Meet Our Team

Kim Johnson is the founder of LoneStar Diabetic Alert Dogs, LLC. As a Type 1 diabetic herself, Kim understands firsthand the life-changing impact a diabetic alert dog can have. Her own dog, Ditto, alerted her to dangerous blood sugar levels and inspired her to share that gift with others. Kim has dedicated herself to training dogs that save lives, and her personal experience drives the mission and heart of this organization.

Dr. Raymond Johnson co-founded LoneStar Diabetic Alert Dogs, LLC alongside his wife Kim. His support and partnership have been instrumental in building the organization from the ground up. Together, Kim and Raymond have worked to create a program that provides life-saving diabetic alert dogs to those in need, serving families across Tennessee and Georgia. He is a veterinarian who takes care of the dogs and works part time. On his off time he is a volunteer firefighter for Bradley County.

Rachael Hooper — finding LoneStar Diabetic Alert Dogs, LLC was an answered prayer. It is a great joy working with the dogs and getting them ready to do their life-saving work. But it is bittersweet when it's time for them to leave with their permanent handlers. Rachael was pleasantly surprised at the similarities between schooling pups and schooling her kids, though the adorable pups are more enthusiastic students. She takes great pride in what our training has accomplished and the joy that the pups will be greatly loved and appreciated. Rachael is very grateful to be a part of the LoneStar Diabetic Alert Dogs, LLC program and loves to hear good reports of how the pups are behaving and saving the lives of their handlers. She has been with Lone Star since 2021.