K9 Hero, Router, to Receive Life-Saving Protective Vest

His name is Router and he's a K9 working for the Yakima Police Department. Router is a electronic detection dog who helps police find important equipment at crime scenes like phones or computer hard drives and other electronic devices.

ROUTER WILL SOON HAVE A VEST OF HIS OWN

Router works investigating crime and that means he needs protection and thanks to a non-profit group called Vested Interest in K9's Inc. Router will soon get a protective vest. Router works closely with Yakima Police Detective Michael Deleon. According to the Yakima Police Department Facebook page the vest will be embroidered with the words "This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc." The life-saving body armor for K9 Officers is custom made and certified.

YOU CAN HELP PROTECT K9 OFFICERS ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY

The agency has provided more than 5,800 vests to K9 Officers throughout the country at a cost of $6.9 million. The vests are made possible through corporate and private donations.
That's where you can help, Yakima.

YOUR DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

There's an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States and many need help to fund protective vests. The post says Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount. They say a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest for a K9 Officer. The vests are valued at $1800 and come with a 5-year warranty.
You can donate today at  www.vik9s.org.

THE NON-PROFIT HAS A MISSION

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., was 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.