One of the truly great non-profits in the world. Working in veterinary medicine I see a lot of rescue groups and many sadly are all about the people, Kris Kelly is all about the animals. She is their voice. She would lay down her life for them. Case in point—the sweet soul in the picture with her. When all the local vets told her it was hopeless she said “no.” She kept fighting. She called me. We talked and she kept fighting. And this sweet souls is happy and living her life. God bless her and her devotion
DOES KRIS EVER SLEEP???
If I have a question I will text her and she responds within minutes! The foundation's social media is constantly active with tons of people following. This rescue does it all! They also fight against animal abuse and neglect. Angel was a rescue with a lot of medical issues but lived a great life thanks to the Kris Kelly Foundation who took her on and adopted her to a family that doted on her. She passed recently at the age of 14. She used a wheel chair but it didn't stop her from living a long beautiful life!
This organization is amazing. Kris is kind and always puts the animals first.
She is always willing to help an animal in need in anyway she can.
Please support them and adopt!
I rescued a pup from The Kris Kelly Foundation a few years ago and it changed my life. They took a lot of time talking to me and looking into my references which was fine with me. They had to make sure I owned my home and speak with my veterinarian. My husband and I just got married and they asked if we broke up where would the dog go lol. I do realize that these are very important questions to ask and I appreciate them. I wish all the animals had these types of questions asked to adopters. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
I asked the Kris Kelly Foundation for help for an old pup that was abandoned by his family. They took him in the next day. I was given updates. He lived with the founder of the organization until he passed of natural causes about one year ago. They kept me in the loop the entire time because they knew that I had fallen for the little guy. He had such a beautiful ending of his life. The vet thought he was about 17 or 18 when I brought him to the organization...so he passed around the age of 20. I am so grateful that this the Kris Kelly Foundation returned my call and took him in. His name was Pepes. Thank you.
I adopted a dog from The Kris Kelly Foundation. The perfect little munchkin. The adoption process was extreme but I respect that they really look into the people they adopt to. We passed!! When we are ready for our next furry friend we will return to this organization. They were very kind and listened to our needs. Thank you very much!
This organization helps the abused animals on the streets. They have a large platform and use it to get the word out if someone is abusing an animal and there are actual results. Because of them getting the information to the public and the public responding the authorities get involved. I respect that they are doing this. I know they are a rescue group also because I used to attend their adoption events. Well rounded organization in my opinion.
The Kris Kelly Foundation is truly amazing. I adopted my sweet little boy from her. If I ever decide to adopt again, I will definitely adopt through this foundation.
This foundation is awesome. I adopted my lil guy Bruno & he’s the best little thing that’s ever happened to me, thank you Kris.
An absolutely amazing rescue. Kris is honestly one of the sweetest most genuine people I have ever met! I adopted recently and she was in good hands before coming home. I am so glad I reached out to her! Thank you once again Kris! ❤️
I adopted my beautiful lil girl from the Kris Kelly foundation. My experience was perfect. I had a lil anxiety but all of my questions were answered & my mind was put at ease. Thanx Kris, keep doin what you’re doin, saving all the animals one by one. Blessings
The Kris Foundation is a true blessing for animals in my community and around the world. My friend’s dog was attacked by a coyote in the middle of the night. I contacted the Kris Kelly foundation for help because we couldn’t find a vet. Kris personally jumped to action in the middle of the night and found a vet who saved Poochy’s life. Her devotion to animals nothing short of Godly.
Love this organization! Kris does a great job of vetting potential adopters to ensure they find the best homes -- which makes the process successful for us adopters, too! We highly recommend the Kris Kelly Foundation, and we can’t thank her enough for helping us through the process of adopting or beloved dog, “Lucy.”
Kris is such a great woman for what she does helping our four-legged furry friends. The passion she puts into her work is a blessing. Thank you Kris
I truly can’t give The Kris Kelly Foundation the praise it deserves. Kris, works endlessly rescuing all animals in California and nationwide. Kris Kelly, is a voice for all animals. I truly love this foundation and forever grateful to Kris for my Pinto!
Thank you for your kindness, caring, and hard works. You are awesome. Keep up your amazing work. Way to go!!!
Kris has a true gift when it comes to caring for animals in need & she goes to the upmost extent to help. I met her through rescuing my first senior dog many years ago & her passion to save these neglected animals was beyond evident & inspiring.
The Kris Kelly Foundation is a wonderful organization who rescues the most vulnerable. They are taking animals out of kill shelters and finding forever homes. These unwanted pets are going from the most horrible of situations and being put in loving homes where they are wanted and loved.
Amazing lady that works tirelessly to help pets who can’t fend for themselves. Know Kris for many years and can’t think of anyone more dedicated. Will continue to support her foundation personally and with my company.
I have worked directly with this wonderful rescue & have only accolades! They care deeply about these discarded animals and work in great cooperation with others in order to accomplish their goal of saving one life at a time. They help, cooperate, act and follow through on their promises & responsibilities. Thank you & hats off to this great rescue!!!
I follow this organization on Instagram. WOW! They get results. I didn't know how many animals were being abused in this country. It is so sad. They just don't post bad situations they post so you the follower can help and boy do we help!! I saw one of their reels on Instagram and started following them and I have been hooked. They also post animals in need of rescuing. They said they get so many emails and calls in to help animals...they help who they can and then post who they can to see if other rescues have room. I think this is a great system in place.
Kris Kelly works tirelessly to save animals in need. She fights for animals who have no more hope and they are often on the kill list. She does this because she has a heart of gold and this is her calling in life. I support The Kris Kelly Foundation in every way I can. It is truly a wonderful nonprofit.
This organization has helped a lot of abused animals by getting the word out about the abusers and connecting the police and animal control with the animal in need. They have a powerful social media presence. There needs to be more outlets like the one this organization has. They get results for the animals that are usually not seen by law enforcement or animal control. With the help of the public these animals are saved!
Kris works tirelessly to help dave the neglected animals in and around Los Angeles. I have personally witnessed and help in her efforts.
I've been a fellow supporter of The Kris Kelly Foundation for years! Kris so selflessly has dedicated her entire life to help animals for decades including living a vegan lifestyle. Her entire being is for the betterment, protection and welfare of animals. Kris has helped me personally with a few rescue cases over the past few years. She is genuinely a compassionate, empathetic person and very dedicated in what she does. The world is a better place because of the Kris Kelly's that exist and give so much and ask for nothing in return! That is a true animal advocate, activist and animal rights person. God bless your heart Kris!
Kris Kelly is an Angel I cant say enough great things about her organization. We have our Chester because of her and appreciate all she does for the fur babies
The first time I met Kris was through facebook. I was doing some work in Compton and a pitbull ran by me, blood all over its face,,, I was so bumped out. I posted a pic of the dog running away, not really knowing what to do. I remember Kris giving me GREAT advice ... Its helped from the future on and we have stayed connected, I have TWO RESCUE PUPS from kris and I'm sure ill have more... I will help Kris forever. She is a true Angel. Let be honest, NOT MANY people (maybe 1%) can do this on a DAILY basis.. SO give when you can,, Give yourself a pat on the back if you do BECAUSE IT TRULY HELPS HER!.. I will keep giving because I cant do much more ... BUT i know Kris can... #donate #save #an #animal.
Kris helped connect me with my best pal, Taco. She's doing a wonderful job at finding homes for animals in need and I very much recommend working with her group.
I have a business located in a very rural area of Riverside. I get a lot of abandoned dogs and other animals that I cant take care of and they cant take care of themselves in that environment. My go to person is Kris when this happens. She always finds homes for the animals that need it and does not let them go to people that are nothing but the best. I follow her Facebook page along with many others in CA but she really sticks out for the right reasons. People can be so cruel so its nice to see someone who really cares for all the animals.
Kris, is amazing! Her indefatigable drive to save and rescue as many animals is incredible. She's helped save countless animal's lives and is always ready to lend a hand, day or night, (and often in the middle of the night) to help an animal in need. She's an amazing woman.
I have had several years positive experience with the Kris Kelly Foundation, and I believe they are an outstanding nonprofit for animal welfare, and I fully support them! Kris Kelly is such a caring, compassionate person, and I am so impressed by her active engagement in the community to speak up for animal rescue. I think she rescues primarily dogs and cats, but I've noted other rescue efforts as well, including chickens, pigs, etc. Ms Kelly is often on the front lines, personally rescuing and caring for animals. She has personally influenced my life in that I've become more involved in animal rescue, as well as changing my lifestyle to a healthy veggie/vegan diet. I am much healthier & happier now as a result. Please consider supporting the Kris Kelly Foundation. It is truly a wonderful cause!
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As a filmmaker and animal rescue advocate, I have worked with many rescues around the world. I have known Kris Kelly for several years and her Foundation is outstanding! Kris works with dedication & integrity & compassion to help animals, and to me, is a role model for anyone who does rescue. As other reviewers have noted, Kris walks the talk, and animals truly come 1st. She works tirelessly to be a voice for animals, to make this a better world for them, and actively uses social media to raise awareness. Kris is on the front lines, doing everything she can to be personally involved in animal rescue. She is the best and certainly deserves our support!
As an animal rescuer and advocate I am always looking for fellow animal lovers who truly care-who truly do the work of loving and saving animals. Kris is the real deal. The Kris Kelly foundation is an organization that I donate too whenever I can because I trust her.
So grateful to this beauty for her tireless efforts to be a voice for the animals that have no voice. Kris is always doing whatever she can to save as many animals as possible.
Kris and her team are simply amazing. Her first and most important priorities are the animals and I can't thank her enough for all of their hard work and support. She connects with shelters, rescues and every day goes above and beyond. I can't say how many times, she has been there for the rescue that I volunteer with and pulled a dog, fostered and even had a shelter pup get his own private plane to fly to his new home.
Kris makes my heart sing with all of the many things that she does and I thank her everyday that she is there to be the voice for so many animals that are struggling in our world today.
Thank you Kris and your amazing staff. Keep up the great work. We love you!
I first found the Kris Kelly organization on Facebook randomly from a post that I saw to save a dog. I remember making a very small contribution to that cause and I began to follow Kris Kelly. After seeing how much effort she puts in to this organization and how many people she helps I was blown away. Whether it’s finding fosters and transports or homeless dogs reunited with their owners. I see how many animals she saves and I have no idea how she does it. I couldn’t even open the emails every day that she has to read and some of them are unkind from people who are cruel and hateful for no reason attacking her. They don’t even understand how much work goes on behind the scenes to run a place like this. Kris always handles herself with such class and I’m convinced she’s an angel for animals. We need more organizations like this in the world!
Since its founding The Kris Kelly Foundation has been at the forefront of animal welfare efforts most notably in the Southern California area. The foundation's continuous efforts to provide healthcare and homes for neglected animals have earned it the reputation of being one of the most successful and effective animal welfare groups anywhere in the SoCal area. In addition to its regular fieldwork in the Los Angeles area to rescue abused/neglected animals, the foundation is also consistently recognized as being a top animal rights advocacy group.
Kris Kelly has one of the biggest hearts and reputable companies in the rescue business- I have know Kris for over 13 years and have worked steadily with her foundation. Her commitment to animal rescue is far and above and she works tirelessly to place each and every animal from cat, to dog, to turtles, pigs and chickens.
Ive been a foster for TKKF for nearly a decade, as well as having adopted animals through her. She is supportive and wonderful to volunteer for. Her passion for savings all animals is endless.
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I first adopted from Kris Kelly 6 years ago. Since then I have fostered many dogs for her foundation. We share a passion for white pomeranians and SAVING LIVES. She has dedicated her life to fight for the voiceless. Supporting the Kris Kelly Foundation by fostering, donating, adopting or just networking will be the most rewarding thing you do! She is making a difference in the world, and you can too.
Kris Kelly is a true animal lover in all forms. Her passion to help is undeniable.
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I have know Kris for over 20+ years, she is gracious, kind, and an incredibly thoughtful person when it comes to helping people and animals. She has dedicated herself to love and service of rescue animals. She has generously given her time and energy to help stop the animal abuse that happens all too often here in Southern California. I am very fortunate to have met Kris and share this incredible journey together. If anyone needs support, direction and or help in protecting our beautiful animals Kris is your girl,
Thank you Kris,
Johnny D.
Kris reached out to me if I would be able to take in some turtles I thought her foundation only rescues dogs and cats!! So wonderful and amazing that she aids in rescuing all animals, she truly is an angel to all of Gods creatures!!!
I adopted my amazing Rottsky Ringo from Kris and Nikki. They are loving people who probably spend 20 hours a day saving animals of all varieties. Awesome!!!
I’m a lucky momma of a foster fail thanks to Kris continually posting the scared, helpless and abused babies to protect them from the wrongs of the world! Can’t thank her enough for the work that she does, the people who help and the souls she saves! She works tirelessly with highs and lows from her passion for ALL animals!! From dogs to turtles, cats to pigs and even horses! Love knows no boundaries with Kris!
The Kris Kelly foundation goes above and beyond for animals, they are a rescue that far exceeds expectations of a rescue. They have garnered my respect so much so to the point where i decided to choose them as one of the rescues i would sponsor and help financially. 5 Stars across the board.
Rob Becerra
Actor/Animal Activist
Kristine goes above and beyond never seen anyone have more passion for anything in her life and I have known her most of my life! She is devoted to these animals all the way to her grave and after! I wish everyone had her strength to go after the animals rightstil the end. She is truly the guardian angel to all animals!
The Kris Kelly Foundation has a tireless advocate and recuser at its lead who will go anywhere at any time to save an animal. They provide short and long term veterinary care to injured rescues (I adopted a dog that had been hit by a car and had a broken jaw and hip and was in vet for more than two months). This is definitely a rescue group worth supporting.
This is a great organization and they always return calls. They are very professional and truly care about animals. Kris leads with her heart!
We are so in love with our rescue dog “Scruffy”, he’s amazing!!!! We can’t thank the Kris Kelly Foundation enough. Forever grateful!
Sweetest.. kindest lady doing her best for the fur babies in need.. please just look at what she's done.. so many saved.. rescued.. adopted....
Kris and her huge network of concerned amazing people are like the Energizer Bunnies of rescue world as they are non-stop day and night advocating for every kind of animal being. Whether it's a senior dumped at a kill shelter, a family desperate to re-home a beloved pet, homeless animals on the street, helping find a needed wheelchair for a disabled pet or helping return a beloved dog to it's family by tracking down the dog-napper, the Kris Kelly Foundation knows no bounds and will fight, pull, transport or advocate for any animal in need. I feel privileged to know them and to work with them whenever possible.
Kris Kelly is so amazing for the work she does helping animals!! She helped a friend of mine find a great home for a service dog that wasn’t right for her. She is truly a miracle worker!!
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Kris is such a great compassionate person who loves helping animals! She helped my girlfriend and I find a great home for a dog that needed help. She is truly a wonderful person who does such a wonderful job of helping animals.
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The Kris Kelly organization is beyond amazing. I commend you for the wonderful work you do.....for giving so many beautiful creatures a second chance in life. You more than deserve 5 stars!!!!
This animal rescue goes above and beyond to help all animals. Not just cats and dogs but all animals in need. Kris has devoted her life to this cause and I have seen firsthand that all money raised goes directly to helping animals. She helped to save my dog, who is now my best friend of course, and I am eternally grateful to her for her devotion and generosity and her unending care for our many animals in need. Keep up the great work Kris!
The Kris Kelly Foundation is great.They help the animals that have no voice and are so vulnerable and need y.
Kris Kelly Foundation is truly one of the world’s most compassionate and professional organization I’ve ever dealt with. My family and I only have good things to say about how they handled our rescue. Would not call anyone else but them. Kris Kelly is a true professional.
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I've worked with the The Kris Kelly Foundation for a few years now and it is by far one of the most transparent organizations in existence. Kris Kelly is honest, compassionate and ethical. She works tirelessly to enhance the lives and overall wellness of animals. With so many subpar organizations out there, I've grown very cautious of who I work with and support...Kris Kelly has never disappointed me. I trust her judgment and love her character. May God Bless you Kris Kelly, you are a rescue Angel!!
My name is Judy,
I met Kris several years ago as a donor-
I was super impressed compassion and dedication to the animals- From
Birds to pigs doesn’t matter- she always here to lend a hand- I send her quite often pictures of animals and she is already on it or right there to help- I don’t know how she does it-She is simply the best❤️
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I've been donating and relying on Kris Kelly for over 2 years. She has never said NO to me if I see a pet in need- She super knowledgeable on animals and situations. She works super hard day and night. Her rescue is grass roots, boots on the ground and has fantastic
volunteers. I know my money is well spent when I donate- I trust and adore her- Judy B Swartz
I have never come across such a caring, responsible, high integrity rescue like the Kris Kelly Foundation. Not only they go above and beyond the call of duty, but the level of caring is off the charts.
Kris Kelly herself is constantly involved and making every effort to save lives, even though, at times.
The Kris Kelly Foundation is a blessing to animals and to humans.
Thank you, Kris Kelly Foundation!! You are THE BEST!!!
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I love Kris Kelly! She is an amazing loving caring person whose heart never stops for animals of all kinds. She never quits or gives up hope!
I am blessed and feel honored to work with such a beautiful kind generous woman.
She brings Rescue to another dimension!
Please honor her always. She really truly deserves it.
Kris Kelly Foundation is an amazing rescue. Kris is so compassionate and works tirelessly in saving animals. She is truly an angel.
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Kris Kelly foundation foundation is great. I have seen them help so many animals with nothing but love and kindness. Kris is so dedicated to the cause and helping. Thank god for her and her foundation.
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Kris Kelly and her Foundation go above and beyond the LA area! Their reach is as far as Kris, her volunteers and her connections can imagine! No animal is left to wonder if tomorrow will dawn. I have transported for Kris for the last number of years, doing whatever I can for this organization. Kris is the master of multi-tasking and can have an animal taken care of in a matter of minutes to hours. The stories run deep, the emotiions high and the rewards always make your heart throb in more ways than one but keep you coming back to help again and again, because there is always one more, no matter how hard we all work!
Thank you Kris for your countless hours of time and endless nights up travelling with the rest of us to make each life better, because YOU cared more than most!
I met Kris on Facebook several years ago. I watched her with urgency saving pets getting transporters, donations and vets. I got involved with donations,
and even sending pets I saw that needed help. She is Amazing and quite frankly beyond knowledgeable. I love her and the service she provides. go Kelly!
Living in Southern California is beautiful but with the beauty comes the masses of abandoned, abused and homeless animals.
The Kris Kelly Foundation has worked tirelessly to rescue animals from dogs to turtles and Kris Kelly doesn’t stop until the animal is safe.
No animal is left behind.
A wonderful a caring Charity - The Kris Kelly Foundation
The Kris Kelly Foundation is probably in my opinion the very best rescue organization that I have ever personally seen in action, I have adopted rescue animals my whole life. Time and time again I have witnessed the heroic measures that Kris Kelly and her organization have gone above and beyond to not only save the animals but to ensure their health and wellbeing.
I personally was blessed to be on the receiving end with a dog named Winnie, that would not had a chance of survival had it not been for Kris Kelly and her dedicated team. This 'little girl' was to be pts at the end of the day. Having been badly abused and her very unfortunate circumstances of having her eye removed, Kris Kelly went to the end of the earth to not only save her life, but put her with the very best foster Mom until she was well enough to travel just over 6 weeks later and flew from California to Illinois to a new beginning of unconditional love, safety, healing and now forever home.
Fast forward 6 months later, Winnie has other dog siblings in our loving and very safe home and is learning to let go of her past of abuse, showering us all with her unconditional love!
I would do anything in the world for this very remarkable lady, Kris Kelly, she has gone above and beyond with her constant support of dealing with Winnie's PTSD, but additionally, guiding us to be the best we can be for her and her needs.
We have not only adopted a beautiful dog but along this journey we have been privileged to meet one of kindest, loving, dedicated, relentless people that I know...Kris Kelly, I'm proud to call you my friend!
If you have not had the wonderful opportunity to work with, donate to or rescue one of the animals from The Kris Kelly Foundation, do yourself and her animals a favor and help in whatever way you can to help Kris's Foundation and her animals!
This is an amazing oranization. Kris Kelly works tirelessly to place each and every needy animal that she possibly can. Her network is as huge as her heart. The efforts put forth by her team & caring people amaze me every day. Please donate or purchase fundraising items. Not a dollar is wasted. All funding goes towards care and placement of the sweet animals that need us.
Kris Kelly is one of the MOST dedicated and devoted animal rescuers I have ever known ~ her tireless work has saved countless lives and she continues to help every animal she possible can and works endlessly to raise funds, find fosters and forever homes as well as rescuing abused and neglected dogs and other animals in great need. Please contribute what you can to this incredible foundation ~ Kris Kelly truly deserves recognition and support for her incredible efforts and hard work ~ !!!
I first learn about Kris Kelly foundation through a friend. I followed her foundation for a while before I reached out to offer my home for fostering, she has been one of the most proactive responsible rescues I have ever volunteered with. She walks her talk and will stop at nothing to help a fur baby be safe in a home that can provide that safety. She educates her volunteers and will help in anyway she can. It’s a pleasure to not only be a foster for her but, also be a Donner! I am not new at being a foster, but, have learned not all rescues are AAA. With Kris Kelly foundation you can be confident your time, efforts and money is well utilized.
We have had the honor of knowing Kris Kelly and her foundation! She is thee most hard working, selfless, kind, lady I have ever met. I reached out to her about a tripod GS who was going to be put down at a shelter. I was heartbroken. I wrote Kris and within the hour she got the necessary paperwork ready and went and pulled the dog. I will never forget what she did for me and the precious GS dog. She saved his life. He has been adopted and living a happy life. I know when I reach out to her and the foundation they are there! I have put all my love and trust in her. May God bless her and the foundation forever. Thank you for your tireless efforts to save all the animals you can. We love you Kris Ed and Sharon Ellis
Kris Kelly is a friend of mine and I support her in so many ways. Her efforts are never ending for the animals in need. Kris's heart is so big and her passion really hits home for the safety of these animals. Thank you, Kris for all you do!
Kris Kelly's great, inspiring leadership makes this nonprofit one of the most effective I've ever seen in saving animals every day. It is truly inspiring to see Kris tirelessly help abandoned, neglected and abused pets.
I can't say enough about the Kris Kelly Foundation. They always go out their way to help animals when others just turn their head, be it medical needs, or abuse situation, or an animal that's been hit by a car . Kris will do what she can , she's not afraid to jump inmake a difference.
Thank you Kris Kelly for all you do, keep up the good work
Gena
These folks really helped save my girl from certain by the shelter she was in last year. Dominique, or Nikki for short is my constant companion. I had previously had a shi tzu/peek mix for 14 years and had to have her put to sleep. UGHHHHHHH! Heartbroken. Was without a dog for 2 months and couldn't stand the lack of companionship from an animal. I'm married, but my wife doesn't need her water bowl filled every day... So I look for a dog. Found her in the Downey shelter. Turnd out that she could not be released to the public because of her behavior. Fear was the main issue that was causing her to appear vicious. Love is greater than fear. I loved this dog. My love has grown. But Kris was instrumental in getting her released to me. Many unsure hours but Kris encouraged me to have faith. Around closing time at the shelter she got put in her crate for her trp to Los Feliz. Upon her arrival and the opening of the crate door, I put a piece of chicken jerky between my lips and with no fear got down on my hands an knees and put my face in front of her's and she left the crate to take that faithful step to trust and carefully take the jerky from my lips. Never to return to the crate. A year has passed and we've grown closer. Sleeps with me and still takes treat from my mouth!
Kris Kelly foundation is awesome! Kris Kelly is always rescuing dogs from shelters, from the streets she is everywhere and till finds time to help dogs in Tijuana, Mexico as well as help with my rescues and problems in Monterrey, Mexico. What a great and lovely person she is always there for all these dogs in need of help as well as there for every person that needs her!!She recently took the time to help a dog in Mexicali with a group of rescuers from Mexico and the US she is always there for everyone and is always finding ways to help!!Thank you Kris for all you do!!You have a very big heart to help all those poor dogs lingering at the shelters and rescued from terrible situations in the LA area!
Kris Kelly has helped many Animals ... I've worked with Kris for many years ... Her Dedication and hard work is endless ... Kris not only works on her Rescues but helps many of us in Rescue ... Her Heart and Soul are beautiful ...
The Kris Kelly Foundation is the BEST!!! They are 100% REAL and truly care for God's precious gifts to this world! Lovvvvve her entire organization! 5 STAR Rating!!!!
I Have helped the Kris Kelly Foundation with transportation, photography and video in order to promote her foundation. She has done so much for the animals and deserves donations to help pay the vet bills. Please help!
Kris Kelly is an amazing woman!!! She has a real true love for these animals. Kris and her team have gone over and above financially, physically and emotionally to rescue these poor animals. It's a ongoing struggle to protect these helpless furry friends. Kris will save them all if she can. Because she actually cares. This is definitely a charity I would recommend donating to.
I've known kris for years but didn't realize the existent her foundation would go through until a friend of mines mom passed away and he had to take in her pets. I notified kris and not only did she find homes for her senior pets but arranged to pick them up and transport them, a true angel.
The Kris Kelly Foundation!!!!!!!
Is a wonderful group of people, especially Kris :)!! We found 3 Chihuahua's this year, the first was a little female, we had been calling Jane Seymour, as she had one blue and one brown eye. With her picture posted, she was reunited with her Family.
As we were knocking on doors looking for Jane's home, we came across two other Chihuahua's. With one having a seizure. went home to get a crate to put them in, and they disappeared. For a couple of weeks we tried to catch them to no avail. Coming home one day from picking my granddaughter up from school, there was traffic back up on Del Amo Blvd and Crenshaw Blvd. Crenshaw is a very, very busy road, speed 45 miles an hour. The traffic back up was due to those two little Chihuahua's. They both had some how safely crossed Crenshaw, a miracle in itself. People had exited their cars and even road workers were helping to catch them. we were able to catch them, as the black one went into a seizure and the other stood by him, and I was able to cover him in a pair of my son's work overalls, and get him and the other into the truck. Brought them home, bathed them right away, as they were very dirty. Then messaged Kris, and she got busy to get them some vet care. They were both neutered, vaccined, micro-chipped and had dental's done. Then with pictures posted of the two of them, lots of net working, phone calls and emails, they have both found wonderful homes, where they are loved and cherished members of a family. This would not have happened without The Kris Kelly Foundation. Please donate , your money, 100%, goes to help the animals, not put on very expensive commercials!!
The Kris Kelly Foundation does great work! I know first hand and I am proud to know them. They adopt at Festivals I produce and save lives everyday.
Michael Bell
Owner: Bell Event Services
I became aware of the Kris Kelly Foundation when an abused dog came across my newsfeed for a friend we had in common. I couldn't believe my eyes!! A civilized nation like the US, allows for the abuse and killing of our household pets. I was horrified that I belonged to a society where athletes are overpaid,teachers beg for teaching supplies,plastic surgery and fancy cars have become more popular than the concept of HUMANITY! I found a glimmer in hope in Kris, who is available day and night to protect, advocate and FIGHT for these mistreated animals. I can personally attest to the fact I have witnessed many happy endings for these fur babies. People give her your money so that she can help change the world at a much faster pace.
Nancy Mulligan
I adopted my dog through the Kris Kelly foundation. I felt that the adoption went smoothly and I also felt that she did a great job making sure that animals were going to safe and loving homes.
I would give Kris my last cent. God bless her and her gentle heart. THANK YOU for all you do that I can't stomach.
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You could say Kris Kelly found me. She had arranged to have a group of Beverly Hills Chihuahua's fly across the country to our small shelter in Maine. Just on a whim I decided to go see what these little critters were all about. Of course when I walk in there is this tiny 6 lb dog barking at all the other bigger dogs but kissing my hand through the cage. I had a 7 lb chipin who I thought needed a playmate her size, We also have a 82 lb German shorthaired pointer and a 90 lb Weimeraner. After a meet and greet "Sonny" came home with us. Long story short, I posted pics of him to our shelter facebook page and Kris friended me when she saw them. I had adopted Richard Burton! Each dog had a movie stars name. She and I have kept in touch on FB and I help her by sharing the rescues. Even though I live in Maine, I have friends in Calif and you never know who might know someone etc etc. Kris is by far one of the few true angels of the animals and she puts her heart and soul into saving as many as she possibly can. Without her I would not have gotten this most loving, sweet little guardian now known as Schmitty. Thank you Kris, we love you
I had becomed involved by helping with Kris Kelley Foundation Facebook page doing graphics. Kris and all her members are great people. Helping find homes for animals. Keep up the great work Kris!!! Tim
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Besides being a lovely person. Kris Kelly knows how to she her love on the outside. By raising awareness to adopt animals. And also raising money to help pets who owners leave their pets to not be taken care of anymore. To adopt a pet is the most wonderful thing. Those of you who do not have pets mat not understand, but pets are so much part of the family, They know when your feeling down. And in their own way sure no how to pick up your feelings. So please take time to adopt a pet through The Kris Kelly Foundation or any of your shelters. Kris Kelly Rocks!!! Thank you Kris for all your help!!! ♥
I became involved with The Kris Kelly foundation through a little dog named Lucky. He was due to be euthanized until Kris Kelly stepped in and saved his life. Through mutual volunteers, Kris and I were introduced and she asked if I would help foster this little guy until she found him a good home. Well... let's just say within the first moments of meeting him, I knew he was my Lucky dog! And here we are six years later!
Kris is an amazing woman and her passion for helping animals is unprecedented. I am truly grateful to her for all that she has done not only for Lucky but, for countless others. She is an extremely positive influence in my life and I know, she will continue to be a force to be reckoned with in the world of animal rescue for many years to come.
The Kris Kelly Foundation is an amazing resource to the rescue community. This is her passion in life, not a hobby and she loves what she does. The help and resources that she and her network of non-profit's provide is amazing. I am greatful to her not only as a friend, but as a client. She was there for me in my time of need and Gigi is now a proud member of the Kris Kelly Foundation.
I try to network the many animals kris kelly posts on her wall, so many animals that need help!!! Kris Kelly continues to step up and be incredible, rescuing as many cats and dogs as she can :)
Kris Kelly has courageously changed the lives of numerous families and animals with her vision to prevent and remedy all animal suffering. I am in awe of her love and strength and will support her non profit as a friend and fellow animal lover. Thank you Kris for the opportunity to volunteer and make a difference.
Great lady with a great cause! Know some of the volunteers and they are amazing people with a true passion for helping animals.
My fiance and I have been volunteering with The Kris Kelly Foundation for a few years now. We have always found Kris to be an outstanding example of integrity. We foster for her, help with food donations, adoption events, transports. Every one of our efforts are not only acknowledged but praised by Kris herself.
She has also been a great friend to my fiance- Helping her with our own personal pups, advice and guidance at all hours.
Kris goes above and beyond which is exactly why the limited time I have off is always dedicated to helping the animals and being apart of "the Village" that Kris talks about.
I met Kris because we had the same breed of dog. I then went on to adopt our second dog from her foundation. She is amazing and cares about her animals and placing them in a good, loving home. Kris Kelly is amazing ...we will forever be friends.
I had the pleasure of working with Kris Kelly on numerous fosters that I have undertaken. If not for the outreaching of her and her supporters, these fostered dogs would not have received the emergency and vital care they needed.
An example is with two rescued dogs, Luke and Coby.. Poodle mixes that were owner surrender. Once getting the dogs, Luke had aggression issues, while Coby was severely malnourished from being nearly starved; his body was rejecting the food we were providing for him. We knew he had to go to the vets immediately or he would have died. Upon my outreaching to the Kris Kelly Foundation for help as I couldn’t afford to pay for Coby’s vetting. Kris stepped right up and immediately put out an emergency post on the Kris Kelly Foundation’s Facebook page. We not only received the help for medical expenses and for the new food the vet wanted Coby on. Luke received the help he need on his aggression issues. Both Luke and Coby have since been adapted to their forever homes. Two lives saved with the help of the Kris Kelly Foundation outreach and most importantly Kris Kelly.
Another example is with a Yorkie named Gabby, who was dropped off at my home. Gabby was underfed due to him having very few teeth. He was unable to eat the food the previous owners fed him and needed to have teeth and mouth work done, to better his health. Kris Kelly immediately offered to help with regards to networking for funds. Gabby is waiting for his future surgery and he too is in his adoptive forever home.
These are just two of the examples of how Kris has helped me and my rescued dogs. Without the networking and compassion that was done for these rescued dogs, they might not have received their immediate help. Kris was always very supportive and nurturing during these crucial times for each of these rescued dogs. It takes many people to work together to safe, vet, and find loving homes for these rescued animals, and with Kris taking a lead in getting the vital things needed, it makes saving lives so much easier.
Kris Kelly is a loving, compassionate person that is a positive influence in our community, she makes a real difference in life & death situations. She immediately takes action and works tirelessly for the creatures that desperately need help. Thank you Kris, you are a treasure!
I started volunteering for and donating to The Kris Kelly Foundation in 2008 when I needed help with an out of control cat population in my neighborhood. Kris and her volunteers took the time and used their resources to teach and help me with TNR (Trap Neuter Return). I have honestly never seen a more dedicated group of people! I have been on the phone at 3am or out in the field in the middle of the night with Kris and her astonishing volunteers. Not only do they go above and beyond to rescue and control our stray/abandoned dog and cat population here in Los Angeles, they empower and inspire others to do the same. As a reputable 501c3, their financials are transparent. I always know where and how any donation is used. This is one rescue that actually does the down and dirty work!
Thank you Kris Kelly Foundation for rescuing the shar-pei mix that is now fully part of our lives. Kris Kelly Foundation has turned our house into a home. We are madly in love with our guy. Thank Kris Kelly Foundation.
The Kris Kelly Foundation is one of the most important foundations in the country. More than someone who rescues animals, Kris Kelly helps PEOPLE become more caring, loving and understanding of what it means to own or adopt......and we see how that changes lives. Integrity, compassion, kindness, generosity and experience is what Kris is and brings to this wonderful foundation. She makes a difference. A very unique and special person.
Kris is a lovely person and a rescuer with integrity and experience. Her compassion extends to all living things and she is an advocate who is passionate and unafraid to stand in the face of suffering if she can be a part of the solution. Kris has sacraficed a LOT so that she can help rescue animals from dangerous circumstances.
Kris Kelly is an exceptional, special person, my hero. She is one of the most caring, compassionate, & loving people I know. Her love for all animals & her tireless work in rescuing & helping animals are a blessing. Thank you, Kris for all you do. You are a gift to many, many animals, & to all that know you. Please continue your wonderful work & may God bless you!
Kris Kelly: I am SO GLAD she was born! What else can you say about one human being taking care of and helping these precious animals in need find homes and medical care if needed. She is one of the most amazing people I have EVER come across in my life. God bless her and her organization. INCREDIBLY bright, honest, sincere and loving to both 2-legged humans and our 4-legged children of God. lives and breathes love, love, love.
Although I have never met Kris, personally, I feel like she is a true, rescue angel friend. She is always eager to help me, when I need a resource, pertaining to rescue. She is constantly going out of her way, and spending hours, just to find a safe haven for ANY and ALL urgent animals. Yes, even a pot-bellied pig! She is genuine and I stand behind and support her Foundation, without any reservations. We need more Kris Kelly's! God Bless.
The KKF is an amazing organization that is dedicated to animal welfare. Kris is a voice for the sick, the abused, and the abandoned. Her relentless efforts and her code of ethics are ones that other rescuers strive to be like. She is a true asset to the community and I am grateful to have someone like Kris to collaborate with.
I have worked with Kris Kelly foundation. Her foundation is one of the most prodigious and bountiful, truthful, organizations you will find in Animal services, Animal rescues, Homeless sheltering, anywhere, for care of these beautiful creatures. Chris Kelly Foundation extensive outreach programs and diversity is key. This is one of the few organizations that lives up to the universal slogan "We do the best we possibly can"
I became involved with Kris Kelly when her foundation helped me rescue an abused dog from the South LA shelter a few years ago. One of things I admire most about Kris is her love for ALL animals and her desire to see them all find loving homes. Many rescues will focus on certain breeds or simply just dogs or cats. Over the years I have witnessed her saving pigs, chickens, rabbits, and the list goes on and on. Whenever I need help I know I can count on Kris to help and that is why we all love her very much!
I have adopted two animal companions from the Kris Kelly Foundation and couldn't be happier with the assistance that Kris has offered each time. My first adoption was an eight-year-old Pug mix (Puggy), and Kris brought her to my home, along with all the records, and got her settled in. Puggy passed away last year when she was about 14 years old. I've stayed in touch with Kris, who has become a friend, and saw that she had taken in a partially blind black kitten last year. I was smitten and expressed my interest in the kitten to Kris. The kitten required eye surgery, which Kris felt should be done prior to an adoption. After the surgery and convalescence, I adopted Onyx. Once again, Kris brought her to my home with all the records and helped settle her in. Onyx has become a treasured part of the family. Kris is the most caring, big-hearted woman I know. She will drop anything when an animal is in need or someone needs help with a rescue. I have, and will continue, to support the Kris Kelly Foundation.
I had the good fortune of ing meet Kris several years ago, when my daughter adopted a kitten from her foundation. I am in awe of Kris Kelly. She is an animal activist dynamo. She is devoted, dedicated, tireless, and compassionate, when it comes to the well being of animals. And, she makes it easy to be part of her community of volunteers.
Kris Kelly is a devoted animals rescuer who always has the well being of the animals as her number one priority.
Kris Kelly recently helped me with an abandoned injured cat in my neighborhood. When I asked for help, she immediately started to network him. Thanks to Kris Kelly and her friend, his treatment is paid for and TKKF has potential fosters for him.
I am amazed at the time and effort she gives to save and rehome abandoned pets.
I have followed the rescues of Kris Kelly Foundation for several years now. I have helped with networking, donations to her yard sales, monetary donations, etc. At all times she and her foundation have been professional and caring. She finds people to rescue all animals: dogs, cats, bunnies, goats, pigs, horses, you name it, and does so in record time. When my friend was looking to adopt a new pup, I saw the cutest one on Kris's Facebook page, put them in touch with each other, and it was a perfect match. The dog was everything she promised. Thank you Kris, for always putting the animals first.
I have volunteered for the Kris Kelly foundation for several years now... and it has always been a true pleasure. While fostering for her foundation Kris provides everything we needed (and more), placed the pups in amazing homes and keeps me up to date on their positive progress since saving them from the shelters death row.
I have also volunteered at adoption events and assisted with transports. Kris makes herself available 24/7 for the animals- I can attest to that because I was at one of the LAX transports at 4 am to watch countless dogs being sent back east to their new forever homes.
Kris devotes herself to animals. That's the bottom line. I respect and admire her endless dedication to the animals.
I met Kris about a decade ago during my years volunteering at the pounds and in rescue. More recently I had the opportunity to foster some delightful little dogs she rescued. I have only positive things to say about Kris and her foundation. She works really hard to save lives and many furry loved ones are alive and well because of her. I am grateful to her for all she does for so many in need!
Kris Kelly is absolutely selfless in her unconditional help for neglected and abused pets and wayward animals....she is truly an angel :)
Kris Kelly is amazing and really cares about the animals! I am so thankful to have met her and to be able to network with this organization. Kudos to you for doing so many amazing things!
I network for animal rescue. Kris was someone I met early on. She has always been available to answer any questions I have regarding the animals. She tries to help as many animals as she can and it is not just dogs and cats!! It is ducks, bunnies, horses, pigs whatever kind is in need :) One particular Saturday I was desperately looking for someone to help me get a dog pulled. I had asked everyone and was getting no where. I finally turned to Kris and she was able to contact the night supervisor at the shelter to let them know she would be pulling the dog in the morning. The dog was safe for the night and was pulled as promised the next day!! I was so grateful.
After being completely overwhelmed with three puppies that I rescued from a high-kill shelter, Kris Kelly was the first person to come to "my rescue." Kris spent hours of her time helping me and advising me, showing me the ropes, if you will . She has been my moral support ever since, and I support her in any way I can. It's all about the animals with Kris. I don't even think she sleeps!
I met Kris when forming the TKKF was still a dream of hers. She is passionate about helping find good homes for these much deserving homeless and abused animals. Four years after my little Molly died, I rescued sweet Nicky and I have never had a smarter or more devoted dog. Kris took such care in making sure we were a good match! She is kind and committed.
I adopted a pup from TKKF and Kris Kelly is awesome and she does great work in rescue and education. I wish I was still in LA so I could help more. Kris Kelly has been a good friend too.
I have done work with Kris and she has such a awesome foundation to help animals. I really can tell she has a wonderful heart to help the animals find a home and has donated her time and money to others for helping them with their pets in medical emergencies. She works with passion to help the animals and see's to it that they find a good home. I have also had the pleasure of helping some of the volunteers who take in the animals with the light healing and animal communication until a home is find for some of the pets and the people give the pets lots of love in the foster care home. Helping the Kris Kelly foundation is very well worth it!
These are the people to go thru if you want to adopt a pet. They are incredibly compassionate and caring...and accessible! They are "on top of things." There was never any significant time lapse from when I would email or call, and when they got back to me. I was impressed, too, by how knowledgeable Kris is about medical issues. I was able to see that she has really been immersed in the animals and their issues...and their care. Sara, Kris' sister-in-law, is also very involved, and is so sweet and caring. She helped me when I went to pick up my beloved Barney (beagle/coon hound mix) at the shelter, and her joy upon seeing him was very touching. She sees these animals all the time, but she couldn't stop photographing him and exclaiming how adorable he was. Each animal matters to these people. Every animal is worth the good fight...no exceptions.
Please support Kris and her volunteers. I only wish I lived closer because I would love to work with them! I don't want to be enonymous. My name is Sally Tanner, and I trust in the Kris Kelly Foundation completely.
I have known Kris for over 15 years and she is an amazing woman with such a passion for helping animals. She recently went above and beyond to help me find a no kill shelter that would take in a Bichon a friend of mine found wondering the streets. The puppy now has a happy home and Kris and her foundation came through when no one else would :) She is a true angel.
I haven`t met Kris, but have conversed with her. I've viewed Her KKF and found a truly Beautiful Person with a Huge Heart! She cares for all Creatures. Sometime through the eyes of a little Girl, so Sweet. She brings Snails inside to feed them... I support her!
Dennis
Kris? Angel indeed! I heard about Kris and her wonderful organization through my son who adopted both his doggie and kitty through her. When I was ready to adopt our rescue dog, since I live in RI, not LA, I found PetFinder through her website. Our rescue Archie a Beagle-Hound mix is the apple of my husband's and my eye! He just turned a year old and we've had him since he was 3 1/2 mos old. He brings us so much joy! Rescue is the only way to go! Kris and her 'pack' go above and beyond for the welfare of animals. Right now I am able to help spread the word but if I ever move back to Cali I would like to get more involved there. As soon as Archie is a little older, I may foster or volunteer someplace here with animals where I'm needed! I've always loved animals but this is ALL due to the inspiration of Kris and her crew of tireless volunteers! P.S. we have a rescue kitty we've had for all his 8 yrs too.
Kris Kelly and the Kris Kelly Foundation is a wonderful rescue organization. Kris is one of the most dedicated and passionate animal advocates I know......She is truly a beautiful person inside and out.....I cannot say enough wonderful things about her or the Kris Kelly Foundation.....she is a blessing to all animal beings.......
Kris Kelly and her foundation are amazing and tirelessly working literally 24 hours a day. I remember when this was just a dream of hers several years ago. She worked at saving the animals then too, and was also a volunteer in many organizations.
She was influential in getting me involved, now I am on several boards doing what I can. I often call her for advice on my pets; my nickname for her is "Doc" She at times has the best answer as her experience in rescue has put her in so many situations.
Congratulations Kris keep up the good work!
Adele Langdon- Boks
Kris has dedicated her life to saving animals.
This is one organization I feel really good about donating to because you see exactly where the money goes, to the animals!!!!
Kris Kelly is a Godsend - plain and simple. Her organization has helped countless animals get out of horrible situations, relocate, recover from injury, find new homes and get off death row. Kris's kind, generous and loving approach to her organization is the model by which other rescue groups should be measured.I have been a proud donor for a few years now and will continue to help and assist in any way possible.
Giving a voice to animals and fighting for animal rights is a never-ending battle that needs compassion, hard work, patience and strong people. Kris Kelly and everyone involved with The Kris Kelly Foundation never cease to amaze me with their incredible kindness and generosity towards animals and the progression of animal rights. Kris Kelly not only strives to save animals in shelters, she fights for laws and petitions in favor of animal rights, she does anything in her humanly power to help the voiceless, from adoptions to fundraisers to social networking. Her hope and hard work for a better future for animals is contagious. I am so thankful there are people like Kris Kelly and organizations like the The Kris Kelly Foundation. She saves animals, and animals in turn, change our lives and help us find our soul. Thank you Kris, for changing the lives of so many animals and people every single day.
I was introduced to Kris Kelly many, many years ago when a TV production company was considering a show about her rescue organization. I was incredibly impressed with her hands-on approach, her love of animals and her vast network to get them all placed (even hard to place pets). It's a rare person who is so compassionate, who works tirelessly on behalf of animals.
When my dog died, I didn't think I'd ever want another dog. Several months passed, and I saw Kris's Facebook post--a picture of a little guy who was found on the freeway: Highway Louie. I agreed to foster him and renamed him Bear--and adopted him. Now he's the love of my life. But Bear has health problems, serious heart issues, and Kris Kelly has constantly kept in touch, always wanting to know how Bear is doing. To me, that's extraordinary, that's caring. Every foster, every pet that crosses her path has a place in her heart.
I've watched her grow her organization, and I have donated and will continue to do so. She's not only great to the animals, she's a great friend to all.
I am so very appreciative for The Kris Kelly Foundation. I adopted two animals, a dog and a cat from the foundation. Being new at wanting pets on my own, Kris and her foundation helped educate me and set me up with the proper pets that fit my lifestyle. I love my pets. They are my family.
After 6 years with owning the pets, Kris still checks in with me to see how they are doing.
Kris is great, she is all about the animals, not about egos! Love her and would work with her any time and any where!
I am so grateful to have a rescuer and foundation like The Kris Kelly Foundation in Los Angeles. They are dedicated to helping all animals, not just the super adoptable ones. They take on the sick, the old, the special needs animals that have little chance of making it out of the shelter. I've seen so many happy endings and Kris is always willing to help when I have asked her. She is a true gem in the rescue world and I feel lucky to know her.
Wonderful Organization ! Kris is hard-working and dedicated to help the homeless, stray and abused animals. Not to mention a beauty within a beauty . I feel very privileged to know her and respect the fact that she has a voice for the voiceless.
I met Kris Kelly after adopting my dog Bambi from a different rescue orginization. I didn't know it when I adopted Bambi but she was very, very sick and 36 hours after taking her home I had to rush her to century Vet where she had to spend 3 weeks under constant care.Miraculously the vet was able to save her life - sadly I did not have the money to pay the bill. And that is where Kris stepped in. She didn't know me or the dog, only that it was unjust what had happened. She was outraged that a rescuer would knowinglyput a deathly ill dog up for adoption and she offered to help me with the bills. It was 2009 and the recession was hitting hard, I had lost my job and there was no way I could pay the bills myself so I gratefully accepted this "earth angel's" help. I was blown away by how much she truly cares about animals. In the years since I have kept in touch and helped out when I can. I would highly reccomend Kris andher foundation because I know without a shadow of a doubt how tirelessly she works to save animals. Every single cent that she raises - as well as lots of her own money - goes directly to rescue. THANK YOU Kris!!! I will always be grateful to you for stepping in and helping us! I can't imagine life without Bambi and without the help of the Kris Kelly Foundation I would not have my best friend!
I had heard about TKKF when I first moved here around 6 years ago. I wanted to foster a dog I saw online but had not had great experiences working with rescue groups. I decided to give it another try. Kris Kelly is kind, thoughtful, experienced and really has great instinct on who to place animals with. Her heart is always with the animals first. She treats her volunteers with respect and is so grateful and gracious to all of them. TKKF is a fantastic organization and rescue group. Kris's passion for rescue has saved countless lives and I'm really thankful for her.
Great experience!. We adopted a dog from The Kris Kelly Foundation and couldn't have been happier. Ms Kelly was kind, knowledgeable, and almost as excited as we were about getting our dog. They have an intense commitment to the animals, and for and owners, and making sure the pet is going to the right place and will be taken care of for life.
I've known Kris for 12 years and I must say that she is so Incredibly passionate about the Kris Kelly Foundation. Her compassion for animals is intimately associated with the goodness of her character. This is how I describe my dear friend Kris Kelly.
Mitch Rosen
TKKF is ran by Kris Kelly who is amazingly passionate toward animal rescue--making extreme efforts to save those who have been neglected, lost, sick, or in need of new homes. I was fortunate enough to come across a posting almost a year ago...and ended up adopting a sweet rescue dog who had apparently been neglected. Due to the efforts of the the woman who found her and turned her over to TKKF, we are so blessed to be able to give our sweet girl a forever home and care for her! Kris gives 100% of herself toward changing the lives of animals AND people, educating others on how important adoption is. Her efforts are commendable and we are so fortunate to know her!! Thank you Kris!
My amazing dogs came to me from the Kris Kelly foundation. Kris is a tireless crusader for animal rights. She is available 24 hours a day for any animal in need. I have not only received my dogs but I have also fostered for her & she never rests until she finds every dog their perfect lovely forever home.
Kris Kelly puts her money where her mouth and her heart is. It seems like she and her group are up 24 hours rescuing dogs across CA. She has an incredible network of generous people who come out at all hours of the night and 7 days a week and on holidays to take a dog/ cat goat or horse or any type of animal off the street -away from gangs and fighters, in ditches and off Craigs List. She helps rescues who have gone bad and people who just do not know where to turn or simply dump their animals on her. Everyone wants to help in their own way when Kris needs help. She even comes to the aid of people to help them keep a pet or work with a pet. She attracts the best of the best; warm hearts, compassionate and gentle, skilled and emotionally and financially generous if they can be. She drives everywhere -gets the animals on transports and to good home checked homes. The best part: She is the real deal - nothing but good and if all animal rescue was like this we would not have some of the sadness we see in other so called rescuing. Everyone wants to partner with her, help her. With all that said -she needs help - otherwise she cannot continue at the speed she works and the success. Please come aboard and help the them save lives: really save lives. I am grateful for The Kris Kelly Foundation.
I have known Kris Kelly and of her rescue organization for approximately two years as of this writing. She is not just the name on the front door; rather, Kris is hands on with The Kris Kelly Foundation because she's committed...and she cares. It's a given -- sometimes sadly so -- that any one person is only as successful as the network of other quality people with hearts for animals. Commitment, effort, insight, experience and networking help save animals, and Kris is a leader in this never-ending endeavor.
Several months back The Kris Kelly Foundation saved a pit bull that was literally minutes from death. Several people had spilled their guts of energy, passion and tears on behalf of this abused dog, yet shelter extensions had run out. It was Kris who executed the rescue that saved that dog. I know this story intimately because "that dog" was ultimately adopted by me. Without The Kris Kelly Foundation this pit bull -- this sweet blessing -- wouldn't be here today adding joy to my life each and every day.
My goodness, the person who wrote those terrible things in that one review about Kris Kelly must be crazy!! Nothing she wrote is true!
I met Kris in 2009 when she sent out a call to rescuers to help 80 cats left in the home of a woman who had just died of cancer. I was part of the cat rescue group at Sony Pictures Studio and I mostly did fostering of kittens, so I called the number Kris had left and told her that I could take in some of the kittens. She asked me to come out to the house and take the kittens that I could rescue. That was the beginning of an entire year of basically 3 of us working to save those cats. Kris boarded all of the tame cats at a vet and paid for their vet care and boarding. Many were very sick; half needed most or all of their teeth removed due to stomatitis. Kris got items donated and had yard sales to pay for the medical bills and cat food. Paying the bills was such a struggle.
Kris and I drove several hundred miles to visit feral colonies where people were willing to take in some of the feral cats -- (Kris drives!). We were uncomfortable about taking any of our ferals to those locations. Kris finally found a generous woman who was willing to donate her back yard so Kris could build an enclosure where the ferals still live. They all also got vet care. We took cats to adoptions, sent out masses of emails, met people at the vet office at all hours of the day and night to show the cats and finally, after a year, saved every cat from that house. Kris did so many yard sales to pay off those vet bills!!
Kris also rescues dogs. I know a woman that I call my "kitten pusher" because she lives in a ghetto neighborhood where people throw away so many cats and dogs on the street and she regularly calls to ask if I will take another abandoned kitty. Sometimes, usually late at night, my "kitten pusher" calls me about a dog that is on the street. I always call Kris. She never says, "Why are you calling me in the middle of the night?" She immediately says, "Let me see what I can do." A little later, she calls me back to let me know that someone has picked up the dog. Some time after that, she sends me photos of the dog in it's new home.
Kris is a wonderful rescuer who has stayed involved and dedicated for so many years. Anyone who helps The Kris Kelly Foundation can feel assured that they are helping some of the more than 1 million homeless animals on the streets of LA.
Erica Hagen
I know Kris Kelly commitment to Animal Rescue efforts for over 10 years , I also volunteer and do trasport for the Foundation!
I never met someone more dedicated , i Never met anybody who will try to help Animals EVERY Single time i asked her!
I was brought to court from an Animal Abuser that Kris Kelly and I ,helped put behind bars
I do not trust anybody like I trust her!
Marina Mann
The Kris Kelly foundation is one of the best non-profit groups I have come into contact with. Kris the founder is very nice and full of knowlege. She puts the animals well beings ahead of anything else. She always makes sure that adoptive families are throughly checked out and that they understand all her policies. She is very nice and patient and helpful with her potential adopters. I have worked with and known Kris now for over 5 years and have never had anything but positive experiences with her. I highly reccomend Kris and her foundation if you are looking for an animal to adopt!!!
Hello everyone! I have to chime in here because I have worked with Kris Kelly and her Foundation for over 4 years now. She runs a VERY responsible Charitable organization, as she has saved so many little lives. If there is a slam campaign against her, it is obvioulsy one of jealousy and malice. I have been an outsider looking into this Animal saving community, and for all the good you people do for animals, you completely ruin it with all the slander you do to yourselves. Listen people, we are all in this fight for the innocent, and the good of animals. We do not need to be berating any charitalble oranization that is trying to help and do good as well. We really need to come together as a team and help the shelters work efficiently and save all of the lives that unforturnaately get dumped and thrown in the system. Anyone that doesn't believe this way should be ashamed of yourselves. Rise above people, and remember what you got into rescuing for!
The person that wrote this review is a woman by the name of Fawn Drake, aka fawn recording artist from tone deaf or deaf tone records who claims to be on the billboard charts along with lady gaga. She is as delusional about her career as she is about this review.
Fawn has SEVERAL sick dogs in her house. I have told people time and time again to not give her dogs but for some reason people do. She is a nasty woman that constantly defames people in the rescue community for unknown reasons.
Los Angeles Animal Control was called by not only her neighbors but also her own sister! They have been there 3 times... All ending in not positive results for this woman.
All I suggest is you consider the source. Fawn shame on you. I personally saw the help you received from the kris Kelly foundation and this is how you repay her?
I have personally fostered for this foundation, have met Kris and this insanity is simply untrue!!
KRIS KELLY OF THE KRIS KELLY FOUNDATION IS A FRAUD AND ANIMAL MURDER:
When you make a donation to Kris Kelly of The Kris Kelly Foundation you are supporting the KILLING of animals and Kris Kelly's luxury life style that she has because she lives off the donations she gets instead of getting the dogs they are intended for the vetting they need! You also are supporting a woman who thinks its ok to put animals to sleep or have them brutally shot when she doesnt want to deal with them because they are old or have other issues!
One of many reports. Kris is also under investigation by petsmart as the grant they gave her was used for her own personal luxuries . She is also under investigation by other charities who plan on prosecuting her as well and the IRS is now conducting their own investigation.
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This is in to regards that Kris is a good rescuer, she is not, she is a fraud, and people who think she is a good rescuer dont know her personally. I have witnessed and seen the horrors of her fraud and greed and she is currently under investigation by the IRS as well as the charities that gave her the grants plan on prosecuting her as well because she used the grants on herself and not the animals.
I'm sorry but your report about Kris Kelly taking in fosters into her own home is a complete and utter LIE. Her ex boyfriend Joe took in about 3 dogs, Kris Kelly only has one dog and one cat. She took in a small chi for about a year. Other than that, she does not take animals into her home. She also is afraid of driving, and insists every one driver her everywhere. It's painfully obvious that you do not know the Kris Kelly Foundation or Kris at all. I worked with her for years, and know her like the back of my hand. What, did she hand feed you what to say to defend herself? She is a pro at manipulating and really did miss her call in acting, as she is an incredible actress, using it every day to con people, while she pockets money, does not get medical needed for animals and kills them before their time. This woman is a con, a nut ball, a liar, a sociopath and the worst part of it all, is you believe she isn't! You are just as responsible for the blood on her hands. Now, you've got blood on your hands! Wake up!
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Kris Kelly of the Kris Kelly Foundation mis uses raised funds for animals to pay her rent and bills. She extorts money from innocent people, is a con artist and has stolen from Chip In accounts and paypal records pertaining to individual animals and pockets the money or says "it didn't come in" or "it was lost." There is legal action currently being taken against this foundation. This foundation and person also does not do house checks, has allowed animals to be euthanized because "it was their time" "they're old" "they're too much trouble," IN SPITE of the fact that veterinary Doctors disagreed.