Massachusetts Vest-a-Dog, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support to MA police dogs, recently had a photoshoot for their 2015 calendar.
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The calendar features police dogs from multiple Massachusetts police depawtments taken by photographers Jonathan Kozowyk and David Shilale.
![Papi](https://post.bark.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Papi.jpg)
![Papi](https://post.bark.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Papi.jpg)
The $10 calendar can be purchased online and at select retailers. Proceeds support Massachusetts police dogs. Vest-a-Dog’s primary goal is to make sure every MA K-9 has a bulletproof vest.
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![june](https://post.bark.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/june.jpg)
They also help provide other essential equipment and necessary training. According to their website, they’ve provided almost 350 vests, which range from $1,006 to $2,400.
“While law enforcement agencies provide bullet-resistant vests for their human officers, they are unable to fund vests for K-9 officers. As K-9s are trained to give up their lives to protect their partners and all of us, we believe it is every bit as important to protect them.” – Protect-a-Vest’s “Why it matters” page
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![statepolice](https://post.bark.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/statepolice.jpg)
Visit their website to learn more about their organization or purchase a calendar to support pups like Tuco.
![Tuco is a prospective K-9 in the care of patrol officer Troy Caisey, head trainer of the Boston Police K-9 unit. He's 6-months-old now, and ALMOST fills out his vest.](https://post.bark.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tuco.jpg)
![Tuco is a prospective K-9 in the care of patrol officer Troy Caisey, head trainer of the Boston Police K-9 unit. He's 6-months-old now, and ALMOST fills out his vest.](https://post.bark.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tuco.jpg)