K9 Hero

Betcha

Rutland County Sheriff's Office — Rutland, VT

Struck by vehicle Australian Cattle Dog

Service Record

End of Watch January 29, 2016

Age 2

Gender Male

K9 Profile

Breed Australian Cattle Dog

Cause Struck by vehicle

Agency

Department Rutland County Sheriff's Office

Location Rutland, VT

Incident

K9 Betcha was accidentally struck and killed by his handler's cruiser in Danby, Vermont.

His handler was moving the patrol car forward when Betcha ran in front of it and was struck.

Betcha had served with the Rutland County Sheriff's Office for one year.