After the July flooding that devastated parts of Central Texas, communities are still grappling with the aftermath.

Approximately 100 people have died, including 84 from flooding in Kerr County, six in Travis County and two in Williamson County, as previously reported by Community Impact.

What we know

In Harris County, members of the Houston Humane Society headed to Central Texas after the July 4 weekend to team up with the Hill Country Humane Society and other partner organizations in the area to relocate more than 40 puppies and dogs from the already-strained animal shelters.

HHS Marketing Director Angelina Saucedo said the rescue team drove back-to-back weekends in order to take in the dogs from flood-affected areas.

“We also had our chief shelter veterinarian, Dr. Renee Poche, assist and help treat pets affected by floodwaters with vaccinations and medical care,” Saucedo said.

Some pets were surrendered by families who lost everything in the flood and could no longer care for them, officials said. The newly transferred pets in Houston are housed in temporary air-conditioned spaces to free up extra space in the Central Texas shelters, which are being used for ongoing pet and family reunion efforts, Saucedo said.

At least three dogs and eight puppies have already been adopted, including a dog named Loo Loo and a mixed-breed puppy named Yogi, Saucedo said.

What residents should know

People can still get involved with the Houston shelter as relief efforts continue, Saucedo said, including:

• Volunteering at the animal shelter, including company-based group volunteers
• Adopting or fostering animals
• Donating to the organization

Saucedo said opportunities to help and donate can also be found on the organization’s website here.