Died 3/19/21 Handler – Taylor Lakeville Police Department mourns passing of retired K9 “Fredo” “We regret to announce the passing of Retired Lakeville Police K-9 Fredo. Fredo, a Czechoslovakian shepherd, was an asset to the department and community from 2007 until 2009.” Fredo, a 2-year-old crime-fighting Czechoslovakian shepherd did not return to duty for the Lakeville Police Department in 2009. …
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Died – 3/15/21 Handler – Trooper Thomas Janeczak Massachusetts State Police mourn loss of K9 Tank A State Police K9 has died after a short battle with an infection, the department said Wednesday. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Massachusetts State Police K9 Tank, the longtime partner of Trooper Thomas Janeczak. Tank passed away Monday …
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Died 2/25/21 Handler – Officer Ken Murphy It is with deep sadness the Weymouth Police Department must announce the passing of K-9 Zekk this afternoon. Zekk was 7 years old. Officer Ken Murphy made the courageous decision to allow Zekk to pass with dignity and honor. “K9 Zekk (Zeek) was a Belgium Malinois mix, born in Hungary January 10, 2014, …
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Died 1/18/21 Handler – Officer Darvin Anderson ‘Being afraid was never in his DNA’ — Brockton police dog Ube dies at just 3 1/2 Brockton police, law enforcement and dog units from around the state gathered Friday to say a final goodbye to Ube, a member of the department’s K9 unit. Ube the shepard mix was 3 1/2 years old …
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Died – 12/29/20 Handler – Officer Larson Plymouth police officer shoots, kills his K-9 after dog attacks him Plymouth police confirm one of their K-9’s is dead after the dog attacked its handler and was shot by the officer. The incident happened in a commercial parking lot on Court Street Tuesday morning. Plymouth Police Chief Michael Botieri says officers were …
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Died – 12/6/6/20 Handler – Captain Dave Phillips Weymouth police mourn K9 officer The Weymouth Police Department announced the passing of one of their K-9 officers Monday. K9 Officer Ali died Sunday, he was 12 years old. His partner Captain Dave Phillips said, “For over 11 years, K-9 Ali was a faithful partner and companion. He will truly be missed.” …
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Died 12/4/20 Handler – Officer David Rondeau The Monson Police Department is mourning a retired K9 that passed away on Friday, December 4, 2020. The police department announced the passing of retired K9 Storm in a Facebook post early Tuesday evening. K9 Storm, a German Shepherd from the Czech Republic, passed away peacefully by his handler’s side. The police dog …
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Died -9/25/20 Handler – Officer Kurt Pollister Foxborough mourning death of K9 Drax The Foxborough Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers, K9 Drax, the department said Monday. Recently retired Drax, a 3-year-old German/Dutch shepherd mix, died Friday at Foxborough Animal Hospital after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, the department said. “(Drax) was diagnosed with …
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Died – 9/17/20 Handler – Major Jeremy Bridges Law enforcement officers in Lawrence County paid tribute this morning as Bedford Police Canine Officer Ciro who was put to rest. Ciro suffered from degenerative myelopathy, a hip disorder that is very painful. His suffering came to an end at the Animal Care Clinic on Mitchell Road. Ciro was handled by Bedford …
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K9 Rocky – Boston, Massachusetts Died – 7/15/20 Boston Police Department mourns the loss of K9 Rocky The Boston Police Department said Wednesday it is mourning the death of K9 Rocky. Boston police said the 7-year-old died after a brief illness. He was an active duty K9 at the time of his death. Rocky served Boston during his six-year career …
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