Stacie Shepard, CEO of The Good Shephards Foundation, a non-profit organization in Yorba Linda, has always harbored a deep passion for animals, shaped by her lifelong experience caring for a variety of pets. This nurturing environment cultivated her family’s love for animals and instilled in them the skills and dedication necessary to help animals thrive in a safe and loving atmosphere.
During the pandemic, Stacie and her oldest daughter, Isabella, launched a dog-walking business, recognizing the incredible potential for community outreach through the joyful energy of their furry companions. This initiative inspired Stacie to establish The Good Shephards Foundation, where she now focuses on transforming lives through emotional support dogs.
Isabella, who serves as the Foundation’s Board Treasurer and a Certified Elite Trainer, has her own inspiring journey. Her work as a dog walker and boarding attendant in Newport Beach ignited her passion for animal care. After four years of gaining valuable experience, she decided to start her own business centered around her love for animals. Together, Stacie and Isabella are dedicated to the mission of The Good Shephards Foundation, using their expertise and enthusiasm to make a positive impact in their communities.
The Good Shepards Foundation proudly features an all-female Board of Directors, composed of well-established businesswomen from the Yorba Linda community. These dedicated individuals share a deep passion for both their community and the welfare of animals, driving the foundation's mission to make a positive impact. Their commitment and expertise reflect a strong bond with the community, ensuring that the foundation's initiatives resonate with the values and needs of those they serve.
How does TGSF enhance lives through their work? They create bonded packs of dogs that collaborate in therapeutic settings. These specially trained dogs support and educate foster children, children with special needs, at-risk youth, veterans, and senior communities. By fostering strong connections between the dogs and the individuals they assist, TGSF promotes healing, learning, and companionship in a variety of impactful ways.
"Founded on the belief that dogs have an incredible ability to enrich our lives, the Foundation is dedicated to cultivating a world where empathy and commitment thrive. It’s evident that the Foundation was established with a deep sense of family, determination, and an unwavering passion :
"Through a variety of community-driven initiatives such as therapy dog programs, training, agility activities, and rescue efforts, the Good Shepards Foundation fosters comfort, healing, and joy for individuals in need. They passionately advocate for the transformative power of the human-animal bond."
"The Good Shepards Foundation enhances the lives of individuals in need through a range of community-driven initiatives, including training, agility activities, rehabilitation efforts, socialization, and wellness education. They are dedicated to fostering comfort, healing, and joy, while passionately advocating for the transformative power of the human-animal bond."
To learn more about The Good Shepards Foundation, including ways you can get involved, visit https://tgs.foundation/.
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The bond shared between dogs and humans is the most true and powerful of friendships. A pet’s sole purpose is to love and be loved, unconditionally.