K9 Memorials

Died 11/11/23 Tragic Collision Claims the Life of a Heroic K-9 Officer A devastating accident occurred on Saturday morning in the City of Franklin, Ohio, resulting in the loss of a brave and dedicated K-9 police officer. As reported by the Ohio State Highway Patrol, a marked patrol cruiser, carrying two Franklin police officers and their loyal K-9 companion, collided …

Died – 11/10/23 Handler – Officer Nicole Geiman Barrow County K9 Ace ‘crossed the rainbow bridge’ after fighting hip dysplasia A retired Barrow County Sheriff’s Office K9 passed away Friday after battling hip dysplasia. According to sheriff’s deputies, K9 Ace “crossed the rainbow bridge after a hard-fought battle,” where his mind was strong but “his body had failed him.” Deputies …

Died 11/10/23 Handler – Officer Will Keaton Bloomington Police K-9 dies unexpectedly A Bloomington Police K-9 has died unexpectedly, according to a post BPD published on Facebook Friday.K-9 Ike joined the Bloomington Police Department in 2014. Police did not disclose the K-9’s cause of death.“With great sadness we honor K-9 Ike, who unexpectedly passed away this morning,” BPD officials wrote …

Died – 11/8/23 Handler – Officer Jeff Jackson Barnstable Police Mourn Loss Of K9 Rokko The Barnstable Police Department is mourning the loss of a police K9 after the dog died on Wednesday.The Barnstable Police K9 Foundation announced the death of Ptl. Jeff Jackson’s K9 partner Rokko on Wednesday.Rokko’s death was unexpected, as the animal was rushed into emergency surgery …

Handler – Sgt. Lewis Provo police pay tribute to K-9 officer Mira after recent death Police are mourning a former K-9 officer after her recent passing. Authorities of the Provo City Police Department shared that Explosive Detection K-9 Mira died in her retirement years in the company of her handler, Sgt. Lewis, and family members. Mira served the department for …

Died – 11/7/23 Handler – Officer Audrey Thompson Livermore police say goodbye to beloved K-9 Bugsy Livermore police said goodbye to one of their retired K-9, Bugsy, who passed away Tuesday.Bugsy died at home with his family, also the family of his handler, police said Thursday.“K9 Bugsy proudly served the citizens of Livermore from 2013 until his retirement in 2019,”Livermore …

Handler – Sgt. Beardshall WVCPD mourns retired K-9 Chief The West Valley City Police Department has announced the death of retired K-9 officer Chief, who worked as a tracking dog for the department from 2013 to 2019.“Our hearts are a little heavier today with the passing of retired police K-9 Chief,” says a WVCPD social media post issued Tuesday afternoon.“He …

Died – 11/6/23 Handler – Lt. Jurgens Kenosha Police Department K-9 Officer Hutch dies from illness A Kenosha Police Department K9 has unexpectedly died from a previously undetected cancerous tumor.On Monday, K-9 unit Hutch suddenly became ill and was taken to an area veterinary clinic for testing, the department said in a prepared statement. The German Shepherd was then referred …

Died – 11/6/23 Handler – Deputy Lt. Patrick Paquette Greene County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of K-9 Deputy Oby Condolences are being extended to Deputy Lt. Patrick Paquette and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office from law enforcement agencies across the state with sad news that the agency’s beloved K-9 Deputy “Oby” is dead. He was 13. Since he was …

Died 11/6/23 1st Handler – Sergeant Thembile Gaba 2nd Handler – Warrant Officer Damian Theron Officers mourn loss of K9 Mufasa Gqeberha police are mourning the loss of long-serving K9 officer, Mufasa, who was laid to rest on Tuesday.The SA Police Service said the courageous, nine-year-old Rottweiler passed away on Monday at the veterinary hospital in Walmer due to aggressive …