K9 Roll of Honor
K9 Hero
Dexter
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
— Boise, ID
Duty related illness
Labrador Retriever
Service Record
End of Watch
October 21, 2023
Age
7
Gender
Male
Weapon
Toxic chemicals
K9 Profile
Breed
Labrador Retriever
Cause
Duty related illness
Agency
Department
Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Location
Boise, ID
Incident
K9 Dexter died as a result of inhaling toxins while searching for wildlife that had been killed by poachers at the Snake River near American Falls.
While searching, K9 Dexter suffered a medical emergency and died during transportation to a veterinary clinic.
K9 Dexter had served with the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for six years.