OWEGO, NY (607NewsNow) – A local K9 Officer is getting body armor.

On Nov. 2, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office announced that K9 Shrek will receive a donated bullet- and stab-protective vest.

The gear comes from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., is valued at nearly $2,000, and comes with a 5-year warranty. The program is open to dogs at least 20 months old who are actively employed and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible.

Since 2009, the nonprofit has provided nearly $7 million in vests to K9s in all 50 states, including locally at the Ithaca Police Department, Cortland County Sheriff’s Office, and Schuyler County Sheriff’s Office, primarily through private and corporate donations. Visit the Vested Interest in K9s website to donate.

K9 Officer Shrek’s vest is expected to be delivered within the next 2.5 months.