Dogs Rescued from Texas Find New Hope in Flagstaff

Flagstaff, Arizona – More than a dozen dogs have recently been rescued from the aftermath of the Texas floods and are now being cared for by the Coconino Humane Society in northern Arizona.

Despite having a limited staff, the Flagstaff Shelter quickly responded to an urgent request from a Texas shelter, agreeing to take in the displaced animals.

As the floods ravaged Texas, many efforts were focused on assisting people, but Charlotte Peterson, Operations Medical Director at the Coconino Humane Society, turned attention toward the animals affected as well.

“I think the average household has 2.5 animals, but that doesn’t account for farmers or small animals,” Peterson remarked. “Sometimes, people may not fully grasp how many animals are out there.”

The Coconino Humane Society worked closely with the Concho Valley Pose Shelter in San Angelo, Texas, to facilitate the rescue.

“They seem to be in a state of panic, trying to find homes for as many dogs as possible,” Peterson explained. “Some were already at the shelter, while others were strays from the storm whose owners never came to claim them.”

Staffers from Coconino met the Concho Valley transporters en route to New Mexico, where the journey had been grueling for the dogs.

“They were in transit for at least 16 hours,” Peterson noted.

“They’re all sweet and have no behavioral issues,” she added, although many showed signs of stress from their experiences. “In the first photos we received, you could see them shaking inside the kennel.”

Fortunately, the mountain air in Arizona has been beneficial, and Peterson is optimistic that each of these dogs will find a loving home.

“It’s wonderful to see our staff engaged with them now. It’s a remarkable turnaround for those poor animals,” she said. “Who knows what they’ve experienced? It’s a blessing that they can come to Arizona for a chance to recover and eventually find a new home.”

Among the rescued dogs, two, including one named Vincent, are already set for adoption, while 13 others are still waiting for their forever homes.

The Coconino Humane Society is also seeking donations, particularly puppy food and bowls, to help care for the influx of dogs.

For more details on adoption and ways to donate, you can click here.