Tenn. Police K-9 Seriously Injured in Line of Duty to Be Euthanized

Diesel, a 3-year-old K-9 with the Chattanooga Police Department, suffered injuries that would leave him with a severely diminished quality of life, and it was decided to humanely euthanize the dog.

Source Chattanooga Times Free Press, Tenn.

Sept. 17, 2025

Diesel, a 3-year-old K-9 with the Chattanooga Police Department, suffered injuries that would leave him with a severely diminished quality of life, and it was decided to humanely euthanize the dog. — Diesel, a Chattanooga, TN, Police Department K-9.

K-9 Diesel will be humanely euthanized at Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain after being seriously injured in the line of duty, according to a press release from the Chattanooga Police Department.

After the injury Monday, a tactical paramedic with K-9 training stabilized Diesel and took him to Veterinary Care and Specialty Group for emergency surgery. It was determined that his injuries would leave him with a severely diminished quality of life, and after consultations with veterinary teams, the decision was made to humanely euthanize him, the press release said.

Diesel is 3 years old and has served the Chattanooga Police Department since April 2024. He was a trusted partner, a valued member of the K-9 Unit and played a significant role in the department, according to the press release.

Out of respect for Diesel, his handler and the department, the euthanasia process will be private.

— Compiled by Jody Park

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