THREE RIVERS, Mich. -- The Three Rivers Police Department announced K9 Goose will receive a bullet and stab protective vest from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

K9 Goose's new vest will be embroidered with the sentiment "Gifted by Plating Specialties - Madison Heights, MI".

The vest is expected to be delivered within ten weeks. 

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501 charity 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. 

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,348 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Each vest has a value of $1,800, weighs an average of four to five pounds, and comes with a five-year warranty.

For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call 508-824-6978.