Following widespread devastation from Hurricane Beryl, Texas communities have come together to help rebuild and rescue hundreds of injured and orphaned animals.
Houston SPCA Wildlife Center The agency said it has already rescued more than 200 wildlife animals after Hurricane Beryl slammed into the Texas coast on Monday, impacting the greater Houston area.
The SPCA said it had also rescued a number of birds, including Mississippi kites, mourning doves, collared pigeons, opossums and squirrels.
of Austin Humane Society They also help displaced animals. Since being affected by Beryl, the organization has been helping stray cats and dogs.
“We’ve been busy this past week,” said Dr. Katie Luke, veterinarian and chief operating officer for Austin Humane Society. “We’ve taken in animals from shelters along the coast and we’ve been ready to respond to stray and pet animals in the community.”
Luke said the shelter has been responding to hurricanes since it first opened in the 1950s.
“Over the past few decades, it’s become increasingly clear that if we can move animals out of the path of a storm before the storm hits, that’s safest for everyone and gives local shelters the opportunity to respond locally,” she added.
Luckily, Austin is inland and has been less affected by the ongoing power problems on the coast, and Luke said they are looking into ways to relocate some of the shelter’s animals to Austin.
“It was hard,” she said. “It’s hot out there and there’s no water anywhere.”
If anyone in Ouston is looking for ways to help, Luke says offering to adopt or foster a pet for a week or two can go a long way in helping to find a pet a forever home.
“Donations to help care for these animals are always welcome,” she added, encouraging potential donors to: Austin Humane Society.
In addition, the shelter has Amazon Wishlist Those who would like to send dog treats and toys to keep the animals from getting bored once they have settled in.
