Minnie-PearlMinnie Pearl is a sweet brindle and white Catahoula Leopard Hound mix. Shelter staff thinks she’s around 2 years old. This sweetie has a lot of love and energy and would welcome the chance to be a part of your family. Minne Pearl has been at the shelter since Oct. 27, so come meet her.

Minnie Pearl and other pets are available for adoption from Operation Kindness, 3201 Earhart Drive, Carrollton. The no-kill shelter is open six days: Monday, 3-8 p.m.; closed Tuesday; Wednesday, 3-8 p.m.; Thursday, noon-8 p.m.; Friday, noon-5 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-5 p.m. The cost is $110 for cats, $135 for kittens, $150 for dogs over 1 year, and $175 for puppies. The 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 January 17, 2014.