McFarland PDS beloved K-9 is now going to have an extra layer of protection, and care from the community on his future assignments thanks to a very generous donation. It all started at the end of last year, Officer Weiss reachin g out to the Spikes K-9 Fund to help put together a fundraiser for the vest. Asking for a total of $3,000, the department was able to raise $3,010. Officer Khan is now one of 183 dogs that have been gifted a vest in the state of California.McFarland Police Departments beloved K-9 is now going to have an extra layer of protection, and care from the community on his future assignments thanks to a very generous donation.Yeah we know that theyre equipment but we get very attached to our dogs so this gives me a little more confidence that hes going to be able to survive that fight that we send him into, said Officer Joe Weiss.Officer Weiss has been with his K9 partner, Officer Khan, for about a year now. Since then, theyve formed a very close bondBut also, an obedient bond.Officer Weiss says while out on calls, Khans safety is always his priority, but a recent gift is taking a little but of that caution off his mind.Its a ballistic and stab proof vest, said Officer Weiss. These vests cover their vital organs so that when we do have to deploy, theyve got a little bit more safety.It all started at the end of last year, Officer Weiss reaching out to the Spikes K-9 Fund to help put together a fundraiser for the vest.The fact that we can raise the money from supporters all across the world to protect a dog in McFarland, its an honor, it really is, said CEO of Spikes K-9 Fund Emily Grey.In early December, the McFarland Police Department posted on Facebook asking the community to help, and help they did.Soon after, donations from McFarland residents and more came flooding in.CEO of Spikes K-9 Fund Emily Grey says a tactical vest like Khans is about $3,000, each vest, being custom fit to the dog.Asking for a total of $3,000, the department was able to raise $3,010.I have chills just thinking about the impact this dog is going to make and being able just to have a small part in keeping him safe on the job, said Grey.But not only is this donation working to save Khans life on future assignments, according to Officer Weiss, it also brings some financial ease to the department.It allows the department to use that extra money toward things that officers may need to use, so other equipment for the officers, said Weiss.Based on how vocal Office Khan was, it seems hes truly happy with his new uniform.Rocking the streets with his new gear, the organization says Officer Khan is now one of 183 dogs that have been gifted a vest in the state of California.Stay in Touch with Us Anytime, Anywhere: Download Our Free App for Apple and Android Sign Up for Our Daily E-mail Newsletter Like Us on Facebook Follow Us on Instagram Subscribe to Us on YouTube ...read more read less