High Desert Police K9 Association

08/26/2026

Happiest of Birthdays to K9 Tres with the North Salt Lake Police Department! We wish you the best of birthdays ❤️

08/26/2026

We are extremely blessed that every day is National Dog Day for us. Best jobs ever.

Let’s see those pictures.

08/24/2026

08/17/2026

MESA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, CO - K9 Oso will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Oso’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

08/13/2026

Happy 4th birthday to Saint Mary’s Hospital Security K9 Jynx. Sorry we are a couple days late.

08/12/2026

Happy Birthday K9 Oso with the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office 🥳

We hope you get all the treats today! 🦴

08/07/2026

08/04/2026

Come join us on this windy day in Parachute, Colorado before we’re blown away 💨

High Desert is out in full force at National Night Out raising money and selling merchandise for our members 🐾

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

Earlier this summer, we introduced you to K-9 officer Oso and his handler, Ryan Lane, who help cover our area.

We are thrilled to share that Oso's donated body armor has arrived, making sure he is properly protected in the field. That's one sharp looking boy!

Here's more information:

Colorado Parks & Wildlife’s K9 Oso has received donation of body armor

DURANGo, Colo. - K9 Oso has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Oso’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s and embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) 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. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,603 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old and actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. 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 donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.