Monthly Archives: September 2020

K9 Luna – Blount County, Tennessee

Handler – Deputy Skip Kindig The service of a Blount County Sheriff’s Office K-9 has come to an end with the passing of Luna, a German shorthaired pointer. Sheriff James Berrong announced Friday via a Facebook post that the dog died after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer days earlier. Luna had served with BCSO since 2017 and …

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K9 Yasso – The Twinsburg, Ohio

Died – 9/24/20′ Handler – Officer Yamil Encarnacion The Twinsburg Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own, retired K9 Yasso. Yasso lost his battle with a neurological disorder today. He was surrounded by his Dad and friends when he said goodbye. K9 Yasso was a dual purpose patrol and narcotics detection dog. He selflessly served the …

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K9 Castor – Alma, Michigan

Handler – Sgt Gulick A former Alma K9 Police Officer has died. The Alma Police Department announced Thursday for police K9 Castor has died. Castor worked for the Alma Police Department between 2010 and 2017. After his seven years serving, Castor retired and spent the rest of his life with his handler Sgt Gulick and his family.

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K9 Diesel – West Allis, Wisconsin

Handler – Corporal Ryan McNally West Allis Police Department mourns the death of K9 Diesel It is with great sadness that the West Allis Police Department announces the passing of retired K-9 Diesel. Corporal Ryan McNally and K-9 Diesel were partnered together since 2009. They worked their last shift together on the evening of September 23rd, 2017. K-9 Diesel had …

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K9 Maxx – Warren, Ohio

Died – 9/21/20 Handler – Lt. Greg Coleman Retired Ohio K-9 dies after years of service The Warren Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved retired K-9s, Maxx. Eleven-year-old Maxx started his career at the police department in 2010 and retired in December 2018 after 8 years of service. Maxx was euthanized on Monday after suffering …

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K9 Tho – Pahang, China

K9 Tho – Pahang, China Died 9/19/20 Handler – Sergeant Patrick Sandai Sad goodbye for K9 cop “I’VE lost my first colleague,” lamented a member of the Tracking Unit (K9) at the Pahang police contingent headquarters, Sergeant Patrick Sandai, whose canine partner died due to old age. Sandai, 40, said he was beside Tho at the K9 Unit here all …

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K9 Uno – Madera, California

Handler – Officer Vasquez “We thank ‘Uno’ for his years of service:” Madera Police K9 passes away The Madera Police Department department announced the passing of ‘Uno. “K9 Uno was loved by his handler, Officer Vasquez, and the entire department. We thank Uno for his years of service, the cases he worked on, and all the smiles he brought us,” …

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K9 Abe – New York

Died 9/18/20 Handler – Masotto NYPD K9 Abe was laid to rest today after medical complications affecting his quality of life. K9 Abe was named after Detective Abraham Walton, who was shot and killed as he was attempting to stop a robbery in 1980. K9 Abe carried on his legacy proudly. Rest in peace Abe, we will never forget you.

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K9 Raven – Hot Springs, Arkansas

Handler – Sgt. Allen Constant K9 Raven was formerly with the Hot Springs Police Department. K9 Raven was 8 years old and served the Hot Springs Police Department from May 2014 until she was retired from service in April 2020. Thank you for your service, K9 Raven. Rest easy, girl.

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