US EditionA Dog Named Superman Was Saved From Texas Flood Debris. A Shelter Hopes His Story Helps Save Others
KERR COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 11 – Austin Pets Alive! shelter uses Superman the Dog's survival story to raise awareness and assist flood-displaced pets amid ongoing search efforts involving 1,000 volunteers, officials said.
- Flooding in Central Texas in July 2025 caused widespread destruction, killed more than 120 people, and left at least 160 missing.
- Intense rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to surge rapidly from roughly 3 feet to approximately 30 feet within an hour, leading to swift evacuations that left numerous pets stranded.
- A dog named Superman was found alone atop flood debris after his owner died rescuing him, and he initially acted scared and territorial toward rescuers.
- Austin Pets Alive! and about 1,000 volunteers used patience and 'dog-whispering' to gain Superman’s trust, gave him a clean bill of health, and placed him in a temporary foster home.
- Superman’s story raises awareness of disaster recovery challenges for pets and inspires ongoing rescue efforts to find and care for displaced animals in Texas.
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