Died – 3/11/17 1st Handler – Sgt. Darin Morgan 2nd Handler – Deputy Darryl Beebe Garfield County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of Retired K-9 Lux Garfield County Sheriff’s Office lost retired K-9 Officer Lux on Saturday. “Garfield County Sheriff’s Department regrets to announce the passing of retired K-9 Lux, today at 1000 hours,” Sheriff Jerry Niles said. “K-9 Lux …

Died 3/11/17 1ST hANDLER – Sgt. Jason Nall 2ND hANDLER – Deputy Erik McGlothin K9 Max mourned by Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office retired K9 deputy Max died on March 11 after succumbing to complications from brain cancer. Max was a Belgian Malanois born on Jan. 28, 2006 in the Netherlands. He began his service with CCSO …

Died – 3/9/17 Handler – Officer Jeff Dorn K-9 dies after surgery, 2nd loss for human partner Dorn’s last K-9 partner was killed in the line of duty in 2014 The Portland Police Department lost one of its K-9 officers this week after he experienced complications from surgery. Rico, a 3-year-old German Shepherd, was euthanized Thursday night. Rico was born …

Died – 3/9/17 Handler – Officer Denise Lemen-Sipp Hillsboro police K-9 Odie euthanized after battle with cancer Hillsboro Police Department personnel said farewell to one of their own last night. HPD K9 Odie passed away March 9 after his handler, Officer Denise Lemen-Sipp, discovered her longtime partner had developed cancer. “For a working dog, Odie lasted a long time,” HPD …

Handler – Kyle Smith Soldier drapes American flag over military dog partner’s body after he is put down “Through better or worse.” That was the motto of a U.S. Air Force soldier when he held his beloved German shepherd that served alongside him until the very end. Bodza, an 11-year-old military working dog, was put down last week due to …

Died – 3/7/17 Handler – Officer Chad Rezny Alsip Police Department’s K9 Eddie Crosses the Rainbow Bridge Four days after he tracked down a would-be armed robber, the Alsip Police Department said goodbye to K-9 Officer Eddie. Alsip police said Eddie was instrumental in tracking down an armed man after he robbed a gas station last Saturday night. The police …

Died – 3/6/17 Handler – Officer Kris Hopkins State College police K9 Keno passes away in his home The last police dog for the State College Police Department passed away Monday. The German Shepard began his career in May 2008 in Happy Valley and retired in September 2013 with his handler Kris Hopkins, according to a release from Hopkins, who …

Died – 3/6/17 Handler – Officer Ryon Lawson Milpitas Police K9 Jax Dies It is with great sorrow that the Milpitas Police Department announces the unexpected passing of one of our own, K9 Jax. On March 6, 2017, K9 Jax was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic due to an unforeseen medical condition. Jax was immediately taken into surgery but …

Died – 3/5/17 Handler – Detective Jeff Wenzell Retired Saginaw police dog Kilo remembered as energetic companion The bond between a police dog and his handler is something few understand, something more than the relationship between owner and pet. The pair lives together, hits the beat together and trusts one another in dangerous situations. It’s that 24/7 relationship, said Jodi …

Died 3/3/17 Handler – Sgt. McClish Fridley K9 Nitro passes away The City of Fridley recently announced the passing of beloved canine partner, Nitro. Everyone’s thoughts are with Sgt. McClish, his family, the entire Fridley Police Department, and the Fridley community. Nitro will be greatly missed. On the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, K-9 Nitro became very sick. He …