K9 Guardians, Inc.

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K9 Guardians, Inc.

We are an 501c non-profit organization that raises German shepherd service dogs for those who have served to protect our freedom.
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K9 Guardians Is A 501c3 Nonprofit Tax Exempt Organization, Whose Mission Is To Raise And Train German Shepherds As Service Dogs For The Purpose Of Providing Them To Veterans Of Foreign Or Domestic Wars; That Suffer From Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) And Other Service Related Disabilities

New Beginnings Steeped In Over 11 Years Of Experience

Love of Nature
Th

e middle of three daughters in a military family, Leisa Tilley-Grajek spent her childhood befriending animals big and small. As a young girl, she would ride horses in the desert of 29 Palms with her sisters, and even snuck a tortoise under her seat in the car when it was time to move across country. Growing up, two of her most memorable four-legged friends were German Shepherds. The loyalty and friendship her shepherds showed her throughout the years created a lifelong impact and held a special place in her heart. Years later, Leisa and “Santa Clause” delivered a beautiful German shepherd, Ander, to her children on Christmas day. To her children, Ander wasn’t just another pet but a new brother. For 11 years, Ander endured days of dress-up, long walks on the golf course, and even served as a furry pillow, constantly watching over his family through thick and thin. While his passing created a void in the hearts of all of those he touched, his memory served as an example of the companion every man, woman, and child needs in life, prompting Leisa to start the Von-Tilley German Shepherds. The Early Years
It wasn’t long after moving to her beautiful 3-acre paradise before Leisa added Tex and Xena to the family. However, the shepherds were not the only addition to the family, and soon had to adjust to sharing the ranch with horses, chickens, turtles, and even a goat. Living on the outskirts of the town, surrounded by mountains and rivers, was the definition of paradise. But the secluded location also posed an issue of safety and security, both from wild predators and two-legged intruders. To better protect her children and property, Leisa soon began training Tex in home protection. Working with a trainer, Tex began developing his natural skills of tracking, obedience and protection – the three main disciplines of Schutzhund. Here Come the Puppies
In August of 2005, Xena welcomed her first litter to the Von-Tilley pack. From this litter, came the beginning of the bloodlines currently training in the line of service to be the next K9 Guardians. Over the past 10 years, Von Tilley German Shepherds have welcomed fourteen litters of puppies, placing them in homes serving children with autism, those suffering from physical and mental handicaps, and disabled veterans. From birth, the puppies are hand raised, in a family environment

12/05/2023

Recent training session at Fiesta Island. Veteran Shiana & SDIT Thibault.
Awesome work you two!

11/23/2023

Thankful for the wonderful people & K9s in my life! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

11/12/2023

Songwriters' Series in the Bull Live Studio

11/11/2023

Thank you to all veterans for your service to our great country!

11/11/2023

Happy Birthday to all our wonderful Marines around the world! Celebrate as we celebrate your service to our country and freedom! Love you!

10/19/2023

No words necessary...

10/19/2023

I rocked my babies on this porch swing 32 years ago. Now I watch as my veterans rock with their K9 Guardians in training.

10/18/2023

Celebrating my buddy Steve's birthday at Rainbow Oaks. That's K9 Guardian Darth under the table.

10/16/2023

OEF with VETERAN NATION MC - County Line Chapter yesterday. What a great day with such awesome folks!

03/14/2023

Hi Folks,
This is going to be another great event. Mark your calendars and plan on attending. Fun for all whether you ride or not. Come join us & and support our combat veterans.

03/05/2023

Looking forward to this event with the Veteran Nation Motorcycle Club! Be sure and join us this Saturday March 11th, 2023.

07/05/2022

Happy Independence Day! We were honored to walk with the Colonel Mitch Paige 1207 Detachment today & the Young Marines in the Coronado 4th of July parade. God Bless America!

06/21/2022

K9 Guardians, Inc. is grateful for the generous support from Legacy Foundation and their grant of $2,750 awarded to us. This donation supports our program of providing service dogs to disabled veterans. So far this year, we have placed three service dogs with disabled veterans. We are excited as one of those dogs is our first seeing eye dog. We have two more service dog/ veteran placements coming up before year end. The total cost of these dogs is over $150,000.00. We thank Legacy Foundation for assisting us financially in helping place service dogs with our veteran heros!
Thank you
Legacy Endowment
Foundation !

06/21/2022

Roo having fun on a hot day in Fallbrook

05/31/2022

04/13/2022

Calling all motorcycle riders and people looking for a fabulous time this Saturday. Come celebrate with us. This is an amazing group of combat veterans that support K9 Guardians. We are ever grateful!

11/06/2021

Hi all, we are up in Mission Viejo today with friends helping veterans and our furry friends as well. Come visit today, Saturday. We are here until 1 p.m..

10/08/2021

Thank you Cyrus and Riley, US Marines from Camp Pendleton, for coming out today and volunteering!

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Fallbrook, CA
92088

Website

http://www.k9guardians.org/contribute/

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