Monthly Archives: August 2019

K9 Jax – Riverside County, California

Died 8/4/19 Handler – Deputy Quinton Giallorenzo Sheriff’s K-9 Unit dog Jax dies of epileptic seizures A Riverside County sheriff’s police dog with six years of service died suddenly after experiencing epileptic seizures, officials said Wednesday. The dog, named Jax, was taken to California Veterinarian Specialists in Murrieta for cluster seizures on Sunday and despite efforts of veterinary staff, died …

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K9 Bartje – Pittsburg, Pennsylvania

Handler – Lt. Chad O’Brien Retired Pittsburgh police K-9, who served city for 6 years, dies Retired Pittsburgh police K-9 Bartje has died. K-9 Bartje served the city of Pittsburgh from 2011 through 2017, according to Pittsburgh police. He spent the last two years in retirement with his handler, Lt. Chad O’Brien, and his family.

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K9 Icon – Hampton, Virginia

K9 Handler – Quesenberry Hampton Police mourns loss of retired K9 Icon, the beloved retired Police K9 for the City of Hampton, has died. The department on its Facebook sent out the news over the weekend. “After many years of service with the Hampton Police Division, Icon lived a peaceful life in retirement with his handler, MPO Quesenberry and family. …

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