
About

PAALS MISSION
The corporate mission of Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services is to enrich and empower children and adults with physical, intellectual and emotional disabilities by training service animals and providing animal assisted educational, therapeutic, and recreational activities.
PAALS Diversity Statement
PAALS is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for the clients we serve, our staff, supporters, and volunteers. If there’s a way we can better serve as we are learning and growing, please let us know.
INFO ABOUT PAALS
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PAALS was founded in 2007.
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PAALS places assistance 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)
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PAALS is the only Assistance Dog International (ADI) accredited organization based in South Carolina.
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PAALS is a founding member of Animal Assisted Intervention International (AAII).

STAFF

Melissa
Executive Director

Sue
Administrative Assistant

Jen
Co-Founder/Director of Training

Edith
Operations Manager

Allie
Lead Canine Instructor

Ally
Development Coordinator

Andrea
Trainer

Liz
Client Services Coordinator

Autumn
Animal Care Coordinator