Animal Shelters in Texas Get Relief

July 13, 2025 – Adoptable pets from Central Texas flew into the Susquehanna Valley Saturday, touching down at Lancaster Airport and heading straight to the Humane Society of Harrisburg Area for adoption this week. The rescue mission—coordinated by Wings of Rescue in partnership with Brandywine Valley SPCA—marks a second relief flight, following an earlier arrival in Delaware.

Multiple flights carrying hundreds of pets have provided relief for Texas shelters since the flooding in Kerr County Texas earlier this month.

Among the arrivals are four dogs and ten cats that were already waiting in overcrowded Austin-area shelters before recent flooding intensified the crisis. According to Colleen Harrington, director of the Brandywine Valley SPCA’s Second Chance Program, the flights open up much-needed kennel space in Texas and prevent stray animals from slipping through the safety net.

Animal-care teams unloaded the pets quickly despite the summer heat. These affectionate dogs and shy but hopeful cats are now available at the Harrisburg shelter—some as early as Sunday or Tuesday, depending on check-in timing.

With adoption efforts in full swing, the Humane Society is urging local families to visit and welcome a fellow rescue into their homes this week. Not only does adoption offer a fresh start for these animals, but it also frees space for Texas shelters still dealing with flooding fallout.

If you’ve been considering bringing a pet into your life, now is the perfect opportunity to make an incredible impact—two-fold, in fact.