A Tribute to Our Fallen Partners

The bonds we have with our K-9 partners are like no other. We not only serve by their sides 40 hours each week, we also bring them home with us at the end of every shift. And, when our K-9s retire, we continue to give them love and care for the remainder of their days. They truly become an irreplaceable part of our families and our lives.

For that reason, it is exceptionally difficult when a K-9 passes away. Whether it happens abruptly in the line of duty or peacefully at the end of a long retirement, the death of a K-9 partner leaves a painful void in our hearts.

Fortunately, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office has not had to experience the death of a working K-9, and we hope we never will. We would, however, like to say “thank you” to our beloved partners who have passed away, after many years of service to our community.

  • Ghera, partner of James Douglas

  • Chase, partner of Jason Cantrell

  • Hanno, partner of Scott Duffner

  • Ivan, partner of Virgina Tinoco

  • Alf, partner of Matt Delahuerta

  • Falk, partner of Danny Thompson

  • Basko, partner of Mike Horne and Mike Aranda

  • Dago, partner of Chuck Buttell

  • Zigan, partner of Steve Rhods and Mike Kennedy

  • Barry, partner of Craig Adford

  • Fibi, partner of Damian Alvarez

  • Falk, partner of Steve Wade

  • Pascha, partner of Steve Wade and Joe Rivas

  • Kai, partner of Joe Rivas and Mike Izquierdo

  • Blitz, partner of Al Moussa and Debbie DeMattia

  • Uras, partner of Al Moussa

  • Kim, partner of Nancy Alaniz

  • Bar, partner of Harold Orr

  • Vok, partner of Dave Sparks

  • Balu, partner of Dean Worthy

  • Duro, partner of Scott Hardy

  • Edi, partner of Tony Aguirre

  • Henk, partner of Tyler Liljekvist

  • Canto, partner of Cory Rubright and Bobby Marks

  • Ben, partner of Gene Martinez and Scott Duffner

  • Ben, partner of Mike Izquierdo and Scott Sedgwick

  • Ahron, partner of Brian Slominski

  • Vex, partner of Scott Reeder

  • Dano, partner of Dani Delpit

  • Varo, partner of Colin Witchell

  • Duro, partner of Greg Guilin

  • Rene, partner of John Nicolas

  • Tommy, partner of Jon Carver

  • Yoschi, partner of Scott Reeder

  • My dog is more than my partner you see, Because he is a very good friend to me. He’s the nose I don’t have, the eyes I have not, He’s one of the best partners most cops ain’t got. Day by day we do what we do best, His four paws never seem to rest. He always does whatever I ask, But for now we can only have fun. For my dog is more than a partner to me, My dog is my best friend and he always will be.

    A Tribute to Service Dogs- My Partner
    Author Unknown

  • Oh almighty God, whose great power and eternal wisdom embraces the universe, watch over my handler while I sleep. Protect my handler from harm while I am unable to do so. I pray, help keep our street and homes safe while my handler and I rest. I ask for your loving care because my handler’s duty is dangerous. Grant my handler your unending strength and courage in our daily assignments. Dear God, Protect my brave handler, grant your almighty protection, unite my handler safely with the family after the tour of duty has ended. I ask nothing for myself. Amen.

    A Police Dog’s Prayer
    Author Unknown

  • My eyes are your eyes, to watch and protect you and yours. My ears are your ears, To hear and detect evil minds in the dark. My nose is your nose, To scent the invader of your domain. And so you may live, my life is also yours.

    The Working Dog
    Author Unknown