Too often, non-profits with similar goals tend to have a problem. While their intent is sincere and well-meaning, they tend to compete with each other for funding, attention and resources. One example has been the area animal rescue groups. Recently, however, collaborations have been taking place. One example has been Operation Kindness’ new Lifesaving Partnerships Hub in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Pets Alive! And Humane Society Of Dallas County Have Merged
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JUST IN: Animal-Loving Jan Rees-Jones To Serve As 2024 Canines, Cats And Cabernet Honorary Chair
If the legendary patron of animals Saint Francis Assisi had launched a search for his representative in North Texas, he would have had no doubt that Jan Rees-Jones was the pick of the litter. With that thinking in mind, it shouldn't surprise anyone that Jan has been named the honorary chair for Operation Kindness' (OK) 2024 Canines, Cats and Cabernet. Taking place on … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Animal-Loving Jan Rees-Jones To Serve As 2024 Canines, Cats And Cabernet Honorary Chair
Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub Is A Collaborative Oasis For Animal Rescue Groups
There is a remarkable brilliance that takes place as a result of a collaboration. So after days of rain, thunder, lightning and wind knocking trees topsy-turvy, the results of such collaboration took place on Thursday, June 6. As the North Texas sun shone a spotlight on the corner of 1771 Terre Colony and I-30's frontage road — between Dallas Animal … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub Is A Collaborative Oasis For Animal Rescue Groups
Operation Kindness’ Hope Gala Was A Time To Shine For Tail-Wagging Pups And Purr-fect Kittens
The night of Saturday, April 13, was pure perfection for North Texas. The area's moderate temperatures filled patios and walkways with guests in shades and shorts. But over at Gilley's Dallas, Operation Kindness CEO Ed Jamison and Board Chair Scott Wilson were welcoming 200 guests to the Hope Gala — the annual spring fundraiser for Operation Kindness. The event featured an … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness’ Hope Gala Was A Time To Shine For Tail-Wagging Pups And Purr-fect Kittens
UPDATE: From Unwanted To TV Star, Operation Kindness’ Little Girl Is FOX 4’s “Pet Of The Week”
As reported on MySweetCharity, a couple of months ago a fella drove up to Dallas Animal Services to drop off a mom and her kids. A couple on the way into DAS took in two of the youngsters. But the mother and two other youngsters were handed over to DAS. Long story made a bit longer: Operation Kindness (OK) managed to have the 2½-year-old mother (aka Little Girl) and her kids … [Read more...] about UPDATE: From Unwanted To TV Star, Operation Kindness’ Little Girl Is FOX 4’s “Pet Of The Week”
Young Unwed Mother And Her Kids Rescued After Being Rejected By The Man In Her Life
It was an oh-so-typical situation. An unwed mother of four was rejected by the man in her life. At least the man took her and the four youngsters to a shelter instead of turning them out in the street to fend for themselves. As he was preparing to take them into the shelter, a couple saw the situation and offered to take two of the little ones to prevent them from being in … [Read more...] about Young Unwed Mother And Her Kids Rescued After Being Rejected By The Man In Her Life
Animal Cruelty Unit To Receive More Resources, Attendees Learn At Operation Kindness Event
The Dallas Police Department is beefing up its Animal Cruelty Unit, adding detectives as it continues working on the cruelty problem with partners Dallas Animal Services and Operation Kindness. The non-profit Operation Kindness finalized a "memorandum of understanding" with DPD and DAS in February of last year, putting together a specialty veterinary team to provide forensic … [Read more...] about Animal Cruelty Unit To Receive More Resources, Attendees Learn At Operation Kindness Event
MySweetWishList: Operation Kindness Pet Food Pantry
According to Operation Kindness Pet Food Pantry volunteer Kate Warrington, “Operation Kindness is an animal welfare organization in Texas that’s committed to making the world a kinder place for animals and the people who love them. One of the organization’s initiatives to help keep pets happy and healthy is the Operation Kindness Pet Food Pantry, which provides … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Operation Kindness Pet Food Pantry
JUST IN: The Rees-Jones Foundation Awards $4M For Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub
When the Operation Kindness crew announced its plans on Saturday, September 16, to reconfigure a car facility on I-30 into the Lifesaving Partnerships Hub to provide animal services, animal transport and forensics for animal cruelty, there was an especially interesting couple in the crowd. Even if you didn’t know them, you could still tell they were animal lovers. Well, … [Read more...] about JUST IN: The Rees-Jones Foundation Awards $4M For Operation Kindness’ Lifesaving Partnership Hub
Operation Kindness “Pivots” With A New Facility Aimed At Assisting Dallas Animal Services
When the SPCA of Texas pulled back on its assistance to abused animals and then shuttered its spay/neuter clinic in southern Dallas, Operation Kindness CEO Ed Jamison leapt into action. The result of Jamison's resolve is the non-profit's new Lifesaving Partnerships Hub at 1771 Terre Colony Court — an 8,000-square-foot leased facility located in a former car dealership near … [Read more...] about Operation Kindness “Pivots” With A New Facility Aimed At Assisting Dallas Animal Services
2023 North Texas Giving Day Booster: Operation Kindness
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