Operation Kindness

Calling all Pickleball lovers! We're thrilled to announce our PicklePaw Classic on Sunday, May 4, from 1:00-4:00 PM at Chicken N'Pickle in Grapevine! Join us for a day of fun and friendly competition, all in support of Operation Kindness. ⁠ ⁠ Prizes await the top three teams in both the social and competitive leagues in the form of VISA gift cards. First place prize wins $500! Enjoy delicious light bites and refreshing drinks throughout the event.⁠ ⁠ Mark your calendars and gather your teammates – this is one tournament you won't want to miss!⁠ ⁠ Register now through the link below: https://lnkd.in/gh8KkBPu

Want to learn more about Operation Kindness? Come join us for our Brunch and Learn on May 3, from 10:30-11:30AM. RSVP below to get an inside view of how your support helps us do our lifesaving work.

Our Hope Gala is next weekend and better than ever! Come celebrate with us on Saturday, April 12. Grab your friends and come dressed to party for an evening of dinner, dancing, live music from Intensity Band, an open bar, and more! Reserve your seats before the April 6 deadline. When you support our mission through this special event, you bring veterinary care, shelter, food and love to animals in need in Texas. We can’t wait to dance with you on April 12 for a night filled with love for the animals! ❤️ RESERVE YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://lnkd.in/grXHYJrr

2025 Texas Unites kicks off right around the corner! Event pre-registration ends THIS Friday, April 4 Don’t miss our Texas Unites for Animals first year in North Texas, featuring riveting sessions, close-up networking, booths and activations from our sponsors and more! Texas Unites provides a variety of learning opportunities with recognized speakers from across the US, many of our local, Texas favorites and some new speakers with fresh ideas and personal experiences that you can relate to. The Texas Unites for Animals 2025 conference will include 50+ workshops in various topic areas! We hope to see you in Allen! REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/gcJZhR6t

Early registration is open for the Texas Unites for Animals Conference, May 7-10, 2025, in Allen, TX, with our lowest registration rates, ending March 3! Secure your spot now and have the amazing opportunity to connect, share and work with other animal welfare professionals. Texas Unites provides a variety of learning opportunities with recognized speakers from across the US, many of our local, Texas favorites and some new speakers with fresh ideas and personal experiences that you can relate to. The Texas Unites for Animals 2025 conference will include 50+ workshops in various topic areas! We can't wait to see you in Allen! Grab your early registration spot now through the link down below. 💓 SECURE YOUR SPOT HERE: https://lnkd.in/gcJZhR6t

Our Hope Gala is back and better than ever this year. Grab your friends and come dressed to party for an evening of dinner, dancing, live music from Intensity Band, an open bar, and more! Come dance with us on April 12, 2025, 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Gilley's Dallas located at 1135 Botham Jean Blvd. Dallas, TX 75215. When you support our mission through this special event, you bring veterinary care, shelter, food and love to animals in need in Texas. We can’t wait to see you there! RESERVE SEATS HERE: https://lnkd.in/gFZsqMtS

We are so thankful to our partners KONG Company and PetSmart Charities for sending our pups toys and enrichment to enjoy! These partnerships allow us to better care for our animals and keep them happy and healthy while they wait for their new loving homes. Thank you KONG Company and PetSmart Charities for supporting our cause! 💓

Operation Kindness, Hearts & Bones Animal Rescue, Humane Society of North Texas, Rockwall Pets and the SPCA of Texas accounted for 53% of all dog and cat transfers from Dallas Animal Services & Adoption Center in 2024. 💓 We are so thrilled to be a part of these amazing collaborations and continue to stay true to our commitment to helping more animals across Dallas.

We are thrilled to have our CEO, Ed Jamison, speaking at the upcoming Best Friends National Conference! Ed will be presenting To the Rescue: Empowering Field Officers to Lead Lifesaving Efforts. Animal shelters have a unique opportunity to expand their lifesaving efforts through strategic use of shelter field services and officer involvement. Attendees will learn innovative ways to harness the potential of field service officers as essential contributors to lifesaving programs. We will explore how officers can play a pivotal role in community engagement, proactive animal welfare interventions, and strengthening partnerships with local resources. You'll leave knowing how to enhance collaboration between field officers and shelter operations to increase the number of lives saved. We can't wait to see you all in Palm Springs!

Because of you, our impact in Dallas County was so much more impactful in 2024. We are so excited to make an even bigger difference in 2025, all thanks to you! ❤