Remembering K-9 Riggs: A Loyal Partner and Beloved Family Member

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With heavy hearts, the Midlothian community says goodbye to K-9 Riggs, whose life ended tragically after he was struck by a vehicle. The news brings sorrow to all who followed his story, held out hope for his safe return, and supported the search in recent days.

Riggs was more than just a working dog—he was family. At the station, he brought loyalty, energy, and companionship. To his handlers and fellow officers, he was a trusted partner. To the wider community, he was a symbol of courage and service. His loss is felt deeply.

Though this is not the outcome anyone hoped for, the outpouring of support during the search has been overwhelming. Neighbors stepped forward to help distribute flyers. Others joined the search on foot, offered donations, or amplified the call on social media. Many more simply kept Riggs in their thoughts, showing that compassion can unite people even in the hardest of times.

The department expressed its gratitude: “From those who helped search, shared posts, handed out flyers, made donations, or simply kept Riggs in their thoughts—your kindness and compassion meant the world to us.”

Riggs’s legacy is one of devotion. He served faithfully, loved unconditionally, and reminded everyone around him of the unique bond between humans and animals. That bond does not end with his passing.

As the Midlothian family grieves, there is comfort in knowing Riggs’s final story was not one of loneliness, but of a community that refused to give up on him. His memory will remain a part of the station he called home and in the hearts of all who knew him.

Rest in peace, K-9 Riggs. You will be missed, but never forgotten.