Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is a 501c (3) nationwide charity located in East Taunton, MA. Its mission is to provide bullet and stab-protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. Washington’s Police Department,  K9 Dex was one awarded this grant for 2024. The non-profit is pleased to continue their “Healthcare for K9 Heroes” medical insurance program for 2024 which covers annual policy premiums. Since 2016, the charity has donated over $375,817 towards medical reimbursement programs for self-funded K9 units. The “Healthcare for K9 Heroes” grant is awarded to departments which have the financial burden of raising funds to support their K9 unit, which have no more than three K9s, and which have previously been awarded a vest through Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.K9s ages two through seven are eligible. The annual medical reimbursement insurance policy, administered by Trupanion, will cover illnesses, injuries – including those sustained in the line of duty – diagnostic testing and therapies.  The plan allows the freedom to use any licensed veterinarian, specialty center, or emergency hospital in the United States. In addition to the healthcare reimbursement program, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 5,435 law enforcement dogs with U.S. made, custom-fitted, NIJ certified bullet and stab-protective vests in 50 states, at a value of over $6.9 million dollars.