4 Paws for Ability (#59894) has been chosen again for the 2023 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 Combined Federal Combined in 2023
In a world driven by compassion and the desire to make a positive impact, individuals and businesses alike are constantly seeking effective and efficient ways to support the causes they care about. At 4 Paws for Ability, we are dedicated to transforming lives by placing… Read More »How to Support Service Dogs with Donor Advised Funds
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 »What is a Service Dog?
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 »What is a Service Dog and what makes them unique?
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 »What is a Service Dog?
Josiah lives with autism. This is his life from his mom’s perspective. “Imagine you are autistic. You walk into a busy museum, and the lobby is filled with people. There is no direct way to travel through the crowd, and hundreds of voices are speaking… Read More »What is Autism, explained by a mom
Since 2009, countries worldwide have worn purple on March 26 in honor of Purple Day, to raise awareness for those living with epilepsy. The day was founded as a grassroots movement after Cassidy Megan, a girl living with epilepsy, partnered with The Epilepsy Association of… Read More »Purple Day
Since its introduction by the United Nations in 2012, March 21st has been celebrated worldwide as World Down Syndrome Day annually. According to the official website for World Down Syndrome Day, “The date for WDSD being the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected… Read More »World Down Syndrome Day: “Lots of Socks”
March has been used to raise awareness for those with developmental disabilities since 1987, after an official proclamation was made by then-President Ronald Reagan. In the proclamation, President Reagan said, “For many of these people with developmental disabilities there is now the prospect of a… Read More »Developmental Disability Awareness Month
While 4 Paws Service Dogs are easily identified with their red vests, you may often see our service dogs wearing a “gentle leader.” The gentle leader is designed similarly to a horse’s halter that fits over the nose without applying the pressure you may see… Read More »What is a Gentle Leader?
