Beloved K9 dies after serving over a decade in Arkansas Department of Corrections

Published November 13, 2026 1:15 PM CST

FILE - K9 Morgan. (Arkansas Dept. of Corrections)

A beloved furry member of the Arkansas Department of Corrections has passed away after over a decade of service. 

Brave and loyal

Dig deeper:

K9 Morgan worked with the department of corrections for 13 years and was a "loyal partner, protector, and cherished member of our K9 family," according to a Facebook post shared on Thursday. 

K9 Morgan and his handler, K9 Sgt. Christopher Brown, worked together at the corrections department. 

What they're saying:

The dedicated canine "brought joy, comfort, and companionship" to all that met him.

The department has asked for the public to keep Brown and the Central Office K9 Team in their thoughts and prayers.

The Source: Information for this article was taken from a Facebook post published by the Arkansas Department of Corrections on Nov. 12, 2026. This story was reported from San Jose. 

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