The Alex Foundation -

The Illinois Vest-a-Dog Program
On August 13th 2008 Tracy Hykla was honored to represent
The Alex Foundation in accepting a donation to the
Illinois Vest-a-Dog Program

This program accepts donations to purchase a vest that
will protect K-9 dogs from being injured in the line of duty.
The vests are bullet and knife proof.

This vest was presented to "Jack" the Belgian Malinois
and his handler Northbrook Police Officer, Jonathan Salmi
in memory of Alex by
Dr. Julia Weertman a long time friend of
Dr. Irene Pepperberg

Presenting the certificate is Lee Harrison,
Lee is the president and founder of the program.
Local news affiliates were also present.


Jack	Officer Salmi and Jack	Tracy, Dr. Weertman, Officer Salmi with Jack and Lee Harrison	Dr. Weertman, Tracy, Officer Salmi and Jack

In November of 2008 Dr. Irene Pepperberg
had a chance to meet Officer Salmi and Jack

To find out more about the
Illinois Vest a Dog program visit them here
http://www.ivestadog.org/