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At 4 Paws for Ability, facility dogs are trained to bring comfort, confidence, and healing to their community. Unlike service dogs who work one-on-one with a partner, facility dogs serve alongside their handler in settings where their task-trained skills can change multiple lives each day.… Read More »“Students feel supported and unconditionally accepted.” | How 4 Paws Facility Dogs are Changing Lives

4 Paws for Ability is proud to place over 120 service dogs a year nationwide, but as dogs and other animals become more common in public places, there is often confusion about the different types of assistance dogs, including service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional… Read More »Understanding the Difference Between Service Dogs & Therapy Dogs in 2025

4 Paws for Ability service dogs are specially trained to provide life-changing care for children with autism. Each dog is carefully prepared to meet the complex and unique needs of their partner, bringing comfort, safety, and independence into their lives. 4 Paws service dogs are… Read More »“No one could have imagined just how transformative his presence would be.” | How 4 Paws for Ability Service Dogs Change the Lives of Children with Autism

“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