Dogs wearing spiky ... On top of the Kevlar surrounding the vest’s neck and back are removable spikes which discourage predators from biting your pet in their most vulnerable areas.

CEO of Spikes K-9 Fund Emily Grey says a tactical vest like Khan’s is about $3,000, each vest, being custom fit to the dog. Asking for a total of $3,000, the department was able to raise $3,010.

The projections, which they call “whiskers”, deter predators from going after small dogs. According to Paul, the spikes make ...