Lima Police Department K9 Grizz has been
awarded a bullet and stab proof vest
The
Lima Police Department’s K9 Grizz has been awarded a ballistic vest thanks to a
non profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., and 2014 Petco
"Tree of Hope Fundraiser" in Mansfield, MA raised funds in the amount
of $1,722.33.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located
in East Taunton, MA. whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective
vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies
throughout the United States. Each vest costs $950.00 and has a 5 year
warranty. The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement
agencies with this potentially life saving body armor for their four legged K9
Officers. Through private and corporate sponsorships, Vested Interest in K9s,
Inc. provided over 1251 law enforcement dogs in 40 states with protective vests
since 2009 at a cost of over $1.1 million dollars.
Vested Interest
in K9s, Inc. announces their 7” plush stuffed German Shepherd K9 Hero,
"Cesar", and company ambassador of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. now for
sale online for $15.00 at www.vik9s.org.
Proceeds from the sales will provide bullet and stab protective vests,
for police dogs actively working without the potentially lifesaving equipment.
The organization orders the U.S. made vests exclusively from
distributor Regency Police Supply in Hyannis, MA. who also does the custom
embroidery on the body armor. Vests are manufacturer by Armor Express in
Central Lake, MI.
New K9 graduates as well as K9's with expired vests are
eligible to participate. The program is open to law enforcement dogs who are US
employed, certified and at least 19 months of age.
For more information or to learn about volunteer
opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Tax deductible donations accepted via
mail to: Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718 or via
the website: www.vik9s.org.
