~ K9 Tre will receive a bullet- and stab-protective vest through a donation from nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The organization said the vest will be embroidered "In honor of K9 Roam" and is expected to arrive within 10 weeks.

Founded in 2009, Vested Interest in K9s provides protective vests and other assistance to dogs serving law enforcement and related agencies across the United States. The charity says its vests are made in the U.S., custom-fitted and certified by the National Institute of Justice.

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Since its founding, the organization has provided more than 6,677 vests, valued at $6.9 million, to K9s in all 50 states, according to the release. The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old that are actively working and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. Dogs with expired vests may also qualify.

The organization says a $1,050 donation sponsors a vest, which it values at $1,800. Each vest weighs an average of 4 to 5 pounds and comes with a five-year warranty.

Vested Interest in K9s accepts tax-deductible donations and lists information and volunteer opportunities at vik9s.org. The organization can also be reached at (508) 824-6978.

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