Animal-welfare organisations across the United States are mobilising to care for pets and wildlife displaced by the deadly 4 July flash floods that swept through Central Texas, killing at least 120 people and leaving more than 160 missing. Early rescue efforts saved about 70 wild animals from rising water, but inundated shelters soon faced a shortage of space and supplies. Since 10 July, multiple groups have begun relocating shelter animals to free up capacity for pets still being found. Non-profit Wings of Rescue flew 117 cats and dogs from Hill Country facilities to Fort Worth, where city shelters are preparing to accommodate more than 200 additional animals. The Houston Humane Society has already accepted 26 dogs from the flood-hit Hill Country Humane Society, while Massachusetts-based MSPCA-Angell expects nearly 50 cats and dogs from the Williamson Animal Shelter to arrive on 11 July. A separate private charter transported 127 shelter pets out of the state earlier this week. Beyond live-animal evacuations, charities are also addressing the emotional toll on children. The Lost Stuffy Project and Land of Lovies are replacing or recovering beloved stuffed animals for at least 15 affected families, covering express shipping costs or commissioning custom replicas to provide comfort during the region’s long recovery.