Operation Kindness

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]

Operation Kindness
Founded1976
Type501(c)(3) non-profit organization
75-1553350
FocusAnimal welfare, no-kill shelter, pet adoption
Location
Coordinates32.967351, -96.847446 32.967351°N 96.847446°W / 32.967351; -96.847446
Area served
Dallas, Texas, Fort Worth, Texas and most of North Texas
Key people
Bob Catalani, CEO[1]
Revenue
$7.5M (2018) [2]
Websiteoperationkindness.org

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
  1. Abril, Danielle (July 29, 2013). "Operation Kindness hires Jim Hanophy as CEO". Dallas Business Journal.
  2. "Operation Kindness". Charity Navigator.
  3. "About Operation Kindness | North Texas No-Kill Animal Shelter". operationkindness.org.
  4. Schmitt, Madeline (May 17, 2014). "Animal Alumni Gather To Celebrate Adoption From Operation Kindness". CBS Local.
  5. Main, Sami (March 26, 2015). "Abandoned Kitten And Puppy Become Best Friends Despite All Odds". Buzzfeed.
  6. Boone, John (March 26, 2015). "An Abandoned Puppy and a Stray Kitten Became Best Friends for Life". etonline.com.
  7. "Operation Kindness Presents Canines, Cats & Cabernet". dallas.culturemap.com.
  8. Santiago, Maria (December 7, 2017). "Operation Kindness Welcomes Holiday Season with $100,000 Donation". NBC Local.
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