It is the mission of Pets Are Loving Support, Inc. (PALS) – an Atlanta based 501(c)(3) organization – to provide ongoing care and support to the pets of Atlanta area persons living with disabilities due to HIV/AIDS and terminal illnesses, and the elderly. With this help, pets and owners may remain together to share the healing power of love and companionship which flows from the human-animal bond.
Meet the reigning PALS Spokespet, Paxton Amos Franklin!
Hi, I’m Paxton! My human is Kenny Franklin. I am excited to welcome you to the PALS website and want to thank you for supporting their mission. Help a friend keep a friend! If your pet would like to be the next PALS Spokespet, please look for information about the Spring 2022 Pet Cotillion online photo contest, which should be listed on the Events tab above some time in March. Woof woof!
PALS is hiring!
We are seeking our next Executive Director. Click here to read the full job posting and join our team! Applications will be reviewed until the successful candidate is identified.
Upcoming Events
Sep 2022
Atlanta Black Pride – 09/04/2022 - 09/05/2022 at All DayOct 2022
Atlanta Pride Parade – 10/09/2022 at All DayNov 2022
PALS Drag Queen Bingo - Rocky Horror Night – 11/08/2022 at 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmClick the bingo cards to purchase bingo tickets.
Provides Me With So Much Comfort
Growing up in the country there were always dogs and cats running around outside of my parents house. Once I became an adult and moved into the real world I just didn’t have the time to take on the responsibility of owning my own pet. About 5 years ago a small kitten somehow found its […]
Sam & Harlem
I’m writing this letter on behalf of my beloved husband who passed away 6 months ago to cancer. My husband’s battle with cancer was a long and hard struggle. We were both on disability and barely able to make ends meet even way before we received the news of his illness. My husband was never […]
Keeping Henry Where He Belonged
When asked to write a few lines about how the PALS program impacts my life with my best friend Henry, my only concern was how could I express my love and gratitude to such an amazing organization in only a few lines. I am a 89 year old very private women and never ask for […]
Mr. Addison & Sammy
There is nothing worse than knowing that you have a pet that needs care and you cannot provide because your disability check is gone before you even receive it. This was my dilemma seven years ago when I happened to hear about Pets Are Loving Support. My pet was two years old when I was […]
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