Congratulations to K9 Max of the Portsmouth, NH Police Department on receiving a bullet and stab protection vest!  Thanks to the Hampton Veterinary Hospital fundraiser in June, Pet Portrait for Protection Day, $950 was raised and donated to the nonprofit organization, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., to benefit K9 Max.  Thank you to everyone who came out that day and sat for portraits by Chura’s Photography, and purchased raffle tickets to raise money for Max’s ballistic vest so that we can keep him safe while he protects us.     

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA 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. Each vest costs $950.00 and has a 5 year warranty. The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four legged K9 Officers. Through private and corporate sponsorship, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 1580 law enforcement dogs in 49 states with protective vests since 2009 at a cost of over $1.4 million dollars.  To learn more about how you can donate to help police dogs across the country receive a lifesaving protective vest, please visit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.