$5K in supplies donated to local Texas shelter after floods

(Image courtesy of Best Friends Animal Society)

Hill Country Humane Society, a no-kill animal shelter in Buchanan Dam, Texas received approximately $5000 worth of resources earlier this week following the recent floods in Texas. The donation was provided by the pet retail franchise Pet Supplies Plus in partnership with Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization committed to ending the killing of dogs and cats in US shelters.

The donated resources were requested by Hill Country Humane Society and were provided by Pet Supplies Plus. They consist of crates, leashes, harnesses, collars, cat litter, and flea and tick prevention. Best Friends Animal Society is supporting with the distribution of these resources to the shelter.¹

"At Pet Supplies Plus, supporting both our two and four-legged neighbors has always been at the heart of what we do," Chris Rowland, CEO of Pet Supplies Plus, said in an organizational news release.¹ "We're proud to stand alongside Best Friends Animal Society to provide relief to local shelters like Hill Country Humane Society. Our goal is to ensure these pets receive the care, comfort, and stability they deserve during such a challenging time."

The floods, which occurred on July 4th in the central part of the state, represent the 10th deadliest flash flood in the history of the US.² According to news reports, the event has a probable death toll of 138 to 141 people.²

To help communities impacted by the floods, Best Friends Animal Society has been contributing to funding emergency supplies for shelters and rescue organizations. The society has also been transporting cats and dogs in local shelters to other shelters in different regions to create more room for pets that have been displaced by the floods. Currently, Best Friends Animal Society has partnerships with more than 5000 shelters and rescue organizations. Together, Best Friends and these organizations run lifesaving facilities and programs across the US.

"Severe weather emergencies like the recent devastating floods in Texas impact entire communities, including the pets who depend on their people for safety and care," said Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society, in a news release.¹ "We are so grateful to Pet Supplies Plus for their ongoing support in both good times and in challenging times. These supplies will provide much-needed relief to Hill Country Humane Society and the community as they navigate the coming weeks and months."

Best Friends is one of multiple animal care organizations that have responded to the deadly floods in Texas. On the day of the floods, the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team sent several members to the disaster site to provide veterinary care for rescue dogs.³ Meanwhile, other nonprofit organizations like Austin Pets Alive! and Wings of Rescue have also worked to provide emergency relief to pets affected by the disaster. Veterinary clinics have also stepped in, with Lindale Veterinary Clinic in Lindale, Texas, collecting and delivering supplies to displaced pets in addition to offering veterinary care.³

References

1. Store to shelter: Pet Supplies Plus provides emergency relief for Texas pets amid recent floods. News release. July 25, 2025. Accessed July 29, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/store-to-shelter-pet-supplies-plus-provides-emergency-relief-for-texas-pets-amid-recent-floods-302513284.html
2. Masters J, Burt CC. Henson B. The deadliest floods in US history. Yale Climate Connections. July 28, 2025. Accessed July 29, 2025. https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2025/07/the-deadliest-floods-in-u-s-history/
3. Coppock Crossley K. Experts are providing animal care in flooded disaster areas of Texas. dvm360. July 9, 2025. Accessed July 29, 2025. https://www.dvm360.com/view/experts-are-providing-animal-care-in-flooded-disaster-areas-of-texas