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Memorials to Fallen K-9s

2003 page 3
The F.A.S.T. Co. donates sets of cards to all partners
I need your help to inform me of such losses.

Dept. addresses available for those who want to send condolences to officers. See below

In Loving Memory of
K-9 MONTANNA
Born: 28th of May 1996
Died: 8th of January 2003

Partner: Officer Shane Houston
Victoria Protective Security
Enforcement Agency
P.O.Box 20 - Narnargoon
Victoria - 3812 - Australia

cards airmailed 1/30/03 & received

My name is Shane Houston. I am a Security Enforcement Officer in Victoria, Australia. I recently lost my
Protective Service K-9, Montanna . He was a Belgian Shepherd of the Terveuren variety, long hair, black and tan.
He died from an aggressive stomach cancer. The loss of him hit me so hard because he was only 6 years old.
This was totally unexpected and very aggressive. He was
gone within a week of diagnosis.
I would be most grateful and pleased
if you would add him to your tribute programme.
I have added a photo of him and a poem I wrote for him.
He Loved to work and he was a natural protector
and partner with a natural dislike for offenders.

PROTECTOR OF THE NIGHT
In the dark of night we stand united as one,
Walking with the wind protecting the streets,
You stand at my side without fear of foe,
You remain ever loyal no matter the ask,
You look not for yourself when you get the call,
Prepared to give all whatever the task,
Whether the job's search and rescue,
Or tracking offenders,
You do the job proud and we will always remember.
You are my partner
A Law Enforcement K-9 - & - A Protector of the Night.
Written by Shane Houston

In Loving Memory of
K-9 ROCKY
date?
Age 14

photo

Handler:
San Rafael Police Dept.

Marin Humane Society
California
Carol Williams-Skaggs

We have lost another member of our team.We had to euthanize "Rocky" a retired PD dog a few weeks ago. He was almost 14 yrs. and led a long happy life.

Carol Williams-Skaggs
Shelter Medicine
K9 Care Manager
Marin Humane Society/ Marin County Animal Services

In Loving Memory of
K-9 SKY
A.K.A; "SkyWalker"
July 7, 1994 - January 29, 2003

Partner: Rich Hill
Novato Police Department
909 Machin Avenue
Novato, CA 94945
Phone - (415) 897-4361
Novato Police Dept. email

Marin Humane Society California
Carol Williams-Skaggs
The Marin Humane Society's K9 Care Fund offsets expenses incurred by police and search and rescue dogs. Through the K9 Care Fund, public service dogs are eligible for free veterinary care, grooming, safety equipment and boarding at the Marin Humane Society shelter. Police and SAR dogs put their lives on the line very day. High vet care and kenneling costs can sometimes place a burden on police and fire department budgets and the K9 Care Fund is designed to ease the burden. For more information, please call 415 883.4621 X 270 or
visit www.MarinHumaneSociety.org

Sky was also recently retired due to his handler being promoted. We all figured that he would live out the "good life" as he is only eight years old and a very strong, healthy dog. However, he had a very freak medical problem occurred over the weekend, an embolism to his spinal cord. This is not something we can "fix." He is now paralyzed in his rear. After much discussion, we have concluded the "best thing" to do is euthanize him. He is not happy, in fact he is frantic, not being able to get around and we cannot allow him to suffer further. So needless to say, this is a very unhappy day for all of us who love this beautiful dog. His death has grieved the department and everyone who knew him. A beautiful German Shepherd who was born in the Netherlands. He was physically powerful and tenacious. He could grab hold of the decoy and it was like dealing with a rag doll. For all of his strength, he wasn't wild. He was in control of himself and would listen to Officer Hill. The children in school loved him. Officer Hill and Sky received a number of commendations over the years. When Sky was home with Rich & Kathy and teens, Catherine and Andrew, he was the perfect family dog. The other family dog, a Lab mix named Sophie is lost these days. It was amazing the impact this dog had on people's lives.

emailed carol

In Loving Memory of
K-9 NIKO
LODD
January 28?, 2003

Partner: Senior Officer MacMarin
Huntington Park Police Dept.
6542 Miles Ave.
Huntington Park, CA 902555-4386
313.584.6254

We lost another police service dog the other night. It happened suddenly while the handler and dog were at work. The dog collapsed and stopped breathing. We are not sure why yet. The dog had not had any previous medical history of concern. The handler, Senior Officer Mac Marin, started CPR and I drove him to the veterinary hospital. We arrived quickly, but the doctors were not able to bring him back. Niko was only a 7 years old German Shepard. He was the most experienced dog we had. NIKO is a German Shepard selected for our department and imported to this country from Germany. NIKO was currently trained for patrol services and in narcotics detection He will be sorely missed.
Sgt. Neal Mongan
Huntington Park PD

Huntington Park Police Canine Officers Association
P.O. Box 1027
Huntington Park, CA 90255

emailed Neal Mongan 2/09/03 for photo

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