Texas has been hit with massive flooding, affecting many of the major cities across the state and leaving many dogs lost and missing.



Boerne, Texas, a town 35 miles outside of San Antonio, flooded after more than 3 inches of inches of ran fell on Saturday. The storm didn’t just leave people stranded and cause millions in property damage but it also caused a lot of chaos for pets and their owners.



Many dogs were left scared and shaking, fleeing for shelter and trying to reach higher ground.



Jesenia Bazam Moreno managed to rescue a disoriented Bassett Hound in the middle of the turmoil. When she saw two dogs running frantically she got out of her truck to try to help them but was only able to corral the Bassett Hound to safety.



“We just saw two dogs running, and my mom said, ‘Stop.’ My mom got out of the truck to look for them. He was just really scared. He was shaking nonstop. He just didn’t want to move anywhere at all.” said Bazan Moreno.



The Bassett Hound was not wearing a collar and does not have a microchip but the family are calling him Buddy.



Such groups like the Facebook page 2015 Flood Houston Volunteers for Lost and Found Pets and Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue are giving people a place where they can post lost and found pets from the flood.

The page is filled with stories of dogs both lost and found during the flood. Houston alone is home to a million homeless dogs, and the issue is expected to grow. Not unlike the aftermath of hurricane Katrina in 2005, the suspected number of lost, unclaimed and homeless dogs is likely going to rise.

This pup was found lost in the flood.

References

1. USA Today