(KMZA)--Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office K9 Elvis has died following a brief battle with cancer.

The Sheriff's Office announced the death of the K-9 officer in a social media post Wednesday.

" A loyal and courageous member of the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, Elvis served with unwavering dedication, protecting our community and standing faithfully beside his handlers and fellow Deputies."

He was involved in several dozen narcotic cases in his career along with more than one hundred deployments assisting not only the Sheriff's Office but other law enforcement agencies in the area.

Elvis joined the Sheriff's Office in 2016 with current St. George Police Chief Dale Burton as his first handler. Following Burton's departure from the Sheriff's Office, Deputy Cervantes took over as his handler in September of 2021.

From Deputy Cervantes:

“When I accepted the K9 position for the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, I had met Elvis previously and knew he was an amazing dog. I was more than excited to have him teach me what he had excelled at since 2016. From that day on, we spent every day together, patrolling the county, sharing the occasional gas station pizza, and enjoying many belly rubs. When we weren't working, he was an important part of my family's life. We will all miss him so much. Elvis, thank you for bringing happiness to our lives with your wild spirit. We love you”

More than just a working dog, Elvis was a beloved partner and friend. His bravery, loyalty, and service will never be forgotten.

End of Watch: May 14, 2025