At Austin Pets Alive! more than 50 pets have been transported to the organization from Kerr and Williamson Counties. Foster homes and donations remain as the most urgent needs.
Among the victims of the flood is a dog named Superman. He was found on Saturday, waiting for his owner on a huge pile of debris. His family had been swept away by the flooding, and when rescuers arrived, Superman was hesitant to trust the search and rescue crews. Even as they patiently tried to lure him off of the trash pile, Superman repeatedly snapped at them.
With lots of patience and with the assistance of volunteers who have a talent for dog whispering, Superman finally trusted the humans enough to move on to a safe place.
his surviving family, now grieving and having lost everything, are doing everything they can to hold on to the last piece of their past that remains – Superman.
But they can’t do it alone, so we quickly got to work to find their beloved pet a temporary foster until they get back on their feet.
Superman was taken to the organization’s veterinarian on site at Kerrville Pets Alive. He was then transported to APA! to meet his foster family—thanks to the combined efforts of APA! staff, volunteers and a dedicated KPA! board member.
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, APA! President and CEO, hopes Superman’s story will encourage people to support animal rescue efforts. “It’s been devastating for all living beings.
Many flood survivors continue to desperately search for their loved ones – both humans and pets.
A rescue flight is scheduled for Wednesday, July 9 and are in need of donations of plastic airline kennels–26”-36” in length.
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Thank you to everyone who has shared, volunteered, fostered, and donated so far! And to Kerrville Pets Alive, Austin Animal Center, and Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter for working tirelessly to ensure the safety of the pets in Central Texas.
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