According to Operation Kindness Communications Coordinator Samantha Van Dyke, “Operation Kindness is a nonprofit animal welfare organization and shelter that serves homeless and community pets each day. From providing shelter, food and medical care to animals in need of new, loving homes, to providing veterinary services to pets across Texas, our goal is to change … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Operation Kindness
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Four Animal Rescue Groups Collaborate To Relieve Dallas Animal Services Overflow Conditions
With Dallas Animal Services (DAS) facing the ugly task of having to euthanize animals due to overflow capacity, a collaboration has been established to help relieve the situation. Operation Kindness, Rockwall Pets, Dallas Pets Alive and Hearts and Bones Rescue have collaborated to “leverage their collective expertise, resources and networks to significantly increase the … [Read more...] about Four Animal Rescue Groups Collaborate To Relieve Dallas Animal Services Overflow Conditions
MySweetOpportunity: SPCA Of Texas’ 2023 Fur Ball
According to SPCA of Texas Board Chair Hiren Patel, “When we think about the SPCA of Texas’ annual Fur Ball, most of us picture a night of fancy dress, delicious food, dancing and exciting auction items—oftentimes the highlight of our fall social calendar. Although Fur Ball is all those things and more, the event is, importantly, a night to raise critical funds that allow … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: SPCA Of Texas’ 2023 Fur Ball
MySweetOpportunity: Operation Kindness’ Canines, Cats And Cabernet
According Operation Kindness Board Chair J. Scott Wilson, “Operation Kindness board of directors’ member Curt Boisfontaine and his wife, Tanya Boisfontaine, are stepping up to chair the 31st annual Canines, Cats and Cabernet event for the organization on Saturday, November 4. Curt has been the founder of Meridian, a real estate investment company, since 1994. Under … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Operation Kindness’ Canines, Cats And Cabernet
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: SPCA Of Texas
According to SPCA of Texas Interim President and CEO Don Lindsley, “Our organization is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of North Texas animals and the people who love them. We rescue animals from cruelty, provide them with compassionate care, facilitate adoptions, and support pet owners in keeping their beloved companions. Our goal is to create a … [Read more...] about 2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: SPCA Of Texas
The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
Thursday, 15 animals were killed on purpose in Dallas. Ten of them were dogs. Sorry for the brutal opening, but that is the ugly reality facing Dallas Animal Services as it has reached the “Critical Overflow” stage, with 344 dogs and only 300 kennels. As bad as that sounds, it could be worse if not for the success of various foster programs and adoption events. It was … [Read more...] about The Chilling Reality Is That 15 Animals Were Intentionally Killed Thursday In Dallas
Animal-Rescue Lovers Christie And Elbert Choi Are Co-Chairing Fur Ball’s “50 Shades Of Purple”
After a rough year, the SPCA of Texas is gearing up for its annual Fur Ball fundraiser. So, what was so tough? In addition to its announcement that the SPCA would no longer be able to perform the forensics work, the shutting down of its low-cost veterinary clinic in southern Dallas after 17 years and a major donor requesting to have her name removed from the Dallas Animal … [Read more...] about Animal-Rescue Lovers Christie And Elbert Choi Are Co-Chairing Fur Ball’s “50 Shades Of Purple”
JUST IN: Dog Adoption Event Is Highlighted By A $20,000 Check For Dallas K-9 Unit Honoring Scott And Figor
When Clay Cooley arrived at noon today at his Volkswagen dealership on Lemmon Avenue just as the Dog Adoption Event was getting underway, he was surprised, saying, “There are so many people here.” Yup, while food trucks and games were bustling with folks, inside the showroom were a multitude of people and pooches. Some of the dogs were in crates topped with personality forms … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dog Adoption Event Is Highlighted By A $20,000 Check For Dallas K-9 Unit Honoring Scott And Figor
Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Park Cities Is Going To The Dogs Sunday With A Mission
Most car dealerships are closed on Sundays. But there’s always an exception, and this Sunday Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Park Cities (5555 Lemmon Avenue) will be howling with activity. However, nary a car will be sold or even test-driven. Instead, the place will be going to ... and for ... the dogs. Partnering with Dallas Animal Services, Clay Cooley Auto Group is … [Read more...] about Clay Cooley Volkswagen of Park Cities Is Going To The Dogs Sunday With A Mission
CANCELLED: Today’s Cherish The Children Luncheon
Before people even started putting on their makeup for today's Dallas CASA's Cherish The Children Luncheon at The Statler, word arrived that the event was cancelled. The reason the sold-out fundraiser won't take place? According to Dallas CASA's Rosanne Lewis, "The Statler lost air conditioning at 2:00 a.m. Thursday morning and has not been able to repair the issue. … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: Today’s Cherish The Children Luncheon
Operation Kindness Was Treated To A Raising Cane’s $28,885.45 Check And A PetSmart Ribbon Cutting
It’s always great to start the week with a check presentation. And thanks to Raising Cane’s DFW-area Limited-Edition National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Plush Puppy sales, they were able to hand over a $28,885.45 check to Operation Kindness CEO Ed Jamison and his team of humans and critters. This support of an animal rescue group aligns with the very founding of … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness Was Treated To A Raising Cane’s $28,885.45 Check And A PetSmart Ribbon Cutting