K9 "Gjeena" passed away on Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 at the age of 13. She came from K9 Working Dogs International and served the Ottawa County Sheriffs Office for 5 years. Gjeena spent a joyful 8 more years of retirement with K9 handler Russ Thornton.
"Drake" passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2013. "Drake" served in the Kansas Department of Corrections, El Droado Correctional Facility. "Drake" was currently assigned to handler Leonard Maddox, and in the past he was assigned to Dan Powell.
K9 "Alle" passed away at 0700 hours on Friday, November 29, 2013. While on duty she had stroke like signs and went down. She was taken to the vet, but was unable to be revived. "Alle" was born April 7, 2005 in Germany and came to Stevens County and was paired with handler Chris Beltz on September 20th, 2008.
March 14, 2013: Retired K9 Deputy, "Donna," passed away on March 14, 2013. "Donna" came to work at the Barton County Sheriff’s Office in September 2002, and worked under K9 handlers David Paden and Michael Scothorn. "Donna" was a hard worker and loved to work in the field. She retired in June 2010 and lived with Detective Sgt. David Paden and his family. RIP "Donna," you will be dearly missed.
April 14, 2011: "Dago" passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2011. "Dago" spent more than 10 years with the Kansas Department of Corrections, Hutchinson Correctional Facility. "Dago" was born in July of 1998 and was handled by Darrin Pickering from 2000 to 2002. Dago was handled by Tom Canfield 2003 through 2010. "Dago" will be missed throughout the State of Kansas.
February 10, 2011: "Basco" passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2011. "Basco" spent more than 8 years with the Augusta Department of Public Safety as the agencies first dual purpose K9. "Basco" was between 11 and 12 years old and apparently died of natural causes. His handler, Sgt. Chad McCluskey, was with "Basco."
It is with great sadness and deep sympathy that the Kansas Police Dog Association announces the death of Master Trainer Rick Elliott. Rick has been part of the backbone of the Kansas Police Dog Association since the inception and he was a great friend, trainer and judge. Rick passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at his home in Hutchinson, Kansas.
November 29, 2004: "Kyra" a black Belgian Malinois who was assigned to handler Tom Canfield, of the Hutchinson Correctionaln Facility, passed on November 9, 2004. Kyra had some tumors removed a few days prior and another quickly developed while at a training seminar in Lawrence, Kansas. Kyra was transported back to Hutchinson where she was taken to a veteranarian. A few weeks later, "Kyra" passed.
August 27, 2004: "Shotgun," a Belgian Malinois, passed away of an apparent heart attack. "Shotgun" had been with handler Chris Jones and the City of Beloit and was trained in narcotics detection, tracking / trailing, and patrol work.
August 21, 2004: "Ranger," a Black Lab, passed away after being sick for several weeks. The vets were unable to determine what was wrong with him. "Ranger" had been with handler Keith Coleman and the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office and was trained in narcotics detection.
August 2004: "Fanta," a German Shepherd who was assigned to handler Mike Smith, of the Barton County Sheriff's Office passed away in August of 2004.
March 10, 2004: "Herta," a female Belgian Malinois, passed away in March of 2004 after suffering from health problems. "Herta" worked with Lt. Rich Unrein, of the Barton County Sheriff's Department.
August 2003: "Duke," a male Belgian Malinois, was put down after his fight with age and arthritis. He served with SSgt. Dan Powell at the El Dorado Correctional Facility and was trained in narcotics detection, tracking/trailing, and patrol work.
July 28, 2002: "Kilo," a six year old Belgian Malinois, was put to sleep after suffering from severe heat stroke. "Kilo" had been with handler Jim White and the Derby Police Department since 1997. "Kilo" was trained in narcotics detection, tracking / trailing, and patrol work.