Private plane brings 74 more pets from hurricane-hit Texas to Bay Area

A private plane carrying some pretty cute cargo touched down in Hayward Sunday afternoon.

On board the plane were 44 dogs and 30 cats hoping to find a permanent home in the Bay Area.

It's the second private plane in two weeks to deliver pets from the Houston area. The animals were already available for adoption in Texas when Hurricane Harvey hit and had to be moved to make room for animals stranded by the storm.

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Many of the dogs brought over earlier this month were evacuated from a shelter in Beaumont, Texas that was affected by flooding caused by the hurricane. Before the rescue mission, the animals were at risk of being euthanized.

SF SPCA adoption director Suzanne Collins said she has heard from many concerned Bay Area residents who have been looking for a way to help animals affected by Texas' record-breaking storm.

"Every time an animal is adopted, it frees up space for us to save another life," Collins said.

The animals were brought from Texas to the Bay Area on a private plane. Now they're up for adoption through several local rescue groups. The animals were brought from Texas to the Bay Area on a private plane. Now they're up for adoption through several local rescue groups. Photo: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue Photo: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue Image 1 of / 13 Caption Close Private plane brings 74 more pets from hurricane-hit Texas to Bay Area 1 / 13 Back to Gallery

The rescue operation was a team effort put together by five local organizations: Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, San Francisco SPCA, Mad Dog Rescue, the Milo Foundation and Jameson Animal Rescue Ranch and Austin Pets Alive in Texas. The Lucy Pet Foundation donated the use of the private jet.

If you're interested in adopting a pet rescued from Texas, visit the websites of Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, San Francisco SPCA, Mad Dog Rescue and the Milo Foundation.

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