Plating Specialties

03/22/2026

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Three Rivers K-9 Officer Getting Body Armor
3/16/2026
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(THREE RIVERS) – A member of the Three Rivers Police Department is getting some special equipment.

Department officials say K-9 Officer Goose will be receiving a bullet and stab protective vest, thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest In K9’s, Inc. Goose’s vest was sponsored by Bill Karpuk of Plating Specialties of Madison Heights.

Delivery is expected in ten weeks.

Vested Interest In K9’s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501 (C) (3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted and National Institute of Justice certified.

Since its inception, Vested Interest In K9’s Inc. has provided over 6,348 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9’s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9’s with expired vests are also eligible to participate.

Three Rivers K9 Officers Goose (photo courtesy of Three Rivers Police Department)

03/14/2026

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Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - According to the University of Montana Police Department, their K9 Amira will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.

“Thank you to this great organization for stepping up for our campus to ensure that Amira has the latest and most up-to-date safety equipment,” said UM Police Chief Brad Giffin. “Our police K9s are critical partners in maintaining the safety of our campus, and this donation will ensure Amira and future police dog officers can be as safe as possible while protecting our campus.”

Amira’s vest was sponsored by Bill Karpuk of Plating Specialties, in Madison Heights, Michigan.

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Amira, the University of Montana Police Department’s K9, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest.

03/10/2026

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Hermantown Police Department’s K9 Bruno to get donation of body armor.

Hermantown Police Department, MN - K9 Bruno will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Bruno’s vest was sponsored by Bill Karpuk of Plating Specialties, Madison Heights, MI and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by Plating Specialties- Madison Heights, MI”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

Hermantown Police Department’s K9 Bruno to get donation of body armor

Hermantown Police Department, MN - K9 Bruno will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Bruno’s vest was sponsored by Bill Karpuk of Plating Specialties, Madison Heights, MI and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Gifted by Plating Specialties- Madison Heights, MI”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,348 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

03/10/2026

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A law enforcement K9 with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office will receive body armor after a donation.

Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say K9 Loki will receive a bullet and stab protective vest donated by a non-profit organization called Vested Interest In K9’s, Inc.

The vest was sponsored by Bill Karpuk of Plating Specialties in Madison Heights, Michigan, and will be delivered within 10 weeks.

The vest will be embroidered with the sponsoring company’s name. Deputies say Vested Interest In K9’s, Inc was established in 2009 and has provided over 6,308 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9’s in all 50 states with help from private and corporate donations.

Each vest is valued at $1,800, weighs an average of 4 to 5 pounds, and comes with a 5-year warranty.

A law enforcement K9 with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office will receive body armor after a donation. Christian County Sheriff’s deputies say K9 Loki will receive a bullet and stab protective vest donated by a non-profit organization

03/04/2026

Center Line Department of Public Safety

K9 Jax has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Jax’s vest was sponsored by Gwen and Gary Walter of Dexter, MI and embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”.

10/15/2025

Trusted leadership for Madison Heights built on family, integrity, and community values.

08/13/2025

A huge thank you to one of our Barking Birdie sponsors for our Fore The Paws Golf Fundraiser

Plating Specialties has been providing excellence in quality since 1973 and they've been helping dogs in need for as long as we can say!
If you're in need of a professional metal finisher to shine up your parts or add corrosion protection please keep these guys in mind. Not only is their work flawless but the owner Bill has a heart of gold and has helped save sooo many animals.
Thanks for supporting our cause!

12/22/2024

Would any of our Wild Wings Supporters be able to help us with much needed Louie's Loft Support?

We currently have 38 permanent outdoor residents, 8 indoor residents, 2 hatchlings, 4 young adults and and 1 adult in rescue.

We need to get a hole fixed in out loft, fix our outdoor electrical so we can get heated water bowls, and we go through around 200 pounds of food a month.

If anyone can spare any amount of money, or services please reach out. Thank you.

(**UPDATED** Lots of questions on how/where to donate. Let me clear up the confusion. Wild Wings "owns" Louie's Loft . When I started LL there wasnt enough support or birds coming in to go through the entire non profit process, however LL has grown really big in the last couple years. Right now LL is a "doing business as" business name for wild wings. This means that things marked louie'es loft, and money sent to LL all go into the umbrella account of Wild Wings. Because Wild Wings is closed until at least 2026 all money coming in for the year will be for LL as I will be keeping the pigeon rescue open. If in the future WW closes, LL will be able to "take over" the business. Hope this helps! Donations made to: Paypal [email protected], cashapp $wildwingsBR, and venmo are all directly going to louies loft)

12/11/2024

Some more existing news! If you’re an Eastpointe resident and your children are in need of winter coats, please see the flyer below 🎄🧣🧤

10/09/2024

Wild Wings I'm sending you and Marg a huge "Thank You" for the card and plate of tasty treats, that were dropped off at the shop. My guys will enjoy them!! 😁😁😁