SpiderCome and meet Spider!  He is an adorable 2-year-old wire terrier mix who is waiting to meet his forever family at Operation Kindness. He loves playing fetch in the yard and will always bring back a tennis ball if he has a friend to play with him. He enjoys belly rubs, and he will reward you with sweet puppy kisses. Spider was transferred to Operation Kindness from a city shelter and he has become a volunteer and staff favorite.  You can visit with Spider at Operation Kindness in Carrollton.  He will be waiting to meet you!

Spider 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 September 20, 2013.