Monthly Archives: August 2023

K9 Sheela – Aaranyak, India

Aaranyak mourns the loss of K9 Sheela The much-acclaimed K9 unit, the anti-poaching dog squad, of Aaranyak lost one of its celebrated member Sheela early this morning. She died at her place of posting at Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary near here casting a pall gloom in the entire Aaranyak family as well all those involved in conservation of wildlife in the …

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K9 Kai – Longmeadow, Massachusetts

Died 8/8/23 Handler – Sgt. VanBuskirk Longmeadow K9 dies due to cancer, remembered as selfless The long-serving Longmeadow police K9 died Tuesday, Aug. 8, after a brief battle with cancer. Kai’s handler and best friend, Sgt. VanBuskirk, was at his side when he died, as Kai was by the officer’s side in life. Kai joined the Longmeadow Police Department in …

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K9 Ares – Westfield, Massachusetts

Handler – Officer Steven Carrington Retired Westfield K9 officer Ares passed away The Westfield Police Department has announced the passing of retired K9 Ares. Ares passed away earlier this week with his handler retired Officer Steve Carrington by his side. They both served our community as a team with dignity, poise, and respect for many years, according to the Westfield …

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K9 Kilo – Pearl River, Mississippi

Died 8/8/23 Handler – Sergeant David Bean Pearl River County mourns the loss of Sheriff K9 ‘Kilo’ On Wednesday, Pearl River County mourned the loss of Sheriff K9 ‘Kilo’ in a funeral procession of both county deputies and local police departments that drove Highway 11 from Picayune to Poplarville.Along the route, folks young and old stood on the side of …

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K9 Guinness – Cheshire, England

Cheshire and North Wales police dog has sadly passed away The Cheshire and North Wales Police Dogs unit have paid tribute to PD Guinness today (Tuesday, August 8), with a sad announcement on his passing on their pages. PD Guinness was familiar in the region for his crime-fighting and featured often in updates on the unit.The Dutch Sheperd was talented …

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K9 Axel – Queensland, Australia

Handler – Sergeant Dave Raymond Police farewell loyal service dog, Axel, after short cancer battle It is with the heaviest of hearts that Queensland Police Service has this week farewelled retired Police Dog (PD) ‘Axel’. After a short battle with cancer, Sergeant Dave Raymond and the Raymond family had to say their goodbyes to their beloved family member.PD Axel was …

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K9 Kilo – Quincy, Illinois

Died – 8/7/23 Handler – Deputy Chief Mike Tyler QPD mourns the loss of K9 Kilo: Beloved police dog who served and retired as a family member A canine that had retired from the Quincy Police Department passed away in the comfort of his former partner and family.K9 Kilo, a Belgian Malinois-Dutch Shepherd, became a member of the Quincy Police …

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K9 Quintin – Pentagon Force Protection Agency

Died – 8/7/23 Handler – Officer John Adamczyk Beloved Pentagon K-9 officer Quintin loses cancer battle, leaves behind legacy The Pentagon Force Protection Agency (PFPA) announced Monday that beloved retired K-9 Officer Quintin had lost his ongoing battle with cancer. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of our own, retired K-9 Quintin, Aug. …

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K9 Daza – Wall, New Jersey

Handler – Patrolman Emmett Idzahl Death Of Beloved K9 Daza Mourned By Wall Township Police Daza passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her beloved handler Patrolman Emmett Idzahl surrounded by her family, Wall Police Department announced on Facebook.Daza was crossed trained in narcotics detection and tracking. She served Wall Township from 2013 to 2021. “Daza was a …

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K9 Jax – Lancashire, England

Police dog shot dead after attacking handler during search for missing person A police dog has been shot dead by armed officers after it turned on its handler and attacked her, leaving her with serious injuries.Lancashire Police said they were devastated by having to kill the animal on Thursday.Officers had been searching for a missing person in Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire, at …

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