RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Fire Department K9 Erny will soon be protected by a bulletproof vest thanks to non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Patricia Giencke of Lexington, MA sponsored the vest for K9 Erny. The vest will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love- Trained to Serve- Loyal Always.”
The potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is made in the USA, custom-fitted, and NIJ certified.
The vest is excepted to be delivered in eight to ten weeks.
