Monthly Archives: June 2021

K9 Turbo – Kennesaw, Georgia

Died – 6/17/21 Officer Josh Hale Kennesaw K9 takes last ride after eight years of service to his city After eight years of service to the Kennesaw Police Department, K9 Turbo has died. Spokespeople with Kennesaw police say that recently Turbo’s quality of life has deteriorated faster than they would have expected. They say he has been complaining about his …

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K9 Reno – Riverview, Michigan

Died – Handler – Detective Eric Thome Retired Riverview police dog Reno dies; served city for six years Although a dog’s life is short, this German shepherd devoted six years of his brief life protecting the community. “We are saddened to share that retired K-9 Reno has passed away,” the Riverview Police Department stated in a June 17 Facebook post. …

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K9 Meena – India

Died 6/16/21 K9 Meena passed away on Wednesday due to a leg infection. She was eight years old and served for seven years.

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K9 Vinn – Casper, Wyoming

Died 6/16/21 Casper Police Department mourning the loss of K9 Vinn The Casper Police Department is mourning the loss of a very good boy. According to a statement released Wednesday morning, K9 Vinn passed away from a medical condition. He retired from service in 2019 after serving the community for five years. “K9 Vinn loved nothing more than coming to …

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K9 Shaka – Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Died 6/14/21 As tributes poured in for the two police dogs killed in a shoot-out with suspected cop murderers on Monday, a third canine officer was recovering at an animal hospital outside Pietermaritzburg. Duke, who had been airlifted to the Hilton Vet Hospital, was doing well after a shoot-out with four suspects, sought for or an armed robbery and murder …

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K9 Simba – Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Died 6/14/21 As tributes poured in for the two police dogs killed in a shoot-out with suspected cop murderers on Monday, a third canine officer was recovering at an animal hospital outside Pietermaritzburg. Duke, who had been airlifted to the Hilton Vet Hospital, was doing well after a shoot-out with four suspects, sought for or an armed robbery and murder …

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K9 Mieka – Adams County, Wisconsin

Died – 6/11/21 Handler – Deputy Craig Orlowski Retired Adams Co. police K9 dies of cancer It is with a sad and heavy heart that we announce the passing of retired K9 Deputy Mieka. Mieka passed away on June 11th after a courageous battle with cancer. Please join us in expressing our condolences to Deputy Craig Orlowski and his family. …

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K9 Max – Grove, Ohio

Died – 6/9/21 Handler – Officer Kitco Ohio police mourn the loss of K9 officer Max The employees within the Grove City Division of Police are mourning the loss of one of their own. In early June, Max, the 8-year-old canine officer with the police department died. According to Lt. Jason Stern, a cancerous growth was discovered, resulting in an …

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K9 Clyde – Wayne State University

Died – 6/10/21 Handler – The late Collin Rose K-9 of fallen Wayne State officer Collin Rose passes away Clyde, the retired Wayne State University Police K9 who was partnered with fallen officer Collin Rose, has died. The Officer Collin Rose Memorial Foundation posted on social media that Clyde crossed the rainbow bridge on Thursday. Clyde was partnered with Rose …

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K9 Theo – Albemarle, Virginia

Albemarle courthouse K-9 passes at age 11 The Albemarle County Police Department is mourning the loss of their courthouse K-9. The 11-year old black lab has passed away after service as a “courthouse dog” trained by Service Dogs of Virginia. Theo’s role was to offer a calm presence bringing comfort to victims and witnesses going through the legal process. He …

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