(Michigan City, IN) - A Michigan City Police K9 named Donny has just received a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charity known as Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

Donny, a German Shepherd, assists Officer Josh Callahan. Donny’s custom-made protective vest, valued at about $1,800 and weighing about five pounds, is embroidered with the phrase “Honoring Those Who Served and Sacrificed.” 

The Vested Interest program is open to U.S. dogs that are at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. Since 2009 Vested Interest in K9s has provided nearly $7 million worth of protective equipment all over the country.