Dogs and The Weiss Team

Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI)

The Weiss Team is proud to partner with Golden Opportunities for Independence in thier mission to empower people with a disability to live a more fulfilling life with the love and assistance of a dog and a mentor.​Golden Opportunities for Independence also maintains a community resource dog program which brings dogs to local communities and the community together one pup at a time!

In addition to volunteering at many GOFI events, the Weiss family has also raised five GOFI dogs.  The family is extremely proud of each of these pups:

Flutie - Community Resource Dog for the Town of Sharon, MA, retired.  He is now living the good life with his handler and family.

Ace - Community Resource Dog for the City of Gloucester, MA.  Ace and his partner, Pete Satera, have touched many lives in the Gloucester community.  In fact, Pete has been named National Community Resource Officer of the Year 2023.  Congratulations Pete and Acey Boy! 

Foster - ALS Service Dog. Foster was the service dog for a local man suffering from ALS.  Unfortunately, Foster's recipient passed away.  Foster continues to provide love and emotional support to his family.

Maverick - PTSD and Anxiety Service Dog.  Maverick supports his recipient through alerts to anxiety as well as creating space for him.  Additionally, he perfoms tasks such as retrieval of his cane and keys.

Tito - Tito will remain with the Weiss Family.  He will be a stud dog for GOFI hopefully fathering future litters of service dogs.  Additionally, the family will take him to visit hospitals and nursing homes to share his special brand of love!