Haverford Police Dog Getting Bullet, Stab Protective Vest

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA — A furry member of the Haverford Township Police Department is getting some new gear thanks to a non-profit group whose goal is to protect the dogs in blue.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has chosen Haverford Township Police Department’s K9 Bodhi to receive a bullet and stab protective vest.

The vest is made possible through Rich and Cynthis Haterius of Colorado Springs, Colorado

Bodhi's vest is expected to arrive in eight to 10 weeks and will be embroidered with "Born to Love Trained to Serve-Loyal Always."

Each K9 vest are made in the United States and are custom fitted. They range from $1,744 to $2,283, weigh an average of 4 to 5 pounds, and come with a five-year warranty.

A 501(c)(3) charity, Vested Interest in K9s seeks to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States.

Since its inception, the group has provided over 4,481 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs that are 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 $960 will sponsor one vest.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations online here, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.