“Launch Las Vegas K9 Crew Rescue —Saving Dogs One Paw at a Time”

Goal: $30,000

Location: North Las Vegas, NV

‍‍ Organizer: Kristi Cabena – Lifelong animal advocate, foster, event manager and search & rescue volunteer

Tagline: “Rescue. Rebuild, Rehome”

The Story

Hi, I’m Kristi, and I’m working to launch Las Vegas K9 Crew Rescue —a grassroots, dog rescue built from years of hands-on experience saving dogs from some of the most heartbreaking conditions in and around our desert community.

We’ve helped save injured dogs from busy intersections, helped rescue strays from the streets, and responded to middle-of-the-night calls from concerned citizens. Now, I’m ready to take this mission further—but I need your help to officially launch our nonprofit.

Why Las Vegas Needs K9 Crew Rescue

• Shelters are overcrowded. Dogs are euthanized simply due to lack of space.

• Desert dumping is rampant. We continue to find dogs left behind in extreme heat with no food or water.

• Rescues are full. There’s a critical need for new foster networks and responsive support.

• We are in a crisis. Too many innocent dogs paying the price with their lives from human neglect.

K9 Crew Rescue will focus on rescue for emergency cases, foster-based recovery, and community outreach to fill these lifesaving gaps.

Where Your Money Goes

Funding Need Amount Impact

$20,000 Emergency veterinary fund (surgeries, diagnostics, meds) spay/neuter & vaccine and microchips (first 6 months).

$6,500 Immediate care for 10-15 urgent cases foster & transport supplies (crates, food, microchips, meds) supports setup of 15+ foster homes

$3,500 501(c)(3) filing, insurance, & licensing legal foundation for transparency & donations $3000 Website, digital tools, donor system to track donations, adoption updates & receipts

Total Goal: $30,000

My next phase will be to have a facility of my own where Paws Patrol rescues can be taken, quarentined and kept safe after hours. It's a long term goal but one I hope to accomplish quickly.

Our First-Year Goals

• Rescue and rehome 50 dogs from crisis situations.

• Build a 24/7 emergency and long term foster network.

• Host monthly low-cost vaccine & microchip clinics.

• Create local outreach to teach people about responsible pet ownership.

How You Can Help

• Donate: Every $25 makes a difference—no gift is too small.

• Share: Sharing this link helps us reach more animal lovers.

• Volunteer or Foster: If you're local to Las Vegas, let’s talk!

• Corporate Partner? We’d love in-kind help with supplies, food, or printing.

Transparency

We’ll post weekly updates, receipts, photos, and rescue stories so you always know how your contribution is making an impact.

Thank You

This dream has already saved lives—but we’re just getting started. With your help, K9 Crew Rescue will become a permanent safety net for the dogs who need it most.

Donate today. Save lives tomorrow.