If you are ever near the Greater Dayton School, you may see a four-legged classmate greeting drivers passing by, and students as they step off the bus and into their classrooms. Wave is not your average dog; he’s a beloved staff member at The Greater… Read More »From Fabulous Flunky to Teacher’s Pet | Wave’s Story
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) Awareness Month, observed every September, is dedicated to raising awareness about the risks of prenatal alcohol exposure and the challenges faced by individuals affected by FASD. It serves as a reminder of the lifelong impact of FASD and the importance… Read More »“A Part of Iyal’s Brain Woke Up” | FASD Awareness Month 2024
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
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
At 4 Paws for Ability, we specialize in training and placing task-trained service, facility, and hearing ear dogs specifically to support the unique needs of their partner. These dogs focus on tasks including behavior disruption, mobility, tethering, scent and behavioral seizure response, and more. Service… Read More »A Helping Paw: How Service Dogs are Helping People with Seizure Disorders
“We went out for the first time to a restaurant! No questions asked and they even offered Mirabel water. Mirabel even got to attend Liam’s music therapy and there was so much good energy from him! Autism spectrum disorder can present a wide range of… Read More »Fulfilling His Potential: How Public Access Rights Protect Service Dog Teams
