We adopted our furbaby from Paws of Dale Hollow in Jan of 2023. It was an amazing experience and we were kept in the loop the whole time and received frequent updates and pics. Couldn’t of asked for a better experience.

We are so unbelievably happy with our experience adopting a pup from PAWS. We live in Vermont and it’s been near impossible to finally get a rescue, when our application was approved with PAWS, we were elated! Everyone involved behind the scenes was soo kind and thorough. They called all of our references and really showed they care about the animals they adopt out. Cathy was amazing when it came to all of my ridiculous questions and always took the time to answer them thoroughly. Moonshine (Jordan) is our first pup and I feel soo happy that she came from such a wonderful place. You can tell that her foundation was healthy and those weeks she was at the rescue made her a confident and happy pup. We are ideally going to get a second dog once in a year or two, and there’s no doubt that PAWS will be our first choice. I could not be happier with our experience.

We adopted our Tito from Paws 5 years ago. He came to us a beautiful, healthy boy. My female golden was extremely jealous and we had some problems integrating him into our family. Cathy Crockett was so wonderful and supportive. I cannot say enough about this rescue. They are super and go above and beyond. The care they give the pups is amazing! They love what they do and we love them for it! Thank you for all you do.

I have adopted 2 pups from this great organization. First I adopted Dude (Uber) cause my 13 year old was sad and lonely after losing my 14 year old. They so loved each other till her passing last March. Which left Dude sad and lonely. Paws of Dale Hollow to the rescue with a little Beagle mix named Lacey. I adopted her in July. These two pups just love each other and are inseperatable. Cathy Crockett and Mary Shell are two incredible people with huge hearts. They take wonderful care of all these babies and make sure that they have good, safe and loving furever homes. I would have been so lost and lonely without their help. Thank you and God Bless you!

Almost a year ago this coming March, we rescued Emma thru Paws of Dale Hollow! It was a heartwarming experience from the time we were told that we were accepted to become Emma’s parents right down to the day she arrived! She arrived a healthy 3 yr old & has brought much comfort to myself . It was my husbands request to rescue a dog ?????? here in our new retirement home. Sadly, my husband has since passed away but Emma has been a great comfort & companion. Paws of Dale Hollow is always interested in how she is doing & I would recommend them if you are looking to rescue!

A friend on Facebook sent me a shot of a puppy who needed an emergency foster, This baby was adopted but the family’s little boy was severely allergic to her fur. I took her figuring she would be readopted, ya right, 14 week old baby. That was 8 years ago and she is sooooo smart, protects the house, loves everyone and everything (especially kids). Paws of Dale Hollow were so great to deal with and helped me with whatever I needed. Cathy, Mo, Esther and the gang are wonderful and loving. They do so much good for the adopters and the animals. Thanks guys for all you do. You are like family. Oh, and did I mention Cathy talked me into fostering a feral Manchester terrier who was terrified of everything people. He’s 4 now and can’t be away from momma! He is the fastest and funniest dog ever! Thanks Paws of Dale Hollow for my babies!!! Foster fail x 2

Everything went as promised and we got one handsome pup. They are more than fair in every aspect of adoption. The shuttle service to get the dog to you is quite impressive. Highly recommend

We have had our PAWS girl, Rider, for 11 years. The PAWS team is AMAZING. They are very detail-oriented. They care about each and every animal and each and every adopter. The team is all volunteer and they've been doing everything they can for their area's animals for a long time. We are so grateful to have found our girl through them, and we will always be fans and supporters!

The staff of Paws are awesome......I have to admit when we adopted our first fur baby I was a little nervous...but with the emails and phone call from Paws staff it turned my nervousness into sheer excitement....their dedication and love for the animals that they save is tremendous........they put so much of themselves into rescuing, sheltering and making sure that when they are adopted, they are adopted into a loving home........we now have our second fur baby from Paws.....and both girls are the sweetest .... Thank you Paws of Dale Hollow for all that you do.

Cathy and everyone at PoDH are an incredible and passionate team of professionals. My boyfriend and I are in NYC and adopted a puppy from them last January, and it was the best decision of our lives! Cathy was so communicative during the adoption process, sent us lots of photos and updates in the weeks leading up to us being able to pick her up, and connected us with the adopters of her siblings (whom we’ve been able to keep in touch with!). Our puppy was mostly potty trained and fully crate trained already at 3 months, and was an absolute snuggle bug. Cathy was so helpful, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what she does. Most importantly, it was evident that her main priority was to send the dogs to the right home that would be able to properly care for them. We would recommend Paws of Dale Hollow to anyone, and we would absolutely adopt from them again. We adore our Josie girl!!

For several years, I lived in a rural area where people dumped dogs. Since I love dogs, I got in touch with Paws to help me with these strays. They always agreed to pay the bills and find homes if I fostered. All of these dogs were good sweet dogs that deserved good homes. Paws did find them good homes and paid the bills. They have my respect.

I just adopted my second dog from Cathy after losing our first pup in January. We had our Ella for exactly 10 years until it was time to let her pass over to rainbow bridge. She was so sweet, so loving and quite a blow to our family. Three months past and we knew we needed another pup for our other remaining dog. I immediately reached out to Paws of a Dale Hollow and Cathy and her team came through once again for us. They are amazing at what they do. Compassionate, caring, professional organized and devoted to their animals from rescues to all those whom foster. Trust in them to do good by you. If you are lucky enough to be approved you have “Struck Gold”. Thank you again for everything you do!! Carol Greenwood Manchester N.H. Pictured is our new pup Charlie Anne and her sister Miaha.

Paws ODH cares. They care about each and every puppy and dog in their care from rescue to transport to adoption. They hold owners accountable, they're thorough, the vet care is wonderful and they are transparent about everything. The whole process of adopting was great. The transporter they use is reliable, and everything about the organization is legal and above board, unlike some less reputable rescue organizations, unfortunately. My puppies arrived healthy and well-adjusted, with every vaccination up to date. I have adopted two female puppies from this organization in the past year--one was fostered briefly, and one was not. The first puppy was a hound mix, the second an Australian cattle dog mix. They are my companions and little buddies, and we love them so much! Thank you to Cathy and all rescuers for what you do! Don't hesitate to adopt with Paws!

Have adopted two beautiful, amazing dogs from Paws of Dale Hollow, the first a 10 week old puppy and then a few months later her Momma!! Cathy was a joy to work with and everything worked out perfectly.

One of the most no nonsense, efficient organizations I’ve ever worked with - complete with a heart of gold. It was an honor to adopt our pup from Cathy and her Team. I could not recommend them or the experience more highly. They care about what they do and do it very well.

I have adopted two pups from Paws of Dale Hollow and I can’t say enough about the experience. They live up to their stellar reputation every day, treating animals and their adopters and foster families with kindness and compassion. From the initial inquiry to adoption to transport and support after adoption, this is a top notch rescue in every way. This is evidenced by their very large community of repeat adopters. My two much-loved pups owe their lives to PAWS and all their amazing volunteers. Thank you!

We are in love and just so smitten with our new dog! We had an absolutely perfect experience in adopting our Freya. Cathy and Paws of Dale Hollow were nothing short of incredible- professional, efficient, available and open! All of my questions were answered very promptly and with great detail too. Their process was very thorough and exactly what it needed to be. Everything was so very well organized and executed perfectly, and we were given everything that we needed to make sure that this transition was not only perfect for our new forever companion, but for us as well. We're SO appreciative for everything, and are so happy to know that Paws of Dale Hollow is doing what they do, finding these amazing creatures the home, the life and the love that they deserve!

Paws of Dale Hollow is a wonderful rescue organization. Our family recently rescued a german shepherd puppy and could not of been happier with how the whole process was handled. They take on a tough job with rescuing so many unwanted dogs and make it seem easy from our viewing side but know there is a ton of work that goes into each adoption/rescue. Thank you for all that you do and would highly recommend them if and when considering adopting a pet.

We adopted our Great Pyrenees/Lab mix from Paws of Dale Hollow. I cannot say enough good things about this group. They are all amazing!!! I have recommended them to many people. My ONLY complaint is I wish there was a more direct way to see pictures of the available dogs.

Paws of Dale Hollow is an amazing example of animal care. Between the rescue to the adoption, countless hours of work have to be completed by Cathy and her crew to make sure the animals are healthy, the adopters will value their new fur family member, and the adoptee is able to travel safely. How do I know this? I have adopted new family members three times over the last 13 years. All have been remarkably well cared for and loved until they could come to their forever home.

We adopted a puppy from PAWS of Dale Hollow during the COVID-19 pandemic, and even with transports shut down, they made sure our pup got to us safely and quickly. He's been the most amazing little puppy, we really hit the jackpot with him! We're so grateful for PAWS for helping us find our little Archie (formerly Ozzy)

They do great work. They really check that the animals go to good homes and they are professional but truly caring people. Cathy Crockett is wonderful to work with. And the transport company is great. So many more dogs would suffer and die without them. Thank you for our girl, Whiskey. We love her to pieces. Jmcconnell01 Incredible organization that helps dogs, but also educates and goes above and beyond. Our experience of adopting a dog from Paws of Dale Hollow was professional and yet personal. When we are ready for a new dog, we will be looking to them to help us find a new fit for our family. I am grateful for all they do!

Thank you Paws of Dale Hollow! After unexpectedly losing the dog of all dogs, our family was not sure how we would find another. We saw a post with an adorable litter and I reached out to Cathy Crockett and within weeks, we were preparing to meet our newest family member. I had so many questions and Cathy was always available and always so helpful. Our puppy arrived healthy, alert, and full of love and fun. Anyone looking to save a dog should be contacting Cathy at Paws of Dale Hollow. The best!

We first met the team at Paws of Dale Hollow almost 11years ago after our beloved almost 13yo dog passed. We completed an application for a lab/shepherd mix and Cathy was our first contact. The process was very thorough and you could tell she has the dogs best interests at heart. We ended up being accepted to welcome Isabella into our home. In the last 11 years we became friends with the Paws team fostering countless dogs, helping with transport etc. In all that time only 1 failed foster our beautiful Catahoula Sophie. We even went to visit TN and the paws team they are incredible and so dedicated to what they do.

Best decision we made was to adopt our dog through Paws of Dale Hollow. They’re so informative and helpful. We thank you!!

Amazing group of rescuers and caregivers. So conscientious where dogs get placed. Endlessly trying to save as many as they can reaching out and using their resources around the country????????????????????????

Paws of Dale Hollow is, simply put, amazing. Their first and most important priority is the animal. All point people are professional, compassionate, and strive to place dogs in their FOREVER homes. I'm so thankful to have been put in touch with Cathy over a decade ago; she literally saved my dog's life. If you're looking for a reputable, trustworthy rescue, look no further.

We adopted our beautiful Laney girl through Paws of Dale Hollow. Cathie was incredibly communicative throughout the entire process, shared pictures, videos, and updates, and worked with us on the best way to transport. She truly cares for the dogs she works to adopt and works with you to make sure it’s the right fit. Great experience, would absolutely work with them again.

This group is outstanding. They were very professional when it came to the application process and worked with my pup before we got him. He came crate trained and was a very lovable and happy pup that I contribute to the care that he received from his foster mom. I can’t say enough good things about my experience.

We rescued a pup from Paws of Dale Hollow. He was amazing and when he passed over the rainbow bridge we were so sad. The people at Paws do fun things with there adoptive families like dress up pictures and holiday picture requests. They also supported our questions about our dog throughout his life span and checked on us when they knew we lost him and our hearts were broken. They are amazing people that do amazing work day in and day out. Ajax

In December of 2008, I was living alone (and lonely) in the country in Newcastle, ME. I began looking at potential dogs to adopt and came across a few from PAWS of Dale Hollow....in was 10:30 PM. I decided to call and leave a message for Cathy Crockett, the contact, to call me back the next day, since it was so late. Well, Cathy answered the phone (at that time) and we talked about what I was looking for for hours. She listened and made her recommendation. I picked up Hank in Portland, ME, January 10, 2009....eleven years later he’s still with me. Although at @ 13 years old, I can say we have had a helluva great time...and will continue until he crosses that rainbow bridge. Thank you, Cathy for all you do for throwaway dogs, like my Hank was before he entered my world.

We worked with Paws of Dale Hollow to rescue the cutest little dog I have ever seen. It was smooth and they bussed that little dog from TN. to Vermont and then a foster mom there drove her to us in Concord. I was shocked to find that the foster mom was a friend of mine I grew up with as next door neighbors when I was small. I suffer from PTSD and this little dog started showing signs of sensing my condition and trying to help me when it happened. I got a prescription for a service dog and a trainer and only 6 months later she was certified as my service dog, best friend and constant companion. Her name is Remi and I will always feel attached to Cathy Crocket and Paws for bringing us together.

In May of 2022, a emaciated female dog showed up in our yard. We also have another female dog that was abandoned the year before. We started feeding her but she wouldn’t come close to us. On June 4, 2022 she gave birth to 10 puppies under our storage shed. Three weeks after the puppies were born, mom was hit by a truck. Thank God she survived. I didn’t know her condition after I was told she was hit so I went to a local Facebook page and asked for help getting the puppies out from under the shed. Paws of Dale Hollow, Cathy, drive a half hour to our house and let me know that they would take on the burden and expense of mom and the puppies if I could foster. We decided to keep mom and Paws paid her vet bills to have her spayed. They also provided vetting, food and whatever else I needed for the puppies. I have since worked with the group helping other puppies and dogs with vet visits and trips to the transport taking them to their forever homes. Paws is there for people like me with no questions asked.

Had lost our 2 older doggies close together and were finally ready to find another companion. Just thought this time I’d try to give a home to a “homeless” little guy/gal. Knew a little bit about the local PAWS organization from lady who sat with our two when we were away. Turned to them and they happened to have a litter of Terrier mix looking for homes. The foster mom/dad had them in a nice clean temporary home when we visited. How can you say No to cute little black & white puppies? There was a review of us as possible adopting people. Promises made in writing to make sure our chosen one would receive proper vet care and plenty of love. A fee was charged to help with the beginning expenses and to also I knew to make sure people adopting were serious about a commitment to this animal. Questions were answered as she was our first new puppy. Yes, a female. We told foster mom we didn’t have a preference. Felt good about taking her home knowing best of care given previously we should have a healthy puppy to raise. Two years later, Rosie is a big part of our family of two older cats. Would recommend Cathy, Esther & Jerry that we worked with. Organization professionally ran.

I had been looking to adopt a dog for a long time when I came across Paws of Dale Hollow. Once I found “The One” I applied and waited patiently to see if I could adopt Olive. They were very thorough in their vetting process, which, admittedly was a bit frustrating at first! I quickly realized that they were more focused on getting the dog to a good forever home than just trying to send dogs just anywhere to be rid of them. Cathy was amazing throughout the whole process and I am so glad I got to adopt such an awesome dog!