4 Paws for Ability (#59894) has been chosen again for the 2024 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). The CFC is open for all federal employees and retirees who wish to support the children and veterans with disabilities that our life-saving service dogs partner with everyday. We… Read More »Support 4 Paws with the 2024 Combined Federal Campaign
In 2024, service dog Meko met Layla, taking on life-saving responsibilities and big shoes to fill. “We got Layla’s first service dog, Harry Hay, in September 2021. He was the first blessing to our family and our first experience with the 4 Paws Magic,” Layla’s… Read More »“She’s right by her side” | Layla & Meko’s Story
“The first moment was magic.” When Lillie was going into fifth grade, life was her biggest unknown. “We had so many medical unknowns and were looking at so many limitations,” her mom Jessica remembers. “A friend of mine is a teacher and has had students… Read More »“The first moment was magic” | Lillie & Shadow’s Story
September is National Service Dog Month and 4 Paws for Ability is proud to continue our mission of placing service dogs with children and veterans with disabilities. This year, we’re set to surpass 2,000 service dogs placed, having touched communities in nearly all 50 states,… Read More »“We can’t imagine what life would be like without Nova” | Celebrating National Service Dog Month 2024
Since 1998 4 Paws for Ability has provided top-of-the-line service dogs, all uniquely trained to enrich the lives of nearly 2000 children and veterans with disabilities. As our community and organizations have supported our mission, we have been able to continue to set the standard… Read More »4 Paws Veterinary Department Adds X-Ray Machine Through Research Grant
“Our pediatrician called us out of the blue one day and said ‘We were thinking about Tyler and we think he would be a great candidate for a service dog.’ Our goal with Tyler is to help him master his anxiety so his world is… Read More »4 Paws Celebrates 26 Years of Service during 2024 International Assistance Dog Week
We are excited to announce that we have yet again been selected as a Top Rated Non-Profit in 2024! This incredible success is thanks to the passion our entire 4 Paws community has continued to invest in our mission. Here’s what people had to say…… Read More »4 Paws For Ability Voted Top Rated Nonprofit AGAIN in 2024
4 Paws for Ability is proud to place over 120 service dogs a year nationwide, but there is often confusion about what makes service dogs different from therapy dogs and emotional support animals. It is essential to understand the differences between these types of dogs,… Read More »Summer of Service: Understanding What Dogs Are Allowed Where in 2024
“This is Caiden and his service dog Gordy at our homeschool convention this weekend. Gordy is a life changer for our entire family. Over the weekend my son has truly enjoyed himself, confidence has been a blessing to witness and everyone was such a good… Read More »Caiden & Gordy: “The Wait for Your Angel Dog is Worth It”
The impact 4 Paws for Ability service dogs make change lives and lasts a lifetime. For many of our families, that impact is felt immediately. The service dog team of Alpina & Emmy graduated in the Apricot Class and in less than a month, their… Read More »Emmy & Alpina: “Our Fabulous Working Girl”
