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From the Omaha Police Officers Association: Shots had already been fired at Omaha police officers from inside the house...
08/16/2026

From the Omaha Police Officers Association:

Shots had already been fired at Omaha police officers from inside the house.

K9 Kano went in ahead of his human partners.

The people who love him watched him come out not breathing.

Kano had been strangled until he was unconscious. Officers immediately started CPR, and medics rushed him to the vet.

One of those people was Omaha Police Officer Ryan Keele.

Kano’s dad.

At home, Kano sleeps on the couch. He follows Ryan’s wife around and hangs out with the rest of their pups.

Those dogs are their kids.

And then there’s Kano at work.

He comes into the precinct with a tennis ball in his mouth, wagging his tail, looking for friends to play with. He wants to chase after a ball and get belly rubs. He puts smiles on a lot of officers’ faces after a rough day.

We love him.

Thursday night, Ryan watched his dog almost die.

His wife waited and wondered if their baby was coming home.

And a whole bunch of cops did everything they could to make sure he did.

Kano made it home. He’s just not cleared to work yet.

But last night, he went back to the precinct to visit his friends. ❤️

Sending our healing prayers to K9 Ace and his handler Deputy Natalie Oestreich. 🙏🏼🐾💙🐾🙏🏼From our friends at K9s United U...
08/07/2026

Sending our healing prayers to K9 Ace and his handler Deputy Natalie Oestreich. 🙏🏼🐾💙🐾🙏🏼

From our friends at K9s United UPDATE ON K9 ACE 💙🐾

We have an update on Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 Ace following the critical gunshot wound he suffered in the line of duty last night.

Ace underwent surgery today, and we are thankful to report that the surgery went well and he is currently in stable condition.

Unfortunately, the damage to Ace’s front left leg was too severe to save. The gunshot shattered the leg and caused significant arterial damage and blood loss, and ultimately his front left leg had to be amputated.

While this certainly wasn’t the outcome anyone hoped for, Ace is alive today because of an incredible chain of people who refused to let him down, from the deputies on scene who immediately got him help, to the emergency veterinary team who stabilized him, the TGH Aeromed crew who transported him by helicopter, and the veterinary specialists who cared for him and performed his surgery.

And through it all, Ace’s partner, Deputy Natalie Oestreich, has remained by his side. That bond between handler and K9 doesn’t end when the call is over. It’s a partnership built through countless hours of training, work, trust and service, and in moments like this, you see exactly what that bond means.

Ace has served the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and his community since 2020. Now it’s his turn to recover, heal and begin the next chapter of his life.

Please continue to keep K9 Ace, Deputy Oestreich, and the entire Polk County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit in your prayers. There is still a road of recovery ahead, but this tough boy has already shown just how much fight he has in him.

From all of us at K9s United, we’re pulling for you, Ace. 💙

Rest. Heal. Recover. You’ve earned it.

We are sending Healing prayers for Deputy Mindel and K9 partner K9 Ryker of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (WI) a...
07/29/2026

We are sending Healing prayers for Deputy Mindel and K9 partner K9 Ryker of the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office (WI) after an accident on Monday.

Meet Deputy Sheriff S. Mindel and his partner, 6-year-old Shepherd-Malinois Ryker, two of ’s finest. Mindel and Ryker were injured early Monday morning on I-41 in Oak Creek, when a driver, claiming fatigue on the tail end of a long road trip, slammed into Mindel’s/Ryker’s squad, as it, with emergency lights flashing, blocked lanes to redirect traffic and protect those involved in another crash that had occurred a short while earlier.

Mindel, thankfully, is recovering. Ryker…is still fighting to recover.

Those red and blue lights are hard to miss. If you are too fatigued to drive or to see emergency lights ahead of you, pull over and rest! If you’re driving with another adult, ask them to take a turn behind the wheel. Whatever you do, don’t just “plow” forward, because this can happen.

If you’re so inclined, think a positive thought or say a prayer for Ryker.

Orange County Sheriff's Department in Florida had a good find this week! Great job K9 Karma! 👏💙🐾Good girl!!This week ...
07/26/2026

Orange County Sheriff's Department in Florida had a good find this week! Great job K9 Karma! 👏💙🐾

Good girl!!

This week K9 Karma and her partner found 12 pounds of Methamphetamine and 2 kilos of Co***ne.

We are so proud of them for getting these dangerous drugs off the streets of Orange County!

We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the AZ Dept of Public safety and AZ Highway Patrol on the passing of K9 Jack!...
07/25/2026

We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the AZ Dept of Public safety and AZ Highway Patrol on the passing of K9 Jack! Please send you thoughts and prayers to this K9s agency, Handler, and community. 🙏🏼🐾💙

AZDPS is deeply saddened to announce the death of canine Jack.

On the evening of July 9, 2026, Jack suffered a sudden medical emergency and, despite the efforts of veterinary staff, did not survive. It was later determined that his death resulted from an undiagnosed birth defect.

At just 18 months old, Jack had a bright future ahead of him and was a valued member of our Canine Unit. Since February 2026, he served the people of Arizona as a dual-purpose patrol and narcotics detection canine.

His loss is deeply felt by his handler, fellow team members, and all who worked with him. Jack will be greatly missed, and we extend our heartfelt thoughts and condolences to everyone affected by his passing.

Thurstin County's K9 Mac was kicked in the face while taking a suspect into custody. Despite this attack, K9 Mac held o...
07/24/2026

Thurstin County's K9 Mac was kicked in the face while taking a suspect into custody. Despite this attack, K9 Mac held onto the suspect until they were safely taken into custody. Great job K9 Mac! 👏💙🐾

Tonight, a South County deputy responded to a report of a collision involving a male who was acting erratically. A short time later, the deputy requested priority assistance after he had the subject at Taser point. A brief struggle ensued, and the suspect fled on foot into the woods.

K9 Mac arrived on scene shortly after and was preparing to track when his handler noticed the suspect crawling toward them through the woods. The suspect then stood up and took off running before stopping. After repeated commands were ignored, K9 Mac was deployed to apprehended the suspect. While taking the suspect into custody, Mac was repeatedly kicked in the face. Despite the assault, Mac held on until deputies were able to safely take the suspect into custody.

Good boy, Mac!

We mourn with the Mount Pleasant Police Dept. On the sudden loss of K9 Aspen. Our thoughts and prayers to the agency, H...
07/24/2026

We mourn with the Mount Pleasant Police Dept. On the sudden loss of K9 Aspen. Our thoughts and prayers to the agency, Handler, and community. 💙🐾🙏🏼

Mount Pleasant Police Department Mourns the Loss of K-9 Aspen

The Mount Pleasant Police Department is saddened to announce the unexpected passing of K-9 Aspen on July 21, 2026. Aspen suffered a sudden cardiac event during a training exercise and passed away.

Aspen, a 5-year-old Belgian Malinois, joined the Mount Pleasant Police Department in 2023 and quickly became a valued member of our department. Through his specialized training, dedication, and skills, Aspen played an important role in helping keep our community safe.

Aspen's energy, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to his work made him an exceptional partner and a beloved member of our police family. His contributions to public safety and the bond he shared with his handler, Officer Zachary Giovannoni, and fellow officers will not be forgotten.

The Mount Pleasant Police Department asks the community to keep Officer Zachary Giovannoni in their thoughts during this difficult time following the loss of a trusted partner, teammate, and companion.

We extend our deepest appreciation for Aspen's service and the impact he made during his time with our department.
We will miss you, Aspen. Thank you for your faithful service and dedication to the Mount Pleasant community. Rest easy, K-9 Aspen.

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