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PAALS MISSION

PAALS is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to enriching and empowering children and adults with physical disabilities and social needs by training service animals and providing animal assisted educational and recreational activities.

INFO ABOUT PAALS
 

  • PAALS was founded in 2007.

  • PAALS places service dogs in South Carolina and areas of contiguous states located within 230 miles of Columbia, SC. (PTSD applicants must reside with 130 miles of Columbia, SC)

  • PAALS is the only Assistance Dog International (ADI) accredited organization based in South Carolina.

  • PAALS is a founding member of Animal Assisted Interventions International (AAII).

Executive Director
Operations Manager
Development Director
Canine Instructor
Canine Instructor
Animal Care Coordinator
Overnight Caretaker
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STAFF

 

EMPLOYMENT / INTERSHIPS

 
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Employment

Thank you for your interest in working with PAALS

Presently we have: 
1 opening

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Internships

Thank you for your interest in doing an internship at PAALS.

Due to Covid-19
we are not presently
taking interns at this time.

 

Board of directors

 President 

Sheri Jordan 

  

Vice President

Randy Basinger, DVM

 

Treasurer 

Dave Bodiford

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Secretary 

Margaret Power

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Founding Director and Member

Jennifer A. Rogers 

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Members

Candace Green, Sandra Gaines

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Honorary Board Member

 Mrs. Peggy McMaster

FinancialS

 View our most recent  

Financial Statement 
below

  

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221 N. Grampian Hills Road / Columbia, SC 29223  /  803-788-7063