Monthly Archives: December 2016

K9 Kane – Bedford, England

Died 12/6/16 Handler – PC Graham Ashby Remembering ‘one of a kind’ Bedford police dog Kane Following a short illness, a police dog who worked in Bedford sadly passed away at the age of 10 and a half on December 6. Police dog Kane has been fondly remembered by his handler PC Graham Ashby. The German Shepherd retired in January …

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K9 Uganda – Perkins Township, Ohio

Died 12/4/16 Handler – Sgt. Marty Curran Perkins Township police K-9 passes away after surgery She laid her life on the line each time she was called to duty. Now, her only job is to rest in peace, as her admirers honor her memory. Perkins Township police K-9 Uganda passed away early Sunday morning. Around 12:30 this morning, K9 Uganda …

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K9 Kimba – Belfast, Ireland

Died – 12/3/16 Police heartache as loyal canine Kimba dies The police have paid tribute to a beloved pooch who has passed away after serving the force loyally. Kimba was praised for “fearlessly serving in the frontline of policing with the PSNI until she retired 3 years ago at the age of 7”. “She detained many criminals in her time, …

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K9 Taz – Portland, Maine

Died – 12/2/16 Handler – Officer Stickney Portland Police K9 passes away The Portland Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own. The department announced the passing of K9 Taz, who died in his sleep on Friday. He was 9 years old. His partner, Officer Stickney, worked with K9 Taz from 2009-2014. “Taz was a valued member …

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K9 Virago – Gallipolis, Ohio

Handler – Lt. Matt Champlin Gallipolis Police Department salutes passed K9 officer Gallipolis Police Department said goodbye to its first and arguably most beloved canine officer Friday afternoon as the year ends and a new year and chapter begins for his handler. Virago was roughly 16-and-a-half years old before taking his last cruiser ride and receiving a salute from fellow …

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K9 Champ – Floyd County, Georgia

Died – 12/1/16 Beloved K-9 deputy “Champ” dies The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office lost one of its beloved deputies, K-9 Deputy “Champ” on Thursday, December 1. Deputy Champ had been medically retired since October 2011. He was gifted to the Floyd County Sheriff’s Office by former Pepperell Middle School teacher Marilynn Etheridge. Mrs. Etheridge donated Champ in honor of her …

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K9 Arno – Bannock County, Idaho

Died – 12/1/16 Handler – Sgt. Jeremy Taysom Heart problems lead to death of sheriff’s department K-9 The Bannock County Sheriff’s Department is sadly now without one of its constant K-9s. Arno, a Belgian Malinois, passed away Dec. 1 due to heart complications. He was almost 10 years old. “I went out in the backyard, and my dog was just …

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