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Died – 4/5/24 Handler – Officer Peter MacDonald Roswell police announce K-9 passes away after brief battle with cancer The Roswell Police Department announced, “with a heavy heart,” that one of their K-9s had passed away.According to Roswell police, K-9 Edo was being treated for a sudden medical emergency and was diagnosed with an aggressive and widespread form of cancer.Edo …

Died – 3/31/24 Handler – Officer P. Dillard End of Watch for Retired K-9 Sam It is with heavy hearts we report of the passing of retired K-9 Sam. Sam was a 13.5 year old Belgian Malinous that served the citizens of Henry County for approximately 5.5 years. Sam was used by HCPD for patrol and to detect dangerous drugs …

Died – 3/4/24 Barrow County Mourns Loss of Beloved Retired K9 Officer Dax, Celebrates His Legacy Barrow County Sheriff’s Office has announced the passing of one of its most esteemed members, retired K9 Officer Dax, marking the end of a distinguished service era. Dax, known for his proficiency in narcotics detection and suspect apprehension, passed away on Monday, leaving a …

Died – 2/25/24 Gwinnett K9 Dies After Mass Near Heart Prompts Complications A K9 officer on Gwinnett County Police’s SWAT team has died after an “unexpected illness,” police said Friday. She was 6.Peper died Sunday after recently developing a mass near her heart, which prompted severe medical complications, police said.”Throughout her service, K9 Peper dutifully served the people of Gwinnett …

Died – 1/30/24 Handler – Officer Mike Drayton Savannah Police Department mourns loss of retired K-9 Ziggy The Savannah Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their retired K-9s.Ziggy died at home on Tuesday at the age of 13.The K-9 lived with his retired handler Mike Drayton and was the department’s first gun dog, according to SPD.Ziggy was …

Died 1/5/24 Dawson County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of beloved K-9 from medical complications

Died 12/18/23 Handler(s): Lt Ralph Salas & Deputy Tim Capps Chatham County Sheriff’s Office Mourns Retired K9 Bullet “Today, the members of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office mourn the loss of retired Officer K-9 Bullet, who passed away peacefully this afternoon companied by his family.K9 Bullet was a 13-year-old Black Lab certified in Explosives Detection work throughout his career.He became …

Died – 11/17/23 K-9 killed by friendly fire in operation with College Park police A K9 with the South Fulton Police Department has died after he was shot in the line of duty by an officer with another department. South Fulton police confirmed K9 Max’s death Friday. Officials said South Fulton and College Park police were trying to catch a …

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 – 11/6/23 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 …