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People Refuse To Leave And Stay Behind To Save Stranded Cats From Flood In Houston
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People Refuse To Leave And Stay Behind To Save Stranded Cats From Flood In Houston

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Hurricane Harvey has left countless of residents stranded in Texas – and pets were also affected by the floods, with many of them getting left behind. We have already written about brave people going an extra mile to save the dogs in danger, but luckily, kitties weren’t forgotten either.

A picture of six cats rescued on August 28 is going viral. The felines were found in the Houston area and were safely transported to the shelter. There, they got all the help they needed.

Indeed, it’s a very busy time for local rescue organizations such as SPCA of Texas and Austin Pets Alive. Since the beginning of the emergency, they have transported hundreds of animals from the affected areas to their shelters or foster homes.

“From the fosters who waited in line for over two hours to help give an animal a safe and dry place to stay, to the amazing donors showing up with carloads of much needed items, to online funding support – we thank you from the bottom of our hearts,” APA said.

“As we continue to care for the animals we have already saved, we have to prepare for even more animals who will need us in the coming days.”

More info: Austin Pets Alive | Facebook (h/t: lovemeow)

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    These six felines were found in the Houston area and were safely transported to the shelter

    It’s a very busy time for local rescue organizations such as SPCA of Texas and Austin Pets Alive

    Since the beginning of the floods due to Hurricane Harvey, thousands of pets have been rescued

    “From the fosters who waited in line for over two hours to help give an animal a safe and dry place to stay…”

    “To the amazing donors showing up, to online funding support – we thank you from the bottom of our hearts”

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    Stefano Aprea
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love animals, I'm not crazy about dogs (still loving them), but looking at these pics, for the love I have for cats, makes me cry and dreaming to have one of them, here, right now, beside me, and playing with me and my other two cats, Roy and Troy...

    Pi...
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God bless you noble humans for rescuing these poor creatures!

    Flinkie
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just amazing. God bless these super nice people, thank you for risking everything to save these poor cats.

    Michelle Flaherty
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg Their cries are heartbreaking. </3 I'm so glad they were rescued!

    Pamela Grove
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THANK HEAVENS for good people like this. I can't believe how MANY scums are on this earth and are leaving dogs, cats and horses not just behind, but some tied to go to their executions in flood water. I want to see every one of them burn in hell.

    Mickey Amsbaugh
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think anyone who leaves a defenseless animal to die in a hurricane or whatever then turns around and begs for help, money whatever gets what they deserve and karma is a real b***h

    Usernameofgag
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is sad, but the cat face never fail to amuse me. Bless you all the people who help all of this creature.

    Tomatoe
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    stories like this always make feel warm around the heart, and also that there may yet be hope for us. Big thank you!

    sneakcollector
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for helping poor animals!!! Please help not only cats and dogs but also other animals! Thank you so much!

    Judy Lynn
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been so worried about the animals in 'Texas during this horrific flood, who cannot fend for themselves. They are OUR responsibility. God bless those who rescued these helpless animals, our love childs. My heart bleeds for them. :(

    Little letitia
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My little cat is crying along with them and licking me thinking it's me 😻😿

    Rose Brooks
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So heartening to think there are still kind, unselfish people in the world. Bless you all.

    Claire Shamgochian
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for helping all these critters! I can't imagine anything that would make me leave my animals (a dog, two rats and a dove), and I feel bad for all the animals whose people would abandon them like this.

    dreamworld
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart- thank you for rescuing and protecting these innocent souls. You have restored my faith in humanity. Kisses and hugs to all the animals braving the store, and of course the rescuers. ❤❤❤

    FreeBird
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here you are acting all righteous about loving animals and in the other post picking on the vegan girl and trolling her about eating animals

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    Renee Watson
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor exhausted and terrified babies. :'( Thank you for caring, and saving them. <3

    J.L. Jordan
    Community Member
    7 years ago

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    People will go the extra mile to save dogs, but they won;t do s**t for cats. Makes me sick, and some people will call themselves animal lovers? Nonsense....

    Erin Hill
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think that's true. I've heard many stories about cat rescues.

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    Stefano Aprea
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love animals, I'm not crazy about dogs (still loving them), but looking at these pics, for the love I have for cats, makes me cry and dreaming to have one of them, here, right now, beside me, and playing with me and my other two cats, Roy and Troy...

    Pi...
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God bless you noble humans for rescuing these poor creatures!

    Flinkie
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just amazing. God bless these super nice people, thank you for risking everything to save these poor cats.

    Michelle Flaherty
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg Their cries are heartbreaking. </3 I'm so glad they were rescued!

    Pamela Grove
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THANK HEAVENS for good people like this. I can't believe how MANY scums are on this earth and are leaving dogs, cats and horses not just behind, but some tied to go to their executions in flood water. I want to see every one of them burn in hell.

    Mickey Amsbaugh
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think anyone who leaves a defenseless animal to die in a hurricane or whatever then turns around and begs for help, money whatever gets what they deserve and karma is a real b***h

    Usernameofgag
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is sad, but the cat face never fail to amuse me. Bless you all the people who help all of this creature.

    Tomatoe
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    stories like this always make feel warm around the heart, and also that there may yet be hope for us. Big thank you!

    sneakcollector
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for helping poor animals!!! Please help not only cats and dogs but also other animals! Thank you so much!

    Judy Lynn
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been so worried about the animals in 'Texas during this horrific flood, who cannot fend for themselves. They are OUR responsibility. God bless those who rescued these helpless animals, our love childs. My heart bleeds for them. :(

    Little letitia
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My little cat is crying along with them and licking me thinking it's me 😻😿

    Rose Brooks
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So heartening to think there are still kind, unselfish people in the world. Bless you all.

    Claire Shamgochian
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for helping all these critters! I can't imagine anything that would make me leave my animals (a dog, two rats and a dove), and I feel bad for all the animals whose people would abandon them like this.

    dreamworld
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart- thank you for rescuing and protecting these innocent souls. You have restored my faith in humanity. Kisses and hugs to all the animals braving the store, and of course the rescuers. ❤❤❤

    FreeBird
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here you are acting all righteous about loving animals and in the other post picking on the vegan girl and trolling her about eating animals

    Load More Replies...
    Renee Watson
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor exhausted and terrified babies. :'( Thank you for caring, and saving them. <3

    J.L. Jordan
    Community Member
    7 years ago

    This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

    People will go the extra mile to save dogs, but they won;t do s**t for cats. Makes me sick, and some people will call themselves animal lovers? Nonsense....

    Erin Hill
    Community Member
    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think that's true. I've heard many stories about cat rescues.

    Load More Replies...
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