AUSTIN, Texas — As Beryl continues to impact the Texas coast, it's not just people who need to take cover, but animals too.
On July 6, the Austin Humane Society (AHS) activated its Emergency Pet Shelter in preparation for the storm system, which officially made landfall in Texas Monday morning, not far from Houston.
On Saturday, the shelter said it was able to rescue 96 dogs and cats who were in the path of Beryl.
"We are committed to getting adoptable animals to safety, out of the danger of the storm by housing them at our shelter and finding them forever homes as they shelter from the storm," a Facebook post from the shelter said.
The animals were given proper medical assistance and many of them are now available to foster or adopt.
For those who cannot take in a new pet at this time, there are still other ways to help.
The shelter is accepting donations of items and/or financial aid. AHS' online wish list is posted to Amazon and includes bags of dog treats, rope toys, cat scratch pads, small kennels, probiotic supplements and more.
Anyone interested in making a monetary donation can do so on the shelter's website. Custom amounts are accepted.
Funds will help relocate and house the newly rescued animals "and find them their forever homes as they shelter from the storm," according to AHS.
AHS is open daily from noon until 7 p.m. The shelter is located at 124 W. Anderson Lane.