Bella has Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), a rare and aggressive form of epilepsy. She also lives with autism, multiple heart conditions, OCD, hearing loss, dementia, and more. Every day is a fight. Her seizures come without warning and are so severe that they stop her breathing.… Read More »“He Will Always Be There to Save Her” | Bella & Zodiac’s Story
When Hardie came into Simon’s life, no one could have imagined just how transformative his presence would be. Hardie isn’t just a dog and a best friend… he’s a bridge between a world that once felt unreachable and the life Simon now embraces. “Hardie has… Read More »“He’s the Calm to Simon’s Storm” | Simon & Hardie’s Story
Meet Coach, a seizure alert and tracking service dog, for his remarkable partner, Mimi. The two graduated together as part of the 2024 Violet Class, and their story is one of profound transformation and the incredible power of a service dog. Mimi is a bright,… Read More »“The Chance at a New Normal” | Coach & Mimi’s Story
For Kam and Kris, service dog Massimo is a protector, a best friend, and a life-saver. As their autism assistance service dog, Massimo keeps them safe and gives them the freedom to explore the world with confidence. “Massimo watches out for Kam and Kris. He… Read More »“They have not eloped since.” | Kam, Kris, & Massimo’s Story
Some moments in life define us, but the most special ones deserve to be remembered forever. Our walls echo those moments every month when each new service dog class arrives on campus before graduating ten days later. Without Beverly, those memories may be lost only… Read More »“I love capturing special moments that otherwise may not get seen.” | Beverly’s Story
We are so proud to announce that 4 Paws for Ability has officially met all 20 of the Better Business Bureau’s (BBB) Standards for Charity Accountability… and on our first try! Whether you are one of our service dog families, a volunteer, a donor, or… Read More »4 Paws for Ability Earns BBB Accreditation
“A letter to those who donated to Linus, 4 Paws trainers, volunteers, foster family, and all of those who have poured the last 2 years of their time and energy into training Linus, Over the last 48 hours we have experienced something so incredibly beautiful.… Read More »“We prayed for help […] and then God gave us Linus” | Maximus & Linus’ Story
“When my son was having difficulty communicating, we started speech therapy at 18 months old. When it was determined he had fine and gross motor issues, we started occupational therapy at 3. When he started getting aggressive during his meltdowns (especially towards himself) at 6, I didn’t know what… Read More »“4 Paws truly has given our family their life back.” | Joe’s Infinite Impact Story
Last Saturday, the John Bryan Community Center in Yellow Springs transformed into a field of furry excitement as 4 Paws for Ability hosted our 6th annual Service Dog Scrimmage. This year’s event was packed with puppy touchdowns, wagging tails, and a whole lot of heart.… Read More »6th Annual Service Dog Scrimmage Crowns “Irish” the Ultimate Champion in Life Changing Event
There is no doubt Ohio State Buckeye fans have enjoyed the year so far, but service dog Buckeye has been changing lives since the day he was placed. Buckeye was placed with Adair in the 2023 Periwinkle Class and began his service dog life in… Read More »“Buckeye is the perfect champion.” | Buckeye’s Story
