Kootenai County Sheriff K-9

08/09/2026

Update: K9 Appa is home and still doing well. Tonight he fell asleep in his handler's lap after eating his dinner. and the entire Sheriff's Office family couldn't be more thankful for the overwhelming support everyone has shown over these few days.

K9 Appa and the rest of the team will be at the North Idaho State Fair this year. Drop by the booth and say hi at the fair.

08/06/2026

crushed his breakfast this morning and is feeling good. He's got a long road to full recovery but we are optimistic he'll get there. He'll be back on the street catching bad guys and finding dope soon.

Special thank you to the excellent care from the team at Emergency Vet Hospital of Coeur d’Alene and the surgical team at Inland Northwest Veterinary Dentistry and Oral Surgery for putting K9 Appa's jaw back together.

Additional thank you to Doc Holly Pet Vet for the continued care.

Thank you to the ambulance crew from Coeur d’Alene Fire Department for the medevac.

K9 units across the country save lives every single day. K9 Appa nearly lost his protecting his team and his community and we are grateful for his bravery and skill.

Also, big thank you to for his assistance as part of the QRF element after K9 Appa was shot. We couldn't be more proud of all of our hard working and highly skilled dogs.

08/06/2026

Update on K9 Appa

Kootenai County, Idaho — The Kootenai County Sheriff's Office is pleased to share a positive update on K9 Appa, who was injured in the line of duty. Following the incident, K9 Appa underwent two surgeries yesterday and his prognosis is good. K9 Appa has since been released from veterinary care and is now recovering at home with his handler and family, where he will continue to receive the rest and care needed during his recovery.

The outpouring of support from our community has been overwhelming. We are deeply grateful for the prayers, encouragement, and well wishes that have been extended to K9 Appa, his handler, and our entire Sheriff's Office family during this difficult time.

While K9 Appa still has a road to recovery ahead of him, we are encouraged by his progress and remain hopeful for his continued healing.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the veterinary professionals whose expertise and compassionate care played a critical role in K9 Appa's treatment, as well as to everyone who has stood beside us with their unwavering support.

Thank you for keeping K9 Appa in your thoughts and prayers as he continues to recover.

Sheriff Robert B. Norris
By: Lisa Roberts

08/06/2026

Thank you to everyone for the support and inquiries about K9 Appa. We will post additional information about his recovery throughout the process. If you would like to support K9 Appa and please contact Lt. Z. Sifford directly at the SO.

12/30/2025

recently partnered with at the Silverlake Mall to sell off all remaining stock of our shirts from the past few years at the fair. Stop by and pick one up today!

12/19/2025