Quote:
Originally Posted by graciegirl
Cyndy. It is a WONDERFUL goal, but will the vests hamper the movements of these wonderful dogs or make them otherwise hot or uncomfortable? I would want them to be protected, but wouldn't their natural grace and quick unhampered movements be another protection to them?
|
Gracie, I wondered about that too. I don't know. You can read more about the program at
Home | Vested Interest in K-9s, Inc.. They have donated over 500 vests to police K-9s since 2009. The North Huntington police department (suburb of Pittsburgh) has just received three for their dogs. I guess with those numbers, the police departments must feel they will not hamper the dogs' movements.
By the way, Ben Roethlisberger, quarterback for the Pgh. Steelers, has bought a new police dog for the K-9 officer Rocco's handler. He founded a non-profit to provide K-9 dogs and training for police departments across the country, with emphasis on Pittsburgh.