K9 Officer in Peru Receives Upgraded Body Armor
Peruvian Police Dog K9 Ny to Receive Life-Saving Vest from U.S. Non-Profit
A Peruvian police dog named K9 Ny is set to receive a new protective vest, courtesy of a U.S.-based non-profit organisation, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. This donation is part of the organisation's mission to safeguard and honour working dogs worldwide.
The protective vest, valued at around $1,800, is a bullet and stab protective vest, custom-fitted to K9 Ny's specific needs. It weighs 4 to 5 pounds and comes with a five-year warranty. The vest, which is currently being shipped to Peru, is expected to arrive within 10 weeks.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organisation established in 2009. The group provides bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to law enforcement service dogs throughout the United States. Their mission focuses on enhancing the safety and protection of working K9s who serve alongside their handlers in critical and potentially dangerous roles.
Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s has provided over 6,225 protective vests to K9 units across all 50 states. Although the organisation primarily focuses on U.S. service dogs, their mission and history indicate a dedication to supporting working dogs wherever they serve. This includes donations like the one for K9 Ny in Peru, reflecting their international reach or special projects beyond the U.S.
This donation to K9 Ny is a testament to Vested Interest in K9s' commitment to protecting those who protect us. It underscores the vital role that service dogs play in keeping communities safe and the importance of providing them with the necessary protective gear.
References:
[1] Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. (2021). About Us. [online] Available at: https://www.vik9s.org/about-us/
[2] Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. (2021). Our History. [online] Available at: https://www.vik9s.org/our-history/
[3] Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. (2021). Our Mission. [online] Available at: https://www.vik9s.org/our-mission/
[4] Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. (2021). How It Works. [online] Available at: https://www.vik9s.org/how-it-works/
[5] Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. (2021). Success Stories. [online] Available at: https://www.vik9s.org/success-stories/
The non-profit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., known for safeguarding and honoring working dogs worldwide, has expanded its mission beyond home-and-garden, providing a custom-fitted protective vest to K9 Ny in Peru. With a focus on enhancing the safety and protection of working K9s, they have also shown a dedication to supporting pets who serve in critical roles, both domestically and internationally.
