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Lily and Lonnie Head to Work
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Team Lily
(PTSD)
A military veteran, Willie served our country for over 20 years. Lily will help him navigate his way through life as he copes with panic attacks
and the anxiety of combat-related PTSD. Willie is the recipient of a partial scholarship through Colonial Life and PAALS Rob's Best Friend Fund.
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Team Lonnie
(Mobility)
A wife and mom, Alicia enjoys volunteering through her online community service project, but Ehlers Danlos Syndrome has made physical activity more of a challenge. Lonnie will pick up dropped items and retrieve items saving Alicia steps and energy. Pet Friends has been Lonnie's valued vet sponsor.
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PAALS Welcomes Two New Staff in Animal Care
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Overnight Animal Care Apprentice
By day, Juan is a veterinary technician. By night, he cares for Flossy (pictured) and her PAALS. Clearly he loves his work in the field of animal care.
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USC Work Study Program
Animal Care Apprentice
When she isn't attending classes at USC, Lisa is busy grooming, enriching, and helping care for our PAALS pups. Sarge (pictured) approves.
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PAALS Patriots Hosted by Big Red Barn Retreat
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The PAALS Patriots Program is an animal-assisted therapy program for active duty service members and veterans with combat related anxiety symptoms and is offered in partnership with Pathways Growth and Learning Center, The Big Red Barn Retreat and the Veterans Administration. PAALS is thrilled to be able to offer this program again, which integrates horses and dogs into therapy. (Pictured at right) PAALS volunteers, who are also veterans, assisted in the first session, which focused on mindfulness. Half of the time the veterans bonded with PAALS dogs while learning the basics of service dog training. Program participants then transitioned to EAGALA activities which focused on horses and mindfulness.
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2017 Fundraising Efforts Allow PAALS to Grow
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UnGala 2017 and Midland Gives 2017
Thanks to those who participated in our two big fundraising events for the year, PAALS has been able to refurbish the large side playground area and began construction of doggie dorms. We have placed three teams, three Veterans Important PAALS dogs, and one home companion. We have also replaced our worn out bus, added two HVAC units to help with cooling the facility during events, and started another PAALS Patriots as well as a pilot program called Veteran PAALS. None of this would have been possible without the help and support of our donors. Thank you.
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Three Fall Events YOU Don't Want to Miss
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Free Planned Giving/ Financial Planning Lunch
The luncheon/workshop is free at The Lourie Center, 1650 Park Circle, but we do need participants to reserve a seat.
Click link below to register.
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Soda City Oct. 21, 2017
PAALS will be set up outside Mast General Store with our assistance dogs in training ready for a proper "Say Hello." Stop by and visit with Flossy, Tyger, Adam, Nicky, Marjoree or any others who might be on hand that day.
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Primping for PAALS is the perfect Sunday family afternoon outing
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Haircuts for all by appointment as well as well as food, fun, and games. Visit with PAALS pups in training and find out how you can volunteer and beco
me a
weekend foster for PAALS.
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Scarecrows have taken over the
Robert Mills House & Gardens! This free exhibit features handcrafted scarecrows made by local families, businesses, organizations and classrooms. On a stroll through the gardens this fall, you'll see dozens of ghoulish, historic and colorful scarecrows. Keep an eye out for "Sneaky Steve," a mischievous scarecrow hiding somewhere on the grounds in a new location each week. The exhibit is free and open to public during normal Historic Columbia hours, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday and 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday. Vote throughout the month for the "People's Choice Award" and "Best Class Crow" by visiting the Gift Shop at Robert Mills!
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PAALS Graduation Planned for December 3rd
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We Depend on our Corporate Sponsors.
Thank You for all you do for us.
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The Hood Team, a Coldwell Banker Realty group located in Irmo, SC, has chosen to give back to the community by helping PAALS. Thanks to their support in 2017, PAALS has been able to bring in new puppies and continue our mission of enriching and empowering lives. The Hood Team will also work for you. Call them if you are looking for a dependable and trustworthy realty group that believes in community.
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About PAALS
PAALS is South Carolina 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to enriching and empowering children and adults with physical disabilities and social needs by training service dogs and providing animal assisted educational and recreational activities. PAALS relies on a network of volunteers and private donations to perform this mission. PAALS does not receive any government funding. PAALS is the only Assistance Dog International (ADI) accredited program based in South Carolina.
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