Join in our quest to save lives with the dedication of Iri’s 10k race around Lake Gregory! All donations are tax deductible 😃
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Look at Iri in Action!
She successfully homed every animal she rescued and did so with a smile (which wasn’t easy… believe me, I was there for it and it is hard work).
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Your generous support is already taking action here at Concerned Citizens! Check out how far your donations have gone:
Brawler, Lucy, and Cooper… AND BRUNO!
Our highest priority was to get Brawler and Lucy into professional training so this was the very first thing we achieved with your generous donations. They have been waiting for over a year and now they are one step closer to finding their forever homes!
Cooper has not only successfully completed the training your donations afforded him, but he is on his way to his first meet and greet – one step closer to finding his forever family!
Those of you who are following Bruno, we are just $700 away from being able to send him to professional training as well. Tell your friends and family… this beautiful boy is so close!
*UPDATE* BRUNO IS IN TRAINING! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS!
Parvo Pups
Your support has given our pups a fighting chance! They live to see another day and on our their way to full recovery and eventual adoption into their forever homes. On behalf of these sweet warriors, thank you so much for your donations!
*UPDATE* So far Bean has already found her forever home and two more of our parvo pups are on their way to meet and greets! ALL THANKS TO YOUR HELP!
June Bug
Thanks to your donations, sweet baby June Bug was able to get her eye surgery! It went smoothly and she recovering swimmingly. She will be ready for adoption soon thanks to you!
HELP SUPPORT OUR LATEST RESCUES!
Look at these beauties! These sweet creatures urgently need our help. Would you consider making a donation to support their rescue?
Twiggy & Lillie
We rescued Lillie and her six pups from the red list last summer. Once her pups were adopted, she escaped and was missing for a harrowing eight days. She returned on her own with a stray dog she seemed to have fallen deeply in love with! They have been inseparable ever since and spend their days snuggling and smooshing on each other. Because they are a bonded pair, we could never separate them, so we will only adopt them together. They need ongoing support until they find their loving furever home.
Parvo Pups
Last week, six puppies were surrendered to us from a hoarding case. Shortly after we picked them up, we noticed how sick they were. They were soon diagnosed with parvo. We lost one baby girl, unfortunately, but the fight continues for the remaining five. They need intensive vet care until their health is clear and they regain their strength so they can find their furever homes.
Doja & Kittens
Doja is a two year old beautiful cat we rescued from a high kill shelter because she and her eight kittens were slated for euthanasia. We could not let them be killed so we brought them all home! Three of the kittens are special needs with a syndrome called Wobbly Kitten Syndrome, or CH. Another will need a surgery to remove her eye. They need ongoing care and support until they find their furever home.
Bruno & Brawler
We found Bruno and Brawler on a highway shoulder last year on the 4th of July. After months and months of medical treatment, we were able to bring them home. They are shepherd mixes and have had a hard time learning how to be social. These handsome brothers require professional training before they can be placed in their furever home. They need and deserve our help!
If you would like to donate in another way, or if you have any questions for us, please reach out!
You will receive proof of your tax deductible donation via email and can access our receipt here. Thank you so much for your support!
Happy birthday, my love! Thank you for your beautiful heart and for all you do for these creatures. From the Benidas and Chichis and Nikis and Mr. Browns and Maggies and Griswolds and Hilariouses and Ramiros and Mochilas of the world, thank you and we love you! Welcome to the 40s club… you don’t look a day over 21 👵🏽 🥳 💃
Hello my sweet, beautiful, selfless, hilarious, puzzle loving friend! If it weren’t for you rescuing my soul dog Benida Fernida Money/Peepee Bags Disco InFERNo I wouldn’t have met you. I never could have imagined that when I adopted that little crazy foster that I would gain a lifelong friend too. You’ve impacted so many lives with all the animals (and humans!) you have helped and I’m so thankful to know you. The world is a better place because you’re in it. Love you girl! Happy birthday! xoxoxo
You are the reason concerned Citizens Animal Rescue is such a success. Hundreds of animals have been saved and given a chance at life because of you and Valerie your dedication and love has extended out to Mochila and I could never have dreamed of her winding up in such a dream life! And Gris and Mr.Brown and every other animal you have loved and given your time and resources to! Honestly- you are an Angel and have made my dream of running an animal rescue a real life dream come true! We all love you so much and wish you another 400 years of health and success! 💖💖💖💖💖
Iri, you are the reason I have my soul dog. There was an empty spot in my heart and you saved him and brought him to me. The goodness and light you’ve brought into this world will only continue to multiply. You’re a delight to know, and Griswold says you’re a delight to lick, though I’ll have to take his word for it.
Happy birthday, you wonderful human!!
Happiest of birthdays to the amazing woman that brought us our indomitable, Luna! The work you do heals the planet every day, and you are truly amazing! Sending all kinds of floofy love from Boulder Creek to you. I hope we get to see you guys in August or September for a visit in Santa Cruz! Thank you so much for your huge generous heart! Love, love, love, Laura.
Happy birthday Iri!! Welcome to the 40! Your kindness, humor and compassion for others is contagious and and when we’re ready for a 4 legged child, you know you’re the first we will turn to! We love you!!! Love, Karen, Clay, Kai and Jaxon
Happy birthday Iri! Your love and generosity are infectious and I’m so happy I can be part of a cause that brings you joy. <3
Iri. Te admiro muchísimo por ese corazón tan hermoso que tienes. Me siento muy orgullosa de mi little sister. I love you. Happy Birthday
Aja niña!! Gracias por enseñarnos la fuerza del cuidado y el amor, por la labor tan hermosa que haces y por la esperanza que nos das con tus acciones. Te quiero mucho cuñis! Japi berdey tu yu!! Salud 🍻
Qué lindo es ver que el regalo que alguien desea, es regalarle vida a otros. Eso habla muy bien tanto de quien da el ragalo y como de quien lo recibe. La amo Iri. Un año más siempre merece ser celebrado, con momentos tristes y felices, un año más es una bendición con lo que sea que haya traído, porque son 365 milagros y 365 nuevas oportunidades de por fin tener valor. Y un año suyo, más que celebrarlo, hay que agradecerlo. Porque usted tuvo valor y eligió un camino difícil en donde se sufre con discreción. Dicen que no existen los actos altruistas, porque siempre estamos alimentando nuestros sentimientos, sin embargo, es muy noble servir a seres que no andan gritándole al mundo, que alguien les salvó la vida. La amo Iri. Su vida me hace feliz.
Happy Birthday Iri!! Continuously proud of all your efforts in providing love and support to all the doggies in need. You are truly inspiring. Love you girl!
Happy Birthday Iri!!
Your heart and soul is so pure and just amazing. Wishing you the bestest day ever and keep on doing what you’re doing for all the dogs out there.
We Love you!
Marissa & Evan
Happy birthday, Iri!! You are such a kind, loving, passionate, amazing human and I feel incredibly honored and lucky to know you. Your love is seen by so many and your heart is bigger than words can describe. Thank you for doing what you do and for being who you are. Happy birthday!!! 💜💜
Happy Big 40 Iri! Have a wonderful day and a wonderful vacation! You’re the best! Love you!🥰🙏🏼🎉
Happy Birthday Iri! Thank you for always being there to help my crazy family when we take home strays that get dumped in the park across the street. So many animals that would’ve wound up in a kill shelter now have adoring families, because not only do you help them find homes, but you always make sure they get the best homes possible for them. Love you, my sestra! I hope you’re having a fun time on vacation!
Hola, hermosa Iri. Le pido a la vida y al universo que tu dulce compañía nos siga dando alegría y color. Pronto te abrazaré con fuerza en el destino fortuito que decidamos. Gracias por la compañía en este recorrido y por cuidar las formas de vida en su diversidad. Tu presencia es parte de la certeza de la belleza profunda de esta realidad y que agradezco en cada sonrisa y cariño que nos ofreces. Te amo muuuucho.
Hija mía: todo es poco para encasillarte en una palabra: sensible, compasiva, autosuficiente y amorosa. Eres un regalo de la vida y una esperanza para el mundo animal y para todos los que estamos en tu camino. Te amo interminablemente. Feliz y maravilloso cumpleaños
Hola Titi, Titi mañana te deseo un feliz cumpleaños, te quiero!
Loyal, honest, humble, respectful, kind, caring, compassionate, generous, hilarious…that’s you, Iri! May your special birthday be filled with love, laughter, good food and drink😁, and wonderful memories! Just as you are always here for us, we will always be there for you and Valerie. We love you!
Irita, un perrito callejero del barrio, me dijo: necesitamos una Irina para tener Esperanza.
Necesitamos que personas como tú cumplan muchos años, para que algún día seamos felices.
Que sigas cumpliendo muchos más años. Te amo, hjita.
Happy birthday Iri!!!! I hope you have the best year yet! Thank you for introducing the love of beautiful dogs into my family. May your fortieth year in this earth be full of joy. Benny says hi to you and Niki. And Charlotte can’t wait to give you a hug!
Happy Birthday, Iri!! Because of you, I will never take a stray dog to an LA shelter again, mostly because I don’t want to feel your wrath or get the silent treatment 😉 I love you and I love how much you love all the ugly, cute, sweet, challenging, stinky, toothless pups in the world.
Happy Birthday Iri! I love you. Thank you for being a beacon of light to so many animal (and human) lives. You are a unique soul that continues to bless this planet. Thank you for blessing my life and loving me, too. I’m so grateful I get to be your sister and call you my friend. I love you, Iri! Happy 40th Birthday!❤️
Happy seliner. Save some babies. <3
Feliz Cumpleaños Irina! Corina y yo te extrañamos mucho! Espero k puedas salvar mucho mas animales. Estamos listos para festejar contigo!
Happy Birthday Irina! Big hugs from me and Tania! Can’t believe you are 40 years old!
You are one of the best human beings on earth that animals can ever ask for! The animals you have helped are the lucky ones that they wouldn’t have had a chance to enjoy time and human companionship on earth! You are my motivation and inspiration and the better half of my crazy sister😎
You impact so many people on saving and helping animals! Thank you for being part of our lives!