Indiana Police Officer Met With Outpouring Of Love After K9 Named “Justice” Suddenly Passes Away

Justice didn't make it to the end of 2024. No, I'm not talking about the effects of the 2024 Presidential Campaign. Though I do understand the confusion, because a lot of people online saw "RIP Justice" trending and thought that some sort of important government decision had ended democracy as we know it. Instead, the phrase was making its rounds on the internet to pay condolences to a fallen K-9 named Justice. The dog was a critical member of the Lawrence Police Department in Lawrence, Indiana - which is close to Indianapolis. According to reports, the K9 suffered a sudden medical emergency on Sunday and succumbed to it later in the day. Justice the K9 apparently experienced Gastric Dilation and Volvulus (GDV), which is also commonly called Bloat. Though veterinarians and staff at VCA Beech Grove Animal Hospital did their best to save the dog, Justice passed away. The dog's handler, Sergeant Stu Bishop (who you might recognize from Live PD), had saved the dog during a call in 2019 and had been with him ever since. He expressed how much of a loss Justice was with a heartfelt post on X, saying: "Yesterday I lost my partner and my best friend. Justice has saved my ass more times than I can count and I am forever thankful. His loyalty and dedication to me and the job are beyond words. I’m really struggling right now but I know he’s still watching over me. Rest in peace buddy, I love you." https://twitter.com/stubishop_lpd/status/1810379023828267028?s=46&t=7KoaVRGPNj31ZHNAmf0Mcg It's a shame that dogs can't live forever. Remember, our furry friends are only a part of our lives, but for them, we're their whole lives. Justice the police K9 certainly lived a full life and did a lot of good in his dog years. May Justice rest in peace.