Douglas County Sheriff K9s Get New Ballistic Vests Through Groupon Fundraiser

Douglas County Sheriff's Office Police Patrol K9s are now equipped with new ballistic vests from a Groupon fundraiser.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and Groupon raised over $39,000 in a nationwide Groupon event called "Goods Pet Collection." The event ran May 11 through May 25, 2015, suggesting a $10 donation online with Groupon purchases. 100% of those donations were allocated to purchase ballistic vests for the doggie crime fighters that put their lives on the line for our community.

Each vest is valued between $1,795 and $2,234 with a 5-year warranty.

Scooter and Atlas from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office were recipients of new ballistic vests (below).

Visit Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.'s website (www.vik9s.org) for information, events, and to make tax-deductible donations of any denomination. For volunteer opportunities, call 508-824-6978.