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Proceeds will benefit bullet and stab protective vests for police K9s.
I Love My Calendar Boys!
If you want to get a signed copy of the Vested Interest in K-9′s 2013 Calendar and meet the officers from the Suffolk County K-9 Team, here is your chance! WHY doesn’t any of this fun stuff go on in MY ‘hood?!
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Thanks to Betty Lindblom, 5 Dogs Photography, for use of the photo with Corporal Tim Frates, K9 Joka and Kaylee Wiroll
Seven Year old Dracut Girl, Kaylee Wiroll, and Suffolk County K-9 Team to sign Vested Interested in K-9’s Calendars This Saturday
All proceeds from the day’s event will go towards vesting Suffolk County Sheriff’s department’s newest K9 in training, Jax, who is partnered with Sergeant Corey Lewis.
Boston, MA (October 5, 2012) Last Memorial Day, 7 year old Dracut resident, Kaylee Wiroll raised over $1400 to donate a bullet and stab protective vest for K9 Joka of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s department through the East Taunton, nonprofit, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The life-saving body armor costs $1031 and the vest was embroidered in memory of the beloved Wiroll family Rottweiler, Brady. The remaining funds were combined with general donations to help an additional police K9.
In an effort to continue to help the police K9s, Kaylee is currently being featured in the 2013 Vested Interest in K9s Calendar in the month of September with Corporal Tim Frates and K9 Joka of the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department.
On Saturday, October 13, 2012, 10am-2pm, Kaylee will be appearing with the K9 team from the Suffolk County Sheriff’s department at Skipton’s Pet Center 274 Southampton St. Boston, MA autographing calendars, which are available for purchase onsite for $15. “Big Blue” the Vested Interest in K9s costumed police dog character will be on site for a photo taking opportunity. Attendees are encouraged to bring a camera.
All proceeds from the day’s event will go towards vesting Suffolk County Sheriff’s department’s newest K9 in training, Jax, who is partnered with Sergeant Corey Lewis.
Kaylee’s goal will be to raise $1031.00 to purchase her second embroidered vest and donate it to Vested Interest in K9s for K9 Jax.
Calendars may also be purchased at select Mass retailers and online at http://www.vik9s.org
For more information and a public service announcement of the calendar press release visit: http://youtu.be/iOdfb84RRdI
About Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) all volunteer charity located in East Taunton, MA. whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests for law enforcement dogs throughout the United States. Each vest costs $1006 and has a 5 year warranty. The nonprofit was established in 2009 to assist law enforcement agencies with this potentially lifesaving body armor for their four legged K9 Officers. Through private and corporate sponsorships Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provided 64 police dogs with protective vests in 2011. To date 119 vests have been donated to law enforcement agencies throughout the United States by the nonprofit.
New K9 graduates as well as K9′s with expired vests are eligible to be added to the organization’s waiting list. President, Sandy Marcal began working with law enforcement agencies in 2000 to coordinate efforts between various law enforcement agencies, vest sponsorships, fundraising events and the media within Massachusetts. In 2011, efforts were expanded to assist police dogs throughout the United States. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. currently has a list of over 20 police dogs needing vests. Tax deductible donations and event listings are via the website: http://www.vik9s.org.
Also if you’re interested:
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 10am-11:30am
Cameras are welcome. Read “In’vesting’ in Warwick’s K-9′s”
Time to get that 2013 Calendar!
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. 2013 Calendar now on sale featuring Massachusetts police K9s.
Featured in the month of January: K9 Cesar, a long haired German Shepherd Dog, served with the MBTA Transit Police in MA with Officer Nancy Hanley from 1999 through 2008. K9 Cesar was the beloved ambassador for Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. since its inception in 2009. He sadly passed away in September of 2011. His legacy and the gratitude of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. live on.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. announces their 2013 color calendar featuring Massachusetts police K9s. The calendar is now on sale for $15.00 online and at select retailers. Proceeds from the sales will provide bullet and stab protective vests for police dogs actively working without the potentially life saving equipment. The East Taunton, all volunteer nonprofit provided 64 police dogs throughout the United States with bullet and stab protective vests in 2011.
“We’re really excited to offer this calendar, as it shows a great variety: different law enforcement departments, police dog breeds, and general activities of K9 teams. For example, we have German Shepherd Dogs, Labrador Retrievers, Belgian Malinois and two Bloodhounds in the calendar. In some photos the dogs are in a ‘sit’ or ‘down’, and there’s an action shot of K9 teams tracking and apprehendingsuspects. In addition, two young girls who raised funds for vests appear on the page with their special police dogs,” explains Sandy Marcal, President of the East Taunton non-profit, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. (VIK9s).
Marcal continues, “Over the past two and a half years,with generous donations from individuals, organizations and businesses and lots of volunteer hours, we’ve helped vest over 106 police dogs, in local police departments, sheriff departments, MA Dept. of Corrections, and MBTA (MA Bay Transportation Authority).
“Protecting K9s is our Priority,” is the motto of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to provide bullet and stab protective vests for police dogs throughout Massachusetts and the United States.
There are presently over 20 law enforcement dogs waiting for a bullet and stab protective vest, which costs $1006 each.
Featured in the month of June: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office- K9 Adam, an 11 year old bloodhound was donated to department by the Penny Harris Foundation in CT and K9 in training, Molly, a 4 year old bloodhound was donated by Von Monte-Haus Working Dogs in CT. Bloodhounds are used for scent discrimination, man trailing (following a specific person’s scent over various terrains) and cadaver work.
Stores offering the 2013 Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Calendar for sale in Massachusetts include:
AGAWAM Dave’s Soda & Pet Food City 151 Springfield St.
BELLINGHAM Bellingham Town Clerk 10 Mechanic St.
BELLINGHAM Gateway Liquors 3 Mechanic St.
BOSTON Boston Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa 274 Southampton St.
BOSTON Skipton Pet Center 274 Southampton St.
BROCKTON J.M. Pet Resort 1014 Pearl St.
FALL RIVER Fall River Animal Hospital 33 18th St.
FRANKLIN Franklin Vet Clinic 430 East Central St.
FRANKLIN Vet Med Premium Pet Food & Supplies 359 West Central St.
HADLEY Dave’s Soda & Pet Food City 335 Russell St., Rte. 9
HULL Sunshine Pet Parlor 813 Nantasket Ave.
HYANNIS Regency Police Supply 11 Enterprise Rd.
LAKEVILLE Pet Food Shoppe 6 Harding St.
MIDDLEBORO The Pet Salon 122 East Grove St.
NEW BEDFORD Dartmouth Dental 1318 Ashley Blvd.
NORTH ADAMS Greylock Animal Hospital 1028 State Rd.
NORTH DARTMOUTH Dartmouth Dental 343 State Rd.
NORTHAMPTON Dave’s Soda & Pet Food City 142 North King St.
RAYNHAM Physical Therapy & Fitness 675 Paramount Dr. Suite 103,
SOUTH EASTON PopTops Sportswear Easton Ind. Park,10 Plymouth Dr.
SPRINGFIELD Dave’s Soda & Pet Food City 1330 Carew St.
WARE Dave’s Soda & Pet Food City 140 West St.
Secure online ordering of the 2013 K9 calendar available at www.vik9s.org
Tax deductible donations for VIK9s are welcomed via the website or by mail: Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. P.O. Box 9, East Taunton MA 02718.
For more information, please call 508-824-6978 or visit the website www.vik9s.org
VIK9s is comprised of a small group of dedicated volunteers with help all across the states. Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, school groups, women’s groups, animal welfare groups, pet-related businesses, veterinarians…dogs have even been vested by ‘donations in honor of’, First Communion, Anniversary, Weddings, etc. Along the way, we have had the privilege and honor to meet many police dogs and their tremendously dedicated handlers and seen many of these K9 teams demonstrate their talents of narcotics/firearms detection, apprehension and obedience.
Dog Days of Summer
SHERIFF’S CANINES ARE ‘VESTED’ EMPLOYEES
Working side by side with their law enforcement handlers, police canines search woods and swampy areas for armed suspects, hunt for lost children and comb neighborhoods for Alzheimer’s patients.
They’re partners against crime and to do the often dangerous work, they need the same protection as their human handlers, who many times wear protective vests.
On Friday, the canines at the Bristol County Sheriff’s Department received five new protective vests, compliments of Sandy Marcal of East Taunton and her nonprofit agency, Vested Interest in K-9s Inc.
The vests, which cost $1,006 each, were provided free of charge.
Canine cops get bulletproof vests
The group VESTED INTEREST IN K-9′S gave bullet proof vests to seven canine members of local police departments.
The dogs from Wilbraham, Lanesboro, Williamstown, Pittsfield and Granby were presented their new gear at the Granby Public Safety Complex.
Granby’s interim chief, Alan Wishart, says safety always comes first for all members of the department, including canine Ralph.
READ ENTIRE ARTICLE/VIDEO HERE
Sudbury girl continues efforts to help protect police dogs
Officer Tom Krutka with 5 1/2 year old K9 partner, Jax of the Southwick police dept. with 12-year-old Lily Aisenberg. Lily is hoping to raise $735 to cover the cost of a new bullet protective vest for K9 Jax on Feb. 19 at Especially for Pets in Sudbury.
She’s passionate about horses and dogs. Most recently, she experienced a day in the life of a hard working police dog. Back in 2010, 12-year-old Lily Aisenberg of Sudbury learned of a non-profit program that provided protective vests for police dogs in Massachusetts called Vested Interest in K9s and decided to join their efforts.
Lily contacted Sandy Marcal, president of Vested Interest in K9s, Inc, and asked how she could help. Through coin drives at local businesses and a fundraising day at Especially for Pets in Wayland and Sudbury, Lily successfully raised $735 to donate towards a vest for K9 Charon of the Wilbraham Police Department.
Chelmsford K9 part of fundraising for protective vest
For two years, Officer Dave Leo of the Chelmsford Police Department has worked with Axel, one of the toughest cops on the force. Axel, who has unnerving golden eyes and coal-black fur, is the only police officer in Chelmsford with four legs and one of the few without a bulletproof vest.
On Sunday, Sept. 19, the group Vested Interest in K9s will hold an event called “Dog Day Afternoon” at the Felos Art Center in Stoughton to raise money to buy a vest for Axel. Six Massachusetts K9 teams, including Leo and Axel, will give demonstrations and a watercolor painting of the six dogs will be unveiled and offered for silent auction.
The artist, Elaine Ostrander, is an animal lover who has frequently painted canines. Sandy Marcal, president of Vested Interest in K9s, said the artistic element makes this fundraiser unique in the history of the organization.
READ ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE
Have a Dog Day Afternoon in Stoughton!
This sounds like a fun day! I’ve seen some of the pictures by Elaine Felos Ostrander. She’s a fantastic painter.
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K-9 Jessica, a narcotics dectection dog of the Rockland, Mass. Police Dept. will be one of the featured subjects in the Felos painting
K-9 Jessica, a narcotics dectection dog of the Rockland, Mass. Police Dept. will be one of the featured subjects in the Felos painting
The Felos Art Center, 720 Park St., Stoughton, MA is pleased to host, “A Dog Day Afternoon” to benefit Vested Interest in K-9s from 1 to 4pm Sunday, Sept. 19. RAIN OR SHINE. The event is sponsored by the Stoughton Art Association.
Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to providing new and replacement bullet and stab protective vests for law enforcement K-9s in Massachusetts. These designations are made possible through fund raising and private sponsorships. Sandy Marcal, the organizations President, reports, there are currently 13 police dogs awaiting vests at a cost of $735.00 each. “Our goal is to provide K-9 vests to new K-9 graduates and also to replace vests that have expired the 5- year warranty.”
For more information about Vested Interest in K-9s visit: vik9s.org or call 508-824-6978.
Attractions include:
Exhibit of artwork for sale by many local artists featuring a variety of special dog paintings and raffles.
Custom collage painting of 6 Massachusetts K-9s by artist Elaine Felos Ostrander will be unveiled and available for purchase
K-9 demonstrations & meet & greet will take place at 1:30pm. .
Special appearance and book signing by author and official historian for the Vietnam Dog Handler Association, Michael Lemish. Get an autographed copy of his latest book “Forever Forward: K-9 Operations in Vietnam”
For event information call 781-344-4751 or email felosart@aol.com.
To ensure the safety of your pets, we kindly ask that companion animals remain at home.
