Gustaf is a great dog. He gets along with other dogs and loves to ride in the car. He was adopted quickly after he first arrived; however, he was returned later because of a change in the owner’s employment. He would not be able to care for the dog properly. Gustaf is a hound/retriever mix. He will make a great pet for the right family and surroundings.

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Gustaf and other great dogs and cats are available for adoption from Operation Kindness, at 3201 Earhart Drive, one street south of Keller Springs and two blocks west of Midway Road, in Carrollton. The no-kill shelter is open six days a week: Monday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Tuesday; Wednesday, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. The cost is $110 for cats, $135 for kittens, $150 for dogs over 1 year, and $175 for puppies. The adoption cost includes the spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, vaccinations, heartworm test for dogs, leukemia and FIV test for cats, and more. Those who adopt two pets at the same time receive a $20 discount .

This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition April 13, 2012.