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Miami Herald
22-07-2025
- General
- Miami Herald
Dog whose family died in Texas flood is ‘confused, overwhelmed and so unsettled'
An injured dog whose family was killed by the fatal Central Texas floods over the July 4 weekend is on the mend and will soon need a loving foster home. Named Richard, the young dog is going through more than just the loss of his family and home — he was also injured during the flooding. 'Richard was found injured after the Central Texas floods, his home tragically washed away – and with it, his beloved family ,' Austin Pets Alive said in a July 19 Facebook post. 'The surviving family, grieving and unable to care for him, made the heartbreaking decision to surrender him to APA! so that he could get the care he needs.' The injuries were mostly centered on his back paw, but the emotional damage was even worse. 'The barely 1-year-old pup suffered severe injuries to his back paw, ultimately resulting in the amputation of one of his toes. He's been incredibly stressed since — confused, overwhelmed and so unsettled by the trauma that he's been chewing at his injured foot,' the shelter said. Currently, Richard is being cared for at Cypress Creek Pet Care while he gets healthy. But the shelter does say that he will need a foster home once he's better. For more information, visit the shelter's website.
CNN
17-07-2025
- General
- CNN
Rescue pups from Texas flood zone arrive in Chicago to find new homes
More than two dozen dogs and puppies rescued from the deadly Texas flood zone are ready for forever homes after being flown to a Chicago shelter. PAWS Chicago received 31 pups this week from no-kill organizations that coordinated to move the animals out of the flood-stricken region, including Austin Pets Alive! and Choncho Valley PAWS. All the pups were in shelters in Texas at the time of the floods, and 'by bringing them to Chicago, those shelters now have more room to help the pets who were displaced by the storms and reunite lost pets with their families,' PAWS Chicago wrote on social media. Superman, a brown mixed breed dog, was one of the dogs rescued in the disaster, CNN previously reported. Likely saved by his family during the flooding, his owner ultimately died. Rescuers got the rest of the family out, but Superman stayed behind. A team found him sitting in the wasted remnants of what used to be his home. Superman was placed with a foster family as his own grappled with their loss. Rescuing pets in disasters has become a major, multi-organizational effort as extreme weather has become more intense and frequent. Agencies coordinate across the country to relocate animals who have lost their homes, families or shelters. PAWS Chicago's disaster relief program began in 2005 when the organization took in more than 200 pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, according to the shelter. Since then, PAWS has rescued pets from areas impacted by Hurricane Helene last year and rescued 33 dogs from Houston shelters after storms in 2023. Gourd, one of the dogs delivered to Chicago from Texas, is ready to be adopted 'and is currently available at the PAWS Chicago Lincoln Park Adoption Center (1997 N. Clybourn Ave.),' according to the organization's spokesperson. The rest of the pups will be available for adoption from PAWS Chicago after receiving exams, vaccinations and veterinary care, the spokesperson said. 'In the meantime, many will be eligible for foster while they await medical clearance and surgery — along with many other pets in our program.'
CNN
17-07-2025
- Climate
- CNN
Rescue pups from Texas flood zone arrive in Chicago to find new homes
Animal stories Hurricanes StormsFacebookTweetLink Follow More than two dozen dogs and puppies rescued from the deadly Texas flood zone are ready for forever homes after being flown to a Chicago shelter. PAWS Chicago received 31 pups this week from no-kill organizations that coordinated to move the animals out of the flood-stricken region, including Austin Pets Alive! and Choncho Valley PAWS. All the pups were in shelters in Texas at the time of the floods, and 'by bringing them to Chicago, those shelters now have more room to help the pets who were displaced by the storms and reunite lost pets with their families,' PAWS Chicago wrote on social media. Superman, a brown mixed breed dog, was one of the dogs rescued in the disaster, CNN previously reported. Likely saved by his family during the flooding, his owner ultimately died. Rescuers got the rest of the family out, but Superman stayed behind. A team found him sitting in the wasted remnants of what used to be his home. Superman was placed with a foster family as his own grappled with their loss. Rescuing pets in disasters has become a major, multi-organizational effort as extreme weather has become more intense and frequent. Agencies coordinate across the country to relocate animals who have lost their homes, families or shelters. PAWS Chicago's disaster relief program began in 2005 when the organization took in more than 200 pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, according to the shelter. Since then, PAWS has rescued pets from areas impacted by Hurricane Helene last year and rescued 33 dogs from Houston shelters after storms in 2023. Gourd, one of the dogs delivered to Chicago from Texas, is ready to be adopted 'and is currently available at the PAWS Chicago Lincoln Park Adoption Center (1997 N. Clybourn Ave.),' according to the organization's spokesperson. The rest of the pups will be available for adoption from PAWS Chicago after receiving exams, vaccinations and veterinary care, the spokesperson said. 'In the meantime, many will be eligible for foster while they await medical clearance and surgery — along with many other pets in our program.'
Globe and Mail
17-07-2025
- General
- Globe and Mail
Puppies rescued from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter
Nine puppies from parts of Texas submerged by catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132 people arrived Wednesday at the no-kill shelter PAWS Chicago, joining dozens of puppies that had already arrived. The critters landed by plane at Waukesha Airport in Wisconsin then made a three-hour journey by van to Chicago. This is the second batch of pets to arrive in Chicago from Texas. The group Austin Pets Alive!, which has been on the ground in the flood-stricken region since the flooding began, has coordinated the effort with PAWS Chicago. The animals were in shelters in Texas before the floods began. Organizers say the transfers help those shelters focus on rescuing and reunifying animals separated from their humans by the disaster. 'We're really happy to be able to support the area by freeing up really needed space in their shelters so they are able to open their shelters to displaced pets,' said Celene Mielcarek, PAWS Chicago head of program operations. In Depth: Survival, loss and rescue during the Texas floods PAWS Chicago's disaster relief program began in 2005 when the organization took in more than 200 pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, according to the shelter. Since then, PAWS has rescued pets from areas impacted by Hurricane Helene last year and rescued 33 dogs from Houston shelters after storms in 2023. Peter Brown, a PAWS volunteer who drove to collect the dogs in Waukesha, said they were anxious on the trip but settled in quickly. He is hopeful the dogs will be quickly adopted. 'They'll find good homes here,' he said. 'And then some family who lost their dog in the floods will get it back.' On Monday night, 22 dogs arrived in Chicago from Concho Valley PAWS, a rescue organization in San Angelo, Texas. A total of 31 dogs, ranging from six weeks old to adult dogs, have been relocated to Chicago. The dogs began receiving medical attention immediately after arriving at PAWS, including being vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. They may be ready for adoption and fostering within a few days, according to PAWS. But for now, they'll get some well-deserved rest, Mielcarek said. 'They're all pretty tired,' she said. 'They're all ready for their dinner.'
The Independent
16-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Puppies rescued from flood-stricken Texas arrive at Chicago shelter
Nine puppies from parts of Texas submerged by catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132 people arrived Wednesday at the no-kill shelter PAWS Chicago, joining dozens of puppies that had already arrived. The critters landed by plane at Waukesha Airport in Wisconsin then made a three-hour journey by van to Chicago. This is the second batch of pets to arrive in Chicago from Texas. The group Austin Pets Alive!, which has been on the ground in the flood-stricken region since the flooding began, has coordinated the effort with PAWS Chicago. The animals were in shelters in Texas before the floods began. Organizers say the transfers help those shelters focus on rescuing and reunifying animals separated from their humans by the disaster. 'We're really happy to be able to support the area by freeing up really needed space in their shelters so they are able to open their shelters to displaced pets," said Celene Mielcarek, PAWS Chicago head of program operations. PAWS Chicago's disaster relief program began in 2005 when the organization took in more than 200 pets in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, according to the shelter. Since then, PAWS has rescued pets from areas impacted by Hurricane Helene last year and rescued 33 dogs from Houston shelters after storms in 2023. Peter Brown, a PAWS volunteer who drove to collect the dogs in Waukesha, said they were anxious on the trip but settled in quickly. He is hopeful the dogs will be quickly adopted. 'They'll find good homes here," he said. "And then some family who lost their dog in the floods will get it back.' On Monday night, 22 dogs arrived in Chicago from Concho Valley PAWS, a rescue organization in San Angelo, Texas. A total of 31 dogs, ranging from six weeks old to adult dogs, have been relocated to Chicago. The dogs began receiving medical attention immediately after arriving at PAWS, including being vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. They may be ready for adoption and fostering within a few days, according to PAWS. But for now, they'll get some well-deserved rest, Mielcarek said. 'They're all pretty tired," she said. "They're all ready for their dinner.'
