Monthly Archives: January 2016

K9 Jag – Twin Rivers, California

Died – 1/20/16 Police K9 struck and killed by vehicle A Twin Rivers Police Department K9 officer was hit and killed by a passing car during training exercises Wednesday in West Sacramento, police report. Police officials reported the death of police dog, known as Jag, around 3:10 p.m. Jag, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois and sole K9 unit, had been with …

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K9 Kitty

Died – 1/20/16 Another heartfelt tribute to MWD Kitty, who passed away early yesterday morning. We’re happy to know she enjoyed a few happy weeks retired before crossing the Bridge. “Definitely the hardest part of this job. This MWD selflessly gave 10 years and 10 months of her life for this country. She was retired for 23 days before she …

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K9 Ogar – Smith County, Texas

Died 1/19/16 Handler – Deputy Kevin Petty Police K-9 Shot And Killed Yet another police dog has been shot and killed in the line of duty. Smith County Deputy Constable K-9 Ogar, a young Belgian Malinois, who worked with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office in Texas was killed during a traffic stop The search continues for a suspect wanted in …

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K9 Helo – Nova Scotia, Canada

Died 1/19/16 Handler – Const. Mark Skinner Star RCMP puppy in training dies after eating rope and rocks An RCMP plan to document the lives of two German shepherd puppies during their training has ended sadly for one of the canine recruits. The Halifax division announced Tuesday one of the pups – Helo – has died after ingesting rope and …

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K9 Rosa – MWD

Died – 1/18/16 CWD Rosa passed away this morning from complications due to cancer. She was in the loving arms of her dad Alan and her boy (Alan’s son) Bo. Rosa spent her life detecting mines in Afghanistan, and last year Mission K9 Rescue partnered with an amazing organization called Mine & Explosive Detection Angel Paws Retirement Rescue to bring …

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K9 Diesel, Victoria, Canada

Died – 1/17/16 Handler – constable Mark Gray Beloved police dog Diesel dies Victoria Police is mourning the loss of one of its most “brave, fearless and loyal” members – Diesel.The beloved police dog, handled by leading senior constable Mark Gray, died on Sunday as a result of ongoing medical issues. The dog was involved in 120 arrests between 2009 …

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K9 Diesel – Kannapolis, North Carolina

Died – 1/13/16 Handler – Officer Will Frazier Kannapolis Police Dog Passes Away Kannapolis Police say they’ve lost a key member of their force. Diesel, the police K-9 passed away in his sleep Wednesday. The dog most likely died from heart disease. A veterinarian told officers Diesel probably went to sleep in his kennel and never woke up. People are …

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K9 Dago – Springfield, Oregon

Died – 1/12/16 Handler – Officer Tony DelCastillo Police dog Dago passes away at age 6 A Springfield Police Department K9 passed away Tuesday from pancreatic problems and other stomach issues. According to Springfield Police, Dago was diagnosed with pancreatic problems in November. After Dago was treated by a veterinarian, his symptoms subsided. However, in late December, Dago had additional …

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K9 Zeke – Idaho Falls, Idaho

Died – 1/12/16 Handler – Officer Jeanette Johnson Second retired K9 officer dead weeks after leaving force The Idaho Falls Police Department has announced that Zeke, a recently retired K9 unit, died Tuesday, Jan. 12. Zeke’s death comes just days after the death of K9 Unit Bart, a recently retired law enforcement dog with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office. Both …

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K9 Karo – Janesville, Wisconsin

Died – 1/12/16 Handler – Officer Glen Hageman Retired Janesville police K-9 dies A retired Janesville police K-9 has died after battling health problems. Karo was diagnosed with spinal stenosis in May after his inability to certify in some of his agility functions. His spinal stenosis involves the pinching of the nerves in his lower spine causing a lack of …

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