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Loyal Guardian Foundation
We believe in the healing power of the connection between people, between veterans, and between dogs. Our programs are designed to restore hope, build community, and create new opportunities for those who need them most.
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“We take rescue dogs, give them purpose, and let them change lives on their way.”
We combine compassion with practical solutions. Whether it’s matching a veteran with a service dog, helping a first responder find peace, or providing an opportunity for employment to those in need, every Loyal Guardian program is built to uplift people through trust, purpose, and community.
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What We Do for you
Helping You Build a Life You Can Stand On
Veteran K9
A veteran-owned initiative that rescues shelter dogs and trains them as service, therapy, and emotional support companions. Through structured programs and nationwide placements, we provide veterans and families with loyal partners who bring purpose, healing, and everyday support.
Guardians Grove
A peaceful retreat and memorial sanctuary where unadopted rescues and service dogs receive a final resting place. The grove offers free and low-cost burial services, along with meaningful sponsorship and remembrance opportunities.
Purpose 4 Paws
A residential rehabilitation program where rescue dogs and humans grow together through structured training, mutual trust, and daily routines. Participants gain hands-on skills, employment readiness, and a renewed sense of purpose.
BEAST Ministries
We walk with young adults as they transition out of foster care into independent adulthood. Our off-grid, three-month camp in rural Tennessee provides structure, mentorship, life skills, and community — offering a stable path forward rooted in dignity, discipline, and discovery.
VetK9 Reaction Team
A canine security and job training initiative for veterans and underserved individuals. By forming working partnerships with trained rescue dogs, participants gain paid employment, professional development, and renewed dignity through service.
Blueline K9
A healing-focused program that pairs law enforcement officers with specially trained emotional support dogs. Designed to prevent suicide and support mental health, the program offers immersive training, lifelong support, and canine companionship.
About Our Founder
Meet Josh Herbert
Founder, Veteran, Mentor
Josh Herbert’s story is one of resilience, service, and transformation. Raised in the foster system, Josh spent much of his youth in a group home before aging out and suddenly faced homelessness. With no safety net, he understands where others are struggling in the broken system of transitional living.
His journey took him into the military, where he found structure, discipline, and a renewed sense of purpose. Today, through Loyal Guardian Foundation and its family of programs, Josh channels his experience into building a future where no one has to walk their hardest days alone. His vision is simple yet powerful: to restore dignity, create opportunities, and offer the kind of loyalty he once needed most.
What Makes Us Different
A Real Place. For Real Life.
Built on Experience
Created by someone who lived through the foster care system and understands its gaps.
Rooted in Faith
Everything we do is grounded in the belief that each person is created with purpose.
Off the Grid,
On Mission
Our properties are self-sustained. We offer a variety of locations that prioritize peace, clarity, and space to grow.
Thinking About More Than a Shelter
We’re a launchpad. Our participants don’t just stay — they move forward with a plan.
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Stories & Resources
Stay Informed, Stay Empowered
Weekly Insights Newsletter
The Guardian Mindset Podcast
Explore stories of foster care,
resilience, and transformation.
The Guardian Book
