County Mourns Police Dog Hunter's Death

Residents are joining with Montgomery County Police to mourn the death of the department’s K9 Hunter, who died of cancer recently.

The seven-year-old German shepherd was diagnosed with terminal cancer in July, and was euthanized on Aug. 7, according to a Facebook post.
Hunter was paired with Officer Dominic Raysick; the duo completed basic patrol school in March of 2009 and a year later,were certified as a narcotic-detection team.

During their six-and-a-half year partnership, K9 Hunter and Raysick helped with 650 searches for suspects and evidence and located narcotics more tan 165 times. They apprehended over 144 suspects and located several missing persons.

“Born to love, trained to serve, loyal to the end,” the department posted on Hunter’s photo on its Facebook page.

Resident Debbie Shelley echoed many comments when she posted on the department’s Facebook message: “Rest in peace sweet K9 Hunter. Holding Officer Raysick and all those who loved you in prayer. Thank you both for your service. Thank you to all the men, women and K9s that protect us each and every day.”

»Photo of K9 Hunter, courtesy of MCPD Facebook page