North Texas' Oldest and Largest No-Kill Animal Shelter | Operation Kindness

Operation Kindness | Saving Animal's Lives Since 1976

The Oldest & Largest No-Kill Animal Shelter in North Texas

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Operation Kindness was founded in 1976 and is the oldest and largest no-kill shelter in North Texas. We are a nonprofit animal welfare organization that cares for homeless or unwanted cats and dogs in a no-kill environment. We never euthanize an animal to make room for another. We care for all the animals we take in until they are adopted. Find out more About Us...

Help Support Our Mission
There are several ways you can directly contribute to our efforts to provide care and rehabilitation for these animals so that we can save more animal's lives. How to help...

The Human Touch - Volunteer
We have a wide variety of volunteer activities
and we match you with the work that meets
your interests and skills. We would love to
have you volunteer with us - plus, "fur fixes"
are guaranteed! Read how to volunteer...

Adopt An Animal
We regularly post pictures and histories of many animals under our care on our website and on PetFinder to help find loving, forever homes for
the animals in our care. Adoption Info & FAQs...

Lost or Found an Animal?
As a no-kill shelter, we can only take an animal
if we have room. We never euthanize an
animal to make room for another.
Read about our animal surrender info...

OK Latest News!

Save the Date for Canines, Cats & Cabernet
We are thrilled to announce that our 20th Annual Canines, Cats & Cabernet will be held on Sunday, October 28th at the new and elegant Omni Dallas Hotel in downtown Dallas! For the 20th year of our most popular fundraising event, we are excited to roll out changes such as table seating for all guests, making it even more special for all who attend. More details soon!

Upcoming Events!

Puppy Love Valentine's Party for
Pooches and Their People!

Saturday, february 11th
Noon-2pm at Paradise 4 Paws
Celebrate the upcoming Valentine's Day with your furry friend you love! For a $10 donation per dog you can forget the cold weather and have some offleash fun at Paradise 4 Paws in their HUGE indoor play areas with pools! You will also get goodie bag with toys and other fun treats! For an addional $5 you can get professional pet pictures from Dog Biscuit Photos! More...

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3201 Earhart Drive - Carrollton, TX 75006 - 972-418-PAWS - FAX: 972-417-8956

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