Redemption Ranch K9 Rescue

10/25/2025

We would like to thank Vested Interest in K9’s for their donation of body armor to K9 Dingo of the Reynolds Police Department ! From being a shelter dog out of time to now a drug finding machine, we thank you for helping protect this good boy while he protects his community!

******Reynolds Police Department’s K9 Dingo to get donation of body armor******

Reynolds Police Department, IN, K9 Dingo will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Dingo’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.”. 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 6,225 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.

10/23/2025

K9 Casper says “I’m not chubby, I’m husky!” And he’s super excited to be a part of the team! He hopes you will come see him and the police and fire flag football game at Plainfield High School Nov 5 at 6:30! This event was put on, organized and is being run by the awesome students of Club 361 and we can’t thank them enough! Come on out, watch a bunch of us way past our prime try and relive the glory days, meet some of our dogs and have a great time! Hope to see you there!

10/20/2025

Join us in thanking Advocates Against Impaired Driving for their donation of a bulletproof and stabproof vest for K9 Chase with the Bargersville Police Department! Be safe out there buddy!

10/20/2025

To everyone and anyone who helped get the puppies at the Hendricks County Animal Shelter fed- THANK YOU!

Less than 24 hours after posting our need, so much puppy food has already made its way to us, and from what we can tell, even more is on the way!

Pam, Cara, Barbara, David, Angela, Lisa, Rob, Soray and others whose donations arrived today without names—thank you so much!! It truly takes a village.❤️🐾

10/20/2025

If you’re able please help thHendricks County Animal Shelterer and their need for puppy food, it would be greatly appreciated! To date 5 of our dogs started their “shelter to shield” journey at this shelter, and the staff there is amazing. These poor babies had to start life at an animal shelter, they shouldn’t have to worry about where their next meal is coming from!

***UPDATE—You cleared our list! Pups will be well fed for quite a while. Thank you!!***

Can you help us feed our youngest pups?🥹🐾
Currently we have several dogs eating puppy food, and we just opened our last bag. If you are able to help us restock our supply of dry puppy food, we would be very appreciative!

Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2RJK56XGIAOU1?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for any help you are able to provide as we work to care for the homeless pets of Hendricks County.❤️

10/17/2025

K9 Newt has her game face ready for the police and fire football game! Nov 5, Plainfield High School, 6:30 PM! We cannot thank enough the awesome kids of Club 361 for putting this on for us! Come on out, meet some of our dogs and support some awesome kids working to strengthen their local communities and help some shelter pups!

10/15/2025

A golden retriever at golden hour! K9 Lucky was all smiles last night at monthly in service training as she got to see her friends and practice her skills. Not only do our dogs meet or exceed all national standards to become certified, they also must maintain 16 hours of training a month minimum. After our dogs graduate we provide free monthly inservice training for our teams to ensure they will be top performers in the field. Good girl Lucky, love seeing you love your new life!

10/14/2025

One year ago, Redemption Ranch was born. This was our first dog, Casper (formerly Jolly) as he was coming home from the Hendricks County Animal Shelter after having been dumped twice. But this story didn’t start with him. It started with loss. It started with my mom who had passed away unexpectedly a month before. With that came the sharp realization that life doesn’t wait, and there will never be a perfect moment to do what matters most- so do what you care about.

I could have waited. I could have hesitated. I could have let fear and grief freeze me in place. But I didn’t, and had amazing people that made this happen. Because grief taught me one thing: the world doesn’t pause for pain, and hope doesn’t wait for perfect timing.

In the past year, we’ve rescued dogs who had no voice, no chance, no hope—and given them a life that matters. We’ve seen fear turn into trust, trauma turn into joy, and abandonment turn into purpose. 13 dogs are out there keeping communities safe, and that freed up kennel space at the shelter for 13 more homeless dogs to have a chance at a family. They have found drug dealers, missing children and comforted others during their lowest moments.

This has not always been easy or fun. But it has always been worth doing. To everyone who has made this possible- the words “thank you” will never be enough, but they’re what I got

10/09/2025

K9 Newt is a rock star at her school- one of her favorite students got her an “indestructible” toy yesterday. Newt decided to take that as a personal challenge. As you can see it lasted about as long as the flavor in a piece of Fruit Stripe gum. Newt-1, Indestructible Toy- 0. She seems pretty pleased with herself!

10/08/2025

Our Knox made national news!!!!

A K-9 unit with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana ended up locating two missing 11-year-olds who became separated from their mother and were lost in the woods.

10/07/2025

K9 KNOX IS A HERO! From starting at the Shelbyville/Shelby County Animal Shelter to now finding missing children- we all knew this good boy was going to do incredible things! Two missing children’s lives were saved by this amazing dog! Everyone who met this dog - from his wonderful shelter family, other police officers and trainers- knew this dog was meant for a higher purpose. K9 Knox and his handler graduated from us back in July and we knew it was only a matter of time before this dog did something amazing

Knox and his story prove that, once again, the ones who were lost become the ones to help others find the way home. GOOD BOY KNOX!

Two 11-year-olds who got lost in the woods in Brown County were reunited with their mother thanks to a hardworking K-9 named Knox and his human partner. Colin Baillie TV has this story. https://tinyurl.com/8ufs5wac