Handler – Sgt. Burton Fayetteville Police K-9 Nero has died; remembered as a ‘true fighter’ after battle with cancer An eight-year veteran retired K-9 for the Fayetteville Police Department has died after battling cancer for more than a year.K-9 Nero responded to more than 2,000 calls, completed over 361 successful tracks, and had 76 criminal apprehensions, officers with the department …

Died – 1/2/24 Handler – Sergeant Neath Retired Willoughby Police K-9 Loki passes away The Willoughby Police K9 Foundation reported with great sadness on that retired K-9 Loki crossed the rainbow bridge on Jan. 2.The Willoughby Police Department called 10-year-old K-9 Loki “one of our FINEST.” K-9 Loki first came to the department in 2014, and protected the city of …

Handler – Sgt. Jonathan Presson Union County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss of Veteran K-9 Atos Union County is bidding a tearful farewell to one of its most respected and dedicated public servants. K-9 Atos, a highly trained police dog, who served the Union County Sheriff’s Office for nearly 12 years, has passed away. Not just an officer, but a …

Second Pittsburgh K-9 Officer dies in less than a week Handler – Officer Clint Thimons Just a few days after the unexpected passing of an active K-9 officer, the Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit is mourning the loss of a retired dog. 12-year-old Officer Lapis recently passed away.Lapis was a Narcotics Detection K-9 who worked with the K-9 Unit from May …