The kittens' arrival is part of recovery efforts of Best Friends Animal Society, a national rescue organization that has transported more than a thousand displaced cats and dogs from flood-impacted shelters to safety and for treatment in Houston, New York City and Salt Lake City and other partners in its network.

Austin nonprofit pet shelter Austin Pets Alive! is leading the efforts to find animals in the wake of the deadly flooding. Here's how you can help.

Kerrville Pets Alive is a volunteer nonprofit that is looking to reunite pets with their owners, and find pets whose owners may have died in the tragic flooding. Volunteers are also looking

Kerrville Pets Alive said it's the hub for pet resources and recovery in Kerr County for the 40-mile stretch of the river.

Austin Pets Alive! and Kerrville Pets Alive! rescued and reunited five cats with their families, after the pets got separated from their owners during the July 4 flooding in Central Texas.

The Kerr County flooding's most serious toll was the loss of human life. But the disaster also robbed many families of their beloved pets.

First came Banjo, a friendly mixed-breed pup who practically leapt off the airplane, eager for attention. Then came Spot, seemingly shy, and Cleopatra, regal with chestnut fur. There was Ernie, who barked from his crate,

Austin Pets Alive! said it is working closely with Kerrville Pets Alive! and Kerr County Animal Services, in the wake of the devastating Guadalupe River flooding.