Oak Hill Animal Rescue Inc

I can't begin to say enough about Oak Hill Animal Rescue. This was my first adoption through a rescue, and needless to say I was unfamiliar with the process not to mention a tad apprehensive. My dog was found on the streets, not exactly looking her best and heart worm positive. Bettye could instantly sense the hesitation and concern in my voice as I've not dealt with a dog with heart worms before. To say I was overwhelmed would be an understatement. Bettye in my mind is a true Angle from heaven. She explained the entire process from how they get heart worms, to healing them and preventing this from ever happening again . She assisted me through the entire months long process and provided everything I needed to make my girl well again. Bettye and her husband Jim, truly love animals and their desire to protect them is evident in everything they do. It's been 2 yrs since my adoption and still think of them when I look at my beautiful healthy Great Pyr. My husband and I will always be grateful for their support, guidance and always positive encouragement .

Tracy and Bill

One of the best non-profits I have worked with. They were willing to help me when others would not. Friendly and well organized, with a real passion for helping animals. I am a client and a volunteer.

I've known Bettye and Jim Baker with OakHill Animal Rescue for 20 years. They run their organization with integrity. Every single animal they take in are cared for until they find their home. They work 24/7 365 and sometimes 24 hours a day. They have high qualifications for the homes they find. As it should be. I don't know of a better organization, giving with their heart and soul and every penny they can muster up to care for each and every single dog or cat that have been fortunate to end up with them. Their volunteers work tirelessly. All rescue groups should follow their example!

Oak Hill Animal Rescue has worked together with our rescue Angie's Friends for several years; I have been impressed with the professionalism Ms. Baker has shown and her desire to help dogs in need. She works tirelessly to help abandoned and stray dogs find loving, forever homes.

The most carding and wonderful animal rescue organization. All the animals are treated like their own pets. They work non stops to give the animals the best life possible both at the farm and when they find adopters. Truly incredible x

I spent 2 hours in Rockwall looking for the perfect dog and found him. The people were very nice and hard working and very excited when I said that I wanted the dog. I have recently lost three of my very loved pets. Buddy who was 9 died of cancer after doing everything that I could do to save him which required a lot of tears and money. He was my child. Simon the cat who I also loved got hit by a car because he was friends with the neighbors and instisted on going outside. 2 Cents came to me a little over a year ago from Louisiana and already had heart worms and I did everything that I could do to save him which was his first injection and heart worm prevention. His sweet little body couldn't handle it and the vet sent him home unable to breathe so I immediately took him to the ER but he was suffering so I had to put him down. I spent thousands of dollars trying to save them but I couldn't. My heart has been broken because this all happened within weeks of each other. I completely understand why the heart worm prevention is so important and because of what I went through with 2 cent I would never have another pet and not give them heart worm prevention. I do however believe that the people who run this rescue should take other things into consideration. I only gave Buddy prevention a couple of times and luckily he never got it, however the dog I wanted would have went to the best home with the most loving family and if you can investigate my vet and home you can also call references, look at my facebook and see what this dog has missed out on. Next time instead of of letting me stay there two hours tell people before they walk through the door that if you havent given your pet heart worm prevention then you don't qualify. That dog should be in my bed living his best life and not in a kennel. They are animals that people discard like garbage and I had to leave crying my eyes out. I have so much respect for the couple that runs this organization but it's sad that good people like my family get turned down for a simple mistake. We could buy a dog but I have always adopted. the lady all but ripped up my application in my face while crying my eyes out. Do better, FYI someone can get a perfect review from the vet and still not take care of the animal that they get from you. It is sad. A call to 2 vets and Mrs. Dee at Rockwall urgent care about 2 cents would have told you more about me and the love for my dog then the absence of heart worm prevention. I don't even want a dog anymore because it hurts too bad and this was another loss. I do not want a response from you, I just want others to know to ask questions before they even get to the application process or tell them before they pick an animal.

I absolutely love this dog rescue. All masterminded by a group of GREAT PEOPLE DOING WONDERFUL THINGS! I'm actually floored when I hear what they do on a daily basis for dogs and their well being. Hands down one of the best dog rescues and I would encourage everybody to adopt, donate, volunteer and/or support in any way you can - it certainly will make you smile!

We have had our Edward for going on three years and am I so happy to have pulled up in front of Oak Hill Rescue. What a wonderful organization and the love they have for their animals far exceeds any group! I tell people all the time that our Edward is the gift that keeps on giving!

They have been so great to work with! We adopted our little guy a few weeks ago and are so lucky to have found him! Vickie has been so great in helping us answer questions and getting us through the process. They do make sure these dogs are going to good homes. Will recommend Oak Hill to anyone looking to adopt. They have a lot of great dogs!

I am a foster for Oak Hill and have been one for over three years now. I have helped at least 8 dogs go from foster home to adopted home through their rescue. I have a few adopters who still share pics with me and I love the follow up! They take great care in screening adopters to make sure all pets find that perfect loving home! Oak Hill also provides outreach services and education as well as taking in dogs from local shelters. I truly enjoy fostering for this rescue. All dogs are treated with compassion and get the medical care that is needed to help them on their journey!

I have been a volunteer, foster, and adopter with Oak Hill for about 8 years now. I believe in their philosophy and feel our beliefs regarding animal adoptions are inline. Very thorough adoption process, its about placing the dog or cat into the right home the first time, NOT to just anyone. Great saying in rescue, "We have already rescued them once, would prefer not to have to do it twice"... But we will.

I've been involved with Oak Hill since 2013 - first as an adopter, then foster and volunteer. I've always been impressed with how thorough the application process is and the high standards held across the board. They truly care about finding each and every dog and cat the best possible home. Beautiful group of people!

We got our sweet Bellatrix almost a year ago and she was a perfect addition to our family!
I love that the staff makes sure the adopter is qualified and they do a thorough background check, along with making sure their home and yard are safe for the babies!
I highly recommend using OHAR to find your best friend!

Everyone was so kind and helped us through our adoption process. We could’ve have adopted from a better place.

Oak Hill connected us with our dog, Rex, in 2018 - since then, we've seen the great work their folks have done to bring attention to pets who need a home. We love what they've done for us, as well as what they're doing for others. We would recommend them to anyone who is looking to find the right companion for their family! Thank you, OHAR!

Oakhill is wonderful. From their foster homes to their adoption process.

We adopted our sweet Gemma (previously named Sissy) from Oak Hill about 6 years ago. She has been such a blessing to our family! We cannot thank Oak Hill enough for our sweet girl!

I first heard about Oak Hill Animal Rescue when I lived in Grand Prairie, TX. I had found a small, neglected puppy and, because I have cats, knew I could not keep him, and would NOT put it into the animal shelter to be "put down". My neighbor did volunteer work with Oak Hill and suggested I contact them. I did, they took the puppy and found it a wonderful home. The next few months I attended Oak Hill's adoption events they hold every week. So many animals find wonderful homes thru Oak Hill.. The Oak Hill people interview carefully to make sure the "babies" are going to good families. Last winter, when it was really bad, the owners of Oak Hill lost heat in their home BUT made sure the animals in their care in the kennels had heat. They took portable heaters so the animals would be kept warm. They love the animals, care for them, keep them if they don't find homes. They have a dog that has "wheels" for back legs that they take to children's hospital to show the kids. The owners of Oak Hill Animal Rescue devote all their time and energy to helping the animals. Great group!!!

We adopted our dog from Oak Hill. They were very helpful and courteous with the process. I would recommend anyone wanting to adopt a pet to contact them.

The Bakers are wonderful folks. They have devoted their lives to rescuing dogs & cats that others discard!

I’ve fostered for Oak Hill and so has my son. My sister and my son have adopted from Oak Hill. They do so much to help animals in need. Bettye and Jim devote everything to helping animals in need.

Oak hill saved my boy Maxx from going to a high kill shelter . Maxx has been the best boy ever

Wonderful organization. They are doing an amazing job!!!

OHR helps the helpless and abandoned. We adopted our Dolly from them. They made sure we were a good fit and supported her transition to her new home. OHR is committed to finding great homes for dogs and cats.

We first learned about Oak Hill Animal Rescue when my son started volunteering for them . We learned of their selfless dedication to helping these animals find caring and responsible homes. We adopted our newest family member from them and are so glad we did . They are a fantastic organization that not only helps with rescue dogs but also have a special needs dog Arlo that visits the Childrens hospitals! Please support them that really do great work for our community!

I have volunteered with Oak Hill Animal Rescue for 10 years. I love everything they stand for. They truly care about all the dogs and cats rescued. There is a process when adopting from them but it is only to make sure you and your future furbaby are good for each other. 2 out of the 3 dogs I have are from Oak Hill Animal Rescue.

Mitzi McCasland

I have fostered a number of dogs for Oak Hill Animal Rescue. Birdie, Rocket, Little Bit, Levy and Jetta. I would bring the animals to the weekly adoption event in Rockwall TX. Every week, imagine basically every weekend, the people that manage this organization show up to try to get dogs and cats adopted. It is a huge commitment.

Oh, and Jetta is our foster failure. We love her and we are so happy to have this wonderful dog. (That is their trick - get you to foster and fall in love)

LOVE Oak Hill and the work that they do! I have adopted two dogs from them and will continue to adopt from them and support them however I can. I highly recommend them!!!

We adopted our fur baby almost 3 years ago. He’s the best! He came trained and full of love. He was a little older and he’s great with kids and babies. Rescues are the best and Oak Hill is the place I always tell people to go when they ask about rescues. They love their animals and make sure they find their best fur ever homes

Bettye and the OHAR team are amazing in the way they care and home animals, with passion, responsibility, and love!
I am both a donor and a client

I adopted two senior dogs from Oak Hill Animal Rescue. They brought them to the house for a “trial” run and had a wealth of knowledge to share about each dog’s personality. One had just finished heart worm treatment at the agency’s expense. They provided medical records, current shot information, heart worm preventative, and numerous toys and supplies. Both dogs are chipped with OHAR data so if a dog is ever lost or surrendered, they will go back to the agency that truly cares for them. This group is not in it for the money or glory; they all love the pets!

I am a foster mom to the sweetest boy ever. He is just a bundle of joy and is so happy now to be out of boarding. This rescue helps so many furbabies. They are a blessing to all these sweet babies.

Awesome rescue!! Kind and loving, trying to save as many shelter pets as they possibly can!!

I’ve been following this organization for a couple of months now and it’s AMAZING!! Truly love what they do and how this fur babies are doing great! Hope to foster for them in the future when we get a house but for now I hope to continue sharing their post and donating when I can!!

My family has now adopted 4 dogs from Oak Hill and we are so in love with them all! We love how patient Oak Hill is and how hands on they were with each adoption. Whenever we know someone looking to add a furry friend to their family we always recommend Oak Hill!

OHAR is such an amazing organization. I met them when inquiring about their therapy dogs. Over the years, I’ve witnessed their amazing, relentless work to save animals. They never stop, and they never give up on these animals.

Love this place. They have sacrificed so much to save 1,000's of animals and have integrity in all they do!

I have adopted two dogs and two cats with Oak Hill Animal Rescue. I recommend them to my friends when looking for a pet. I would not hesitate to adopt from them. Bettye and Jim are a gift from heaven.

I’ve never known a more dedicated group of animal rescuers!

Ive been lucky enough to know these wonderful people, Jim and Bettye, for years. I fostered a few for them, and foster failed our boy Rudy. Compassion is first with OHAR. The love that follows is repeated daily. One of the very best rescues in Texas.
Bonnie Hickox-Mehis

I have always been very impressed with how thorough they are with the adoption process. Making sure the pets go to homes that are right for them. They were very helpful when a family member adopted from a shelter and later found the dog was not only pregnant, but heart work positive. They helped keep them all together until the puppies could be adopted and made sure they all went to good homes.

I VOLUNTEERED TO FOSTER A DOG WITH OAK HILL, AND IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE. MY DOG WAS HEARTWORM POSITIVE, AND THEY TREATED HER WITH FANTASTIC CARE. after TREATMENT SHE WAS ADOPTED WITHIN 2 WEEKS! SHE IS NOW WITH A FANTASTIC FAMILY OF HUMANS AND 2 OTHER DOG SIBLINGS. HAPPY STORY, BEAUTIFUL ENDING.

Amazing organization. They truly care about selecting the right family for each dog. I adopted my two fur babies from them recently and couldn't be happier. The love they show their rescues while in their care is unbelievable. They do everything they can, even sending the dogs to training to help their chances of finding the right family. Thank you Jim and Bettye, and all of the amazing volunteers, for all that you do.

I've both adopted from and volunteered with this nonprofit and I can honestly say that I have never been disappointed by them. The people working at Oak Hill have always got the animals best interest at heart, and I am seriously so grateful to be a part of their community. Love, love, love them!

We adopted our first pup Colby back in 2013 and the process was perfect! I loved that we were vetted as much as we were because it just shows how much Oak Hill cares about the placements for these precious animals. We loved the process so much we decided to foster! Until we became foster failures and adopted our sweet Brie! She is the perfect addition to our fam and we are so great fun Oak Hill gave her to us!!

I volunteer at a very small city shelter that is inadequate for the size of our community. Oak Hill has stepped up on numerous occasions to help us in our time of need and rescue animals not only from our shelter but also from our county. The most recent was a beautiful yellow lab named Callie who we found out was expecting a litter of puppies. This whole family had a chance thanks to Oak Hill Animal Rescue. Our city and our county owe them so much! Thank you Oak Hill for being there when we needed you!

We have adopted from here. Got a puppy we were going to foster but fell in love and ended up adopting.

Such kind of people and true animal lovers.

Passionate animal rescue group with huge hearts. We love our little Benny. Thanks for all you do!

I got my red husky from oak hill 5 years ago . I’m so grateful to them . They are good people who never stop helping animals . They go above and beyond

Oak Hill Animal Rescue has been serving the public to educate people and rescue animals for over a decade. They implement innovative approaches and have created loyal volunteers and donors. Can't say enough good things about this organization!!

Oak Hill Animal Rescue has helped Hopkins County Dogs, as well as Sulphur Springs Animal Dogs. They took sweet Callie, whom someone from the county tried to turn in to our city shelter, who had no room. Even though Callie was pregnant with 7 pups. They found her a home after 7 months! Just one example of their love of animals!

Sorry for the long post but this makes me so mad. This is in response to me asking about help with our dog that bit our baby a week ago. We’re trying to be responsible and to make sure our dog goes to a good home but this is the reason people don’t go to rescues to surrender animals. They try to make you feel like a horrible person and are judgmental and condescending.

Miss X,
I'm sorry to hear this but it wouldn't be the first time I've heard it. And while I know we tend to trust our vet's opinion, they're rarely dog behaviorist and often make these statements (in my opinion) out of order. I can't convince you otherwise, but I can and will recommend someone who could better judge that situation for you; if you're interested. If you're not, then I must give you a reality check. I'm sorry if this is too candid but I get these types of emails every day of the week and have to explain.....the reality is all rescues were built to get dogs out of city shelters who are about to die because the shelter has run out of room. They've been there too long and more dogs just keep coming in....dogs just like yours.

So owner surrender dogs who are being rehomed because of behaviors can't be and aren't our priority. No rescue was built to wait by the phone or wait for emails for people to surrender their pets. Every rescue's mission is to save lives of dogs and cats who are already set to die...just for lack of space. So the reality for us is; of the two dogs I tagged tonight who'll be put down at noon tomorrow; which one should I let die to take yours? Not a decision you or anyone wants to make, is it? More important, rescues depend on foster homes to save these dogs, so if we use a foster home for your dogs, where do we put the dogs set to die? You should also be aware that if you opt for the shelter, owner surrender dogs are the first dogs euthanized when the shelter fills up. Why? All strays have a "hold" put on them while they have to wait for someone to come looking for them. The owner surrender dogs...well, they know you're not coming back. Owner surrenders have set on the couch watching Netflix or cuddling in your bed and being put in a city shelter is really no different from you or I being sentenced to Huntsville Prison and walking in to that noisy and scary environment. While people don't bite or nip out of fear....that's what dogs do instinctively to protect themselves from this terror; which only serves to escalate their place on the EU table as they're deemed "fearful" and not adoptable.

So two things; if you want the name of the dog behaviorist we recommend to see if you can get to the bottom of this problem, let me know and I'll send that to you. If your ultimate decision is the city shelter; do these pets a favor and take them to this vet and have them put down with you by their side. Death at the end of a pole with stranger is not what they deserve.

Xxxx xxxxx,
X.xxxxx@ohar.org
Oak Hill Animal Rescue, Inc.

I have donated to this resue in the past because they we're willing to help me with a dog that my sister had and could no longer keep because she was having to move into a group home. On the day I was going to meet up with them I found a person that really wanted the dog and gave him to them. Just the fact that they were willing to take the dog and find him a good home was so kind of them!! When I am ready to adopt, I will definitely go to them first to adopt! They are a wonderful rescue and always willing to help!!

I have been volunteering for Oak Hill for over 2 years now and every day has been an amazing adventure! Jim and Bettye are such compassionate people who care deeply for animals! I never thought that I would be fortunate enough to know and work with such inspirational people! Oak Hill is family and I couldn't imagine a better rescue to work for!

I volunteered for Oak Hill Animal Rescue for several months before a move that took me out of state. It's been 4 years and I still think often about what an incredible organization Bettye and Jim Baker run. Their passion for, and commitment to, animals is truly inspiring and they seem to go above and beyond on a daily basis. I want to thank OHAR for opening my eyes to the world of nonprofit, and for being heroes among canines and humans alike in North Texas.

Although I've never adopted from Oak Hill, I have supported them for years! Bettye and Jim truly care about and love animals!! This year, I was blessed to see Arlo (precious dachshund) in his tiny wheelchair at an adoption event! Oak Hill saved him when he was very young, and he is still going strong!! Without the love of the angels at Oak Hill, I shudder to think of his probable fate. A million thank you's to all the folks that volunteer this wonderful charity!! If I ever win the lottery, I'm coming to see Bettye and Jim first!

I had heard some really good things about Oak Hill Animal Rescue a couple of years ago and so I reached out to Bettye for a dog that needed help. Bettye has helped me many times since then with dogs in need. Not only has she helped with re homing pets that need a new home but has also helped us save dogs from euthanization here in the city of Crandall. She has helped dogs that no one else would. I know she also saves dogs from other shelters and from the streets as well. Oak Hill saves young pups, big dogs, small dogs and seniors. One of the things that I like about the rescue is that they get the dogs vetted right away. Thank you Oak Hill for saving lives and enriching families lives!

I will one day adopt from Oak Hill once again! Three years ago, I adopted "Tebow" an older dog (15 yrs estimated) for my mother. Oak Hill was very diligent about ensuring he was adopted into a good home. They came out for an on-site visit, provided medical information, and really helped to make sure everything went well! Tebow has had 3 more great years and is well-cared for and loved! ;-)

I have been fortunate to work with OHAR as a training/behavior advisor for their foster families and adopters, as well as in the PREP program where at risk young men train their rescue dogs. They put so much love and care into saving these dogs.

Love this wonderful organization and how much they give back to save these animals lives. I'll always adopt and not shop. The best pets are rescues!

I have volunteered at Oak Hill for many months and I now foster for them as well. Jim and Bettye Baker are the two most wonderful individuals I have had the pleasure of meeting and they do fantastic things for all of the dogs in their kennel and curated fosters. I love working with them and all of the animals under their gentle care. Being a successful non-profit with as much as they care for is nearly impossible, but the Bakers make it possible. Oak Hill Animal Rescue is a phenomenal group, the finest I have ever worked with. They are my second family and I look forward to every moment with this organization. Compassionate, courageous and just plain good, that is Oak Hill Animal Rescue. A fantastic group of good people doing great things. I would not be the same without them. Being around something so great and pure rubs off on you, and Oak Hill certainly has begun to rub off on me. I am a better person because of the fine example of kindness that is Oak Hill.

OHAR folks are selfless and dedicated caregivers to dozens and dozens of animals. They sacrifice so much of their time, energy and finances working to get these great pets adopted. I am constantly amazed at their steadfast commitment to placing deserving dogs & cats into loving and healthy homes.
In addition to my regular donations, OHAR is my choice for my Amazon.Smiles purchases; every little bit helps!

We adopted a wonderful, loving dog from Oak Hill. Oak Hill did a womderful job training and caring for her until we found her. Thank you for all you do to help find new homes for animals.

Ohar.org is a wonderful example of a rescue group, these people are selfless work day and night to save animals and make a difference in our community I thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping the ones that have no voice

Best of the best animal rescue! Their passion for saving animals from death row is heroic. They do not discriminate on breed, or health. We have an Oak Hill dog and cat. Please consider adopting, donating or fostering so more lives can be saved.

Overall terrible experience! No follow through, lack of communication and incredibly rude. This is why people shop rather than adopt.

Everyone at Oak Hill was so fantastic!! Not only are they concerned about finding their animals the best home, they want to make the process as convenient as possible. I was SO pleased with my entire process with Oak Hill and Bettye!!

OHAR is the most amazing rescues and behind it has the two most loving people I know, Bettye and Jim! They have helped thousands of animals find homes and haves helped their community and volunteers as well. There is nothing they won't do to help an animal in need!

I watched as an older woman yanked a dog by the leash smashing it into kennals. The dog was scared of this woman. She pulled the dog the whole way out of the store slamming it into things as she went.

This rescue group and those associated with it have no moral or ethical compass when it come to the human aspect of adoptions. What this group has allowed to happen on their public forum is distasteful, unethical, and outright dangerous. Allowing an outlet for ones personal information to be posted and then allowing people who are completely unaware of the on goings of this adoption to post hate and violence against another person regardless of the circumstances. At the end of the day this was entirely the fault of this pathetic group of hate mongers that call themselves a rescue operation. Let it be known that I will be attending every public event that this group has to let the people know what they are in for and to show the side of this group they don't want you to see. Sad that dogs will pay for the lack of responsibility this group has but they must be shut down in order for good rescues to maintain their integrity. REPOST AND DO NOT GIVE THIS RESCUE MONEY FOR IT WILL ONLY COMPOUND A LARGER PROBLEM!!!!!!

When my parents passed away, they left behind their beautiful Great Dane, Sabrina. Most of my family members either lived in apartments (not suitable for dogs of that size) or already had multiple pets who did not get along well with my parents' Dane (several of us tried). So, with broken hearts, we were tasked with finding a home for this sweet, senior dog. A friend of mine (who works closely with animal shelters) put us in contact with Bettye Baker at Oak Hill Rescue. We struck gold with Bettye. She worked with us, diligently, to try to find a suitable home for Sabrina. When she couldn't find a home for her, she and her amazing husband took Sabrina in and made her their own personal pet. They took incredibly good care of her and loved her. They were patient and worked hard to build a bond with her. Bettye was even so kind as to send me pictures and updates. They took on a charity case, when no one else in the world would. I cannot speak highly enough of Bettye and the work she does at Oak Hill Rescue. The love and compassion she showed towards Sabrina speaks volumes as to the kind of compassionate person she is and what kind of a loving organization she runs. Thank you to Oak Hill Rescue, for everything! You were a blessing to Sabrina and our family.

This is a really good rescue organization. Shortly after our beloved dog died we found a special puppy online that we knew we wanted to adopt. Oak Hill Animal Rescue, Inc. had rescued her and placed her into foster care because she was going to be euthanized the next day by municipal services.

Oak Hill considered our application carefully to be sure we were a good match for our chosen puppy as their goal is to place pets into forever families. We agonized for a few days awaiting a decision as to whether we would be approved for this puppy. When she was at last brought to us and our home was deemed safe and appropriate for her we got to keep her for a trial period. We of course knew that it would work, but still it was nice to be certain.

Once our application to adopt this puppy was approved we found the staff lovely to work with. The organization is earnestly dedicated to saving as many dogs and cats as they can and assuring a loving and safe family placement for each. They had of course provided her immunizations and micro-chipped her. Spaying and neutering is required at the appropriate age and is provided free if the adoptive family chooses to use Oak Hill's resources. Or, if the family chooses to use their own vet they may receive a $50.00 voucher instead.

I highly recommend Oak Hill Animal Rescue, Inc. for a really good experience in finding your newest family member on four feet.

We have (so far) fostered two dogs through OHAR. The first dog was a breeze, and we needed little help to get him adopted. The second dog was 'beautiful, we loved her, but difficult'. OHAR supported us all the way with help from a trainer to teach us how to teach her to overcome some difficult behavior issues. A great group to work with, we will work with them again.

Oak Hill Animal Rescue is right up there with the KC Children's Emergency Shelter. Trying to do the right thing. Thank you Oak Hill and all your volunteers.

We had an outstanding experience adopting our "fur baby" from Oak Hill! Last year I saw one of their foster dogs on Facebook, immediately contacted them and filled out an application. Oak Hill is very pro-active in making sure their dogs are a good match with the family. This happens after the application is approved with home visits, which enables the family to see "first hand" how the potential adoptee will interact with the rest of the family (children, other pets, etc.). My husband and I were very impressed with their genuine love and concern for their rescues...and if and when the time comes, we will return to Oak Hill for another "fur baby" to add to our family.

After recently losing a pet, my husband and I decided to adopt/rescue another small dog. I searched for weeks and left numerous emails and inquiries on various pet rescue sites and bred rescue organizations. Bettye was one of the few individuals who responded to my inquires. Not only did she send me information on dogs available for adoption, but she kept me informed as new adoptions meeting my criteria became available.

What a wonderful, dedicated individual Bettye is; and her love for saving lives goes without saying.

Deborah Nesselrodt
North Richland Hills, Texas

I have volunteered with Oak Hill Animal Rescue as an adoption event volunteer, transporter, photographer, and temporary foster. I can't say enough good things about all the wonderful work the people at Oak Hill are doing to save the lives of helpless and abandoned animals in Dallas. Oak Hill takes animals from the euthanasia lists at local shelters and gives them a second chance at life. It's all run by volunteers who truly love these animals and want to relieve their painful situations.

My husband and I had been wanting to adopt a dog for awhile but were waiting for the right fit. We constantly surfed the Humane Society websites and those of other organizations but Oak Hill Animal Rescue proved to be our favorite by far. Their staff/volunteers were extremely professional and caring; they clearly knew a lot about animals and the adoption process. Not just that but they were incredibly dedicated to ensuring all adoptions ewre a good fit as seen by the way they brought pets out for a home visit and allowed them a brief stay to test the waters before finalizing the adoption. This really proved to us that they prioritized the well-being of the animals above anything else. Additionally, they offered to let us call or reach out with any questions on animal behavior, training, etc!

We ended up adopting Rosy, a german shepherd mix who was about 1.5 years old. She's an angel, truly. We couldn't be happier! We love Rosy so much and definitely love OHAR for taking care of her so well before we adopted her.

This is such a great organization. I've worked with them for about a year and the owners and staff work tirelessly to save and help our fur friends. I've fostered 2 dogs with them so far and what a great experience it has been!! Probably one of the most rewarding experiences I've had to date. The staff are in the shelters on a daily basis saving lives. Great people!!

Oak Hill has helped our shelter rescue dogs in danger and gone above and beyond quickly and efficiently with updates sent to us with success stories on after another...This group is made up of heroes!

I love that this rescue is based on "compassion in action"! They really care about who adopts the pets in their program. They also make pet education a priority. Not everyone knows about the importance of heartworm prevention, locks on gates and microchips.

Oak Hill Animal Rescue is a wonderful organization! The animals always come first. They are the priority in every decision, change, and process. I have never been involved with an organization that truly lives its mission day in and day out. They are awesome! It is a privilege to volunteer with them!

I have fostered one puppy through Oak Hill rescue and have helped at the adoption events. They are one of the most compassionate groups I have ever volunteered with! They will move mountains to rescue as many animals as possible, including those that are injured and unlikely to make it out of the shelter otherwise!

Back in Nov of 2014, I started to help OHAR on Friday nights to set up crates for Saturday adoptions and most recently have taken over the photography work and getting the dogs posted on FB. In August a staff position at the shelter opened up, so I’ve also been helping there. I have been in awe of how wonderful all the people, volunteer and workers, are there. They all have big hearts and really go out of the way to help animals in need. I have become friends with an amazing group, both two legged and four legged. :)

Oak Hill Animal Rescue is Top Notch. I have known Bettye and Jim for many years and watched how they have dedicated their lives to helping homeless animals. They're the BEST!

My family and I adopted Captain Jack from Oak Hill in December 2014. They are by far the most kind hearted people. I'm in awe of their love for these dogs. It takes special people to be able to do what they do. Thank you Oak Hill for rescuing our little Chiweenie for us.

My experience with Oak Hill has been wonderful! From day one Bettye Baker, the Executive Director, was quick to answer my emails and answered any and all questions I had about the process (and I had a lot!). After much extensive research online and debating between dogs with my husband, we visited one of the Pet Smart locations where they host weekend adoption events. The dogs all had clean water and looked well fed and taken care of there were also plenty of volunteers available . The volunteers were knowledgeable about some dogs but not with all, but I was able to get information from Bettye's husband. The following day (Sunday) Bettye brought a dog we'd fallen in love with at the event to stay with us for a week for a trail period. However, this dog's personality completely changed from how he was at the adoption event. At the event he was playful and snuggly and even fell asleep in my husband's lap but within two hours of being in our home he bit my four year old son, my husband twice and myself. Needless to say we couldn't keep him. Bettye was very kind and understanding and retrieved the dog a few hours later and offered to bring the other dog we were considering the following day. Second time was the charm and we LOVE our new furry family member! He's sweet, cuddly, playful and gentle with my son. All of their dogs come micro chipped and spayed/neutered and up to date with shots and such and most are crate trained. After the trail period is up we will definitely be adopting from Oak Hill. Bettye has been as transparent as possible about the adoption process as well as flexible. You can tell she sincerely cares about the animals and the type of home they are going to.

I recently adopted a beautiful dog from Oak Hill. My living situation was not ready for her so Oak Hill took care of her long enough for my situation to improve. I was glad that they did because now we have our beautiful baby at home. I am glad they were so understanding and helpful. I will go to Oak Hill from now on and would recommend anyone else to do the same.

Jim and Bettye...there are not enough amazing compliments to sum them up! What they do for these animals is completely fantastic! We rescued one of our furry kids from them, and could not be any more appreciative that they saved him from the streets and gave him a second chance. I could not imagine my life without him.

Oak Hill Animal Rescue and Mr. and Mrs. Baker are top notch when it comes to the care and placement of animals. Their concern is to find the right home for the animals; what I mean by "right" is a good fit for the animal and for the adopting family.

Oak Hill offers trial visits, and in our case, Mrs. Baker drove the prospective dog to our house and stayed with us for about an hour and a half.

They also offer obedience training for dogs and the program utilizes at-risk youth as trainers, all under the supervision of a certified trainer. So not only are the dogs benefiting, so are the youth of our community as well.

I truly cannot say enough good things about Oak Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Baker, their concern for the animals they care for, their commitment to them and towards saving their lives.

Thanks to Oak Hill Animal Rescue. Inc Betty Baker for all the good work your staff is just great all volunteers are great I lost 2 of my dogs with-in 2 months was not going to get any more but I had to feel a hole in my heart. Went to breeders to look but could not find the 1 I want, stop by Pet Smart in Rockwall Tx and saw 1 it was a Shih-tzu at first I said no because it was a boy and brindle and I want black and white and female so I talked to Heidi and Betty and then I left got down the road turned around went back got Vinnie he is our life. I know these people care so much about the Animal's you guys are the best. Thanks so much.

Our first time with "adoption", Oak Hill ensured that we had a great experience! Very professional, kind and loving with the pets, and concerned about them fitting with the family! A Great Organization and one that my husband and I will recommend over and over! We love our new puppy, Bailey and he is already a beloved member of our family! Julie & Tom Pinnell

My name is Cameron and I did have the pleasure of working with Bettye and Maggie in adopting the greatest pup EVER named buddy. it was very easy to work with Bettye in arranging the at home visit so I could meet my future companion and they made full effort to make it happen. I did live about 45 mins away and they had no problem bringing buddy my way. I met Maggie the day she brought him to home and she was a very kind women that truly cared about what she was doing for these animals. Once she left and it was just me and buddy, he was a little nervous but got very comfortbale very quick. His manners were instilled naturally and he had a loving personaltiy that was not forced it is who he naturally is, which truly showed me how much they do care for these pups. I can really say nothing negative about this organazation. I can only rave about it.

Oak Hill Animal Rescue is an amazing organization with even more amazing people! Jim & Bettye have the most kind, loving and generous hearts of anyone we have ever met!

We recently adopted our newest member of the family during an adoption event sponsored by Oak Hill at our local PetsMart in Rockwall, Tx. It was a great experience from beginning to end and Bettye & volunteer, Maggie were just wonderful to work with. What impressed us the most was how much they care for all their animals. They don't let these four-legged kids go home with just any one. Their adoption process is thorough to ensure these pets go to the right people and right homes!

We encourage you to visit their website, and go to PetsMart on Saturdays and meet these wonderful people and if you are serious about adopting a pet, they have amazing dogs & cats who are waiting for you to take them home!

I recently found a cute little puppy in our neighborhood who my boyfriend and I almost hit while he was running across the street. After searching the neighborhood and asking all around with no luck, I took him to Banfield Pet Hospital to see if he had a chip. The little guy didn't have a collar either and we found out he had no chip. I just happened to be at PetsMart/Banfield when Oakhill Animal Rescue was having an adoption event so I decided to see what they could do to help me. After speaking with one volunteer she referred me to Bettye. I quickly could tell that Bettye and the volunteers were doing this out of complete love for animals and they would take very good care of this little guy and make sure he went to a very safe and loving home. I wish I could have kept him but I already have two dogs and I travel a lot so a puppy was not in my future at the moment, however, I did want him to be safe and to find a safe and loving home. Bettye agreed to take the lil guy and they sent me an update on his progress the next morning. I will be following him on their Facebook page to see when he is adopted and how he is progressing until he finds his forever home. Whether you are a volunteer looking for a great place to volunteer or a donor looking for a great charity to support, I would HIGHLY recommend this rescue. It is clear that they care very deeply about the dogs they rescue.

They are wonderful to the animals and their new families!

My daughter and I adopted our cat from Oak Hill Rescue in 2010. Our dog had recently died of old age and we had moved to an apartment. We decided it was time to get another pet. We had only had dogs in the past, but decided a cat would be a good choice since we had no yard.
I had a very specific request for Jim and Bettye. I wanted a cat with a friendly "dog-like" personality and not reserved as cats can sometimes be. Bettye told me that she would bring the cats that she thought fit what I was looking for.
The next weekend, my daughter and I met Reese, who is now renamed Lucy. Bettye chose perfectly. Lucy greets us at the door when we come home. She generally wants to be in the same room we are in. She "answers" us when we talk to her. We love her more now than we did 3 years ago. I was impressed with the home visit that Bettye made a week after we brought Lucy home. She also called me periodically to make sure that Lucy was adjusting well. She was available by phone or by email to answer questions that I had.
Jim and Bettye are kind and loving. Their hearts are definitely in the work they do. The animals are clean and well taken care of. I appreciate the time they committed to find the perfect pet for us.

We recently found a beautiful terrier/boxer mix from Oak Hill Animal Rescue. We had never heard of the organization before so we did not have any expectations about the organization. Their web site is well laid out and has lots of links to educational information related to adopting/raising dogs and cats. We went to see the dog of interest at the PetSmart in Rockwall and decided to adopt. The volunteers were very helpful and the paper-work was straight forward and not too cumbersome. They did, however, explain that they do not allow same day adoptions so we were slightly disappointed. When Betty Baker came out later with our dog to check out our house and set-up we were impressed with her wonderful way with the dog, enthusiasm for rescue animals, and tremendous knowledge of raising dogs. She had several great suggestions for training and cost effective veterinary services. And she also explained the purpose of waiting at least a day before adopting as some people will change their minds and the wait allows that to happen and avoids having a dog abandoned again. Bettye also told us about her work connecting dogs with at risk youth. Her commitment to community really is second to none.

I adopted my baby girl about 5 years ago. She was rescued from the streets of S. Dallas and had puppies. By the time I met her, her puppies were already adopted out. She was shy but sweet. Chula is a healthy girl and very well behaved. She has proven you can teach an old dog new tricks. Her little run is so funny we can't stop laughing. Which...she doesn't seem to mind. The adoption process included a home visit which I really understood. Betty doesn't just go get dogs from the street and show up anywhere charging adoption fees. Chula had been to a vet first to check for worms and get fixed. She was very well cared for and loved immediately. To this day, if I have questions regarding anything animal...Betty is always willing to go out of her way to help me. Ironically no matter how long it's been since she's seen Betty, she always remembers them. I guess she remembers the help and love and care she received from Oak Hill Animal Rescue.

Jim and Bettye Baker are the most special of people, to purchase and build this animal rescue, and take on the rehabilitation of some of the toughest of cases. Through them I found Skippy, my rat terrier mix, who was given a poor prognosis after a large dog attack left him with a punctured lung, and a damaged leg. They cared for him, literally nursing him back to life, and health, and then finding his forever home with us. There is a special place in heaven for these folks.

Jim and Bettye are the most dedicated people who work tirelessly to care for the animals. Through Bettye, we found Dixie, a female beagle who was seven when we adopted her. She was a wonderful dog, so loving and sweet, and when she passed away, we adopted Odie through OHAR. Odie is two years old, a male beagle, very playful and loves to cuddle. His life was literally saved by Jim and Bettye from another shelter that doesn't follow the "no-kill" principle, so my husband and I are grateful and happy to give him his "forever home." Oak Hill Animal Rescue is professional, all the animals have their shots, are spayed/neutered, and receive lots of TLC from Jim and Bettye as well as the volunteers. I also volunteered two years ago and only stopped due to moving away from the area; working with everyone was a pleasure!

I have had our dog for a year now and am astounded by the service and professionalism that Oak Hill provided to our family. They came to our house to introduce Bendie to our other dog and gave us great info on how to best integrate her into the family. These people do amazing work.

I wanted a dog for quite some time, but it took a while to convince my husband to get one. We are both particular so we had to compromise on what we were looking for. Anytime I saw an adoption some where I would look for "the one" to bring home. We checked out Petsmart one day and there was Oak Hill Animal Rescue where I met Bettye and her team. Maple was also there - the pup for us, a German Shepherd mix. I didn't fill out the application that day, but did over the weekend and had it on standby. Unfortunately, we were going out of town the following week so we didn't think it was a good time to get a puppy. A month later, after thinking Maple was long gone, I found her online through Petfinder. I immediately called Oak Hill to make sure she was actually still adoptable and Bettye assured me she was. She told me anything they post on Petfinder is always up to date. I met with Bettye that Saturday at Petsmart, turned in my application, and we set a time for our home visit. Prior to our home visit, Maple had some wounds on her back from her litter mates. Bettye took great care of her while she was still at the rescue shelter and was actually going to keep her longer because she didn't want to give a puppy away in the condition she was in. I loved that Bettye cared so much about Maple to want to keep her until she was all better so that we didn't have to worry about her. I also love the fact that they do home visits because they really are concerned about where the animals are going. Working with Bettye and Oak Hill has been a pleasure. They made the process very easy. AND...we just love our Maple! I'm so glad she was still there :-)

My husband I and I had just lost our Golden Retriever Jake to old age about a month and a half ago and our hearts and our home have just not been the same. Our daughter Ashley had just been at Petsmart where she seen Keisha. She fell in love with Stella and immediately sent me a text with the pups pictures and her bio and said "Momma she would be PERFECT for you and Daddy". So I talked it over with my hubby and we decided that I should go take a look at her since he was committed to plans and I was free and we didn't want someone else to take her before we had a chance to meet her. Needless to say I grab my Momma and headed in to Rockwall. The minute I rounded the corner inside Petsmart and I seen Keisha, it was LOVE at first sight! They took her out of the kennel and gave us her leash and we took her away from the chaos so we could spend some time with her and realized pretty quickly she was for us. I filled out the application for her and I have to say leaving her there was the hardest thing I had to do in a very long time. But I knew I would be seeing her in a week at her graduation from the PREP Dog Trainging Program. Yesterday she graduated and I am happy to say we are very proud parents of our precious new fur baby! Jim and Bettye are amazing people and explained every step of the process to us and knew every detail about Keisha. Any question we had, they had an answer for. And when they came out to our home they made Keisha's transition so easy on her. But I can tell you it is not just with Keisha that they are so compassionate. I watched them interact with all the dogs and they know the smallest details about all the dogs and love them all. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to add a new fur baby to their home or just looking for a charity to help out. This has been a wonderful experience for us and we are so thankful to our daughter for stopping to look at Keisha and for Jim and Bettye for allowing us to be her furever home. She will be loved always.

We adopted our new dog Bosley from Oak Hill Animal Rescue. From the first minute I met the representatives from this organization I could tell how much they care about the animals they are adopting out. They knew each animal personally and could tell us so much about their personalities. We looked at several dogs and then my daughter met Bosley and fell in love (and my husband and I fell right behind her). We filled out the application and they came to check out our house before we could adopt him. This really shows that they truly care that their babies are in a safe home where they will be happy. I also love the fact that they give their dogs obedience training while they are at their facility and they use troubled youth to do the obedience training, so it is a benefit to both the children and the dogs. They also make sure each animal has a chip so that if it is ever separated from its new owner it won't become a homeless pet again. I really loved this organization and Bosley has already made a huge impact in our home. We love him and he loves us. I am so happy we get to be his forever home.

Bettye at Oak Hill helped us bring Khloe into our home. Bettye was very helpful and made sure Khloe was going to have a good home. We are so happy with our new family member and would have no problems getting another pet from Oak Hill. Khloe went through their obedience training program and very well behaved....such a great dog!

My career calls for me to assist customers with a significant problem - I help them when their payroll software isn't working. To difuse their anxiety, I have a large jar labeled "Profanity for Pups." $1 is due for every cuss word I hear. Three benefit - 1. OHAR.org is supported, 2. my customers enjoy the challenge and 3. I still blush, but I know the animals are cared for. The proceeds are sent monthly - and we always add a little extra.

I started doing community service with OHAR and I loved it so much that I continued to work with them for over a year after I had finished up my community service. They are all such nice people and are doing great things to help these animals in need.

OHAR is a wonderful organization and Jim and Bettye Baker are wonderful people. We went in to a PetSmart to buy something for our dog. OHAR happened to be there that day and my husband and I decided to just look. We were not really looking to get another dog at the time. Of course Tuffy (now Buster) apparently had other plans. He took one look at me and I was hooked. We ended up taking him home a couple weeks later. Bettye was great to work with in the adoption process. It is very obvious that she and Jim truly care for all the animals they have. Adopting Buster has been one of the best things we have ever done. He has brought so much joy to our lives and we have OHAR to thank for that. We believed in the organization so much, that we volunteered for them for a while untill we moved out of the area. When we are ready to adopt another pet, we may even go back to OHAR, even though we no longer live in the area. We highly recommed OHAR to anyone looking to adopt and dog or cat.

I moved from Ca. last year. Being involved in animal foster care I was looking for a professionally run organization to join. After looking into other groups and although it is over an hour commute to our Adoption Fairs at PetsMart I selected Oak Hill Animal Rescue. The friendly, knowledgeable, committed, compassionate integrity of Betty and Jim will keep me involved for a very long time. Aside from what was said they step outside of the box and are involved actively with Baylor Hospital with their 2 certified therapy dogs reaching out to critically ill people. Jim and Betty are the total package.

Oak Hill Animal Rescue is exceptional in the fact that they rescue hard to place animals, as well as disabled animals, when they are called upon to do so. They don’t turn away the outcasts. They go the extra mile to reach out to forgotten, sick, injured, neglected and abused animals to give them a second chance. They also are involved in educating people about pet care, the reasons for choosing adoption, and the adoption process in general. OHAR has another special mission of taking dogs that have experienced spinal injuries and are partially paralyzed to act as therapy dogs to Baylor Hospital to comfort patients who have also experienced paralytic injuries. This is truly exceptional work. OHAR is also active in helping youths become compassionate toward animals by developing responsibility toward and interaction with animals through volunteer activities and dog training. I love this group. They go the extra mile. They rock!

We adopted Dusty into our family in the Winter of 2011 after the passing of our beloved Carly, who was also a rescue from the SPCA. We met Dusty at Adoption Day at one of the retail pet supplies stores that Oak Hill Animal Rescue happened to be at. Dusty caught our attention pretty quickly because he was just the right amount of scruff, just the right amount of Terrier, and just the right amount of attitude. What we immediately recognized in this organization is their character - a sincere interest in adopting a pet into the best possible home and doing it with integrity. From providing the appropriate amount of care to animals in their care, providing basic training to the dogs before they go to their next home, to checking in on the adoptive parent(s) to see how the new companion is adjusting. And I would like to also mention the program they utilize for their training, an at risk youth program that helps foster responsibility and nurturing for the young men as well as basic training and bonding for the dogs. This was an incredible testimony to the integrity of Oak Hill Animal Rescue and the commitment of Bettye and Jim Baker. We found the right place to adopt our wonderful, happy, and spirited Dusty!

I have known Jim and Bettye Baker of Oak Hill Animal Rescue about five years. They are both passionately dedicated to saving dogs and cats. They rescue them, get them needed medical care and place them with carefully chosen homes. Their rescue extends to special needs animals providing them with whatever medical equipment, medications, special foods & rehabilitation they need. The housing is clean and spacious and each animal gets individual attention. They keep detailed records on the animals and the expenses involved in running the rescue.

We went to the Pet Parade on Oak Lawn on Easter in 2011. Oak Hill Animal Rescue was showing some of their animals that they had for adoption. My husband and my daughter fell in love with this little puppy. I know there were other people wanting to adopt this puppy. We were the first to fill out the application so we were allowed the home visit and were able to adopt the puppy. There was an individual that offered a great deal of money if he would be able to adopt and take the puppy home that day, but the rescue was true to their word that the first application would be served first and then others. I truly respect the way this was handled.

This organization does a great job with the dogs that they rescue. The dog we adopted, Brady, was brought in as a pretty wild animal with no socialization skills at all. The people at Oak Hill Animal Rescue took care of him medically, gave him lots of the affection that he needed so badly, and even put him through a training class. We picked Brady up after his last training class and he is sooo sweet! I would recommend this organization for any one who is wanting to rescue a dog. They are very thorough and do a home visit before placing their dogs, and they require a recommendation from both your vet and another person who knows how you treat your dogs.

I adopted a dog from this group. The process was easy and fast. I saw him Easter Sunday at Easter in the Park, and I had him a month later. They sent him to school, so I didn't have to give him obedience training. I had him tested for heartworms, and he came back positive. But, they helped me get him treated and assured me he would be okay. Every time I email Bettye she responded in 24 hours. They are deeply committed to rescuing and rehoming all of their animals. I will come to them again for when I adopt again. Billy is the love of my life, and I would never have found him if Oak Hill hadn't rescued him. You will get a great pet from this group!

I received a frantic e-mail from a shelter walker at Irving Animal Services that was looking for someone to rescue a dachshund that was found dragging himself along the highway and could not use his back legs. Bettye and Jim of Oak Hill Animal Rescue came to this baby's rescue and named him Arlo. After having him evaluating and discovering that he had paralysis in his back side, they decided to get him a wheelchair to make his life easier. Our group "Gardere Cares About Animals" took up a collection at our law office and not only raised enough funds to buy Arlo the wheelchair--but also to cover the cost of his heartworm treatment (as he was also found to be heartworm positive). Arlo still lives at Oak Hill and is thriving. Betty and Jim are true angels to the service of animals far and near!

I have been volunteering as a photographer for various animal rescue organizations and have witnessed from the abysmal to well-run groups. The animals at OHAR are clean, socialized, and very well cared for. Because they are in this condition, the photographs are easy to take, therefore (hopefully) boosting the adoption rate. No photographer can make a frightened, filthy dog look good.....only the organization can. OHAR deserves the highest rating possible because they have obviously put in the work to achieve it.

As a supporter of Oak Hill Animal Rescue I would like express my appreciation to Jim and Bettye Baker for providing an animal rescue of this caliber, supporting the surrounding areas of Sunnyvale, Seagoville, Mesquite, Rockwall, Garland, etc). The hard work and love bestowed on each of these animals is incredible. The average person wouldn’t hold up to one day of their schedule much less 365 days a year. The kennel is well cared for, nutrition and medical needs are always meet along with daily exercise to run off steam and experience the outdoors. These are all important factors in the life of each and every one of these dogs and cats. A weekly adoption program affords each animal the opportunity for a loving family environment that is strictly monitored. Recently Oak Hill Animal Rescue has partnered with Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation to bring disabled dogs to visit rehab patients providing that spark of hope individuals need during challenging times. I would be glad to recommend this rescue to anyone looking to adopt a well cared for pet.

We looked to adopt a pet for about a year before we found Oak Hill Animal Rescue. They were wonderful to work with and always put the animal's welfare first, as it should be. They are active in the community and take advantage of all programs that will benefit the animals and inform the public of the desperate need for pet adoptions. I would highly recommend Oak Hill Animal Rescue.

My husband and I were looking for a dog to adopt and came across Oak Hill Animal Rescue. This is where we met Jim and Bettye Baker. They are so caring for their animals. My husband and I ended up adopting a little female 6 month old black terrier/lab mix we named Cessna. A few weeks later we went back and adopted her brother whom we named Murphy. Bettye was so helpful through the process and really goes out of her way for her cats and dogs and for the parents looking to adopt. I will ever be so grateful because these two dogs are the best, they were well taken care of and so sweet. Thanks so much Oak Hill!

The Ohar's run the Oak Hill Animal Rescue Shelter, they are some of the most amazing people we have met. My husband and I walked into an adoption drive they were hosting with no intention of taking a pet home. I however, fell in love with a little grey puppy. We left and said if we came back later and he was still available it was meant to be. We are now the proud owners of a 3 year old, 70lb Doberman/Weimaraner mix named Wilson. Bettye was so amazing during the whole process and really made sure that we were going to be the best home for Wilson. We have kept in touch and take Wilson to visit the Ohar's every couple of months. What they are doing, the amount of time and effort they put in for these animals is truly wonderful.

We adopted our adorable Japanese Chin from Oak Hill Animal Rescue. Betty and her staff had provided excellent care for our Samurai while he was there. They were also wonderful to us in helping us adopt Samurai. And....... we still keep in touch. They are a great group of caring people that love all dogs.

After losing our dog to old age, we went a while without considering adopting a new pet. My husband floated the idea and I reluctently said I would consider it. A dear friend volunteers for Oak HIll so I contacted her and she told me about an adoption event at Petsmart. My husband went and came home asking me to at least go and meet Max. I did and after a few minutes in the meet and greet room, I knew we needed to be doggie parents again. Oak HIll throughly checked us out, which I appreciated, and we were approved! Max went to obedience school before coming home and we got to attend his graduation. He has been a fun, loving, and well- mannered boy. We have taken him on several road trips to our cabin in Colorado and he loves being with us. I strongly encourage anyone who is interested in adopting a pet,-the only way to go-to check out Oak HIll.

Found these folks on-line while searching for a specific type of dog. Met them at pet center for adoption weekend, highly impressed with care of their animals and commitment to no-kill. Could not take dog that day [work travel] so they kept her for three additional weeks until my schedule was clear, then brought her from Seagoville out to Wylie to my house. Nothing but kudos for the way they screen clients and place animals [at least in my case!]. "Lady" is a happy SchnauBrador now almost one year old who fits right into her niche with her two "little brothers." Jack

These people have a compassion for animals...large or small...sick or healthy. They house dogs and cats until a "suitable" new owner is found. Many times that process is a long one. They take those dogs labeled early on as "unadoptable" and send them to obedience school to socialize them as well as help the "trainers". You see the trainers are boys in a juvenile justice program. Win one win all. Not only do Jim and Bettye adopt dogs and cats into new homes they have 5 dogs that are wheelchair bound and participate in a hospital therapy program. they take the wheelchair dogs and visit rehab facilities to encourage patients to suceed or at least deal with their injuries just as the dogs have done. The Bakers are all around compassionate and caring canine and feline heros.

This organization is run by Bettye Baker and her husband Jim. I first met them last fall at the Petsmart store in Rockwall, TX while inquiring about volunteer opportunities for my 14-yr. old son. Having not yet met my son, Bettye explained that they preferred for their teen volunteers to be at least 16 but sometimes they allowed younger individuals to volunteer based on their level of maturity. Upon completing the volunteer forms and other paperwork, the impression I got was that they were very serious about the quality and maturity level of the teens that they permitted to work with their animals. This was my first clue that this organization was very committed to their animals. My son is with his dad every other weekend and can only volunteer on a limited basis, so when the all-day "adoption fair" event came up at Owens Farms (in Richardson, TX), I said I would help out since they would be in great need of volunteers. This was my first opportunity helping out this organization and I could tell that Bettye and Jim pour their hearts into trying to find good homes for their animals. One example of this is rather than giving an animal to the first person who's willing to pay the adoption fee, a prospective owner is required to first fill out an adoption application and Bettye conducts a "home visit" to make sure that the dog will be able to adapt well to their new home and co-exist with any existing pets in the household. This shows me that they care very much that their animals are placed in a good environment. The other thing that I noticed is that they have several "regular" volunteers who are present whenever I have helped out or dropped off my son to volunteer. These ladies know the history and personality of the animals waiting to be adopted and show lots of caring and committment to volunteer their time with such dedication. When I went to pick up my son from volunteering the other day, I stuck around and helped them break down the cages and walk the dogs to their bus for their trip home. Some of these dogs were SO excited and couldn't wait to get back on the bus because they knew they were going home. What this says to me is that they love their caregivers (Bettye & Jim), and that they like their living conditions. The people who volunteer for this organization truly care for the welfare of these animals. Although I am fairly new to this organization, I know that It takes a lot to provide basic care for these animals, from feeding, housing, getting them proper medical attention, laundry and transportation expenses from their location in Seagoville to their adoption location in Rockwall, just to name a few. These people are truly dedicated in their efforts to help these abandoned and abused animals have a better life and they need all the help (monetary and otherwise), that they can get. I hope that your organization can assist with their needs.

This story is written to express our fulfilling experience with Bettye Baker, Executive Director, Oak Hill Animal Rescue, Inc., www.ohar.org, Compassion in Action, A 501(c)3 Non Profit Corporations, Federal ID 26-0453703

I am Carletta Burrows and I lost my Corgi, PJ, his name is short for "Pure Joy," in early September of this year. I was so lonely and in tears continuously missing my constant companion. I calmed myself by searching the internet for a Corgi that needing a friend and a home. On September 19, I found Oak Hill Animal Rescue, Bettye Baker, and Bunny. Bunny looked almost just like my PJ and needed a home. After talking with Bettye on the phone to get all the details and "how to" steps, I began the process. I filled out the application for adopting Bunny and faxed it to Oak Hill Rescue. I spoke with Bettye Baker several times over the course of the next week to answer questions and make sure all was in order for the adoption to be complete. On September 25, 2012, Bunny was delivered by Bettye Baker and two of her assistants. What a grand day! Bunny immediately began to fill the hole in all of our hearts and continues to do so to this very day. She has the chemistry it takes to be a farm dog and enjoys every opportunity given to her to help out on the farm. She is a fantastic guard dog and will not allow anyone or anything to go unnoticed and unannounced. We have kept in touch with Oak Hill Rescue and their successes, especially with the handicapped dogs that are great motivational tools in working with patients undergoing physical rehabilitation or training. We also recommend Oak Hill Rescue to others who are looking for a pet. We recommend adoption because of what Bettye Baker said to me when we discussed purchasing a puppy vs. adopting a rescued animal; she said, "Then you would be part of the problem rather than the solution. We will be ever grateful to Oak Hill Animal Rescue for taking such good care of the animals they rescue and for helping me find the perfect match for our family. It was a pleasure to work with Bettye Baker and Oak Hill Rescue, Inc. It is a joy for me to be able to share this story with you. Carletta Burrows 6001 Kilgore TX 75662 (903) 643-0530

Jim and Bettye are nothing short of amazing! They give, give...and then give even more. From their hearts and pockets, they make sacrifices that not many people can fathom...including me. I've learned a great deal about pets AND people from Jim and Bettye and hardly a week goes by that I don't continue to benefit from my experiences with OHAR. I don't know how you keep the names of 60+ dogs and 30+ cats with the right animal...but Bettye sure does. My guess is it's the love she has for the unloved, unwanted and forgotten. Being with the OHAR animals and staff on Saturdays at the adoption event brings a smile to my face and warmth to my heart. There's no escaping the aura of love, caring, and urgent need to educate people about pet ownership. Hats off to Jim, Bettye, Daniel, Rita, Maggie and all the other wonderful volunteers at OHAR!!

My friend, Maggie began volunteering with Oak Hill Animal Rescue several years ago. About 2 years ago, we lost one of our beloved dogs and decided to adopt another, Geno, through Oak Hill Animal Rescue. I was very impressed with the way they checked out us, our home and our other animals. For some reason, Geno was having a hard time finding a "forever" home, but he has fit very well within our pack of, now 3, dogs. He is sweet, loving and very trainable within the pack. All the animals at Oak Hill Animal Rescue are spayed/neutered and are up to date on their vaccinations. So when we adopt a pet, we don't have to worry about the routine vet visits for a year. I highly recommend Oak Hill Animal Rescue!

Oak Hill Animal Rescue Inc. came to my dog's "rescue" when she became very ill and lost the use of her hind legs. She could no longer walk, run or play. The remainder of her life was destined to be very dismal laying around the house all the time. Through Bettye's caring heart, we were soon put in touch with Eddie's Wheels, a manufacturer of wheel chairs for animals. Our sweet Honey had another chance to walk and run during her last days on Earth. When she passed away, we donated the wheelchair to Oak Hill Animal Rescue for the benefit of another dog. Not knowing of our loss, or the coming wheelchair donation, Oak Hill had just taken in another dog from a local shelter that had massive injuries and would be in need of a wheelchair. They named the dog Hunnie and we call it fate that we called within a few days to offer our Honey's wheelchair to them in the event that they could use it for another pet in need... Awesome!

I have known Bettye long before Oak Hill was in existence, 20 years plus. Bettye has always rescued animals taking in as many as she could. When she and Jim married, their rescue efforts expanded to what is now Oak Hill Animal Rescue. My husband and I volunteer for what ever is needed of us and all of our children have become volunteers as well (even our 9 year old whose job is to provide lots of love to the rescued cats while we load up the equipment necessary for Saturday adoption day!) When we wake him up every Saturday morning his first spoken words are "Do I get to go see the kitties?" My nieces, nephews, and friends of our kids actually contact us every week to let us know their schedules for Saturday so they can come and help - that speaks volumes. They do it for the same reason my husband and I do- the feeling we get inside from knowing we are doing something that really matters and makes a difference. Knowing that we are helping the efforts of Bettye and Jim to save lives of the dogs and cats that otherwise would not be here. One of the things I am most impressed with is Oak Hill does not 'sell' their rescues. Each person interested in adopting a precious soul has to fill out an application, be approved, have a home inspection to try to ensure the family is a good match, that they will be able to provide a safe and loving home, and IS followed up on personally by Bettye. Bettye also educates anyone with questions or showing an interest in an adoption and she has a saying that I like alot, "If you are not part of the solution then you are part of the problem."......and she and Jim believe in that. There are so many volunteers that help out and I so enjoy getting to see the volunteers on Saturday's, they are all great individuals and we all work together as a team! I am so proud to be a part of what Bettye and Jim have created and hope the 'family' grows bigger.

Oak Hill Animal Clinic is a great Animal Rescue organization that puts its animals before just about everything. They have worked hard over the past few years to gain more assets to make their operations more efficient, but this by no means takes away from the love that each of the regular workers has for animals. This is a great place to go volunteer and feel better about yourself and help some great animals out in the meantime.

In July of 2009 I found three stray dogs hanging around our business. That's when I found Oak Hill Animal Rescue. I had found one of the dogs a home but still needed to find a home for the other two. The Baker's were very receptive to my situation and that is when I became a volunteer. I really didn't know or even realize how many animals needed a home until I started volunteering. The Bakers' have put their heart and soul in this rescue. They have even taken in paralyzed dogs and trained them as therapy dogs and made them a part of their family and have been recognized by Baylor Animal Assist Program. The Bakers' have found forever homes for several dogs and cats. They work with their local animal shelters and take in the dogs or cats that are ready to be euthanized and give them forever homes. I can't even imagine the energy and time they put into this rescue not to mention they both have full time jobs so they can continue to do what their hearts desire and fund their rescue. Their passion to rescue has saved so many lives and give a stray/abandoned dog/cat a chance for happiness in a new home.

I adopted a Welsh Corgi from Oak Hill Animal Rescue on January 1, 2012. Bettye at Oak Hill was a pleasure to work with through the adoption process. She was always quick to reply to any emails, and was able to bring the dog from the adoption agency to my home in Carrollton. Bettye stayed at my home for a few hours answering any questions we had. She was able to point out any "problem areas" (i.e. an open window) to be careful of. She was very concerned about the well being of the dog, making sure we would be able to properly care for her. We've had a great experience with the dog we adopted, and I know if I need to contact Bettye or anyone at Oak Hill with any needs or questions, they'd be more than eager to help. I would definitely recommend Oak Hill Animal Rescue to any friends or family looking to adopt a pet - they do a great job at walking you through the process and making sure you are bringing a pet into a loving home.

I started volunteering with Oak Hill Animal Rescue after I moved from Nebraska where I had been home. They are doing a great cause-finding forever homes for great pets. They go out of their way to obedience train them, and do home visits. They also play a big part in society with their wheelchair pups going to hospitals and childrens homes to put a few smiles on some faces. I look forward to working with them in the future and finding great homes for the animals who we have to stick up for.

I first learned of Oak Hill Animal Rescue Inc when I saw a news article about three paralyzed dogs they had helped get fitted for, and receive "carts"(doggie wheelchairs) so they could lead happy, productive lives. A short time later I saw another article about OHAR, and their work at Baylor Hospital with their own two therapy dogs. I knew of a paralyzed pitbull dog at Fort Worth Animal Care and Control with two very young pups that per protocal would be immediately EU'd (euthanized) as the mandatory stray hold was up. I emailed Ohar, and Mrs. Baker immediately replied. Even though her rescue was full at the time, she asked a friend if they would foster the dog for her (and they agreed to keep the dog until there was an opening for it as unlike most rescues, all of OHAR's animals are on site. Sadly, it took about a month before the shelter released the dog to the OHAR's foster/rep Daniel Barry, and both of the puppies were sick by then and did not survive. I was very impressed by OHAR's tenacity to stick with it and fight to save this dog from certain death. They named her Hunny-Bunny, and right after OHAR got her a couple who had lost their dog came by to donate their cart to help another dog out. With a few minor adjustments it fit Hunny-Bunny perfectly. Daniel even modified it where she has to use her back legs, and Hunny is beginning to walk now; she can't run or she will fall over, but she's walking. Daniel Barry fell in love with little Hunny-Bunny, and has adopted her for himself. Thanks to the awesome dedication, and perserverance of OHAR a real life Cinderella has been spotted running all over White Rock Dog Park in her little tricked out wheelie. **** By the way, those kind people who donated their dog's wheelie cart to give Hunny-Bunny her new life? Everyone discovered the two dog's had more in common that just their disability... the other dog had been named Honey too ♥ Hunny-Bunny at the shelter https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=185012408237528&set=a.176317392440363.44433.137921312946638&type=1&theater **And this is Hunny-Bunny now https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2720624376412&set=p.2720624376412&type=1&theater