Based in Xenia, Ohio, 4 Paws For Ability strives to provide service dogs to families and children that struggle with life’s daily challenges and who would otherwise be turned away by many other agencies.  4 Paws trains a variety of assistance dogs, including but not limited to Autism Assistance Dogs, Mobility and Seizure Assistance Dogs.  Some of the dogs even serve a little time in the Rover Prison Rehab Program as a stepping stone to becoming certified service dogs.

In order for Zachary and other kids like him to have a service dog placed with him, we need to raise awareness and funding for 4 Paws so dogs can be trained for their individual needs.  After his dog has been trained, we will have to travel to Xenia, OH and stay for 2 weeks to be trained to handle and maintain his dog’s special skills.  Zachary’s dog will be trained to track him and to “tether” to him in public places to keep him safe.  His dog will also be able to respond to Zachary’s emotional needs.

“We have discovered a magic that exists between children and dogs, a magic that can become a life-saving miracle for a child paired with one of our Autism Assistance Dogs”, states the 4 Paws website at www.4pawsforability.org. You can help bring some magic to a childs life by making a tax deductible donation to 4 Paws For Ability, 253 Dayton Ave. Xenia, Ohio 45385.  Just use the donation form provided and write Zachary King in the memo section of the check.  Simply fill out the information and follow the directions to send it in.  You will receive a letter of receipt back from 4 Paws for your 2008 taxes.

If you would like to sponsor a fund raising event for 4 Paws in Zachary’s Honor or if you have any questions please contact Heidi or Dave King at (513)752-9712 or e-mail at kinghk100@yahoo.com.