Monthly Archives: February 2021

K9 Apollo – Michigan City, Michigan

Died – 2/22/21 Handler – Cpl. Greg Radiger Former Michigan City police dog Apollo dies Apollo, a retired Michigan City Police Department K-9, will be remembered for his years of patrolling the community and rushing to residents’ aid, police said. On Tuesday the police department announced that Apollo died Monday from an unexpected medical condition. “Everyone at the Michigan City …

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K9 Renzo – Sullivan, Illinois

Died 2/21/21 Handler – Officer A. Smith Sullivan Police K9 passes away from pre-existing health condition The Sullivan Police Department lost its first K9 unit on Sunday. A Facebook post says officers found out he had an undiagnosed pre-existing condition. “Renzo had just started his first week of K-9 training with Officer A. Smith,” says SPD. “Renzo showed signs of …

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K9 Buck – Christiansburg, Virginia

Handler – Officer Chad Eversole Christiansburg Police confirm death of K-9 officer The Christiansburg Police Department has announced the unexpected passing of a K9 officer, according to a social media post. “We’re devastated to announce the unexpected passing of K-9 Buck over the weekend as the result of liver failure from an underlying health issue,” says the department. Buck was …

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K9 Matt – CWD – Florida

CWD Matt 04157 1/1/09- 2/20/21 CWD Matt retired from Afghanistan and came to K9 Hero Haven in September of 2016. He was adopted to Steve and Dennine in Florida on 10/14/16. He was a great family dog and went everywhere with them. He had a happy, fun filled retirement life. He enjoyed traveling with his family. CWD Matt had surgery …

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K9 Puma – MWD – Tres Piedras, New Mexico

Died 2/20/21 MWD Puma Has Passed Away MWD Puma R442 has passed away today on Monday at 4:51 pm in Tres Piedras New Mexico surrounded by his pack. Memorial Service will be at “Veterans Off Grid” in Carson NM, in Taos county in about 30 days. Open to the public, all our welcome to come. Puma retired from Ft Leavenworth …

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K9 Roslan – Kalkaska, Michigan

Died 2/19/21 Handler – Sergeant Kevin Schaub It’s with great sadness that the Kalkaska Sheriff Office announces the death of former K-9 Roslan. He was a male German Shepherd, born February 18th, 2008 in Poland. The late Sheriff Abe Devol and Handler, Sergeant Kevin Schaub selected K-9 Roslan for the Kalkaska Sheriff Office in August 2009. K-9 Roslan and Handler …

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K9 Eddie – Warminster, Pennsylvania

Died 2/17/21 Handler – Officer Gin Warminster Police Remember Canine Officer, Eddie Police in Warminster Township are honoring a former canine officer who was laid to rest last week. Eddie, who turned 13 years old on Christmas Eve, was born in the Czech Republic and purchased by Warminster Police on Sept. 8, 2009. He completed patrol training with the Philadelphia …

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K9 Zeke – Gwinnett County, Georgia

Died 2/15/21 Retired Gwinnett County K9 officer dies The Gwinnett County Police Department is mourning the loss of one its retired K9 officers. Officials tell FOX 5 that retired K9 Officer Zeke died on Feb. 15. Zeke worked with the police department from 2013 to 2020 as a narcotics detection K9. In his time with the force, he found over …

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K9 Buddy – Griffin, Georgia

Died – 2/14/21 Handler – Officer Brian Dorety Griffin PD mourns death of 4-year-old K9 officer The Griffin Police Department is morning the loss of one of its loyal K-9 officers. Officials said 4-year-old K-9 officer Buddy’s handler, Officer Brian Dorety, found him dead in his dog house at approximately 10 a.m. on Feb. 14. The department said K-9 officer …

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K9 Edo – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Handler – Officer Dan Hartung It is with heavy hearts that the Pittsburgh Police K9 Unit announces the passing of K-9 Edo due to illness. Edo was an Explosives Detection K-9 who began his service with the K9 Unit in May of 2013 and was working faithfully up until this past week. Today, Pittsburgh Police officers joined K9 Edo’s handler …

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