Died – 2/15/17
Handler – Sgt. Joseph Phelps
It is with great sadness to inform all of you that on 02/15/17 @ approx. 0500 hrs. retired K-9 Ranger had a sudden deterioration in his health. Sgt. Joseph Phelps brought Ranger to the Animal Hospital of Rocky Hill to be evaluated for his sudden health change. Sgt. Phelps had to make the difficult decision to euthanize K-9 Ranger to end his suffering as his quality of life was greatly diminishing. K-9 Ranger served the police department from 2005 until 2013. During this time K-9 Ranger and Sgt. Phelps made countless drug seizures together and protected the citizens of Rocky Hill as well as surrounding towns. Please join me with offering the Phelps family our sympathy during this very difficult time. Sgt Joseph Phelps and K9 Ranger were Lifetime members of the CPWDA joining on 1/1/07.