Vader
K9 Vader succumbed to heat-related injuries when the air conditioner and temperature monitoring alarm system failed in his handler's patrol vehicle.
K9 Vader was left in the patrol vehicle with the air conditioning running. When his handler returned, the air conditioning was not on, and the alarm had failed to activate. K9 Vader was taken to Arnold Animal Hospital and, after showing signs of improvement, was transferred to a 24-hour clinic, where he passed away that afternoon.
K9 Vader had served with the Arnold Police Department for three years.
Bio
- Breed Belgian Malinois
- Gender Male
- Age 4
- Tour 3 years
Incident Details
- Cause Heatstroke
- Incident Date Wednesday, July 31, 2024
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Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsThis is why I advocate to never leave a child, pet, animal, or in this case a 4 legged, furry officer, named K-9 Vadar, unattended in a vehicle, ESPECIALLY during the hottest temperatures. There's always a chance on electronic failure. Or at least have a back up system. Service dogs, and police dogs are allowed into public places with the handler attached. Please consider this! Let this wonderful police dog NOT die in vain. Make a change and save these well deserved animals! Thank you Vadar for your sweet service! So sorry for the error that caused your very young senseless passing!
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