PAALS - Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services

PAALS - Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services PAALS trains assistance dogs to help individuals with disabilities other than blindness or deafness.

PAALS mission 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. 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. 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).

💚 A last look at the Emerald Un-Gala...and one more big thank you! ✨Before we officially wrap up this year’s Un-Gala, we...
09/30/2026

💚 A last look at the Emerald Un-Gala...and one more big thank you! ✨

Before we officially wrap up this year’s Un-Gala, we wanted to share a few more favorite photos from the night.

📸 A special thank you to Rob Wilson Photography for beautifully capturing the people, laughter, and memorable moments that made the evening so much fun!

See a photo you love? Rob has generously provided complimentary digital downloads from the evening. Visit the gallery, choose your favorites, and select the “digital photo” option to save your copies.

📷 Browse the Un-Gala photo gallery: https://robwilsonphotographysc.instaproofs.com/gallery/ /2166423/4994555

Thank you again to everyone who joined us, supported PAALS, and made the evening so special. We hope to see you at next year’s Un-Gala! 🐾

✨ Lights, camera, 360! 🎥The Emerald Un-Gala gave everyone plenty of reasons to step into the spotlight, and the Luminous...
09/28/2026

✨ Lights, camera, 360! 🎥

The Emerald Un-Gala gave everyone plenty of reasons to step into the spotlight, and the Luminous 360 Booth captured the fun from every angle!

A big thank you to Luminous Ultimate Xperience by Luminous 360 Booth for bringing an extra dose of energy, laughter, and Emerald City sparkle to the night. 💚

🎬 Check out some of the 360° fun from the Un-Gala!

Interested in adding the Luminous Ultimate Xperience to your own event?
📞 803.546.0952
✉️ [email protected]

🌈 There’s no place like PAALS... and no party quite like the Un-Gala! Our guests definitely understood the assignment! F...
09/26/2026

🌈 There’s no place like PAALS... and no party quite like the Un-Gala!

Our guests definitely understood the assignment! From witches and wizards to Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, Glinda, and plenty of Emerald City sparkle, the costumes brought the wonderful world of Oz to life.

We loved seeing everyone put their own creative spin on the theme and make the Emerald Un-Gala every bit as colorful, quirky, and fun as an Un-Gala should be.

📸 Take a look at some of our favorite costumes from the night. Who do you think really nailed the Oz theme?

And there are plenty more! Our photographer, Rob Wilson, has made his Un-Gala photos available for everyone to download for free. Just add your favorites to your cart as a “digital photo” and download them at no charge.

📷 robwilsonphotographysc.instaproofs.com/gallery/ /2166423/4994555

💚 See what you missed at the Emerald Un-Gala!Great food, an open bar, live music, games, costumes, a live auction, plent...
09/24/2026

💚 See what you missed at the Emerald Un-Gala!

Great food, an open bar, live music, games, costumes, a live auction, plenty of PAALS dogs, and of course, our annual Puppy Parade! 🐾

It was a night filled with fun, laughter, and the incredible community that makes the PAALS mission possible.

📸 Relive the fun and check out some of our favorite moments from the Emerald Un-Gala!

09/24/2026

There were many volunteers and supporters behind the scenes that lead to our most successful Paddle for PAALS in Murrells Inlet this year. Our PAALS vice president of our board of directors should be napping somewhere after all of his efforts! If you see this amazing human please give him a hug or a high five- he deserves it!

We have two things to celebrate this month! 💜 🐕‍🦺September is National Service Dog Month, and we’re also excited to welc...
09/21/2026

We have two things to celebrate this month! 💜 🐕‍🦺

September is National Service Dog Month, and we’re also excited to welcome our newest sponsor, Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc., the #1 veterinarian-recommended supplement company.

As we celebrate the incredible service dogs who make such a difference in the lives of their partners, we’re so grateful to Nutramax for their generous support of PAALS and our mission.

💚 Thank you and for helping us celebrate National Service Dog Month!

🐾 The votes are in... meet Dolly! 💜Thanks to everyone who voted and helped choose the perfect name for our newest PAALS ...
09/20/2026

🐾 The votes are in... meet Dolly! 💜

Thanks to everyone who voted and helped choose the perfect name for our newest PAALS pup!

Your votes did more than help give this sweet girl her name. They also raised funds to support the training, care, and resources that help prepare PAALS dogs for their future roles as service dogs.

💚 Welcome to the PAALS family, Dolly! We can’t wait to watch you learn and grow!

09/18/2026

Last Saturday’s Emerald Un-Gala was a night to remember! ✨

A night like this is only possible because of the businesses, organizations, and individuals who choose to stand behind our mission. To each of our generous sponsors, thank you for helping make the Emerald Un-Gala such a special evening.

Your support helps PAALS continue the work that matters most: bringing expertly trained service dogs together with the people whose lives they can change.

We’re so grateful to have you as part of the PAALS community and for all you do to help make our mission possible.

💚 From all of us at PAALS, thank you for making the Emerald Un-Gala shine!

The day has arrived and the museum is transforming into the Emerald City!
09/12/2026

The day has arrived and the museum is transforming into the Emerald City!

🌊 Two islands. Two incredible getaways. Which one has your name on it? ✈️Picture yourself surrounded by the blue waters ...
09/12/2026

🌊 Two islands. Two incredible getaways. Which one has your name on it? ✈️

Picture yourself surrounded by the blue waters and iconic beauty of the Greek Islands or soaking up the sun from your own oceanfront residence in St. Martin. These are just two of the amazing experiences up for bid at the PAALS Emerald Un-Gala!

Anyone attending can bid! Join us tonight for a great night celebrating 20 years of PAALS and see where your winning bid might take you. 💚

🎟️ Get your Un-Gala tickets and come ready to bid!

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

Telephone

+18037887063

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