4 Paws for Ability at UC

4 Paws for Ability is a non-profit organization that relies on volunteers. Here at UC, we help by socializing and do basic training for their service dogs.

4 Paws for Ability is a non-profit organization that was started in 1998 by Karen Shirk. She was denied a service dog by organizations. This is when 4 Paws for Ability was started. Their goal is to Enrich the lives of children with disabilities by the training and placement of quality, task trained service dogs to provide increased independence for the children and assistance to their families. He

05/01/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Haley Welter 🎓

Our last senior spotlight is our UC 4 Paws president, Haley! Haley has played such a huge part in UC 4 Paws and we are so proud of everything she has accomplished! Congratulations 🎉

04/29/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Alison Wallace 🎓

Alison has been such an important member of UC 4 Paws and we are so excited to see what she does next! Congratulations 🎉

04/26/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Emma Vail 🎓

We have loved having Emma and Forest a part of our club! Congratulations 🎉

04/23/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Brenna Prem 🎓

Brenna joined 4 Paws back in 2020 as a secondary handler. She remembers spending early mornings in her dorm lobby, with a pup named PJ’s when there was nowhere to socialize due to Covid. Brenna says “Anytime you saw me, I usually had an SDiT right beside me. I was able to bring foster pups home for the holidays, attend countless socialization opportunities, and even foster 3 of my own.” Congratulations Brenna 🎉

04/19/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Emma Marsella 🎓

Emma has played such a huge role in UC 4 Paws and we are so excited to see what she does next! Congratulations! 🎉

04/01/2026

Mark your calendars! Next Thursday, April 9th at 7:00 pm we will be holding executive board elections!! Role descriptions and the interest form are in the link in our bio!! ❤️🐾

03/27/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Kendal Wilson 🎓

Our next senior spotlight is Kendal! Kendal is our graphic design chair and has been such an important part of our leadership team. Congratulations Kendal 🎉

03/19/2026

🐾❤️ New Pup on Campus!! Welcome to UC Bonnie! We’re so excited to see what you accomplish! ❤️🐾

03/19/2026

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Kellie 🎓

Our first senior spotlight of the semester is Kellie! Kellie has been an amazing part of UC 4 Paws and we’ve loved having her and Sarah! Congratulations Kellie 🎉