Holland police dog Saro dies after sudden illness

Mitchell Boatman, The Holland Sentinel
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HOLLAND — The Holland Department of Public Safety announced the death of K9 Saro on Monday, Nov. 28.

Saro, a German Shepherd, served the department since 2014 with Officer Jeremy Schoen as his handler.

The dog became ill over the holiday weekend, according to HDPS. After consultation with a veterinarian, Saro was taken to an animal hospital, but didn't survive.

The Holland Department of Public Safety announced the death of K9 Saro on Monday, Nov. 28.
The Holland Department of Public Safety announced the death of K9 Saro on Monday, Nov. 28.

“Saro had been an incredible police K9, always wanted to work and was a valuable member of the Holland DPS,” HDPS wrote. “He was also a K9 who would let kids pull on his ears, hug and pet him during school visits or other events. He will be missed.”

A memorial was scheduled for Monday.

Saro was born in the Czech Republic and trained in the Netherlands as a service dog, according to Sentinel archives.

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In addition to Saro and Schoen, HDPS has three other K9 units. They are Joe Slenk with K9 Flyn, Ben Reuschel with K9 Emil and Joel Reimink with K9 Ruthie.

— Contact reporter Mitchell Boatman at mboatman@hollandsentinel.com. Follow him on Twitter @SentinelMitch.

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