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On Wednesday morning, Georgetown Police Department announced the death of K-9 Liza, who they said just a day before would be retiring from the force with a terminal medical condition. “It is with heavy heart that the Georgetown Police Department’s K9 Liza lost her battle with her medical condition this morning. Our hearts our with Cpl Clay Johnson and his family during …

Died 9/14/21 Handler – Sgt. Miller  Horry County police K-9 Josie passes away following medical emergency The Horry County Police Department is remembering one of its four-legged officers who suddenly passed away. HCPD Bloodhound Josie died on Sept. 14 after experiencing an unpreventable medical emergency, according to the police department. “She crossed the rainbow bridge in the safety of her …

Died – 9/9/21 Handler – Lt. Weeks  North Myrtle Beach K-9 passes away North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue is mourning the loss of one of its own. The department announced its explosives detection K-9, named LoeLoe, passed away Thursday. LoeLoe was born in the Netherlands in 2012 before being flown to the U.S. for training under NMBFR Lt. Jacob Weeks …

Died – 8/20/21 Handler – Sergeant Patrick Callahan  Hanahan PD mourns passing of retired K-9 Jasmine The Hanahan Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K-9 Jasmine, who passed away Friday morning from what they called a lengthy illness. K-9 Jasmine served on Hanahan’s police force from 2013 until her retirement in 2019. Officials with the department say she …

Died 7/22/21 Handler – Sgt. James Abraham  Richland County Sheriff’s Department mourns the death of one of its K9 deputies The Richland County Sheriff’s Department mourned the death of one its K9 deputies Thursday. “Our hearts are heavy as we announce that K9 Denzel has crossed the Rainbow Bridge after developing medical issues,” the sheriff’s department said. Information on the …

Died 6/24/21 Handler – Sgt. Ford Inman Police Department Mourn K9 Rhea The Inman Police Department is in mourning for the loss of a very good and brave girl. K9 Rhea passed away suddenly and tragically while on duty from a medical condition. She started her service in December of 2017 as a rescue from Florida. She loved nothing more …

Died 6/21/21 Handler – Sgt. Jeffrey Thom Retired Charleston Police K9 laid to rest The Charleston Police Department said goodbye to a retired K9 who passed away. On Monday, K9 Orrie (Ret.) was laid to rest for medical reasons.“It was a hard day for all of us”, said K9 Orrie’s partner and best friend, Sgt. Jeffrey Thom. “K9 Orrie served …

Died – 2/12/21 Handler – Deputy Alexander Laurens Co. deputies give “last ride” to retired K-9 on her way to vet’s office On Friday, the Laurens County Sheriff’s Office said deputies and city police officer escorted retired K9 Anya to Clinton Animal Hospital on her last ride. Anya went to work for the Laurens City Police Department in 2016 as …

Died 1/4/21 Handler – Sgt. Miller Horry County Police Department announces death of retired service dog Horry County Police Department announced Tuesday the death of a retired service dog. Bloodhound Shelley died Monday morning at 11.5 years old, the department said. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired HCPD Bloodhound Shelley, who crossed over the …

Died – 8/12/20 Suspect and K9 die after ambush on deputies A shooting in a small South Carolina city involving sheriff’s deputies has left a man dead and a woman injured. The deputies were searching for two people who ran out of a car after an attempted traffic stop Tuesday night when they were caught in an “ambush situation” and …