The Guthrie County Sheriff’s Office reports the Sheriff’s Office K9 “Dart” has received a bullet and stab preventative vest, thanks to a charitable donation from the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.  Dart’s vest was sponsored by Diane Schaaf of Raleigh, NC., and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501c(3) non-profit whose mission is to provide bullet and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the country. Since 2009, the organization has  donated:

• More than 4,301 K9 ballistic vests
• 1,800 K9 opioid reversal NARCAN Kits
• More than $190,000 of K9 medical insurance premiums through our Healthcare for K9 Heroes program
• Over $76,500 in K9 medical first aid kits
• Three Chevy Tahoes custom fitted for a K9 Unit valued at over $50,000 each

Guthrie County K9″Dart”

All of Vested Interest in K9s programs are made possible with funds raised through contributions, grants and fundraising events. Learn more HERE.