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Operation Kindness's mission is simple: to provide a safe and loving environment for homeless animals while they wait for their forever homes. We are a no-kill animal shelter, meaning no animal is ever euthanized due to lack of space or time.
Our Story
About Us
In 1976, a group of volunteers made a plan to have their vision realized – to create a lifesaving shelter for homeless animals that had nowhere else to turn. Their idea was simple: show homeless pets kindness.
For this passionate group of animal lovers, their goal was to provide shelter, medical care and food to homeless animals while working hard to find them loving homes.
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In the early days, Operation Kindness operated out of volunteers’ homes.  In the summer of 1976, Operation Kindness acquired the use of a veterinary clinic located at 117 North Garland Avenue in Garland.
By November 1988, Operation Kindness moved the shelter to a storefront location at 1029 Trend in Carrollton. In 1999, we moved the shelter to 3201 Earhart Drive in Carrollton, where we remain.
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The shelter broke ground on the renovation and expansion of our adoption center and animal hospital in April 2018. Operation Kindness celebrated the grand opening of the Rees-Jones Foundation Medical Wing in March 2020 and the completion of the remainder of the facility in July 2021.
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In July of 2022, Operation Kindness launched a new Community Initiatives program to impact more pets across Texas. The new program offers affordable, accessible veterinary services to under-resourced communities and shelters.
While the organization has evolved since 1976, we have always remained committed to giving every animal the care and kindness they deserve.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a kinder world for pets and the people who love them by providing lifesaving care, innovative programs, and community resources.
Our Lifesaving Philosophy
At Operation Kindness, we believe each animal deserves an excellent quality of life in a loving home. There are some circumstances where an animal does not have a positive quality of life and euthanasia may be the only humane option. We will not euthanize an animal for space or for a treatable medical condition. This is considered only after all viable treatment options have been exhausted. It is only considered as an act of mercy for animals who are suffering from an irredeemable medical condition or when behavioral challenges make them unable to be rehabilitated and adopted.
What Do We Do
Operation Kindness, a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization, operates a lifesaving animal shelter and programs to assist people and pets.
Our programs include pet adoptions, lifesaving medical care for shelter pets, 24-hour care for neonatal kittens, affordable veterinary services for community pets, a pet food pantry, forensics for animal cruelty, interstate transport, lifesaving shelter partnerships, disaster response support, foster care for vulnerable animals and volunteer opportunities.
By donating clothing, shoes, toys, or household items through Donate 2 Impact, you are directly contributing to our lifesaving efforts.
Join us in making a difference. Donate your unwanted clothes, shoes, and household items today and see the impact your generosity can create!
