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We are thrilled to spotlight K9 Hans and Corporal Matthew Slagle from the Buena Vista Police Department (VA) in this month's newsletter, and as our August calendar celebrities featured in our 2026 Calendar. K9 Hans is a 2023 Vested Interest in K9s vest recipient. Our August newsletter is hitting subscribers' inboxes this week. Don't miss out, subscribe now to get a copy of this month's issue: https://list.robly.com/subscribe?a=aac3481c58db66935b6818b55e62bdf3
K9 Rich of the Indiana State Police is getting the protection he deserves. 🐾 Thanks to a generous donation from Heather and David Jans of Mundelein, IL, K9 Rich will soon receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest through our vest sponsorship program. His vest will be embroidered with the words: "This gift of protection provided by Heather and DJ." Vests like these save lives—and it's donors like Heather and David who make it possible. Delivery is expected within ten weeks. Want to protect a K9 hero like Rich? Visit our website to sponsor a vest today: https://vik9s.org/become-a-sponsor/
🐾🎉 Happy Retirement, K-9 Nero! After more than seven years of dedicated service with the Kinston (NC) Police Department, Nero is hanging up his leash and heading into a well-deserved retirement. Throughout his career, he assisted with countless operations, searches, and investigations while helping keep officers and the community safe. Thank you for your service, Nero. Enjoy the naps, treats, and belly rubs you've earned! 🐕💙 #KinstonPoliceDepartment #K9Nero #K9Retirement #ThankYouNero #WorkingDogs 🐾
🐾👏 Fantastic work by the Eagle County (CO) Sheriff's Office and K9 Buck! During a traffic stop near Avon, this skilled K9 team helped deputies uncover more than 210 grams of illegal drugs, leading to another successful interdiction effort. Their training, dedication, and teamwork continue to play a vital role in keeping dangerous substances off our streets and our communities safe. 🚔💙 Let's all give K9 Buck and the deputies involved for a job well done! 🐕‍🦺⭐ #EagleCountySheriff #K9Unit #DrugInterdiction #WorkingDogs #LawEnforcement #CommunitySafety
We’re thrilled to announce that K9 Dart from the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office has received a new bullet and stab protective vest! 🎉 This incredible gift was made possible through the generous donations from our supporters at VIK9s who are dedicated to keeping our K9 heroes safe 💙 A heartfelt thank you to Judith Metz of Antioch, IL, who sponsored K9 Dart’s vest. It has been beautifully embroidered with the loving tribute “In memory of Bert Metz." Together, we're making a difference and keeping our K9s safe while they bravely serve our community! 🐾 #K9Heroes #ProtectOurK9s #VIK9s #BraveK9 #K9Department
The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has announced the passing of K9 Mako, a 5-year-old German Shepherd who served with dedication across two agencies before being medically retired after a diagnosis of rare, aggressive cancer. He passed on August 12, 2026, surrounded by his handler, Deputy D. Richardson, and his family. In his career, K9 Mako completed 85 narcotics deployments with the Fountain Police Department and went on to assist with 19 drug searches with the El Paso County Sheriff's Office—contributing to the seizure of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine, and helping secure multiple peaceful surrenders. His final days were spent at home, filled with treats, belly rubs, and the company of those who loved him most. K9 heroes like Mako put their lives on the line every day. That's why equipping them with the protection they deserve matters. If you'd like to help protect the K9s still on the frontlines, consider supporting our mission: https://vik9s.org/become-a-sponsor/ Rest easy, K9 Mako. End of Watch: August 12, 2026. 🐾 #rainbowbridge #k9hero #k9officer #vik9s #vestedinterestink9s #SupportVestedInterestInK9s
🐾 K9 Mia from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Office in Maine is making real progress in her journey to becoming a fully certified police K9. Mia is currently completing her basic obedience training and familiarizing herself with the jail and other environments where she will be working. She recently participated in National Night Out, where she demonstrated her skills in a K9 demo — and showed her dedication to the job by ensuring no leftover kibble went to waste. 🐶 Every step of Mia's training brings her closer to serving and protecting her community, 🌟 #K9Mia #CumberlandCountySheriff #FutureK9 #NationalNightOut
K9 Anita of the Yakima County Sheriff's Office, WA, is now better protected on the job, thanks to the generosity of Slavens Racing of Colorado Springs, CO! 🐾 Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is proud to have provided K9 Anita with a bullet and stab protective vest, embroidered with the heartfelt sentiment: "Gifted by Jeff Slavens and Sue Bruchy." K9s like Anita put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe. Every vest we donate is NIJ certified and made in the USA—because these heroes deserve nothing but the best. Want to protect a K9 hero like Anita? Visit our website to sponsor a vest: https://vik9s.org/become-a-sponsor/ #K9Vest #VestedK9 #ProtectedK9 #K9ProtectiveGear #VIK9s #VestedInterestInK9s #SupportVestedInterestInK9s
🐕‍🦺💙 Want to help protect a police K9? There’s more than one way to make a difference! Our mission is simple: to help provide every eligible law enforcement K9 in the United States with the lifesaving protection they deserve. 🛡️ And YOU can help us get there. 💙 Donate — Every dollar helps move another K9 closer to protection. 🐾 Sponsor a Vest — Make a direct impact by helping provide lifesaving body armor to a deserving K9. 🛍️ Shop for a Cause — Purchase VIK9s gear and support our mission while showing the world you stand behind our four-legged heroes. 📣 Share Our Mission — Can’t contribute financially? Your voice still matters! Share our posts, tell your friends, and help more people learn about the K9s who need protection. Every donation. Every purchase. Every sponsorship. Every share. It ALL moves our mission forward. These K9s put themselves in harm’s way to protect our communities. Together, we can help protect them in return. 🐕‍🦺🛡️ 👉 Donate: https://vik9s.org/donate/ 👉 Sponsor: https://vik9s.org/become-a-sponsor/ 👉 Shop: https://vik9s.org/store/ However you choose to help, know that it matters. 💙 #ProtectPoliceK9s #SupportK9s #SponsorAVest #ShopForACause #K9Heroes
🐕‍🦺💨 Did you know? Police K9s can leave most humans in the dust! Athletic working breeds commonly used in law enforcement can reach speeds of roughly 25–30+ mph, while the average person runs much slower. That speed is one reason K9s are such valuable partners when tracking or apprehending fleeing suspects. But being the first to reach a dangerous situation can also mean being the first exposed to danger. That's why protection matters. 🛡️ Help us provide bullet- and stab-resistant vests to the K9s who run toward danger without hesitation. 💙 Donate today: https://vik9s.org/donate/ They bring the speed. Together, we can help bring the protection. 🐾 #DidYouKnow #PoliceK9 #K9Facts #ProtectPoliceK9s #DonateToProtect
🐕‍🦺🛡️ New gear. Greater protection. Same fearless K9. K9 Tir of the South Fulton Police Department, GA, has officially received a bullet- and stab-resistant vest! Behind this vest is an incredible act of generosity from Carly Wolnitzek of the Wolnitzek Family Foundation, whose sponsorship is helping ensure Tir is better protected when duty calls. His vest proudly reads:💙 “Gifted by the Wolnitzek Family Foundation.” This is what community support looks like in action. A donor steps forward, a K9 gets protected, and a handler gains added peace of mind knowing their partner has an extra layer of defense. To the Wolnitzek Family Foundation—thank you for standing behind K9 Tir and our mission! Now it's your turn to help us gear up the next K9. 🐾👉 Sponsor a vest: https://vik9s.org/become-a-sponsor/ #K9Tir #SponsorAVest #ProtectPoliceK9s #PoliceK9 #VestedInterestInK9s
💙🐕‍🦺 Our hearts are with the Geneseo Police Department as they mourn the passing of beloved K9 Kauzi at the age of nine. For more than seven years, Kauzi faithfully served alongside his handlers, protecting his community while also becoming a familiar and much-loved presence at community events. Whether working alongside fellow officers or proudly showing off his skills at National Night Out, Kauzi left an impression on everyone he met. From all of us at Vested Interest in K9s, we extend our deepest condolences to Kauzi's handlers, their families, the Geneseo Police Department, and the community that loved him. Thank you, Kauzi, for seven years of loyalty, service, and unforgettable memories. Your work is complete, but your legacy will remain. 🐾💙 Rest easy, hero. You will be deeply missed. #K9Kauzi #NeverForgotten #PoliceK9 #K9Hero
🐕‍🦺💙 What an incredible way to turn a legacy of service into a new beginning! After 15 years of helping provide service dogs to people in need, Service Paws of Central PA is closing its doors, but not before making one final, remarkable gift. The organization donated $36,000 to help the Logan Township Police Department purchase and provide lifetime training and certifications for K9 Joe, a drug detection and tracking Labrador. Joe will also play an important role in community outreach, including interacting with children and helping educate them about staying drug-free. Even more meaningful, Joe is named in memory of the organization's late president, Joe Fagnani, whose dedication to helping others shaped countless lives. We LOVE seeing working dogs making an impact in so many different ways and we can't wait to see K9 Joe and Officer Ryan Kochara hit the streets together! What a beautiful legacy. Here's to a long, successful career, K9 Joe! 🐾👏 #K9Joe #WorkingDogs #PoliceK9 #K9Hero #CommunityK9
🛡️🐕‍🦺 K9 Deni is getting VESTED! We're thrilled to announce that K9 Deni of the Aberdeen Police Department, SD will soon receive a bullet- and stab-resistant vest! In approximately 10 weeks, Deni will have an added layer of protection while doing what police K9s do best - bravely serving their handlers and communities. But Deni isn't the last K9 who needs our help. Every donation brings us closer to protecting another deserving four-legged officer. Whether you give a little, sponsor a vest, or simply share our mission, YOU can help make the next vest possible. 💙 Help us protect the next K9 hero: https://vik9s.org/donate/ They protect us. Together, we can protect them. 🐾 #K9Deni #ProtectPoliceK9s #PoliceK9 #DonateToProtect #K9Heroes
🐾 Exciting news for K9 Aggie We're proud to announce that Plympton Police Department K9 Aggie will soon be protected by a bullet and stab-resistant vest, made possible through a generous donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. 🐾 K9 Aggie's custom-fitted, NIJ-certified vest will arrive within ten weeks—embroidered with the words: "This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc." Since 2009, Vested Interest in K9S, Inc. has donated more than 6,631 vests to K9S across all 50 states. Every vest is U.S.-made and certified to provide potentially lifesaving protection for working K9 officers like Aggie. Your donation can protect the next K9 hero. Visit our website to sponsor a vest today: https://vik9s.org/become-a-sponsor/ #K9Aggie #VIK9s #VestedInterestInK9s
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