Piedmont Regional Jail Authority, VA, K9 Kendy will receive a bullet and stab
protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested
Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Kendy’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love- Trained to Serve- Loyal
Always”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity 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. This potentially
lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and
National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in
K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,030 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states
made possible by both private and corporate donations.
The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and
certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also
eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s
throughout the United States.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount,
while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of
$1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For
more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-
6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts
donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East
Taunton, MA 02718.
