Emergency Response Stories

PET AID Act bill will ensure dogs, cats and other animals are accounted for by organizations entrusted with their care after natural disasters.

Dog who survived Hurricane Harvey now living high life with his adoptive family at the James NoMad, a pet-friendly boutique hotel, in New York City.

Hurricane Harvey rescue story about a dog saved after the storm and adopted by a patient couple who understands the trauma he has been through.

Hurricane Harvey dogs rescued in the aftermath of the natural disaster come to Best Friends in New York City where they are adopted.

Hurricane Harvey survivor cat recovers from a terrible head wound and badly infected sinus and is now looking forward to being adopted.

Holiday photos of Hurricane Harvey animals from Texas who have been adopted into loving forever homes, the best Christmas gift for these survivors.

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, pregnant dog is rescued from a flooded area. She and her 11 puppies are doing well now. Read their story.

Couple finds along remote stretch of San Juan River in Southern Utah and saves her. Survivor dog has broken leg and loses eye to ‘river blindness.'

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.