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Adopt A Pet at Operation Kindness, A No-Kill Animal Shelter

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Adopt A Pet at Operation Kindness, A No-Kill Animal ShelterOperation Kindness

Operation Kindness has been a North Texas instituion since 1976.  I adopted Eh? from them in 1984 when they were located in a tiny building in Garland, Texas. Zed joined the family in 1988 and by that time, Operation Kindness had moved to larger quarters on Beltline Road in Farmers Branch.  Eh? and Zed never really got along, but did tolerate each other.  Sadly, they're both gone now. 

I vowed that my next cats would be littermates, in the hopes that they would peacefully coexist. And they do.  By the time I got around to adopting Knickknack (Nick) and Bric-a-brac (Bric). Operation Kindness had moved to their current location:
3201 Earhart Dr.,
Carrollton, TX 75006
(just north of Addison, SW of the Keller Springs/Midway intersection, on Earhart, in the cul-de-sac).

Operation KindnessOperation Kindness is a non-profit organization and they get no government funding.  At any time, they are likely to have between 200 and 250 animals in the shelter, and about 75 in foster homes.  Because they are a no-kill facility, the animals remain there until adopted out.  Several years ago, my friend Helen adopted Dixie, a dog who had been there for about 15 months.  Because they do not euathanize, they can only take in animals when they have room.  All animals adopted at Operation Kindness must be spayed or neutered.

So, if a pet is in your future plans, stop by Operation Kindness and pick your pup or choose your cat!

Eh? and ZedNick & Bric
Zed, Eh?                                          Bric, Nick

 

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Comments (10)

Donna Harris
Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX
Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator

That's where I was forced to take my little Sable back in 1996.  I moved from a house with a huge yard and doggie door, to an apartment and she lost her freedom.  She started biting and attacking everyone, so I had no option but to find her a better home.  Operation Kindness was the only one who wouldn't kill her.

Aug 06, 2009 01:47 PM
Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417
HomeSmart Stars - Addison, TX
Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate

They are wonderful!  A real asset to the community.

Aug 06, 2009 01:50 PM
Kim Dean
www.GoSimplyTexas.com - McKinney, TX
Simply Texas Real Estate - Broker/Owner

Lorrie - I got one of my first dogs from Operation Kindness when I lived in Carrollton while growing up. They are very worthy of a business profile - so good job! I hope this helps get the word out about them.

Aug 07, 2009 08:20 AM
Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417
HomeSmart Stars - Addison, TX
Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate

Kim:  They had so much more visibility when they were on Beltline Road.  Now they're hidden and you have to hunt to find them.

Aug 08, 2009 10:58 AM
Steve Shatsky
Dallas, TX

Hi Lorrie... Operation Kindness has an OUTSTANDING reputation in the local community and I fear that they are often overlooked as an option for people who wish to adopt pets.  Thanks for shining the spotlight on them!

Aug 08, 2009 12:55 PM
Karen Otto
Home Star Staging - Plano, TX
Plano Home Staging, Dallas Home Staging, www.homes

Great organization and cause.  I love the photos of your kitties Lorrie!

Aug 11, 2009 02:45 PM
Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417
HomeSmart Stars - Addison, TX
Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate

Karen: Nick and Bric can be a handful.  Even when they are behaving!

Aug 12, 2009 07:10 AM
Russel Ray, San Diego Business & Marketing Consultant & Photographer
Russel Ray - San Diego State University, CA

We got Zoey the Cool Cat from the El Cajon Animal Shelter, also a no-kill shelter.

Zoey the Cool Cat

Aug 19, 2009 07:15 PM
Lorrie Semler, REALTOR® in the Dallas area. Call/text 972-416-3417
HomeSmart Stars - Addison, TX
Real Service. Real Results. Real Estate

Russel:  Ah, Zoey is the star of your blogs!  I'd recogonize her anywhere!

Aug 23, 2009 01:45 AM
Anonymous
Genesis guzman
I'm so thankful for a operation like this exist. I'm so greatfull because that's were I adopted my liltle pomerania Betty is a great dog. Thank you
Feb 22, 2011 11:12 AM
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