K-9 deputy dies from medical emergency months after joining sheriff’s office

ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) - A K-9 deputy passed away after suffering a medical emergency just months after joining the department, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office.

K-9 Dano, a Belgian Malinois from Poland, passed away on Saturday.

The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office did not say what led to Dano’s death but thanked Creekside Animal Hospital, All Pets Emergency Hospital, and Blue Pearl Animal Hospital for their response.

Dano joined the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office earlier this year, working alongside his handler, Deputy Michael Hobbs, in narcotics detection, tracking, and apprehension.

“Writing this with a broken heart because today was one of the worst days I have ever experienced as a law enforcement officer,” a social media post dedicated to K-9 Dano said. “K-9 Dano was not only my partner but he was a big part of my life. K-9 Dano will be missed tremendously and he certainly took a piece of my heart with him.”

The sheriff’s office asked for “thoughts and prayers” for Hobbs and the rest of the K-9 unit.

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