Golden Opportunities for Independence

12/30/2024

🎉 **Exciting News from GOFI!** 🎉

We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our **second litter**! 🐾 Proud parents **Lemonade** and **Kalush** have welcomed a beautiful group of puppies into the world. 🐶💛

If you've been waiting for the perfect service dog or family companion, **puppies are available!** Be sure to **sign up** today if you're not already on our list – these little ones are going to be in high demand! https://gofidog.org/puppy-purchase-application-2020

💡 **Don't forget**: Our **Year-End Campaign** is still running! Your generous donations help us care for these precious pups and ensure they’re ready to make a difference in someone’s life. Every contribution, big or small, makes an impact.

👉 Visit https://gofidog.org/year-end to donate today!

Let’s help these little furballs start their journey to becoming life-changing companions. 🐕❤️

12/16/2024

Did you know?

The Hidden Danger of Snow Globes

We want to thank the individual who bravely shared their heartbreaking story about the loss of their two dogs, Lexi and Milo, due to antifreeze poisoning from a snow globe. Their courage in sharing this has shed light on a hidden danger that many pet owners are unaware of.

Please take a moment to read their story and share this important message with others. Together, we can help keep pets safe and honor Lexi and Milo’s memory.

RIH Lexi and Milo ❤️‍🩹🌈😢

“🚨🚨🚨🚨Some snow globes contain ethylene glycol, which is the main chemical used in some types of antifreeze. It’s dangerous for both pets and children to swallow.”
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12/16/2024

🐾 **Puppy News Alert!** 🐾

It’s been 10 days since our newest litter of future service dogs made their debut into the world, and we couldn’t be more excited to watch them grow and thrive! 🐶💕 These little bundles of joy are already showing their potential to become life-changing companions.

And guess what? We’re expecting another litter ANY DAY now! 🎉 The journey of raising and training these incredible dogs is just beginning, but we can’t do it alone.

As we approach the end of the year, we've launched our **Year-End Campaign** to raise funds to support their care, training, and development. Every donation helps cover:
- Specialized training for service dog tasks
- High-quality food and medical care
- Essential supplies to set them up for success

✨ **You can make a difference in their journey.** ✨

💛 Donate today: https://gofidog.kindful.com/?campaign=1340244
📲 Share this post to help spread the word!

These puppies represent hope, independence, and a brighter future for those in need. Together, we can help them become the heroes they’re meant to be!

12/14/2024

https://youtube.com/shorts/mC2Tdo59ZYQ?si=HtYkcyODZX8ZBKoG

🎉🐾 The Power of Puppies! 🐾🎉

There’s nothing quite like the joy of bringing home a new puppy! At GOFI, we believe this is just the beginning of the magic—a journey of love, growth, and unforgettable moments. These tiny paws may be small, but their impact is mighty, creating lifelong bonds and transforming lives.

💛 Whether it’s a future service dog, a loyal companion, or a new best friend, every GOFI puppy holds the promise of something truly special. Here’s to fresh starts, wagging tails, and all the adventures ahead!

Drop a 🐶 in the comments if you’ve ever felt the magic of a puppy in your life! ✨

12/09/2024

✨ **New Paws, New Beginnings!** ✨

Meet our newest litter of future service dogs! 🐾 These little ones are starting their journey to becoming life-changing companions for individuals in need. Their tiny paws will soon grow into mighty ones, ready to offer independence, love, and support.

But we can’t do it without YOU! As the year comes to a close, we’re kicking off our **Year-End Fundraising Campaign** to help provide the training, care, and resources these pups need to succeed. Every donation, big or small, makes a huge difference in their journey.

💖 **Your support = brighter futures.**

Check out the adorable faces of our new recruits and imagine the impact they’ll have. Let’s give them the best start possible!

🔗 Donate today and be part of their incredible story: www.gofidog.org/year-end

Thank you for being a part of our mission and believing in the power of these amazing dogs. Together, we create golden opportunities for independence! 🐶💛

12/05/2024

Starting with a well bred dog helps increase success. Nearly 50% of dogs fail in traditional models. Our dogs succeed because of the efforts we put into them and shaping them to be successful helpers.

12/05/2024

Hope is the proud Mama of seven beautiful puppies, 5 boys and 2 girls!

For the Guess the Puppies game, we sold 26 tickets so winner will receive half the donations which is $130. Since we did not fill the grid, I just kept drawing until the grid was filled out....then drew the numbers 0-9 for the girls and then 0-9 for the boys. And the winner was...Anne Scanlan! The grid is below, along with a picture of Hope and her babies! Thank you all for playing!

12/05/2024

If you happen to know him please reach out to

Hazel had not been claimed and has recently been adopted!
We wish her and her new family a lifetime of happiness!

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This girl, Hazel (as her collar states), was found roaming on the interstate near exit 43 and was brought to the Littleton PD.. She has been detained and is awaiting an owner to bail her out. If she belongs to you, please call 603-444-7711 ext 1.

12/04/2024

Our Year-End Campaign Has Begun!!!
Your help would be greatly appreciated. See the many ways you can donate at www.gofidog.org/year-end

12/02/2024

Congratulations Colby and Rocky! So proud of you both!

This week’s Employee Spotlight is Officer Colby Tytula who is our Burgess Elementary School Resource Officer. Our Comfort Dog, Rocky-SPD is assigned to him and they can be seen greeting children and school members on a daily basis. Officer Tytula has earned a Bachelors in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Police Administration. He graduated from the 15th Municipal Police Officers Class (MPOC) at the Boylston Police Academy and has 21 years of law enforcement experience.

Officer Tytula has completed specialized training in NASRO School Resource Officer Certification, ALICE Instructor, K9 Handler, CIMS Officer, Standardized Field Sobriety Test Instructor, Motor Officer, RadKIDs Instructor, Car Seat Technician and Critical Incident Training certification. Rocky has been serving as our Comfort Dog for the past couple of years and is certified under such programs as S.T.A.R Puppy, Public Access, Canine Good Citizen and Advanced Canine Good Citizen which are all done through the American Kennel Club.

During Officer Tytula’s time off, he enjoys spending time with family.

12/02/2024

Congratulations to the winner!

11/27/2024

This is the last week for the Stop & Shop Walpole promotion for GOFI! Buy your bags today, and $1/bag is donated to us! The bags are located at each register and at the entrance to the self checkout. Thank you all!

11/21/2024

Hope and Kalush are having babies! Within the next few weeks, we will have some additions to the farm, and we can't wait! Play along to win some cash and donate to GOFI all at the same time! Use the QR code below, or go to www.gofidog.org/puppy-guesses to find out more information and how the squares are done. Winner gets half of the sales of the squares, GOFI gets the other half to help with the puppy costs!

11/19/2024

Less than 2 weeks left to get your chance to win our November Puppy Treat Basket!
Use the QR Code below, or follow this link: https://gofidog.kindful.com/?campaign=1336644

11/19/2024

So happy for you Kevin. Well deserved!

Help us celebrate Kevin Stevens’ Induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame!

Join us for an unforgettable morning at PPG Paints Arena as we honor one of hockey’s greatest power forwards, Kevin Stevens, and his impactful work through his nonprofit, Power Forward. 🏆

Relive historic moments with Kevin Stevens and legendary teammates Bryan Trottier, Mark Recchi, Phil Bourque, and Jay Caufield. Hear their personal stories and memories from the 91’ & 92’ Seasons to Remember.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate a true hockey legend and his incredible journey both on and off the ice!

11/14/2024

“Throwback to 12 years ago when our founder, Pauline Hoegler, received her Behavior Adjustment Training Instructor Certificate! 📜✨ Pauline’s passion for learning and growth has always been at the heart of GOFI’s mission. Her dedication to continually advancing her knowledge has built the strong foundation we have today, allowing us to provide exceptional support and training to our dogs and their handlers. Here’s to a legacy of compassion, education, and excellence! 💙🐾 ”

11/12/2024

Don't forget! Visit the Stop & Shop at 565 Main Street in Walpole, purchase a shopping bag and help to support Golden Opportunities for Independence!