West Fargo Fire K-9 receives protective vest from national non-profit

(West Fargo, ND) -- The West Fargo Fire Department is getting a protective vest for K-9 Mika thanks to a donation from a non-profit.

Vested Interest in K9's is based out of Illinois - and provides bullet and stab resistant vests for service and support dogs across the country. K-9 Mika's vest is sponsored by Don and Misty Fike of Galesburg, IL, and is expected to be delivered within ten weeks. 

Each vest costs approximately $1,800 and weighs up to five pounds.