Buddy's PALS

Buddy's PALS PALS stands for Pet Assisted Learning. Serving the greater Lansing area, we train and place d Many dog and handler teams are matched with a local school.

Buddy’s PALS Pet Assisted Learning is an educational program that brings highly trained dogs and handlers into classrooms and other educational settings to assist with learning. Our program provides educational support as we enhance students' learning experiences. Buddy's PALS provides both classroom and individual learning opportunities with students experiencing many program benefits:
- Improved

reading and math skills: students are motivated to learn more when working with our PALS.
- Enhanced confidence and social skills: students interact with adult handlers and PALS.
- Increased attendance: parents report their children want to go to school!
- Assists children in learning: compassion, responsibility, respect, reduced fear, and kindness towards animals. Buddy’s PALS now participates in many Lansing area schools with new schools requesting our service daily. We offer a Buddy’s PALS team training program for new recruits to fulfill requests for our service. Dogs and handlers go through extensive training before they enter the program. First, dogs must demonstrate they have mastered the basic commands (sit, down, stay, come, off, heel and leave it). Dogs are also temperament tested to ensure they are suitable for the school environment. In the school, the team helps students understand their curriculum and assists students in many other areas. Our mission is to support the education of young people in our community. It takes a village to raise every child, and Buddy’s PALS promises to be there to provide comfort and growth every step of the way.

Just wanted to share some information about surface temperatures as we enter into summer! Everyone stay cool and hydrate...
06/11/2026

Just wanted to share some information about surface temperatures as we enter into summer! Everyone stay cool and hydrated and bring on the AC, pup cups and ice cubes!

06/07/2026

Ready for Glam Jam! We are on Albert across from El Azteco 12-4pm. (The humans are here but the pups are home enjoying the AC.)

Busy week! On Tuesday Team Milo and Stella and visited Haslett Ralya Elementary School for their EOY block party and Fri...
06/06/2026

Busy week! On Tuesday Team Milo and Stella and visited Haslett Ralya Elementary School for their EOY block party and Friday Team Cooper (aka Campfire Coop) and Stella scooted over to Holt Sycamore Elementary School to visit first graders and then see Mrs. Smith and make sure she was all packed and ready to move to the new school!

This Sunday (12-4pm) we will have a booth at the Glam Jam. It’s going to be a warm day so the pups are gonna soak up the...
06/05/2026

This Sunday (12-4pm) we will have a booth at the Glam Jam. It’s going to be a warm day so the pups are gonna soak up their air conditioning at home but us human PALs would love to see you. Please stop in and say hello!!!

https://greaterlansingareamoms.com/glam-jam-summer-kickoff/

⭐ Friday FUND Day Spotlight: CaptainCaptain has been with Buddy’s PALS since 2024 and is definitely a fan favorite with ...
05/29/2026

⭐ Friday FUND Day Spotlight: Captain

Captain has been with Buddy’s PALS since 2024 and is definitely a fan favorite with his loving and happy golden personality!

Captain has been a superstar visiting Dewitt Scott School, Okemos, Holt and Williamston Public Libraries and of course supporting his MSU Spartans when they need a doggie to cuddle with before finals.

Buddy’s PALS is a 501(c)(3) organization, and we rely on the generosity of our donors to help us continue bringing Pet Assisted Learning Dogs to schools, libraries, and community events. Your support ensures that Buddy’s impact reaches new students and families every day.

https://www.buddys-pals.org/donate

The world is looking so bright with these amazing young people taking their next steps into the future. Thank you Haslet...
05/29/2026

The world is looking so bright with these amazing young people taking their next steps into the future. Thank you Haslett High School Class of 2026🐾🩵

⭐ Friday FUND Day Spotlight: StellaStella has been a dedicated member of Buddy’s PALS since December 2021. She adores ev...
05/22/2026

⭐ Friday FUND Day Spotlight: Stella

Stella has been a dedicated member of Buddy’s PALS since December 2021. She adores every moment spent with her students, soaking up all the pets while offering comfort, calm, and unconditional love.

At home, Stella looks after her three kitty siblings and also serves as a diabetic alert dog for her dad — proof that real superheroes absolutely have paws.

Buddy’s PALS is a 501(c)(3) organization, and we rely on the generosity of our donors to help us continue bringing Pet Assisted Learning Dogs to schools, libraries, and community events. Your support ensures that Buddy’s impact reaches new students and families every day.

https://www.buddys-pals.org/donate

Happy National Rescue Dog Day! Let’s see pics of your rescue dog!
05/20/2026

Happy National Rescue Dog Day! Let’s see pics of your rescue dog!

Wishing our bestest boy Buddy a Happy First Heavenly Birthday! We know you are having the biggest party with your fur fr...
05/18/2026

Wishing our bestest boy Buddy a Happy First Heavenly Birthday! We know you are having the biggest party with your fur friends at the 🌈Bridge. We all love you and your momma so much and will have a pup cup in your honor today. (Please feel free to share pics and post!) 🐾🍦🎈

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PO Box 70
Dewitt, MI
48820

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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