Three Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office K9s receiving protective vests

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Three Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office K9s are receiving protective vests.

The news comes days after it was announced a pair of dogs with the Wilmington Police Department also received the bullet and stab protection.

K9s Axel, Taro, and Tito are receiving the vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

The vests will be embroidered with the sentiment “In memory of K9 Diablo, Wilmington, NC – EOW 9/18/23”. Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks.

Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,289 vests to K9s in all 50 states at a value of $6.9 million, made possible by both private and corporate donations.