4 Paws For Ability

09/04/2026

The 2026 Purple Pizzazz Class graduated from service dog training last week! 🐾🐕‍🦺 Congratulations and thank you to the families, staff, volunteers, and donors who made this possible.

💜 The Purple Pizzazz Class is sponsored by Winnie’s Warriors.

📸 Memories by Beverly

09/03/2026

Meet the Mak litter, the 6 puppies of Artemis & Brooks! 💛🦮 The Mak litter is sponsored by the Mark Kreusch Memorial Fund.

In just a few short weeks, these future life-savers will need fosters to join our mission and help them along their journey. All training, supplies, food, and veterinary care are provided.

Get started 👉 https://sf.4pawsforability.org/volunteerinterestform

📍 NOTE: We require volunteers to live within a 3-hour radius of our Xenia, OH facility.

09/02/2026

Are you looking for a fun, fulfilling job this fall?

We currently have openings for a dedicated dog care specialist at our campus in Xenia, OH! 💜🐾 In this role, your primary mission is to ensure the utmost well-being of the beloved dogs and puppies in the 4 Paws program. You will provide exceptional care by maintaining clean living environments, ensuring the dogs enjoy ample exercise, and are fed well.

View our openings & join our team! 👉 4pawsforability.org/careers/

09/01/2026

It's ... but what is a service dog?

There is often confusion about the different types of assistance dogs, including service dogs, therapy dogs, and emotional support animals.

Service dogs are specially trained to assist people with disabilities in performing daily tasks. These tasks can range from tracking chemical changes in epileptic children, scent tracking kids who have eloped, or retrieving objects for a person with mobility issues. Service dogs receive extensive training and are trained to be obedient and well-behaved. They are legally protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which allows them to accompany their owners in public places.

In contrast, therapy dogs are...

Read more about the differences in assistance dogs HERE: https://bit.ly/4gHC80x

09/01/2026

08/31/2026

Meeting someone famous will shake anyone's nerves, but service dog in-training Bamps was fearless!

When Laura Numeroff, the author of the book "Raising a Hero" & "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie", showed up at school, Bamps had to meet Laura to talk about their shared love for cookies! 🐭🍪 Not only that, Bamps met a school full of elementary kids, and even a full-size mouse, all while behaving flawlessly.

Back at home, Bamps is perfecting her "leave it" command, especially when it comes to branches... but if she sticks to it, she'll prove that she's ready to be a life-changing service dog soon!

08/30/2026

Don't wait til it's too late!

August is National Make a Will Month, a perfect reminder of the importance of planning for the future. Creating a will ensures your wishes are honored and provides peace of mind for you and your family, while serving as an opportunity to leave a legacy of philanthropy for years to come!

Through Legacy Giving with 4 Paws for Ability you can make a profound difference in the lives of children and veterans with disabilities by including 4 Paws for Ability in your estate plans. Your generous legacy gift ensures we can continue our mission of providing highly trained service dogs to those in need for years to come.

Learn more about becoming a Legacy inVESTor with 4 Paws HERE: 4pawsforability.org/legacy/

08/29/2026

Are you ready to learn more about how a service dog can help you?

We offer monthly virtual info sessions for families and individuals looking to receive a service dog for their child or a veteran! 🐕‍🦺💜 This 1-hour information session is 100% free and will walk you through the application process, the task training we provide, and more.

Upcoming Sessions
-Thursday, September 10th, 10-11 AM EST

Register for free 👉 https://bit.ly/4hChC3w

08/29/2026