It’s always hard to say goodbye, especially to a dog as epic as K9 Riddick whose passing was announced this week. K9 Riddick enjoyed a few years of retirement after nearly 7 years of service in Uintah County with his partner Deputy Amy Leishman. Riddick responded to over 400 calls for service during that time, including sniffs for illegal narcotics, human tracking, and building clearing, resulting in hundreds of arrests. “Riddick assisted the Vernal City Police Department, Naples Police Department, Utah Highway Patrol, Adult Probation & Parole, The United States Marshal Service, and others…In 2019, Riddick and Deputy Leishman had the opportunity to participate in the TV Show America’s Top Dog, which aired on TV in January 2020.” Riddick enjoyed several years of retirement living with Deputy Leishman.
