Paws for Pax
Our Paws are here to Pamper our Passengers
Augusta Regional Airport has partnered with Therapy Dogs Inc.'s local branch, Jae-Mar-S Academy of Obedience, to bring the happy tails of therapy dogs to the terminal to help brighten everyone's day.
Paws for Pax is an opportunity for AGS to enhance the customer experience by providing passengers with interaction with pets. Paws for Pax Teams will roam the main hall as well as the gate area of the terminal building during the peak travel times of the week. You can click here to view the current months schedule.
When you see one of the Paws for Pax Dogs with their red bandana feel free to pet them! Be prepared, you may receive wet kisses and wagging tail slaps!
Meet the Paws
Handler: Wayne
Home Town: North Augusta, South Carolina
Breed: Irish Wolfhound
Birthday: 12-15-15
Favorite Treat: Rawhides
Favorite Game: Chasing Birds
Loves To: Sleep
Handler: Lois
Home Town: Aiken, South Carolina
Breed: Australian Shepherd
Birthday: 7-10-2008
Favorite Treat: Cheese
Favorite Game: Herding
Loves To: Herd! Anything or Anybody
Handler: Eleanor
Home Town: Aiken, SC
Breed: Portuguese Water Dog
Birthday: 10-7-16
Favorite Treat: Salmon Treats
Favorite Game: Fetch the Ball
Loves To: Do Agility Rally
Handler: Lois
Home Town: Aiken, South Carolina
Breed: Australian Shepherd
Birthday: 6-12-2013
Favorite Treat: Cheese
Favorite Game: To Herd Other Dogs
Loves To: Make his Rounds as a Pet Therapists
Handler: Jackie
Home Town: North Augusta, SC
Breed: Mainly Beagle
Birthday: 8-22-14
Favorite Treat: Beef Jerky
Favorite Game: Sniffing Each blade of grass
Loves To: lie in the sun on his back porch
Handler: Rick & Linda
Home Town: Aiken, SC
Breed: Standard Poodle
Birthday: 6-15-10
Favorite Treat: Milk Bones
Favorite Game: Throw the Tennis Ball
Loves To: Be with People
Handler: Marlene
Hometown: Martinez, GA
Birthday: 11/24/15
Favorite Treat: Everthing
Favorite Game: Chase
Loves To: Kayak and run on the beach
Handler: Marlene
Home Town: Martinez, Georgia
Breed: Boxer
Birthday: 8-17-2007
Favorite Treat: Cheese
Favorite Game: Hide and Seek.
Loves To: Kayaking and Exploring the Great Outdoors!
Handler: Lois
Home Town: Aiken, South Carolina
Breed: Australian Shepherd
Birthday: 9-27-2005
Favorite Treat: Cheese
Favorite Game: Tug of War!
Loves To: Practice Herding Techniques.
Handler: Nancy
Home Town: Blythe, GA
Breed: German Shepherd
Birthday: 10-26-09
Favorite Treat: Large Milk Bone Dog Biscuits
Favorite Game: Tug
Loves To: Rough house wiht my Corgi brother
Handler: Mike
Home Town: North Augusta, SC
Breed: Great Dane
Birthday: 12-17-11
Favorite Treat: Beef Jerky
Favorite Game: Running circles on wet grass
Loves To: Run and wrestle with other dog friends in the Dog Park
Ask their handlers for their trading card!
Try to collect all 11!
All Paws for Pax Teams are certified through Therapy Dogs Incorporated and are members of Jae-Mar-S Academy of Dog Obedience. Each dog has completed the requirements set by Therapy Dogs Inc., have at least one year of experience in the therapy dog setting, and are up to date on all shots.
Click here for more information on Therapy Dogs Inc.
Click here for more information on Jae-Mar-S Academy of Dog Obedience
Click here for information on the National Council for Aging Care's guide on Pets for Seniors.
Please review the Paws for Pax Guidelines for program details.
Paws for Pax Teams are required to ask if they may approach you and your family, however you are free to approach them. Should you have a fear of dogs or any concern please tell the handler and they will not approach you.
Augusta Regional Airport is proud to offer this program to our passengers and knows that many of you have come to expect to see these happy soles when you fly through. A bond is built each time you spend time with one of the teams and they become family to Airport staff. Sadly, on March 20th Ms. Gracie passed over the rainbow bridge. She brought smiles and comfort to so many. You will be missed.
