Seven hero K9s with the Alabama Department of Corrections are getting an extra layer of protection! 🐾
K9s Dino, Lulu, Ruby, Sorina, Ares, Half, and Harper will each receive a bullet and stab-protective vest thanks to the generosity of our supporters.
K9S Dino, Lulu, Ruby, and Sorina's vests are sponsored by the Survival Armor incentive program, and will be embroidered "Gifted by Vested Interest in K9S and Survival Armor."
K9 Ares' vest is sponsored by Vested Interest in K9S, Inc., while K9S Half and Harper's vests were generously donated by the Virginia L. Stoner Huguenard Endowment Fund of Corunna, IN, and will be embroidered "In Memory of Virginia L. Stoner Huguenard" in honor of her legacy.
Every vest is NIJ-certified and made in the USA, ensuring these K9 heroes have the highest level of protection as they serve their communities.
Your support makes moments like this possible. Help equip more K9 heroes like Dino, Lulu, Ruby, Sorina, Ares, Half, and Harper 👉 vik9s.org/become-a-sponsor/
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When K9s Fly!
Officer Renaldi and K9 Penny (Fairfield Police Department, CT) recently attended the Northeast Houndsmen 2026 Annual Fall Training Seminar in Massachusetts. The five-day, hands-on course focused on scenario-based trailing for law enforcement K9 teams, including deployments from UTVs, rescue boats, and even a Black Hawk helicopter.
With only eight Bloodhound K9 teams in Connecticut, Penny could be called upon to assist in any number of situations. Each of these training scenarios is relevant to the geography of Fairfield and the surrounding area. From the forests of Lake Mohegan to the waters of Long Island Sound, Penny is training to be ready for whatever the next call may bring.
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Meet K9 Drake of the Cross City Police Department, FL — now protected by a bullet and stab-protective vest, thanks to the generosity of our supporters! 🐾
Drake's vest is sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and bears a special embroidered message: "Honoring those who served and sacrificed." Every vest we donate is NIJ-certified and made in the USA, ensuring our K9 heroes receive the maximum protection they deserve while serving their communities.
K9 officers like Drake put their lives on the line every day to keep us safe. Help us ensure every K9 hero has the gear they need to come home safe.
Visit our website to sponsor a vest and join the community of protectors standing behind our K9 heroes: vik9s.org/become-a-sponsor/
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Meet Officer Clinton Smith and his K9 partner, Medo, of the Parker Police Department in Colorado! 🐾
This duo was recently selected for our 2027 Vested Interest in K9S, Inc. national fundraising calendar, and the story was picked up by local news outlets.
The Calendar Photo: A fantastic shot of Officer Smith and Medo sharing a donut earned them the February spot.
The Protective Vests: Our fundraiser helps provide ballistic- and stab-resistant vests for K-9 units, equipment that is often left out of standard agency budgets.
The Bond: Officer Smith talks about the special partnership between a handler and their K-9. They live and work side by side, building a deep bond through shared experiences and challenges.
Want to help protect a K9? Visit our website to donate, and pick up your calendar at the VIK9s online store: vik9s.org/store/
📷 K9 team photo courtesy of Keyser Image
🎥 Video credit: 9News
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"Look, Simba — it's us!" exclaimed Deputy Christopher Sinceno of the Lake County IL Sheriff's Office as he and his K9 partner gazed at their feature in the 2027 Vested Interest in K9s Calendar.
Limited quantities of the VIK9s 2027 calendar are now available in our online store: vik9s.org/store/
Photo credit: Tammy Chatman
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