Animal Shelter Raising Funds for Vest for New K-9 Deputy

The Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter is putting out a call to help equip the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office’s new K-9 deputy.

Recently, the Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of Deputy “Kilo” as a narcotics K-9.

Now, the Humane Shelter says it is heading up a fundraising drive to purchase a bulletproof vest for this dog.

According to Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter Director Jeff Roberts, K-9 anti-stab and ballistic vests can protect the back, side and chest area while allowing freedom of movement.

Roberts said that the cost of such a vest is cost $800 to $900 and

Donations can be made at the animal shelter located at 1747 Scenic Drive, Toccoa, GA 30577 or online at www.tschs.org

Anyone donating for this effort should specify the donation by labeling it “for K-9 Vest.”