Erin began volunteering with PtC way back in 2018 when she helped with transports. Now she
handles all our TNR requests and coordinates with several volunteers and vets to help our
community cats. When she’s not trapping cats she takes care of her six grandkids (from four
kids of her own) along with six cats and two dogs. She also attends college classes and fosters
about a thousand cats/kittens a year.
Cindy W started volunteering with us after she asked for help with a stray dog and hasn’t
slowed down one bit. A former marine and accountant by trade, Cindy does a little of
everything with PtC, including transport, accounting, fostering, and of course, coordinating our
dog spay/neuter program. Cindy and her husband Craig, have three dogs, one cat, and have
called Tiptonville home since 2022.
Whitney is a small business manager and began volunteering with Paws to Care in 2025 by
fostering. She now coordinates our spays and neuters for cats. She has one dog and two cats of
her own. Her organizational and people skills keep our cat s/n program on track!
Dr Crisp grew up In Trenton, TN and graduated from UT College of Veterinary Medicine in 1981.
Besides being a valued board member of PtC he is also a member of the Dyersburg Noon Rotary
Club and a past member of the Dyer County Fair Board. Dr Crisp is married to his lovely wife
Janna and has one son and two stepsons. He and Janna also have two dogs and a cat. In his
spare time, he enjoys travel, time at the lake, and time on his farm.
Tina joined PtC in March 2022 serving in different areas, then became most active in events for community awareness and fundraising. As a retired cosmetologist who worked in other local fields of technical service with the county schools and a pharmacy, she has a deep caring for people, as well as animals. So, July 2024 she accepted the position of VC. Tina enjoys playing drums for Jesus, studying Scriptures and medical research, solving problems, DIY projects, and TV binging, all while sharing a peaceful home with her beloved son, and their indoor colony of six cats.
Kelley began her journey in animal welfare in 1995 as a Veterinary Practice Coordinator and vet tech. She currently serves as our medical director. She has volunteered with numerous animal rescue organizations including Animal Rescue Corps and HSUS. She has rescued everything from the smallest mouse to dogs and cats to horses and even a monkey. Kelley has 6 dogs and a 3-legged cat of her own. She enjoys music, drawing, writing, and building anything.
Cindy received her Executive Secretarial degree from West TN Business College and is a retired medical transcriptionist and secretary. Her attention to detail makes her vital to overseeing PtC’s paperwork, organization, and documentation. She has been with PtC since 2017, first as a transport driver. Cindy is a flutist with the local MacDowell Music Club and Dyersburg State Community Band, loves genealogy, karaoke, and spending time with her family. Cindy has 2 cats and 1 dog.
Amanda has been with PtC since 2020, starting as a foster. She quickly became an integral part of the team, especially within our cat program, and began handling all incoming calls in 2022. Amanda has 2 children and 1 bonus child, 3 dogs, 5 cats, and 3 reptiles. She enjoys feeding her youth kids at church and traveling.
Kevin began running his own businesses in childhood and made it official when he purchased Depco Pump Company (Clearwater, FL) in 1985. He also purchased land in TN in 2004 and created Fyrne Lake Farms (Dyersburg, TN). He has made both these businesses highly successful with his unique approach to business and people. Kevin sleeps with the president of PtC and has the same 3 children and 2 grandchildren. However, he only claims one of the 6 dogs and none of the cats (he’s allergic).
A business HR and accounting manager by trade, a business owner by profession, and an animal lover by passion, Diana decided to use her background to help start this animal rescue in Dyer County. After much research, prayer, and soul searching, Paws to Care was born. Diana has 3 children, 2 grandchildren, 6 dogs, 3 cats, 2 foster dogs, and 1 foster cat. She has been happily married to Kevin since 1996. Besides enjoying being married to Kevin, she likes reading and learning.
