Crime & Safety

Snellville Police Reports K-9 Dog Passes Away: 'RIP Euro!'

"Euro" was one of three original dogs in the department's K-9 Unit.

The Snellville Police Department announced the passing of one of its original K-9 officers.

The department posted on its Facebook page that Euro, who was one of three dogs in the K-9 Unit when it started in 2004. Euro retired in 2011 after seven years, and lived with his handler, Officer Dennis Peters.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Ofc. Peters and his family. RIP Euro!" the Facebook post said.


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