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About Us

Where Every Volunteer, Recipient & Dog Becomes Family

Golden Opportunities for Independence considers all of our recipients, volunteers, and employees part of the GOFI family. Executive Director and Founder, Pauline Hoegler, RN, BSN, CPDT has been breeding Golden Retriever dogs for more than 20 years and as a result, high-quality service dogs are made available for our program recipients. 

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(502)-501-GOFI

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Our Dogs

Breeding service dogs is a specialized process that focuses on producing canines equipped with the physical...

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Puppies

Cuteness overload! Click here for more
information on our pups!

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Testimonials

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ADI Candidate Program

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Join Us in Our Mission

Whether through donations, volunteering, or becoming a puppy raiser, you can make a difference in someone's life.

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Mission Statement

Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI)

Through compassion, purpose-driven training, and the healing power of the human–canine bond, we strive to create a more inclusive, independent, and empowered future for all.

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Team Members

Meet Our Staff

Our team is made up of dedicated individuals who share a common love for animals.

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Pauline Hoegler

RN, BSN

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Meaghan Lynch CPDT

Manager of Training

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Dan Gruber CPDT

Assistant Manager of Training

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Kayla Zuis

Trainer/ Breeding Coordinator

A New KIND of Service Dog Program

Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI)

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