Monthly Archives: March 2023

K9 Odin – Coos, Oregon

Died 3/17/23 Coos County Sheriff’s Office announces death of beloved K9 Odin The Coos County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit announced the passing of beloved K9, Odin, on the morning of March 17.Odin’s handler posted to Facebook, “My friend and partner Odin passed away this morning. Although Lisa and I are very sad we are so very happy we were able …

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K9 Emerson – Oro Valley, Arizona

Died – 3/16/23 Handler – Sergeant Kevin Peterson Oro Valley police K-9 Emerson passes Oro Valley Police Department says one of their K-9’s passed away.Emerson served the department for about seven years, being one of the first dogs from an outside agency to train other K-9s.He was successful at detecting illegal drugs and also brought smiles to the community when …

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K9 Rogue – Redmond, Oregon

Died 3/14/23 Handler – Officer Josh Zundel Redmond Police Dept. announces passing of drug-detection K-9 Rogue after bout with cancer Redmond Police K-9 Rogue passed away Tuesday after a bout with cancer, the police department announced.Rogue joined the force in January 2018, at the age of 18 months, and was assigned as a narcotics detection dog with his handler, Officer …

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K9 Indi – DeKalb, Georgia

Handler – Sgt. N.R. Larsen DeKalb County Police mourns loss of beloved, retired K- 9 officer The DeKalb County Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its beloved, retired K-9 officers. The police department announced K-9 Indi’s passing Tuesday.K-9 Indi served with his handler, Sgt. N.R. Larsen, from 2013 to 2020. He accomplished and overcame so much during …

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K9 Ryker – Royal Oak, Michigan

Handler – Officer Rich Chipman Royal Oak police announce death of retired K9 officer The 11-year-old dog named Ryker started with the department in 2012 and was partnered with Officer Rich Chipman. Ryker accomplished many tasks when he was with the department. “During their first night in service together, Officer Chipman and K9 Ryker tracked a subject wanted for homicide …

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K9 Sadie – Greenburg, Pennsylvania

Died – 3/14/23 Handler – Gregory Saunders II Greensburg bloodhound team loses 9-year-old canine to cancer The Greensburg Volunteer Fire Department bloodhound team saw its ranks dwindle to five dogs Tuesday with the death of 9-year-old Sadie. Sadie was pulled from field duties nearly a year ago, when she became lame, and then she developed an aggressive form of cancer …

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K9 Jannus – Pensacola, Florida

Handler – Sergeant James Parsons Pensacola Police K9 passes away Pensacola Police say one of their K9 officers has passed away. A Facebook post on Sunday morning said retired K9 Jannus has died. The post says:“ Jannus served the city with distinction alongside his partner, Sergeant James Parsons, positively impacting many with his life. He made Pensacola a safer and …

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K9 Major – Brookfield, Connecticut

Died – 3/9/23 Handler – Corporal Joseph Kyek The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of d K9 Major at the age of 8 years old. K9 Major passed away on 3/9/23 and was partnered with Corporal Joseph Kyek with the Brookfield Police Department. Major began his career at the Brookfield Police Department in …

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K9 Lenin – Baytown, Texas

Died – 3/9/23 Handler – Officer Kinzie Baytown PD mourning loss of K-9 who was bitten by venomous snake The Baytown Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own and held a special procession Thursday in honor of Lenin, who officers say made a lasting impact on the department’s K-9 Unit. According to officers, Lenin was a …

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K9 Viking – Warwick, Rhode Island

Died 3/8/23 Handler Aaron Steere Warwick mourns loss of retired police K-9 The Connecticut Police Work Dog Association (CPWDA) is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Viking. K9 Viking passed away on 3/8/23 just 2 days before his 13th birthday and would have been 13 years old and was partnered with Officer Aaron Steere with the Warwick Police …

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