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Monday 9am - 12pm 2pm - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 12pm 2pm - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 12pm 2pm - 5pm Thursday 9am - 12pm 2pm - 5pm Friday 9am - 12pm 2pm - 5pm

PAALS - Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services

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PAALS - Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services

We train assistance dogs to help people with disabilities live more independent lives.
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Our mission is to enrich and empower children and adults with physical disabilities and social needs by training service dogs and providing animal assisted educational and recreational activities. PAALS trains assistance dogs to help individuals with disabilities other than blindness or deafness. These dogs can help with a vast array of tasks to assist with physical disabilities and social needs.

Our assistance dogs to help individuals with mobility disabilities, veterans and others with PTSD/TBI and children with autism. We also train facility dogs who work with a professional in a variety of health, education or rehabilitation facilities. We also conduct many programs within our community to educated about service dogs and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day! We want to express our deepest gratitude to all the veterans who have served our country with unwavering dedication and bravery. Your sacrifices and commitment to our freedom do not go unnoticed. We also want to shine a light on the PAALS Robs Best Friend Fund, a scholarship program that aims to provide support and opportunities for our deserving veterans. This initiative is a testament to our commitment to giving back to those who have given so much for us. Let's all come together to honor and support our veterans, not just today, but every day. Thank you for your service, we are forever grateful.

11/08/2024

Happy Friday from PAALS! 🥳🎊🐶

11/06/2024

PAALS needs weekend fosters for our pups in training! Consider becoming a foster and fill out our application today! 😊🐶🐾

Fill out the application here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4912545

11/06/2024

Happy Wednesday from PAALS! 🥳🐶

11/05/2024

PAALS is looking for name sponsors for our adorable new puppies. By naming a pup, you’ll leave a lasting impact on their journey. 🐶🐾

Click here to learn more about naming a PAALS puppy: https://www.paals.org/name-a-puppy

11/05/2024

Here is a piece of Tuesday Trivia. Did you know a dog's nose print is unique, like a person's fingerprint? 🐶🐾

11/04/2024

Happy Monday from PAALS! 🐶🥰🫶

11/01/2024

Exciting news! PAALS is welcoming adorable new puppies, and we urgently need weekend fosters to help them thrive! If you have a love for animals and can provide a caring environment, please consider filling out our weekend foster application. 🐶🐾

Check out our application here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4912545

11/01/2024

Happy Friday from PAALS! 🥳🫶🎊

10/31/2024

Yesterday, Icon was able to help read to some of the awesome students at Crooked Creek Pre-School! He had a blast! Thank you to the teachers who invited us to come be a part of their classroom! 🥰🐶

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! Wishing everyone a wonderful and spooky day! 🎃🐶👻

10/30/2024

It's Wishlist Wednesday! We are starting a new program, and we need some supplies! 🐶 These supplies will support our new puppy raisers. For this new program, we need vinegar, plastic baby gates, 42-inch kennels, metal/stainless steel bowls, nylabones, spray bottles, paper towels, dog brushes, dog toothbrushes, and dog toothpaste. 🐾

Click here to see our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/EJSDD36WSHU2?ref_=wl_fv_le&fbclid=IwY2xjawGPBPdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHX-lnev5aCD4sc-49oaX8N3o2L6qGYOOSsmuwqHP8ZmHTU14Pszui_rrPw_aem_hyk-5ausFzvfljltty8o7w

10/30/2024

Happy Wednesday from PAALS! 😍🐾

10/29/2024

PAALS is at UofSC today doing pet-a-paals! Our pups love getting to meet the students! A big thank you to our Cocky's Canines! 🐶🐾

10/29/2024

Happy Tuesday from Toast, the facility cat! 🐱🥰🐾

10/28/2024

🎃 A big thank you to everyone who joined us for Paaloween this year! Your costumes were amazing, and your spooky spirit made the event unforgettable. We appreciate each and every one of you for coming out and making Paaloween a spooktacular success. Special shoutout to our awesome volunteers and sponsors for helping make it all possible. We hope you had a fa-boo-lous time and look forward to seeing you again next year. Stay tuned for more exciting events coming your way! 🧟‍♂️👻🕷️ 🎃

10/25/2024

🎃 Paaloween is tomorrow!!! 🥳 There is still time to purchase tickets and check out our auction items! We have two last-minute editions up for bid! These gorgeous necklaces are a perfect gift for the upcoming holiday season! 👻.

Check out our online auction, live items, and purchase your Paaloween tickets here: https://auctria.events/paaloween

10/25/2024

🎃 Embark on a thrilling adventure with our live auction trips to exotic destinations, where breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures await. Immerse yourself in the dazzling charm of distant lands, from the pristine white beaches of the Maldives to the bustling streets of Marrakech. Bid on exclusive travel packages that promise unforgettable experiences. Come check out our featured vacations! 👻

Preview our live auction here! https://auctria.events/paaloween

Address

221 N. Grampian Hills Road
Columbia, SC
29223

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 5pm
Friday	9am - 12pm
	2pm - 5pm

Website

https://www.paals.org/

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Videos

It's Transformation Thursday! Look at this pup all grown up! 🥹🐶🥰 #servicedogs #cutedogs #TransformationThursday

Here is our previous Bark Brew winner from 2023, Daisy! We had the privilege of interviewing Daisy and her family about their Bark Brew experience! Sign your dog up for Bark Brew today to enhance their celebrity status! Thank you so much to all of our Bark Brew participants and supporters! 😁🍻🐶 @columbiacraft #nonprofit #servicedogs #barkbrew #cutedogs

On this rainy day in history, take the time to enter your dog in Bark Brew! Enter Here: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/barkbrewcontest

Join our Bark Brew Photo Contest to support our pups in training and their future partners! Enter Here: https://www.gogophotocontest.com/barkbrewcontest

Happy Friday! PAALS has joined Tik Tok! Follow us @paals_sc 😄

Register your dog starting tomorrow, July 18th, in our annual Bark Brew Spokesdog contest!! https://www.paals.org #paals, #columbiacraftbrewery

Ft. Jackson Army Band!!!

What better way to beat the heat on this amazing day of giving than splashing around in a pool at PAALS!!💦💦 https://midlandsgives.org/paals

It’s been a long day for the dogs, but they are getting their second wind for Midlands Gives!! https://midlandsgives.org/paals

Our dogs in training are having a great Midlands Gives Day!! https://midlandsgives.org/paals

Midlands Gives is today. Help us hit our goal!!

Thank you for all of your support!!!

Thank you to everyone who has donated this morning during our power hour!!! Let’s keep the momentum going!!😎 https://midlandsgives.org/paals

Midlands gives is tomorrow!! PAALS will be out and about in the community, but can you guess where we are in this post?? https://midlandsgives.org/paals