Polk County Sheriff’s Office’s K-9 Cat dies from cancer
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its K-9s.
The agency’s bloodhound named Catherine, who was affectionately called ‘Cat’, passed away after a sudden and brief battle with cancer.
READ: 2025 Atlantic hurricane season brings elevated risk of major landfalls, experts predict
According to PCSO, Cat was donated by Linda Boles at Find-M Friends Inc. in August 2019.
Courtesy: Polk County Sheriff's Office
In a post on social media, PCSO stated that Cat found many lost children, lost elderly patients, lost hikers and missing items.
READ: Peeping Tom caught on camera peering into windows of South Tampa home: Police
The post also stated that ‘Cat’ helped find ‘bad guys’ too.
Courtesy: Polk County Sheriff's Office
In January, she helped find a suspect who ran away from deputies during an attempted traffic stop.
But, PCSO says ‘Cat’ loved children and they loved her.
READ: Florida deputy killed in shootout with suspect outside store
The beloved bloodhound had two partners in her 6.5 years with PCSO, Master Deputy Terry Roberts and Deputy Clayton Coquyt.
In its social media post, the agency thanked VCA Lake Wales Animal Hospital for taking care of Cat, especially at the end of her life.
It ended the post by stating, "Thank you Cat for your 6.5 years of service to the PCSO and to the people of Polk County. We will miss you so much. Rest in Peace, good girl."
The Source: This story was written with information posted by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA:
- Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV
- Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android
- Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines
- Download the SkyTower Radar app
- Sign up for FOX 13’s daily newsletter
- Follow FOX 13 on YouTube