Carlisle K9 officer to receive protective vest thanks to donation

A charitable donation will allow for a Carlisle County Sheriff's Office K9 to receive body armor.

The non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s will allow for K9 Axel to receive a bullet and stab protective vest.

The vest was sponsored by Don and Misty Fike of Galesburg, Illinois, and will be embroidered with "Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always."

Delivery of the vest is expected within eight to ten weeks.

They accept tax-deductible donations in any amount, while a single donation of $985 will sponsor one vest.

Vested Interest in K9s is a charity with a mission to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies.