2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 175
Celebrating the life of K9 Ally.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, K9 Ally, a seven-year-old bloodhound dog with the Louisa County Sheriff's Office, who inspired her fellow law-enforcement officers and members of the community through her gentle spirit, loyalty, and skills as a tracker, died on December 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, adopted from Wychway Bloodhounds in Buffalo, New York, K9 Ally was assigned to Lieutenant Patrick Sheridan as a puppy and was named for his friend and mentor Anne Legge of Legacy Bloodhounds; and
WHEREAS, K9 Ally earned her first certification from the Virginia Police Work Dog Association at just 11 months old and quickly became a valued member of the Louisa County Sheriff's Office, answering more than 630 calls for service, including missing persons cases, break-ins, and public demonstrations; and
WHEREAS, after the mass shooting at the University of Virginia in November 2022, K9 Ally notably located trail-confirmed evidence, including a firearm; and
WHEREAS, K9 Ally assisted 31 jurisdictions during her tenure with the Louisa County Sheriff's Office, receiving countless commendations for her dedication, reliability, and extraordinary work ethic; and