Kerrville Pets Alive mobilizes flood relief effort for lost, displaced pets

Just 13 days after the anniversary of the catastrophic July 4, 2025 flood, Kerrville Pets Alive! was called into action again this week as floodwaters displaced residents and animals across Kerr County.

The organization mobilized staff and volunteers at its S.A.F.E. Campus early Thursday morning to coordinate reports of lost and found pets and assist affected pet owners, quickly standing up a centralized flood pet database that lets residents report missing pets, found animals and requests for help in real time.

To make room for an anticipated influx of displaced animals, Kerrville Pets Alive partnered with Austin Pets Alive to create emergency space at Kerr County Animal Control. Within two hours, 20 dogs and cats that had completed their required stray hold and gone unclaimed were transported to Austin Pets Alive, where they’ll be placed for adoption — freeing up space at the local shelter for flood-related intakes.

Kerrville Pets Alive also delivered pet crates and emergency supplies to City West Church in Ingram and Calvary Temple in Kerrville, both serving as temporary shelters for displaced residents.

Residents who have lost or found a pet are encouraged to submit a report through the flood pet database at kerrvillepetsalive.org and to contact Kerr County Animal Control at 830-257-3100. Pet owners who need food, supplies, emergency medical assistance or other resources can reach Kerrville Pets Alive by emailing info@kerrvillepetsalive.org or calling 844-572-7387 (844-572-PETS).