| Founded | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(3) non-profit organization |
Tax ID no. | 75-1553350 |
| Focus | Animal welfare, no-kill shelter, pet adoption |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 32.967351, -96.847446 32°58′02″N 96°50′51″W / 32.967351°N 96.847446°W |
Area served | Dallas, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas and most of North Texas |
Key people | Bob Catalani, CEO[1] |
Revenue | $7.5M (2018) [2] |
| Website | operationkindness |
Operation Kindness is a no kill animal shelter for cats and dogs located in Carrollton, Texas. It is a non-profit organization and is funded through donations, receiving no government funding.[3]
History
The shelter was founded in 1976 in Garland, Texas and later moved to Carrollton, Texas. In 2018 it broke ground to build a new adoption center and animal hospital.[3]
News
In 2014, the organization held its fifth annual reunion picnic for dogs and cats adopted from the shelter, with about 200 people participating.[4]
In 2015, Operation Kindness made national headlines when it paired abandoned 5-week-old Chihuahua "Chip" with 4-week-old kitten "Adele" who became instant best friends and were later adopted together.[5][6]
In November 2017, Operation Kindness Operation Kindness hosted its 25th annual Canines, Cats & Cabernet event to raise funds and awareness for homeless animals. Texas Rangers Manager Jeff Banister and his wife Karen served as honorary co-chairs of the event.[7]
In December 2017, Operation Kindness was awarded with a $100,000 donation from Reliant Gives, the charitable arm of Reliant Energy.[8]
References
- ^ Abril, Danielle (July 29, 2013). "Operation Kindness hires Jim Hanophy as CEO". Dallas Business Journal.
- ^ a b "About Operation Kindness | North Texas No-Kill Animal Shelter". operationkindness.org.
- ^ Schmitt, Madeline (May 17, 2014). "Animal Alumni Gather To Celebrate Adoption From Operation Kindness". CBS Local.
- ^ Main, Sami (March 26, 2015). "Abandoned Kitten And Puppy Become Best Friends Despite All Odds". Buzzfeed.
- ^ Boone, John (March 26, 2015). "An Abandoned Puppy and a Stray Kitten Became Best Friends for Life". etonline.com.
- ^ "Operation Kindness Presents Canines, Cats & Cabernet". dallas.culturemap.com.
- ^ Santiago, Maria (December 7, 2017). "Operation Kindness Welcomes Holiday Season with $100,000 Donation". NBC Local.