Monthly Archives: June 2023

K9 Gideon – Miami-Dade Corrections, Florida

Died 6/4/23 Handler – Officer Karlos Ramos Miami-Dade police mourns death of beloved K9 officer It is with a heavy heart that the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department announces the passing of K-9 Officer Gideon. K-9 Officer Gideon began suffering from health issues in March, and after waging a valiant battle, succumbed to his illness on June 4th, 2023. Though …

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K9 Lando – Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Died – 6/3/23 1st Handler – Officer Fettig 2nd Handler – Officer Roberto Martinez Oshkosh Police K9 passes away Oshkosh Police say one of its K9s, Lando, passed away on Saturday. In a news release, Oshkosh Police say K9 Lando — a German Shepard — became unexpectedly ill from an autoimmune disease known as Myasthenia Gravis. Police say medical staff …

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K9 Charlie – Indianapolis, Indiana

Died – 6/2/23 Handler – Officer Plummer IMPD says goodbye to beloved K-9 officer Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department said goodbye to a beloved K-9 officer on Friday.IMPD shared a video on Twitter, saying 5-year-old K9 Charlie passed away after a courageous battle against lymphoma. Officers gathered at the VCA animal hospital to give Charlie a loving and proper send-off before …

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K9 Zipo – Dothan, Alabama

Died – 6/1/23 Former Dothan Police K9 dog passes away Former Dothan Police K9 passed away peacefully on Thursday at his home due to advanced age. According to Dothan Police Facebook post, Canine Zipo began his career with the department in 2009 and remained there for seven years until retiring in 2016. After he retired, he lived out the rest …

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K9 Morpheus – Shelby, Michigan

Died 6/1/23 Handler – Sgt. Joe Wojcik Shelby Township Police lose K-9 Morpheus Among Wednesday morning’s news reports was this sorrowful post about the loss of a service dog at one of Macomb County’s police departments: “With great sadness, the Shelby Township Police Department announces the passing of K-9 Morpheus, who passed away June, 1, 2023 from natural causes. Please …

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