Monthly Archives: October 2023

K9 Thor – Reno, Nevada

Handler – Officer Dan Knox Retired RPD K9 Thor passes away The Reno Police Department has announced the passing of retired Police K9 Thor.Thor was a German Shepard that was born in Israel in 2013 and served Reno from July 2014 to January 2021.Thor was trained in narcotics detection and patrol including, apprehension, tracking, trailing and article detection.Thor worked alongside …

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K9 Messi – Coimbatore, India

Died – 10/13/23 Sniffer dog dies of liver infection in Coimbatore A sniffer dog attached to the Coimbatore City Police died of liver infection on Friday, after two days of treatment.Six-year-old ‘Messi’, a female of German Shepherd breed, had served for the last five years. The sniffer dog was laid to rest with police honors on the premises of the …

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K9 King – Visalia, California

Died – 10/13/23 Handler – Officer Higgins Retired K-9 passes away following recent battle with cancer The Visalia Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own this weekend. K-9 King, a retiree with the Visalia Police Department, passed away on Friday after a recent battle with cancer. King retired from the Visalia Police Department after six years …

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K9 Wiley – Baltimore, Maryland

Died 10/10/23 Baltimore County Police Department announces passing of retired K9 Wiley The Baltimore County Police Department has announced the loss of a K9 member.The department has announced the passing of retired K9 Wiley.K9 Wiley was the long-time partner of Corporal J. List. He began training with the Baltimore County Police K9 Unit in September 2010.Wiley was certified in patrol …

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K9 Cairo – Shreveport, Louisiana

Died 10/10/23 Shreveport Police Department announces death of K9 officer The Shreveport Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its K9 officers.SPD says K9 Cairo joined the department March 27, 2017 and immediately started training. Cairo served SPD for more than five years, but was forced into retirement in August of 2022 after sustaining a shoulder injury.Cairo was …

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K9 Hery – Dixon, Illinois

Handler – Officer Ryan McWethy Dixon K-9 succumbs to cancer The Dixon Police Department announced Tuesday that K-9 Hery had passed away, following a battle with cancer.“Born in Holland in 2013, Hery was identified as an ideal service dog candidate and relocated to Shallow Creek Kennels in Pennsylvania. It was there that he met his future partner, Officer Ryan McWethy. …

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K9 Thor – Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office mourns the loss of K9 veteran The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a former K9 on the force.OCSO says Thor died this week due to natural causes.Thor began his service on March 12, 2012, and was retired Dec. 14, 2016. In that time, Thor helped deputies seize 214 pounds of Methamphetamine; 10 …

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K9 Max – Franklin, Georgia

Died – 10/5/23 Beloved Georgia patrol K-9 passes away A beloved Georgia sheriff’s K-9 has passed away. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office took to social media Thursday to make the somber announcement. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, K-9 Max,” the post read.K-9 Max had been trained in drug detection, …

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K9 Yaro – McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Handler – Sergeant Ross Weimer McKeesport announces death of retired K9, Yaro It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Retired K-9 Yaro, Yaro served the City of McKeesport police for over ten years. Yaro enjoyed his last years at home with his family and will be deeply missed by his favorite human and partner, Sgt Ross Weimer, …

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