POWSesame is a 2-month-old Chihuahua/Terrier mix who was transferred from a local shelter in search of a family to call her own. She is playful and loves people! She’ll make a great companion after some training, as she’s still a puppy. She’s smart and will learn quickly. She loves playing with other puppies and has lots of energy. If you are ready to give this great pup the loving home she deserves, come by today and see if Sesame is the right dog for you. She’ll make you smile!

Sesame 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 May 9, 2014.