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4 Paws for Ability Service Dogs

Do you know of a disabled person who needs a service dog? 4 Paws for Abilities has few restrictions for acceptance and works with most families within the boundaries of our organization's ability to train and place the type of dog needed. We say "yes" when many more traditional assistance dog placement agencies say "no."

Our founder is alive today because of a service dog. She's devoted her life to making the same kind of help available to other disabled children and adults. Please help us continue to build our meaningful, rewarding work. Your help will be a life-changing act for a child, a family, a dog, and for you (it's more than a project!).

July 2009: Breeding dog homes needed immediately!

Fundraising Campaign!

Request keep pouring in. The wait for our dogs is taking too long for these desperate families. Learn about our capital campaign and read our new newsletter full of crucial information.

Cody & Polly

Polly is doing great, she alerted Cody's seizures yesterday 3 times and twice today. You would think that they have always been together, he loves her so much....Cody's Mom. June 27, 2009


BJ and Tillie
Photo of BJ and Tillie, his 4 Paws for Ability service dog
Tillie is BJ’s 2nd service dog: they still have the first one, who is now a pet.


Norman wins $10,000 for 4 Paws!



Norman, a 4 Paw Golden Retriever, just won the Bissell MVP 2009 Contest! Norman is in our breeding program and has sired two litters of 4 Paws Puppies.

Tara Driscoll is his breeding home family. She submitted the picture, and has designated the $10,000 prize go to 4 Paws for Ability. Norman's first "kids" graduated as Autism Assistance Dogs and Seizure Alert Dogs. His second litter will graduate this year.




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Assistance Dogs Make a Dream Come True
Photo of woman and trained service dog to show that 4 Paws for Ability offers service dogs to people with disabilities   Make a Dream Come True
Do you or your child have disabilities that fall into two categories of service dogs? Ask about our multipurpose service dogs! We train our dogs case specific and will work with you to meet your or your child's unique needs...   Dylan and Casey Hung, both diagnosed with autism, need a service dog to help them through some very rough spots in life...Read more about how to make a dream come true for Dylan, Casey, and their family...
 
Donate to 4 Paws for Ability   Online Support Network
Donate to 4 Paws for Ability   Online Support Network
We rely on the generosity of individuals, as well as corporations, and accept donations for operating expenses, training, food, toys, training supplies, medication, and our building fund. Learn more about how your donation can change lives...   "I was always afraid to join a support
group, I thought all I would ever hear
was parents complain about their
special needs child, or why did God let
this happen to them. This group has
blown me away with their love, friend-
ship, faith, and zest for life..."
 
Frequently Asked Questions   Our Mission and Goals
Frequently Asked Questions   Our Mission and Goals
How do you decide who gets a dog? We believe service dogs should be made available to anyone with a disability who wishes to have the love, companionship, and independence that are the result of a service dog placement...   We not only serve the needs of children with disabilities, but we strive to reduce the number of unwanted animals who would otherwise be destroyed by obtaining the majority of our animals from shelters and rescue groups...
 
June 23, 2009   Headline from Dayton Daily News: Xenia woman finalist for Energizer Hall of Fame. Karen Shirk, founder and director of 4 Paws for Ability is a finalist for the 2009 Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame. 4 Paws for Ability is a non-profit organization that trains service dogs in Xenia. Shirk, who was diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis, founded the organization after having to find and train her own dog after her request for one was denied. Vote for Karen every day through August 7 using this link.

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4 Paws For Ability™, Inc. is a non-profit agency taking the 'dis' out of disABILITY!
Mailing Address: 253 Dayton Ave. Xenia, Ohio 45385  |  email: karen4paws@aol.com
Phone: (937) 374-0385  |  Cell: (937) 768-9098
Training Center Address: 207 Dayton Ave. Xenia, Ohio 45385  |  Phone: (937) 376-2781

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