TOMS RIVER – A K-9 officer will outfitted with protective gear thanks to the collaboration of two groups.
The Ortley Beach Moose Lodge #399 of Seaside Heights donated to the non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
The vest will be given to K-9 Riggs, and it will be embroidered with “Gifted by Ortley Beach Moose Lodge #399.” It will protect Riggs from bullets and stabs. The vest is expected within eight to ten weeks.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 4,100 vests since its inception in 2009.
How To Help
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a non-profit with the goal of providing protective vests for eligible K-9 officers in America. Each one is custom-fitted.
Donations are tax-deductible. Each vest has a value of $1,744-$2,283, weighs an average of 4-5 lb., and comes with a five-year warranty.
For more information, or to donate, call 508-824-6978, visit vik9s.org, or mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.
