Butler County Sheriff’s Office honors K9 - Butler County Times-Gazette

Butler County Sheriff’s Office honors K9 - Butler County Times-Gazette

Nikole Babbnbabb@cherryroad.com K9 Bandit crosses the rainbow bridge The Butler County Sheriff’s Office shared on Monday morning that they are mourning the loss of a beloved agency K9, Bandit. The nine-year-old Malinois had worked with handler/owner Deputy Joel McLaughlin for seven years before passing. Deptuy McLaughlin chose Bandit from Von Liche Kennels in August 2017 and began training together right away. After 10 weeks of training with th…

K9 team honored with award

From heart-pounding rescues to tireless behind-the-scenes work, the 2025 Lost Pet Search and Rescue Awards recently honored extraordinary individuals and organizations who go above and beyond to reunite lost pets with their families.