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🐕 Rest in Peace K9 Rico. 😞
Our thoughts and prayers are with all involved in the terrible loss of Rico, who was shot and killed in the line of duty yesterday in South Carolina. A hero we will never forget.
💔 Rest in Peace K9 Kenzo 🐕
Heartbreaking news out of Pima, Arizona. K9 Kenzo was killed (stabbed) during the attempt of locating two suspects. May he rest in peace. Thank you for your service Kenzo 😔 . Our thoughts and prayers with all involved.
🐕 K9 ATHOS PUPDATE 🐕
K9 Athos was shot in the back of the head by a suspect during an apprehension. Athos is back home recovering with his handler and family. He is in great spirits acting like his old self! Keep this good brave boy in your thoughts and prayers!
🚨 Keep K9 Vin in your thoughts and prayers today as he needs emergency surgery! K9 Vin has an object lodged in his stomach and needs immediate removal! You got this Vin! Also big shoutout to the sheriffs office covering ALL medical costs for Vin, taking care of their own!
😞 Rest in Peace Retired K9 Max 🐕 Our thoughts and prayers are with his handler and family as they process this transition.
“Some will sleep easier knowing he is gone but I won't. Max had stuck with me through the good times and bad.”
🎉 Happy Retirement K9 Jacquo! 🐕
After Seven Years of Service K9 Jacquo is retiring and will be living a great life with his handler and family. Here’s to lots of belly rubs and well deserved steaks!
🐕 Pupdate on K9 Athos! 🐕
Athos, who was shot in the back of the head while apprehending a suspect, is recovering well. It’s reported that the wound is doing great and Athos hearing to coming back!
Continued thoughts and prayers to this team!
K9 Marley is in emergency life saving surgery! Our foundation will be covering the costs! She has an infection that without surgery will result in her being septic and pass away. To help Marley please visit
RIP K9 Hudson “Please join us in keeping the Kane County Sheriff's Office in your thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of K9 Hudson. Hudson was shot and killed in the line of duty today as he assisted Officers and Deputies in the apprehension of a carjacking suspect.”
🇺🇸 Rest in Peace retired K9 Ludo. 🐕
Ludo worked in Spalding County for over seven years and then retired with his former handler. Unfortunately today we said goodbye to Ludo. Please keep his handler and family in your thoughts and prayers.
K9 Diesel will be receiving a LOF protective vest because of your support! Thank you to everyone for contributing in many ways to help keep our K9s safe!
“K9 Dogg did his job, and located the bad guy hiding in a citizens garage, and he was then taken into custody. K9 Dogg kept the community and fellow officers safe so he was promptly rewarded with a tasty burger. Good boy Dogg!” - Ig
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🎉 Happy Birthday retired K9 Denny! 🐕
He is 11 and living a wonderful retirement life with his former handler. He is one of the many retired K9s we assist because of your support!
💔 Rest in Peace retired K9 Dano 🐕 Dano served his community for seven years. He then retired with his handler and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his handler and family as they make this transition.
12/21/2010 - 3/29/2023 🌈 🐕 RIP Dano
“With a heavy heart the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office K-9 unit announces the passing of retired K9 Yoda this morning. Yoda passed away peacefully with his former handler Deputy Stark at his side. K9 Yoda, a dual-purpose belgian malinois, fearlessly served and protected the citizens.”
Retired K9 Pike recently had his check up at the vet and all is ok! Because of your support, we are able to assist retired K9s like Pike! This is a post bath photo!
Happy retirement to K9 Robby! He served the community with Dawson County Sheriffs Office and will be living with his handler and family!
At seven years old Robby can rest and relax for a well deserved retirement! 🐕
Great job team K9 Rufus! They tracked down a suspect who fled on foot from an accident! Over 1/2 mile and Rufus found em! Give that boy a 🥩!
*Rufus is 16 months old and this was his first official deployment.
🐕 K9 Nitro: 1
Bad guy: 0
“Charles Edward Smith (51) was captured by GCPD officers and police K9 Nitro last night in Lawrenceville. Smith was wanted for a Parole Violation through the GA Board of Pardons and Parole. He tried to run…Details:
🐕 K9 Fett and K9 Jekel crushed it this weekend! K9 Fett tracked 3 stolen vehicle suspects over 1.5 miles locating them hiding under a deck! Meanwhile K9 Jekel tracked a domestic violence suspect and located him hiding 20ft up a tree!
Rest in Peace K9 Bo. 🐕 K9 Bo passed away unexpectedly. Bo served with the Rabun County Sheriffs Office with Deputy McKinney who was assigned as a school resource officer. Bo will be missed by many. Keep Deputy McKinney and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
🚨 K9 Lady Injured on Duty 🚨
K9 Lady was bit on the leg by copperhead snake during a training track earlier today! She was immediately rushed to the vet where she is being monitored and seems to be ok. The swelling has gone down and we will keep y’all updated on her status.
🐕 Retired K9 Luna saying hello from a vet check up! She was prescribed lots of belly rubs and treats! Due to your generosity we were able to pay over $800 in vet bills for her! Thank you!