Operation Kindness, founded in 1976 in Carrollton, Texas

Carrollton, Texas

-Climate:*On average, the warmest month is July.*The highest recorded temperature was 112°F in 1980.*The average coolest month is January.*The lowest recorded temperature was 1°F in 1989.*The most precipitation on average occurs in May....

, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

Non-profit organization

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 and the oldest and largest no-kill animal shelter

Animal shelter

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 in the Dallas

Dallas, Texas

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/Ft. Worth

Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth is the 16th-largest city in the United States of America and the fifth-largest city in the state of Texas. Located in North Central Texas, just southeast of the Texas Panhandle, the city is a cultural gateway into the American West and covers nearly in Tarrant, Parker, Denton, and...

 area. Its income is derived from donations.

On average, 150-200 animals are cared for daily in the shelter. Sixty to 80 more animals are placed in foster homes, meaning over 2,500 pets

PETS

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 are adopted annually.

Founding

According to its website, Operation Kindness was established in 1976 to give care to "unwanted cats and dogs in a compassionate, no-kill environment until they are adopted..." and to promote "humane values

Humane Society

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through education and awareness."