4 Paws for Evie

03/19/2026

She is so excited about her new bestie!!! 🎀

03/18/2026

MATCH DAY!!!!! Evie woke up SUPER early this morning excited to meet her new bestie Pearl (aka Sprout)!! We are so excited to meet this beautiful girl!! I’ll upload a video of her reaction!

Name: Sprout
Breed: Golden Retriever; Labrador Retriever
Litter: Freshpet Litter
Litter Sponsor: Freshpet
Mom: Smarties
Dad: Mayor
Birthday: 6/21/2024
Gender: Female

Dear Evelyn,

I’m a little service dog,
Proud and smart!
Here is my red vest.
Here is my heart.
When it’s time for tracking,
Watch me dart!
We’ll be the freshest team,
And never have to part!

I'm so excited to tell you about my journey to becoming a service dog. I hope you're ready for an awesome story!

I was born at a special place called 4 Paws for Ability. Right from the beginning, kind staff and volunteers helped me to learn and grow in the Puppy Enrichment Program (PEP). It's like school for puppies, where we learn important things every day to get ready for our future jobs.

I was so lucky to have three fantastic Volunteer Trainers, Giuliana Ramirez, Julia Reading and Jennifer Zollars. They gave me foundational training in my manners, commands and public work, teaching me how to behave in different situations. They were my best friends, helping me grow into the amazing service dog I am today.

When I was ready for advanced training, I worked with the incredible staff at the 4 Paws facility. They taught me everything I needed to know to be the perfect service dog for my bestie, Evelyn. It was like going to a special school just for me!

Now, I'm all set to be the best companion and helper for you, Evelyn. I can't wait to meet you and share more adventures together!

Excited to meet you soon!

You’ll be my best fellow, see you in Canary Yellow,
Sprout

01/03/2026

HAPPY NEW YEAR 4 PAWS FOR EVIE FAM!!

We are SO excited to announce we’ve gotten our class dates and will be headed to Ohio in April!!

Our Match Day for our dog will be in March and we will absolutely post once we find out exactly which dog we are getting.

Thanks for going on this journey with us!! God bless!!

Jeremiah 29:11: "'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.'"

09/16/2025

Kendal was gifted a service dog by Autism Pittsburgh, providing her family with safety and support.

09/16/2025

09/12/2025

Justin Nunley

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09/07/2025

A moment of crisis calls for compassion.

08/30/2025

Hey 4 Paws for Evie family!! We will be finding out our class date very soon and set up a Go Fund Me to try to help with travel expenses. Please share and get the word out. Any help would be so greatly appreciated!! We are thinking the class will be in the spring of next year.

Thanks for all of your continued support and prayers! We love y’all and God bless!!

Happy Labor Day weekend!!

07/03/2025

Hey 4Paws for Evie tribe, we figured it’s been a while since we had a “pupdate”. Not a lot has changed since the last update, still just waiting on our class date that will happen sometime in the first half of next year. Evie has been loving the summertime and swimming every chance she gets. She just had a birthday and we had the best time celebrating our sweet girl 😍I’ll keep updating as we move through the process!! Happy Independence Day weekend everyone!!

05/24/2025

Stay safe out there this weekend. Make others aware, and always

Seven Factors that increase the risk of wandering/elopement fatality in those with :

1. Age. Most wandering-related deaths occur in autistic children 14 & under.

2. Close proximity to water. Most drownings occur in residential, recreational, and vacation settings close to water, particularly ponds, rivers & lakes.

3. Hotels/Vacation Rentals/Unfamiliar Settings. This also includes a relative’s or friend’s home, or new home or school. Alert relatives, neighbors, friends, schools. Maintain extra hyper-vigilance & watch for unlocked doors, gates, and fence gaps.

4. Parties/Gatherings/Holidays. It is often thought that having more adults around strengthens protection, but the opposite can occur. Assign one adult to keep vigilant watch at all times.

5. Nap Time. Co-napping can result in the child waking first & exiting. This is also true for relatives or anyone watching the child. Warn them not to nap.

6. Recreational Outing or Outdoor Activity. Camp, a day at the beach or park, swimming, playing outside, etc., can increase risk. Make sure camp counselors, aides, and babysitters are aware.

7. Transitions/Overstimulation/Commotion. Noisy or high-stimuli settings or activities, along with stress/triggers can increase risk. Stay extra hyper-vigilant.

04/30/2025

Always always always Search Water First!! 🧩

A third-grader with autism died this week after he got away from his school and was later found in nearby lagoon.