Russell County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit

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Russell County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit We serve the citizens of Russell County with pride, dedication, and professionalism.

07/31/2026

We celebrated Iris’ 5th birthday this week and the amazing staff at Weems Road Animal Hospital got her a peanut butter cake from Three Dog Bakery in Columbus. Everyone wish Iris a happy birthday!

Russell County Sheriff’s Office K9 Iris has received donation of body armor Russell County Sheriff’s Office, AL - K9 Iri...
05/07/2026

Russell County Sheriff’s Office K9 Iris has received donation of body armor

Russell County Sheriff’s Office, AL - K9 Iris has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Iris’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. 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 6,348 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.

Russell County Sheriff’s Office K9 Iris to get donation of body armor Russell County Sheriff’s Office, AL, K9 Iris will ...
12/17/2025

Russell County Sheriff’s Office K9 Iris to get donation of body armor

Russell County Sheriff’s Office, AL, K9 Iris will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Iris’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

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 6,225 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, 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 (http://www.vik9s.org/), or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

We love our Vet Techs at Weems Road Animal Hospital and all they do for our puppers. Everyone vote on your favorite door...
12/10/2024

We love our Vet Techs at Weems Road Animal Hospital and all they do for our puppers. Everyone vote on your favorite door!!!

The newest member of the Russell County “Squat” Team as Willow calls it. She has the best K-9 partner, Iris, with her to...
10/31/2024

The newest member of the Russell County “Squat” Team as Willow calls it. She has the best K-9 partner, Iris, with her tonight for Halloween. We hope everyone has a safe night!

Our K-9 unit loves Danielle at Sabines Enchanted Grooming LLC. We can’t thank them enough for the wonderful care they pr...
10/30/2024

Our K-9 unit loves Danielle at Sabines Enchanted Grooming LLC. We can’t thank them enough for the wonderful care they provide to our K-9s. K-9 Iris and K-9 Xito look and smell so much better!

We may be a day late, but for us it’s always National Dog Day! We love our K9’s and enjoy every minute with them.
08/27/2024

We may be a day late, but for us it’s always National Dog Day! We love our K9’s and enjoy every minute with them.

Come check us out today at the Crawford Park. It’s a Back To School Community Resource Fair! We will be doing some demon...
08/10/2024

Come check us out today at the Crawford Park. It’s a Back To School Community Resource Fair! We will be doing some demonstrations and will even have District Attorney Rick Chancey in a bite suit!!!

This is what service looks like, Weems Road Animal Hospital staff showed up at our demo today and provided K9 Charo with...
07/20/2024

This is what service looks like, Weems Road Animal Hospital staff showed up at our demo today and provided K9 Charo with laser therapy for a recent minor injury! We can’t thank the staff enough for how they CARE for our dogs and we’re forever grateful!

We would like to thank all of our Silver and Gold sponsors: Wade Store-All, Ice Dreams in Ft. Mitchell, Gil’s Auto Sales...
07/20/2024

We would like to thank all of our Silver and Gold sponsors: Wade Store-All, Ice Dreams in Ft. Mitchell, Gil’s Auto Sales, Westrock, Sin City Bail Bonds, Knotts Towing, Sabine’s Enchanted Grooming, Modern Images, Firehouse Subs in Phenix City, Wilson Williams Lodge #351, and Culver’s in Phenix City as well as our numerous other sponsors that we will naming in the coming weeks. The tent and table are very beneficial in setting up these demos and community outreach days. We are very appreciative of your support of our K9’s.

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305 Prentiss Drive
Phenix City, AL
36867

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