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Texas Hill Country Floodwaters Recede; Pet Rescue Operations Intensify

Volunteer search-and-rescue teams are racing to locate thousands of missing pets following the floods.

A raging Guadalupe River leaves fallen trees and debris in its wake, Friday, July 4, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. (Right) A photo of Superman, a dog rescued after his owner died in the severe flooding.
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Overview

  • Austin Pets Alive! has sheltered more than 230 animals displaced by the July 4 deluge, and Kerrville Pets Alive! has taken in at least 40 pets separated from their owners.
  • Volunteers warn that thousands of dogs and cats remain missing as waters recede from the Hill Country.
  • Search-and-rescue teams and mobile veterinary units are combing flood zones to provide emergency care and track recovered animals.
  • Improvised databases and extensive volunteer coordination are being used to reunite pets with surviving families in the absence of a centralized system.
  • Organizations are urgently seeking monetary donations, medical supplies, kennels and foster-home commitments to sustain long-term recovery efforts.