Well, I can honestly say this wedding was for the dogs.
Really.
PAALS (Palmetto Animal Assistance Life Services) was honoring it's volunteers with a party and a wedding for Charlie and Akira. These two wonderful dogs, who just celebrated with a litter of six potential service puppies, tied the knot at the community room at the Sandhills Mall.
Cecilia Reynolds, warden of Kershaw Correctional Institution, performed the ceremony. Some of PAALS service dogs are being trained with the help of inmates at Kershaw.
The bride wore a white over the back dress with a veil and the groom, a tux jacket and top hat. In lieu of rings, bride and groom rhinestone collars were exchanged and Charlie did manage did remove the garter from Akira. Both the bride and groom and other dogs in attendance feasted on a lovely cake.
If you would like to learn about volunteering with PAALS or making a donation, please check out their website at www.paals.org. And yes, you can find out where Charlie and Akira are registered. It's not too late.
