Houston Stories

People have stepped up to foster pets - dogs and cats - affected by Hurricane Harvey in the Houston area. Read about how animals are being helped.

Kids gather food, toys and other supplies to donate to pets affected by Hurricane Harvey. They also donate their time to make treats for the dogs.

Best Friends is working to reunite lost hurricane pets with families via a lost-and-found page on our website, media coverage and a flyer campaign.

Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA transports dogs and cats affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma to Virginia to be fostered or adopted.

Dog survivor of Hurricane Harvey in Texas comes to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary for help, including treatment for demodectic mange and other issues.

Individuals and companies, including the Petco Foundation and Bubba's Beds for Shelter Friends, donate supplies, toys and food for hurricane animals.

Heartwarming story of a pit bull who will be reunited with his family after the chaos of Hurricane Harvey and the tragedies they've suffered this year.

Spotlight on people who have given their time, talents and passion to volunteer with hurricane pets in need in Houston after Hurricane Harvey.

The 2017 Austin Strut Your Mutt event became a dedicated fundraiser and adoption event for hurricane pets and Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.

Dog who got out of his yard during Hurricane Harvey is reunited with his owner at the Pet Reunion Pavilion in Houston. He also now has a microchip.

Spotlight on some of the animal volunteers and Best Friends staff who are helping with rescue efforts in Texas after Hurricane Harvey.

In the Hurricane Harvey aftermath, Best Friends and our Network partners are saving all pets, including special-needs and senior dogs and cats.

Heroes from the National Guard, US Department of Justice, ATF, U.S. Marshal Service, BLM and fire departments help pets affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Hound mix dog got out of his family's yard in Houston, Texas, as Hurricane Harvey hit, but he has now been reunited with his people.

In Harris County, Texas, puppies and a mother dog are saved by a caring couple after Hurricane Harvey and brought to the Rescue and Reunite Center.