Monthly Archives: February 2021

K9 Lambeau – Ledyard, Connecticut

Died 2/12/21 Handler – Officer Bobby Kempke The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Lambeau on 2/12/21. Officer Kempke made the difficult decision to have him euthanized to relieve his suffering. K9 Lambeau was born in the Netherlands in December of 2007 and came to the United States in February of 2008 …

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K9 Anya – Laurens County, South Carolina

Died – 2/12/21 Handler – Deputy Alexander Laurens Co. deputies give “last ride” to retired K-9 on her way to vet’s office On Friday, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and city police officer escorted retired K9 Anya to Clinton Animal Hospital on her last ride. Anya went to work for the Laurens City Police Department in 2016 as …

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K9 Kody – Bloomfield Township, Michigan

Died 2/11/21 Handler – Officer Angela Carlson Police department mourns loss of K-9 Kody A Bloomfield Township police dog who retired last year as he continued treatment for cancer has died. K-9 Kody, a German Shepherd, died Feb. 11, just a few weeks before his ninth birthday. A social media post by the Bloomfield Township Police Department states: “The Bloomfield …

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K9 Rico – Loves Park, Illinois

Died – 2/11/21 Handler – Sgt. Erik Meadors After six years of service, K9 Rico with the Loves Park Police Department dies Loves Park Police Department K9 Rico died on Thursday night after he served on the force alongside handler Sgt. Erik Meadors. Loves Park Police Officers were with Rico during his final moments. Rico spent the last years of …

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K9 Juma – Wood County, Texas

In July 2018, Juma and Constable Kelly Smith became partners and best friends when she was donated to Wood County by K9 Officers (www.K9officers.org). K9 officers, a non-profit organization was formed by Rocky and Shannon Smith to provide police K9s, handler training and equipment to law enforcement agencies. They probably had no idea the impact they would make on the …

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K9 Dash – Dyfed-Powys, Wales

Died – 2/10/21 Dyfed-Powys Police mourn the loss of canine colleague RPD Dash The force has confirmed RPD Dash passed away on February 10, aged 11. A police spokesman said: “It is with heartfelt sadness that we report the sad passing of RPD Dash who passed away peacefully yesterday surrounded by his human family. “RPD Dash served with Dyfed-Powys Police …

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K9 Dozer – Racine, Wisconsin

Died – 2/9/21 Handler – Officer Melby It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of retired Racine Police K9 Dozer. This afternoon Dozer passed away with his family by his side at age 11. K9 Dozer worked for Racine PD from 2012 until he retired two years ago. For years Dozer risked his life and did everything …

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K9 Nevo – North Fayette Township, Pennsylvania

North Fayette Township Police Department K9 Nevo Dies It was learned on Tuesday that the North Fayette Police Department’s K9 Nevo died. The news caused other departments to send their condolences to the officers of the North Fayette Township Police Department, including the Findlay Township Police Department. “It is with great sadness today that we learned of the passing of …

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K9 Rony – MWD

Handler – Hailey Goetz MWD Rony has passed away It is with heavy heart that we share that program member, U.S. Air Force (R) MWD “RONY V362”, has passed away from health complications. Rony honorably served with the 366th Security Forces Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho , from 2013 – 2020. Rony came into our program last …

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K9 Dona – MWD

EOW: MWD Dona1 P037, USN, CNRSW, EDD AUG2007- 09FEB 2021 MWD Dona came to 32nd st in Oct of 2009 as part of the massive Securitas mess. She had serious outing issues, but had super drive and a brilliant nose. Her and I spent alot of time after my knee injury, just hanging out in her kennel, do ball and …

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