Local law enforcement is mourning the loss of a K-9.

The Casey County Sheriff’s Office says a fire broke out Thursday at an outdoor kennel at the deputy’s home on Highway 49.

We’re told K-9 Kados was the only dog being kept in that kennel.

They were able to get Kados out and tried to give the dog CPR, but the sheriff says the dog died of smoke inhalation.

The sheriff’s office says Kados joined their team in January 2023 and was instrumental in making hundreds of drug arrests.

Investigators believe an electrical short caused the fire in the kennel.