Paws for a Cause Miami

Paws for a Cause Miami "Doing whatevfur it takes!" 4 Paws for Ability is an organization located in Xenia, OH that specially trains service dogs for individuals with disabilities.

Miami University has teamed up with 4 Paws for Ability through the 4 Paws University Program. The goal of having this program at Miami is to help assist 4 Paws in the training of their service dogs, educate the public on service dogs and disabilities, and help 4 Paws with their mission to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Miami students selected to be trainers will be given a service

dog in training for a semester. The trainer will take the dog everywhere she or he goes (Classes, restaurants, stores, library, etc.) Since the dogs are service dogs in training they are allowed to go everywhere and wear vests, along with service dog tags so that they can be easily identified. Trainers receive the dogs when they are 3-7 months old. The dogs have been through the 4 Paws Prison Program, Rover Rehab. They are potty trained and know basic commands. We also have many general members that don't train but assist us in fundraising and educating the public.

Happy Graduation Day to all of our incredible seniors! We are so proud of you! Photo Description: A yellow Labrador re...
05/16/2026

Happy Graduation Day to all of our incredible seniors! We are so proud of you!



Photo Description:
A yellow Labrador retriever wearing a purple service-dog vest sits on a sidewalk in front of a garden filled with orange, yellow, and red tulips. The dog faces the camera calmly with a leash attached to its collar. A bright red graduation cap graphic has been added on top of the dog’s head. Behind the flower bed are green hedges, large leafless trees, and brick buildings under a cloudy sky.

Come join us for study tables this Wednesday, May 6th, from 6-8pm in IRV 024!! Don’t forget to say bye our pups before t...
05/05/2026

Come join us for study tables this Wednesday, May 6th, from 6-8pm in IRV 024!! Don’t forget to say bye our pups before the semester ends!



Photo Description:
Narissa, a golden lab, lies on a carpeted floor indoors, wearing green sunglasses and a blue bandana. The dog’s front paws rest on an open laptop covered in stickers, as if it’s working. Behind the dog are low shelves filled with folded clothing and a backpack on the floor. Overlaid text on the image reads: “STUDY TABLES” and “MAY 6TH IRV 024 6–8 PM.”

We’ll be having a Chipotle fundraiser this Thursday, September 18, from 5-9pm! This flyer must be presented for partici...
09/15/2025

We’ll be having a Chipotle fundraiser this Thursday, September 18, from 5-9pm! This flyer must be presented for participation, and the online order code is 6JEY26. Online orders need to be completed through the app for pickup. We hope to see you all there! Photo description: the top of the flyer reads, “ do good with Chipotle” with a burrito below it. Below that is the date and time of the event that includes the club name and the online order code, 6JEY26.

The Graeter’s fundraiser is tomorrow from 6-9 PM. We’ll be meeting at the seal at 6 and pack walking there. You must sho...
09/09/2025

The Graeter’s fundraiser is tomorrow from 6-9 PM. We’ll be meeting at the seal at 6 and pack walking there. You must show this flyer while you’re there. Can’t wait to see all of you tomorrow! Photo description: white background with black words explaining the event, and how the flyer needs to be shown at checkout. In the bottom left corner is an outline of an ice cream cone. In the top right corner is a graphic of a paw print.

Our birthday bash splash playdate was so fun! Our pups zoomed, splashed, and snacked on some pet-safe sweet treats!Photo...
05/13/2025

Our birthday bash splash playdate was so fun! Our pups zoomed, splashed, and snacked on some pet-safe sweet treats!

Photo Descriptions:
1. Stormy and Kanga, both 4 Paws females, stand in a blue plastic kiddie pool filled with water on a sunny day. Both dogs have their heads down, splashing or drinking. A faint rainbow is visible in the water. The pool is set on a grassy lawn, and a person's legs are partially visible nearby.
2. Shevo, CT golden retriever female, runs joyfully through a grassy field, looking ahead with its ears flapping. Val, CT black lab female, follows closely behind, mid-stride. In the background, buildings and a fence are visible under a bright, sunny sky.
3. Vernon, GEB yellow lab male, sits attentively on green grass, focused on a hand holding a frosted dog treat in the foreground. The sunny outdoor setting highlights the dog’s curious and expectant expression.
4. Stormy stands on a sunlit concrete surface behind a green chain-link fence. She has a beige towel draped over her head and back, giving a humorous, cloaked appearance. A patch of green grass is visible in the background.
5. Biscuit, 4 Paws golden lab female, lounges comfortably in a blue plastic kiddie pool filled with water. She is lying down with her front legs stretched out and mouth slightly open, enjoying the sunny day. The pool is set on a grassy lawn with a bit of pavement visible in the background.
6. Vernon stands in a blue plastic kiddie pool, playfully splashing and biting at the water. Kanga walks nearby in the background. The pool is set on a grassy field, and a tennis court with people is visible behind a green chain-link fence.
7. Stormy stands on a concrete pad with her mouth open, trying to catch water spraying from a colorful rainbow-patterned splash pad. In the grassy background, Biscuit plays in a blue kiddie pool. A green waste station and fence are also visible in the background.
8. Shevo and Val stand in a blue plastic kiddie pool filled with water on a sunny day. Both dogs are facing down, seemingly playing or drinking. A person's legs are partially visible behind the pool, standing on the grass.

Our pups and members had a great time painting at The Studio! Thank you to the wonderful and helpful staff!Photo Descrip...
05/13/2025

Our pups and members had a great time painting at The Studio! Thank you to the wonderful and helpful staff!

Photo Descriptions:
1. Kanga, 4 Paws golden lab female, is wearing a red harness lying on a gray wooden floor. The dog is attached to a black leash and there is a tile that reads “Kanga” with a black paw print design in front of her.
2. Five people sit around a table at a pottery painting studio, smiling at the camera while working on their projects. Paint supplies and mugs are spread out on the table. Bruce, CT black lab male, lies on the floor beside his raiser.
3. Zorro, GEB black lab male, is wearing a blue vest lying on a gray wooden floor. In front of the dog is a hand-painted ceramic spoon dish with a light background and oranges on it. The dog looks directly at the camera with a calm expression.
4. Vernon, GEB yellow lab male, lies on a gray wooden floor, looking directly into the camera with its nose prominently in the foreground due to a close-up, wide-angle perspective. Metal chair legs and a pair of human legs are visible in the background.
5. Marko, CT yellow lab male, looks directly into the camera with its nose close to the lens, creating a distorted, wide-angle effect. The dog lies on a gray wooden floor, with a bone, a tennis ball, and several people's feet visible in the background.
6. Stormy, 4 Paws black newfie lab female, is wearing a red vest and a patterned bandana sits indoors in front of a light blue wall with black line art. In the foreground, a hand holds a ceramic tile featuring a blue paw print surrounded by small blue dots.
7. Bruce stands on a gray wood-look floor, looking up at the camera with its nose prominently in the foreground due to a close-up, wide-angle perspective. The dog wears a yellow and orange vest, and parts of a person's legs and a metal chair are visible nearby.

If you are walking with your service dog in training or your future guide dog please attend this event! We will practice...
05/09/2025

If you are walking with your service dog in training or your future guide dog please attend this event! We will practice walking around people, in rows of chairs, clapping, and more!

Photo Descriptions:
1. Flyer for Paws for a Cause Graduation Practice. The background is pink with scattered maroon graduation caps. At the top, text reads: ‘Paws for a Cause Graduation Practice!’ in red script and bold block font. At the bottom, a black lab and a yellow lab are illustrated wearing red graduation caps and gowns. Event details below them say: ‘Wednesday, May 14th, 7–8pm MCG 322.

Join us for one of our final events of the semester, Biscuit and Vernon's Birthday Bash Splash Playdate! The party will ...
05/09/2025

Join us for one of our final events of the semester, Biscuit and Vernon's Birthday Bash Splash Playdate! The party will be at the service dog park Saturday at 1pm!!

Note: the monthly calendar incorrectly had this on the 11th. The event is on the 10th!!

Photo Descriptions:
1. Party invitation graphic for Paws for a Cause featuring two Labrador retrievers. The top right photo shows a yellow lab puppy, Vernon, running on grass. The bottom left photo shows Biscuit, a wet yellow lab, sitting in shallow water. The background has colorful stars, balloons, a cartoon French bulldog with a party hat, and a cartoon dog with a gift. Large text reads: ‘Biscuit and Vernon’s Birthday Bash Splash Playdate.’ At the bottom, it says: ‘Saturday May 10th 1pm Service Dog Park.

Here's our events for this semester! Good luck with finals and have a great summer!Photo Description:1. Light teal and p...
05/07/2025

Here's our events for this semester! Good luck with finals and have a great summer!

Photo Description:
1. Light teal and pastel green calendar for May 2025, created by Paws for a Cause. The top features a cute illustration of a smiling tan dog with a teal flower collar, surrounded by soft floral graphics and the Paws for a Cause logo. Important dates include:

🐾May 2: The Studio, Hamilton, 5–8 PM
🐾May 3: Circle Tail Training, , 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
🐾May 4: Body Meeting, Pi Beta Phi, 7:30 PM, Laws 100
🐾May 7: Med Minds Matter, 7 PM, location TBD
🐾May 10: Biscy Birthday Bash & Splash Playdate, time/location TBD
🐾May 14: Grad Practice, MGC 322, 7–8 PM

Large decorative text across the calendar reads “Finals Week” and “Summer Break!” at mid-month. The bottom banner says “Paws for a Cause.” The design is cheerful, dog-themed, and spring-like.

We had so much fun at the Paws for a Cause 5K! 🐾 Some of our amazing dogs Vernon, Stormy, Marco, Bruce, Kanga, and Zorro...
04/28/2025

We had so much fun at the Paws for a Cause 5K! 🐾 Some of our amazing dogs Vernon, Stormy, Marco, Bruce, Kanga, and Zorro cheered everyone on and soaked up the love. Thanks for supporting future service dogs and guide dogs! 🦮❤️

Photo Descriptions:
1. A group of seven people stands behind a table display for "Paws for a Cause" at an indoor event. The table is covered with a banner featuring a dog logo and the slogan "Doing Whatev-fur It Takes." Various informational materials, raffle items, and a donation box are set up on the table. Zorro, GEB black lab male, is wearing a blue vest and sits in front of the table. Behind the group, there is a trophy case, a brick wall with framed photos, and a white curtain setup in the background.
2. A young woman wearing a light purple "Paws for a Cause" shirt and a race bib kneels on the floor next to a smiling yellow Lab named Vernon, who is wearing a blue Guiding Eyes for the Blind vest. They are indoors on a speckled tile floor, with tables and a backpack visible in the background.
3. A black lab newfie named Stormy sits in front of a "Paws for a Cause" event table. Stormy is wearing a red 4 Paws vest and a blue bandana with white daisies. Behind Stormy is a sign asking attendees to ask permission before petting service dogs in training. Several people are standing and talking behind the table.
4. Two young women sit on the floor next to a black Lab named Bruce. Both women are smiling, and Bruce, wearing a dark sea creature bandana, is laying between them on a speckled tile floor. A cart and building structures are visible in the background.
5. A young woman wearing glasses and a light purple "Paws for a Cause" shirt sits cross-legged on the floor next to a cream-colored Golden Retriever named Kanga. Both are wearing race bibs, and Kanga is also wearing a red 4 Paws vest. They are indoors on a speckled tile floor.
6. Zorro sits in a black folding wagon indoors. The dog is wearing a blue Guiding Eyes for the Blind vest and a gray "Paws for a Cause" bandana. Around the dog are some folded clothes and bags inside the wagon, and the floor is speckled tile.

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