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    OPERATION KINDNESS HUMANE SOCIETY
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    Operation Kindness Humane Society, a 501(c)(3) non-profit animal welfare organization, operates a lifesaving animal shelter and programs to assist people and pets.
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    Operation Kindness Humane Society's fundraising event Canines, Cats and Cabernet Logo supporting homeless animal | No-Kill Animal Shelter and Animal Adoptions

    Saturday, November 14, 2026 at the Omni Dallas

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    November 7 – 3201 Earhart Drive, Carrollton, TX 75006 11am - 3PM

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Brian Hickman, CFO of Operation Kindness
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Brian Hickman, CPA - Chief Financial Officer Brian Hickman serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Operation Kindness. As CFO, ...
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April 9, 2024
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01 Jul
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Nikki Walker, Senior Director – Development

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April 9, 2024
Nikki Walker, Senior Director - Development Nikki Walker combined her passion for animals and love of working with people as the Senio...
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