PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Not many dogs are cut out for the intense training required to apprehend suspected criminals or detect narcotics and explosives. After the K9 is trained and ready for duty, they require the necessary tools and protection to perform effectively. This is where Spike’s K9 Fund steps in, offering custom-fit ballistic vests and protective gear. But how do they fund this? Through fundraisers like the upcoming Kipping for K9’s on April 20. For more information on this fundraiser visit spikesk9fund.org.