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GOFI grants ‘paw-sitive’ opportunities for disabled

GOFI grants ‘paw-sitive’ opportunities for disabled
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By Laura Drinan Hometown Weekly Reporter Are you a dog person or a cat person? Pauline Hoegler, the founder of Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI) service dog program, undoubtedly is a dog person. For over 20 years, Hoegler has been breeding golden retrievers to compete, training her dogs in agility and obedience. However, after breeding show...
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Family receives service dog

Family receives service dog
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter Two years ago, the Shavor Family of Needham began a journey to bring a service dog into their home for their daughter, Rachel. Just a few months ago, the Shavors welcomed Abby into their home. Abby is Rachel’s brand new service dog, trained from just a few weeks old...
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