Define Your Circumstance
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In life, you can either let circumstance define you or you can choose to define it.
You may remember the story of K9 Krijger who was shot and killed during a standoff with an armed suspect in January. While the loss devastated the Norfolk PD and law enforcement community as a whole, it spawned the start of something incredible.
Spike’s K9 Fund made a decision to give working dogs the protection they need. The result was the start of the Krijger Ballistic Vest Campaign. Some serious benefactors came forward to help, one of which was CNN anchor Anderson Cooper.
Now, almost exactly 7 months since Krijger’s passing, ALL of his fellow Norfolk K9’s have been outfitted with a custom-fit K9 Storm Patrol Swat Vest through Spike’s K9 Fund. Krijger’s handler, Ofc. McNiff, has a new partner too. His name is A.C., a tribute to Anderson Cooper for his generosity in helping jump-start the Krijger Ballistic Vest Campaign. Pictured above you will see A.C. beside a memorial for Krijger, proudly wearing his K9 Storm Vest.
Krijger was amazing and his memory will not be forgotten. The dog who lost his life is now watching over others with the ability to protect themselves. Each vest donated by Spike’s is emblazoned with “K-148”, Krijgers badge number.
We couldn’t be happier for Spike’s K9 Fund and the entire McNiff family on their perseverance the last few months. There isn’t a more deserving group and their story is a true testament that no matter what the circumstance, they are the ones who control what happens next.