August 7, 2018, Shenandoah Police Department’s K9 Allan to get donation of body armor
Shenandoah Police Department’s K9 Allan will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Allan’s vest is sponsored by Allan and Marie Braun of Mineral, VA and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Shane 382, Virginia State Police”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 3,000 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7 million dollars.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.
The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.
From the Shenandoah Police Department in Virginia, we have the team of Officer Jeff Courtney and K9 Allan. Allan is a 4 year old Belgian Malinois who is a dual purpose K9 for narcotics and patrol work. Allan has been with the department just over a year now but has done some amazing work, not only in his city but in the surrounding communities as well.
Protection4paws Facebook post: October 31, 2017 -
We are happy to announce that K9 “Batman” Allen (look at the top of his head) of the Town of Shenandoah, VA has been awarded Naloxone (Narcan) along with the new Narcase holder by Tac-Life. This kit was made possible as a result of a donation from the non-profit charity Protection4Paws, Inc. and sponsored by the jeep club Dirty Jeeple of VA. The Narcan kit donation cost is $100.00 donated to K9 Allen
On 06/04/2018 – K9 Allen received a Buddy bag from K9 Defender
A Buddy bag is full of emergency medical equipment for the Police K9. The Buddy bag was a donation from K9 Defender on Facebook.
K9 Defender Facebook Post:
From the Shenandoah Police Department in Virginia, we have the team of Officer Jeff Courtney and K9 Allan. Allan is a 4 year old Belgian Malinois who is a dual purpose K9 for narcotics and patrol work. Allan has been with the department just over a year now but has done some amazing work, not only in his city but in the surrounding communities as well. K9DF is pleased to be donating a Buddy Bag to this team. Stay safe out there you two and watch over each other!
Currently K9 is attempting to get a bullet and stab protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s.
Shenandoah Police Department’s K9 Allan will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Allan’s vest is sponsored by Allan and Marie Braun of Mineral, VA and will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Shane 382, Virginia State Police”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) charity located in East Taunton, MA whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. The non-profit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four-legged K9 officers. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided over 3,000 protective vests, in 50 states, through private and corporate donations, at a value of $5.7 million dollars.
The program is open to dogs actively employed in the U.S. with law enforcement or related agencies who are certified and at least 20 months of age. New K9 graduates, as well as K9s with expired vests, are eligible to participate.
The donation to provide one protective vest for a law enforcement K9 is $950.00. Each vest has a value between $1,744 – $2,283 and a five-year warranty, and an average weight of 4-5 lbs. There is an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States. For more information or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts tax-deductible donations of any denomination at www.vik9s.org or mailed to P.O. Box 9 East Taunton, MA 02718.
From the Shenandoah Police Department in Virginia, we have the team of Officer Jeff Courtney and K9 Allan. Allan is a 4 year old Belgian Malinois who is a dual purpose K9 for narcotics and patrol work. Allan has been with the department just over a year now but has done some amazing work, not only in his city but in the surrounding communities as well.
Protection4paws Facebook post: October 31, 2017 -
We are happy to announce that K9 “Batman” Allen (look at the top of his head) of the Town of Shenandoah, VA has been awarded Naloxone (Narcan) along with the new Narcase holder by Tac-Life. This kit was made possible as a result of a donation from the non-profit charity Protection4Paws, Inc. and sponsored by the jeep club Dirty Jeeple of VA. The Narcan kit donation cost is $100.00 donated to K9 Allen
On 06/04/2018 – K9 Allen received a Buddy bag from K9 Defender
A Buddy bag is full of emergency medical equipment for the Police K9. The Buddy bag was a donation from K9 Defender on Facebook.
K9 Defender Facebook Post:
From the Shenandoah Police Department in Virginia, we have the team of Officer Jeff Courtney and K9 Allan. Allan is a 4 year old Belgian Malinois who is a dual purpose K9 for narcotics and patrol work. Allan has been with the department just over a year now but has done some amazing work, not only in his city but in the surrounding communities as well. K9DF is pleased to be donating a Buddy Bag to this team. Stay safe out there you two and watch over each other!
Currently K9 is attempting to get a bullet and stab protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s.
On 06/04/2018 – K9 Allen received a Buddy bag from K9 Defender – A Buddy bag is full of emergency medical equipment for the Police K9. The Buddy bag was a donation from K9 Defender on Facebook.
K9 Defender Facebook Post:
From the Shenandoah Police Department in Virginia, we have the team of Officer Jeff Courtney and K9 Allan. Allan is a 4 year old Belgian Malinois who is a dual purpose K9 for narcotics and patrol work. Allan has been with the department just over a year now but has done some amazing work, not only in his city but in the surrounding communities as well. K9DF is pleased to be donating a Buddy Bag to this team. Stay safe out there you two and watch over each other!
Currently K9 is attempting to get a bullet and stab protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s.
K9 Defender Facebook Post:
From the Shenandoah Police Department in Virginia, we have the team of Officer Jeff Courtney and K9 Allan. Allan is a 4 year old Belgian Malinois who is a dual purpose K9 for narcotics and patrol work. Allan has been with the department just over a year now but has done some amazing work, not only in his city but in the surrounding communities as well. K9DF is pleased to be donating a Buddy Bag to this team. Stay safe out there you two and watch over each other!
Currently K9 is attempting to get a bullet and stab protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s.
05/23/2018 – K9 Allen received a Hot & Pop system from Protection4paws
Protection4paws Facebook post:
K9 Allen “Batman” gets his Heat Alarm 🚨 System!
We are happy to announce that K9 Allen “Batman - see his forehead” of the Town Of Shenandoah Police Department, VA has been awarded thru the Protection4Paws grant program our Ultimate K9 safety kit. This kit was made possible as a result of a donation from the non-profit charity Protection4Paws, Inc. The funds used to purchase this equipment was raised via the Online K9 Allen Crowdrise fundraiser and the members of the Dirty Jeeple of VA.
Protection4Paws is a PA based charity whose mission is to supply Law Enforcement K9s with the items needed to protect them while they protect us.
The kit is manufactured by AceK9.com and includes:
The HOT-N-POP PRO® combines the features of AceK9’s, two best-selling canine safety products into one easy to use temperature alarm and door popper system.
No K9 Left Behind: This feature keeps the system ON until the handler actually removes the K9 from the vehicle. At end of shift, when the handler turns OFF the ignition, there is an audible and visual warning reminding them to remove the K9.
AceWatchDog™, this innovative device sends status information, warnings and alerts from the heat alarm directly to the handlers Smart Phone, Tablet or PC with enabled Internet browser. (One year of Server subscription is included with the purchase of this component).
An additional year of the AceWatchDog server subscription is included in this kit, giving the handler two years total. We also purchased the additional equipment needed to fully integrate the system into the patrol unit bringing the total donation to $2,800.
Protection4paws Facebook post:
K9 Allen “Batman” gets his Heat Alarm 🚨 System!
We are happy to announce that K9 Allen “Batman - see his forehead” of the Town Of Shenandoah Police Department, VA has been awarded thru the Protection4Paws grant program our Ultimate K9 safety kit. This kit was made possible as a result of a donation from the non-profit charity Protection4Paws, Inc. The funds used to purchase this equipment was raised via the Online K9 Allen Crowdrise fundraiser and the members of the Dirty Jeeple of VA.
Protection4Paws is a PA based charity whose mission is to supply Law Enforcement K9s with the items needed to protect them while they protect us.
The kit is manufactured by AceK9.com and includes:
The HOT-N-POP PRO® combines the features of AceK9’s, two best-selling canine safety products into one easy to use temperature alarm and door popper system.
No K9 Left Behind: This feature keeps the system ON until the handler actually removes the K9 from the vehicle. At end of shift, when the handler turns OFF the ignition, there is an audible and visual warning reminding them to remove the K9.
AceWatchDog™, this innovative device sends status information, warnings and alerts from the heat alarm directly to the handlers Smart Phone, Tablet or PC with enabled Internet browser. (One year of Server subscription is included with the purchase of this component).
An additional year of the AceWatchDog server subscription is included in this kit, giving the handler two years total. We also purchased the additional equipment needed to fully integrate the system into the patrol unit bringing the total donation to $2,800.