Lots of folks do need a PAL - and every dollar you give right now to keep PAL dogs out there bringing joy will be matched dollar for dollar!

 

Your gift will be matched, $1 to $1!

 

A group of committed PAL leaders - the Board, a former Board President and the Executive Director - all believe so deeply in the power of the human animal bond that they created a $20,000 matching pool of funds. These kind folks know that the economy is tough and incomes are down, so they want to make your gift go even further this year.

  

As of today, February 1st, 2010, PAL has raised $18,240 to meet this match - THANK YOU to all of our beautiful volunteers, donors and friends who make this work possible. Won't you join us and give now?

 

Your gift will help the kids of PAL Club who are reading with dogs - learning to love animals and get good grades.

 

Your gift will help the elderly who are petting and cuddling with dogs - finding joy and meaning in wagging tails and upturned noses.

 

 

Check out this short video to see the Pet Visiting program in action.

 

 

 

 

 

Ever found yourself in a situation where the kindness of strangers made your life better?

 

Some of DC's kids need a boost. They contain all the joy of life, all the desire to learn -- yet, they struggle with reading, math, science -- and sitting still in their chairs.

 

PAL understands a child's natural affinity for animals is a most excellent way to offer a boost, a spark for academic learning and inspiring positive behavior. PAL's year-round after-school and summer program is a serious effort to improve academic skills, increase friendly behavior and give the kids a boost in the classroom and beyond.

 

And because animals are involved, it's a whole lot of fun. 

 

Join us to help create a city and metro area filled with the power of wagging tails!