Monthly Archives: May 2023

K9 Kolt – Monroe, Wisconsin

Died 5/15/23 Handler – Alexander Maas Monroe Co. K-9 dies from heat-related injury, sheriff’s office investigating Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced one of their K-9s died last week. Sheriff Wesley Revels said K-9 Kolt had a “heat-related injury” last Wednesday. Though he was immediately taken to a veterinary clinic in Sparta then to the VCA Animal Hospital in Madison, Kolt …

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K9 Condor – New Berlin, Wisconsin

Died – 5/17/23 Handler – Sergeant JJ Ament New Berlin Police Department K9 Condor Succumbs To Cancer New Berlin Police Department (NBPD) K9 Condor died on May 17 after a battle against terminal cancer.The 11-and-one-half-year-old K9 was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma in September of 2022, but he remained on the force and continued to serve his community until his death, the …

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K9 Argo – Oconee, South Carolina

Died 5/16/23 Handler – First Sergeant Alan Sayre South Carolina sheriff’s office bids sad farewell to K9 deputy after its passing An Upstate sheriff’s office bid a sad farewell Tuesday to one of its K9 deputies. The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that K9 Argo has died after being diagnosed with a terminal illness. Argo served …

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K9 Sampson – Bath, Maine

Died – 5/16/23 Handler – Deputy Police Chief Michelle Small Bath police mourn beloved K-9 Bath police dog Sampson, who served on the department for 10 years with his handler, Deputy Police Chief Michelle Small, died Tuesday after a battle with cancer.

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K9 Pooja – Belagavi, India

Police dog passes away after decade-long service Belagavi District Police on Sunday mourned the death of its esteemed colleague Pooja, a member of the District Dog Squad, that had helped it solve 178 cases. It was a German Shepherd that served the department for over a decade.“It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Pooja, a …

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K9 Bobo – Dothan, Alabama

Died 5/10/23 Handler – Cpl. Owens The Dothan Police Department’s Canine Unit lost one of their own after a short battle with cancer on May 10.According to a release from Dothan PD, Canine Bobo#612 began his career with the department in May 2017. Bobo has been instrumental in protecting the citizens of Dothan by assisting with locating drugs and suspects …

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K9 Bob – Carrollton, Georgia

Died 5/10/23 Handler – Officer Kane Hemingway Carrollton Police Department mourns unexpected death of young K-9 officer The Carrollton Police Department is mourning the loss of young K-9 Officer Bob. He “crossed the rainbow bridge” on May 10. His team said he was just three-years-old, and had only started working for the department about a year ago. The pup’s death …

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K9 Nox – Racine , Wisconsin

Died – 4/30/23 Handler – Deputy Clemens Racine County K-9 Nox dies of kidney failure Racine County K-9 Nox passed away Sunday, April 30 due to kidney failure. He’s the fourth K-9 the Racine County Sheriff’s Office has lost in five months.According to the Racine County Sheriff’s Office, on that Sunday, Nox’s partner, Deputy Clemens, noticed Nox had become lethargic …

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K9 Russell – Northumbria, England

Handler – Sergeant Gav College Retired Police Dog Russell died at the age of 14 Retired Police Dog Russell sadly died aged 14 at the start of the week. The Cocker Spaniel started his journey with the Force as a puppy in 2009 and worked as an operational search dog for eight years alongside his best friend and handler, Sergeant …

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K9 Zomby – Arkansas State Police

Died – 5/6/23 Remembering the life of a hero The Arkansas State Police are honoring the life of a K-9 officer who passed away on May 6th and laid to rest on May 7th. K-9 Officer Zomby passed away following a lengthy battle with kidney failure.Born in the Netherlands, Zomby was brought to the United States, where he served with …

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