PAWS Chicago Makes National News for Texas Rescue Effort
Jul 29, 2025
In the wake of the catastrophic floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country on July 4, PAWS Chicago, the Midwest’s largest No Kill animal shelter, took urgent action to help save vulnerable pets and support overwhelmed shelters in the disaster zone.
The PAWS Chicago Disaster Relief Team partnered with local organizations, Austin Pets Alive! and Concho Valley PAWS, to transport pets that were already in shelters when the floods began. We received 31 pets between the two rescue efforts, freeing up much needed space and allowing shelters in the most impacted areas to focus on rescuing pets and reuniting them with their families.
In addition to incredible support from our local media partners, the story has been picked up nationally by CNN, PBS, and the Associated Press. Check out some of the stories below!