HALL COUNTY, Ga. — Whether searching for a missing child, guiding a disoriented elderly person home or tracking a wanted suspect, K9 Ann spent her life helping others.
The 6-year-old bloodhound, a valued member of the Hall County Sheriff’s Office K9 unit, died Sept. 16. She was taken to the University of Georgia Veterinary Hospital for further examination to determine the cause of her death. Authorities said no foul play is suspected.
Ann’s career with the sheriff’s office began when she was just 8 weeks old. She later earned a National Trailing Certification and became known for the powerful tracking abilities that helped bring people home safely and assist deputies during criminal investigations…