Anderson K9 Receives Bullet/Stab Protective Vest

Anderson County Sheriff’s Office K9's "Face & Sandro" will receive bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

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 as well as other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.   

The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.   

Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 2,400 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a cost of over $2.1 million. Each vest has a value between $1,795 - $2,234 and comes with a five-year warranty. The vests weigh an average of 4-5 lbs.

The program is open to certified dogs actively employed with U.S. law enforcement or related agencies and are at least 20 months old at the time of application.  New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are also eligible to participate in the program. 

The K9 vests will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Ty, California City Police Department.”  Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.  The donation required  to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $1,050.00. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978.