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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
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
“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”
“It is unbelievable the things and ways our lives have changed. Our teenager on the spectrum, who used to never be still and stim and pace, is now visibly at peace. When we applied, I often wondered; ‘The task commands I could see work for… Read More »Aidan & Crispix: Visibly at Peace
“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
“We were at our wits end before we found 4 Paws.” Stephanie and David were looking for a solution for the overwhelming challenges that having a child with autism brings. “We researched different companies, and truly appreciated the individual attention to the family, and especially… Read More »“A ‘Normal’ Life Again”: Gloria & Timmy’s Story
At 4 Paws for Ability, we’re committed to enriching the lives of people with disabilities. We train and place more than ten types of service dogs with children and veterans with disabilities. For children with seizure disorders like epilepsy, a dog trained in scent and… Read More »Paws and Purpose: How Eisai’s Magnolia Paws for Compassion and 4 Paws for Ability are Changing Lives Together
