officer Merrill. We ask that you keep the Merrill family and the entire Green …

Died – 8/14/20 K-9 Mater was only 9 years old and worked with the Wisconsin State Patrol. K-9 Mater passed away unexpectedly. K-9 Mater joined the State Patrol in 2012 and was assigned to the Southeast Region Waukesha Post. K-9 Mater served with the Patrol for 8 years. Thank you K-9 Mater for your service and dedication. K-9 Mater played …