KENTWOOD — A nonprofit animal shelter in Kentwood says it’s on the verge of shutting down after struggling to make ends meet.

Crooked Creek Kennels, run by Krista Keller, was originally meant to be just a boarding facility. But when people in the community started dropping off unwanted pets, Keller turned it into a rescue, the only one in St. Helena Parish.

“There’s no animal shelter, no animal control, no animal laws of any kind, so there’s nowhere else,” Keller said.

Currently, the shelter is home to more than 40 cats and dogs, all relying on Keller for food, medical care, and attention.

For the past three years, Keller has taken in abandoned cats and dogs, paying most of the expenses out of pocket. Between food, vet bills, and supplies, she says it costs about $9,000 a month to keep

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