Dog’s Vest Friend

Schwartz Fan · 07-21-2008, 05:10 PM

Tony Stewart
Dog’s Vest Friend

In July 2001, Mrs. Susie Jean, at home in Atlanta, GA, was watching television footage of a police dog being fatally wounded in pursuit of a criminal suspect. Realizing that canine police “officers” need protection as much as their human officers, Susie began planning and networking that very night for what would become Vest ‘N Police Dog Protection (or Vest ‘N P.D.P), a non-profit organization that donates Kevlar vests to police dogs throughout the United States—free of charge. Through grassroots efforts, Susie has provided 208 vests to police dogs in 14 different states and she’s been dubbed “Dog’s Vest Friend”. Susie expressed, “My efforts are a small price to pay for our police dogs that protect their human partner as well as our communities.”

Now Tony Stewart and Susie have partnered to provide bullet-resistant & knife-resistant vests for all 30 dogs of the Indiana State Police K-9 Unit. These custom-made vests will be presented by Tony to the Indiana State Police on Thursday evening, July 24 at O’Reilly Raceway Park (ORP). The Tony Stewart Foundation extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to Jim England, President, J.D. Byrider and his staff for their hospitality in hosting our guests including Mrs. Susie Jean, her co-founder Mrs. Roz Schmitt and 28 members of the Indiana State Police with 10 of their K-9 “officers”—Kody, Gaston, Zeke, Hondo, Boss, Justice, Camo, Mojo, Andy & Shadow.

The 8:00 p.m. opening ceremonies for the USAC Midget & Silver Crown Double Header will feature a demonstration of the vest and the “sleeve assault” by a K-9 “officer” and his handler. Tony’s sister, Natalie Repenning, has graciously volunteered to play the role of the perpetrator!

Our Indiana State Police
The Indiana State Police marks 75 years of providing extraordinary law enforcement services to citizens, visitors and highway travelers of Indiana. Although much has changed since the Bureau began in 1933 with 66 men, the Indiana State Police exemplify the same mission—providing the most professional, effective and courteous police service possible at all times and with every endeavor. For more information about the Indiana State Police, visit ISP: Home.

The Tony Stewart Foundation

Raven · 07-21-2008, 05:45 PM

That's a great story! Gotta protect those "canine" officers too.

24girl · 07-21-2008, 08:07 PM

Thats awesome! SF,I thought you made a mistake in spelling 'vest' instead of 'best' lol. That sure is a beautiful dog!

07-21-2008, 05:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
Schwartz Fan Co-Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: The flatlands...Where dirt is for farming, clay is for racin' and asphalt is for gettin there!!! Posts: 9,549	Dog’s Vest Friend Tony Stewart Dog’s Vest Friend In July 2001, Mrs. Susie Jean, at home in Atlanta, GA, was watching television footage of a police dog being fatally wounded in pursuit of a criminal suspect. Realizing that canine police “officers” need protection as much as their human officers, Susie began planning and networking that very night for what would become Vest ‘N Police Dog Protection (or Vest ‘N P.D.P), a non-profit organization that donates Kevlar vests to police dogs throughout the United States—free of charge. Through grassroots efforts, Susie has provided 208 vests to police dogs in 14 different states and she’s been dubbed “Dog’s Vest Friend”. Susie expressed, “My efforts are a small price to pay for our police dogs that protect their human partner as well as our communities.” Now Tony Stewart and Susie have partnered to provide bullet-resistant & knife-resistant vests for all 30 dogs of the Indiana State Police K-9 Unit. These custom-made vests will be presented by Tony to the Indiana State Police on Thursday evening, July 24 at O’Reilly Raceway Park (ORP). The Tony Stewart Foundation extends a heartfelt THANK YOU to Jim England, President, J.D. Byrider and his staff for their hospitality in hosting our guests including Mrs. Susie Jean, her co-founder Mrs. Roz Schmitt and 28 members of the Indiana State Police with 10 of their K-9 “officers”—Kody, Gaston, Zeke, Hondo, Boss, Justice, Camo, Mojo, Andy & Shadow. The 8:00 p.m. opening ceremonies for the USAC Midget & Silver Crown Double Header will feature a demonstration of the vest and the “sleeve assault” by a K-9 “officer” and his handler. Tony’s sister, Natalie Repenning, has graciously volunteered to play the role of the perpetrator! Our Indiana State Police The Indiana State Police marks 75 years of providing extraordinary law enforcement services to citizens, visitors and highway travelers of Indiana. Although much has changed since the Bureau began in 1933 with 66 men, the Indiana State Police exemplify the same mission—providing the most professional, effective and courteous police service possible at all times and with every endeavor. For more information about the Indiana State Police, visit ISP: Home. The Tony Stewart Foundation __________________

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24girl 4-Time Champion Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: SUNSHINE STATE Posts: 4,278	Thats awesome! SF,I thought you made a mistake in spelling 'vest' instead of 'best' lol. That sure is a beautiful dog! __________________

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07-21-2008, 05:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Raven Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 501	That's a great story! Gotta protect those "canine" officers too.

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