"Hi! My name is Kevin. My wife; Lori and I met and married in 1987.

We are a blended family having between us 3 wonderful children and 7 beautiful grandchildren.

For 16 years, we have owned and operated an elderly home for women; Father's Heart Room & Board. We have 8 ladies whom we provide & care for. Our desire is to make the autumn years of their lives as loving and full as possible.

We also began breeding Shih Tzu several years ago. Goochie's Poochies Shih Tzu! Since we work out of our home the two businesses go hand in hand! What a joy they bring us and the families who adopt them! All of our puppies and adult Shih Tzu are home raised. We also incorporate the ladies involvement in socializing of our puppies! It is wonderful 'therapy' for them!

Working from our home also gives us the ability to offer you a great opportunity in your vacation planning with our Lifestyle Holidays Vacation Club Villas and Suites in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic. As Platinum Plus Members, we can provide our guests with all the luxury you can dream of for a fraction of the cost! Access to ALL VIP areas of the Resort and top notch service make "Lifestyle: the choice of discerning travelers! We also have many sister resorts around the world for a full choice  of vacation spots!

Contact us and we will help make your dream vacation come true! It will be our pleasure!"

~  Kevin and Lori Gooch

“Life is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy every moment, every touch, scent, sound and sight shared in joy with your loved ones.”