Sheriff's Office Announces Unexpected Loss Of Treasured K9

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Sheriff’s Office Announces Unexpected Loss Of Treasured K9

Maricopa County, AZ – The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has announced the unexpected passing of a treasured K9 named Kimbo. According to a release from the agency, Kimbo, a four-year-old Belgian Malinois, was found “unresponsive” on May 1.

The agency said:

Kimbo was transported to one of our K9 Veterinarians who determined the cause of death to be Splenic Torsion, and ‘bloat’.

Those who knew Kimbo are mourning his loss. The agency said he was, “a powerhouse of a dog, amazing partner, and a symbol for the ideal police canine.”

Adding:

He deployed in numerous SWAT missions, assisted patrol districts across Maricopa County and kept his partner Deputy Stryker safe daily. You will be missed K9 Kimbo but never forgotten! Please keep Deputy Stryker and our K-9 unit in your thoughts as they process this loss.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made if so desired to our K-9 unit at https://www.mcsoadvisorycouncil.org/mcso-k9-unit funds received are used to purchase ballistic K9 vest for future dogs as well as fund a retired K9 medical account.