Check out these press releases and articles about 4 Paws for Ability!
Service dog Adak and 4 Paws Executive Director Jennifer Lutes recently joined the staff at JPMorganChase to discuss our mission and the difference our dogs make in the lives of children & veterans with disabilities. While the pair was there, they accepted an incredible $25,000… Read More »JPMorganChase Donates $25,000 to 4 Paws for Ability
“When 4 Paws for Ability was founded, it was because there was a gap and individuals weren’t having their needs met, and that was primarily children. Because children weren’t old enough, or their disabilities made it challenging for them to handle a dog, they weren’t… Read More »Executive Director, Jennifer Lutes, Discusses History, Future of 4 Paws on WOSU
XENIA, OHIO, February 17, 2026 – We are thrilled to announce that we are officially accredited through Assistance Dogs International (ADI), becoming one of only five accredited organizations in Ohio. With more than 2,000 service dogs placed since 1998, this announcement represents the life-changing work… Read More »4 Paws for Ability Earns Accreditation with Assistance Dogs International (ADI)
After experiencing the life-changing magic that a 4 Paws for Ability service dog provides, Gretchen Taylor and Justin Combs were inspired to a deeper commitment: joining the 4 Paws for Ability Board of Directors. Both Justin and Gretchen are parents to children who have received… Read More »Combs and Taylor Bring Passion, Professionalism, and a Parent’s Perspective to the 4 Paws Board of Directors
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
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
At 4 Paws for Ability, we’re constantly amazed by the creative ways our community rallies to support our mission. Sometimes, it’s through big events or long-term partnerships, and other times, it starts with something as simple as a conversation in a drive-thru. One of our… Read More »“We have the treats!” | Local Arby’s Has One Happy Customer
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
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
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
