PAALS Impact in Their Own Words
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 and autism 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
Allie
Lead Canine Instructor
Sue
Administrative Assistant
Edith
Manager of Development
Cody
Canine Trainer
Robert
Administrative Assistant
Liz
Client Services & Manager of Training and Intervention
Dani
Canine Trainer
Jen
Co-Founder
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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Past President
Sandra Gaines
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2024 Impact
Report
FinancialS
View our most recent
Financial Statement
below
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