Handler – Deputy Chief Jon Stratton Blaze, Plainfield Fire Dog, Laid To Rest K9 Blaze, the Plainfield Fire Protection District’s accelerant detection canine and four-legged partner to Deputy Chief Jon Stratton, was laid to rest Thursday. Blaze, a yellow Labrador retriever, served the fire protection district for a remarkable 14 years, from 2004 to 2018. Blaze will join her fellow …

Died 8/31/18 Handler James Overton K-9 Ada Honored With Final Salute After Serving in Iraq, Afghanistan With her health declining, it was time for Ada’s family to say goodbye to the Belgium Malinois that served her country overseas and in the United States. The community united to say farewell and to celebrate Ada’s career of service. K-9 Ada served State …

Died 8/29/18 Cayce police dog passes away at home with handler, cause of death unclear A Cayce Department of Public Safety police dog passed away Wednesday night, according to a tweet from the law enforcement agency. “It is with heavy heart that we mourn the loss of K-9 Maverick, who become (sic) unresponsive last night,” the tweet read. The canine …

Died 8/29/18 Handler – Lieutenant Renee Dominguez CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Lieutenant Renee Dominguez retired K9 partner Bitang of the New Haven Police Department. Lieutenant Dominguez had to make the difficult decision to have Bitang euthanized yesterday. He was diagnosed with a tumor in his nose in May and quickly declined. Lieutenant Dominguez & K9 Bitang …

Died 8/28/18 Handler – Officer Jeramiah Frauenberger Nowata police dog struck by semi, killed after intoxicated woman reportedly lets him out of patrol car A woman could go to prison after a police dog was hit by a semi and killed. Nowata police say the woman let the dog out onto Highway 169, where it was hit by a semi. …

The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. CMPD announced on Facebook the K9, Nash, died this week after battling cancer. “Nash was not feeling well and was taken to the veterinary this week. After extensive examination, he was diagnosed with cancer and it was too late. The cancer spread quickly to his liver, spleen …

Died 8/25/18 Handler – Officer Donnie Trull Ennis PD mourns k9 Snitch It is with heavy hearts that we let everyone know Ennis PD K9, Snitch, died on 8/25/18 after succumbing to injuries he sustained from being hit by a car. Ennis PD is currently investigating the cause of incident, but early signs point to it being a tragic accident. …

Died 8/21/18 Handler – Detective Sergeant Tom Krutka Retired Southwick police dog, K9 Jax, has passed away The Southwick Police Department has announced that retired police dog, K9 Jax, passed away Tuesday following a brief illness. Jax retired in May of 2017 after serving with the Southwick Police Department for 10 years. After retirement, Jax continued to live out his …

Died – 8/21/ 18 Handler – Sgt. Brandon Moss With great sadness, Jackson Police Department acknowledges death of K9 officer It is with great sadness that the Jackson Police Department acknowledges the death of one of its Police Service Dogs, K9 Officer Kyra, who passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Aug. 21, from complications due to a medical condition. Kyra was …

Died – 8/20/18 1st Handler – Officer Mike Quinn 2nd Handler – Officer John Zorn