A Glendale Heights police dog is getting a piece of gear to help keep her safe on the job. Officials introduced Ivy last year as the department’s first bloodhound. Shes’ trained to find missing ...

Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog, a nonprofit that provides bullet-resistant vests for police dogs, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year by participating in several community events, including ...

The Belvidere Police Department is trying to raise funds to acquire ballistic vests for its two K9 officers. “I get approached weekly from people saying, ‘Hey, how can I help the K9? How can I help ...

Discover how a haptic vest and camera system aids blind dogs in navigating obstacles, offering them a new way to explore their surroundings.

MENDON — Since 2000, Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog has donated more than 1,000 bullet-resistant jackets to police dogs throughout New England. Next year, the organization marks its 25th anniversary.

Animal Services Director Angela Miedema demonstrates the use of a compression vest on her dog, Goliath, during a demonstration of how to keep your pets safe over the Fourth of July holiday on ...

My dog Lucy is a “Mini” Sheepadoodle, weighing about 55 pounds — give or take a few treats. Over her short three-year lifespan, I’ve owned a few life vests, but I’ve found ZippyPaws ...

Mendon-based Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog has donated more than 700 bulletproof vests to police and other K-9s since being founded in 2000. Click here for important updates to our privacy policy.

Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, based in Mendon, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has worked for almost 25 years to get as many dog vests as possible. Next year will be its 25th anniversary.

Dogs; Woman buys spiked vest to protect dog from bird attacks - and leaves people in stitches A woman has left people in hysterics after sharing how she keeps her chihuahua safe from potential ...