Monthly Archives: June 2016

K9 Casko – Vermont State Police

Died – 6/18/16 Vermont State Police Retired K9 Passes We’re sad to share the loss of K9 Casko. Casko passed away peacefully yesterday, following a courageous battle with cancer. Casko medically retired last fall, after a distinguished 11 year career serving the people of Vermont.

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K9 Sultan – Mumbai, India

6/18/16 Handler – Sujit Ghorpade Bomb squad dog succumbs to kidney ailment Retired Mumbai police bomb detection dog Sultan died of a kidney ailment at a Virar animal farm on Saturday. The Labrador was attached to the bomb detection dog squad at Goregaon, which also comprised canines named Max, Caesar and Tiger. Max died in April this year. All the …

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K9 Yago – MWD

Died 6/18/16 After a valiant fight, keeping his chin up the entire time and Kong not far from reach, MWD Yago N289 (PDDD) was comfortably released from his failing body. The fight is over. MWD Yago (N289) has passed over the Rainbow Bridge. He was humanely euthanized this morning. He was so very very happy to be home, but he …

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K9 Wombat – Woodward, Oklahoma

Died – 6/18/16 Handler – Cpl. David Berrios K-9 Officer Wombat laid to rest A somber funeral procession led by a line of Woodward Police cars made its way slowly through the streets of Woodward Friday. The procession included local leaders of Woodward and many citizens all gathered, some coming to attention in the streets as it passed, to honor …

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K9 Atza – Guadalupe, California

Handler – Officer Chris Hall K9 Atza was laid to rest on June 17, 2016, after a few months of retiring from the Atascadero Police Department. He was partnered with Officer Chris Hall. K9 Atza previously worked for the Guadalupe Police Department. Officer Hall and Atza completed their training together as a team in 2012. They completed a five week …

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K9 Scout – Placer County, California

Died – 6/17/16 Handler – Deputy Shawn Rosner Placer County police dog ambassador dies in sleep A police dog who served as an ambassador for the Placer County Sheriff’s Office K-9 corps has died of apparent kidney failure. Scout, who had a four-year tour of active duty in the department with handler Deputy Shawn Rosner, retired from the department in …

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K9 Falco – Belchertown, Massachusetts

Died – 6/17/16 Handler – Officer Adam Brougham Belchertown Police retired K9 Falco dies, remembered fondly Belchertown Police are mourning the loss of one of their own, following the death of retired K9 Falco who was battling cancer. The department made the announcement just before 1 a.m. Saturday. “It is with heavy heart that the Belchertown Police Department announces the …

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K9 – Middlesbrough, England

Police dog put to sleep after biting man in unprovoked attack A police dog has been put down after biting a 28-year-old man in an unprovoked incident. Cleveland Police said it had referred the matter to police watchdog the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) after the attack, on Monday, June 6. A police officer was exercising the German Shepherd dog …

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K9 Ledger – Cotulla, Texas

Cotulla residents want proper burial for K-9 officer K9 died inside hot car An entire community is up in arms over the burial of a K-9 deputy. Ledger was killed when his handler left him in a parked car and was then buried without a ceremony in that handler’s yard. Ledger’s death has had a huge impact in Cotulla, a …

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K9 Donna – Bexar County, Texas

Died 6/16/16 Handler – Deputy Constable Ramiro Guzman A Bexar County deputy has said his final goodbye to his faithful K9 partner of nearly 5 years. Several deputies paid their respects to Donna this morning at the Mission Animal Hospital in the city’s south side before she was put to rest. Donna is 13-years-old and has been suffering from hip …

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