Tears Flow As Pet Owners & Their Dogs Reunite After Catastrophic Texas Floods
on Jul 16, 2025
Stories Of Hope & Heroism Emerge In Texas
Amid the devastation caused by the Texas floods, some survivors have found joy in reuniting with their beloved dogs.
Catastrophic flooding tore through the Texas Hill Country on July 4th. NBC News reported that the Guadalupe River surged up to 26 feet in a matter of minutes.
A July 15 report from ABC News states that the death toll has climbed to 134. Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ summer camp located next to the Guadalupe River, reported that 27 of its campers and counselors died in the floods.
During this heartbreaking time, people have come together to help Texans in need. Many stories of heroism have emerged, including that of Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan, who saved 165 people from the floods.
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People have been especially touched by stories centered around pets. An interview with high school senior Cody Vlasek went viral after his family reunited with their dog they thought they had lost in the floods.
The dog went missing as the family rushed to evacuate, and they made the tough call to head for higher ground without him. Their entire home was underwater within 20 minutes.
Miraculously, when Vlasek returned to the house, he found their dog safe inside their washing machine.
Touching Video Shows Texas Flood Survivors’ Joyful Reunions With Their Dogs
Other Texas pet owners have shared emotional reunions with their dogs after the floods. Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation uploaded a compilation video showcasing some of those joyful and tear-filled reunions.
“Your support makes moments like this possible,” MuttNation shared. “Thank you to all of the local heroes on the ground who have worked so hard to reunite lost pets with their families after the Texas Hill Country Floods.”
You’ll want to grab a few tissues before pressing “play” on the video below. It’s incredibly heartwarming to see the flood survivors reunite with their beloved canine companions.
Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation quickly jumped in to help after the Texas floods. On July 5th, Lambert shared that the foundation was working closely with Kerrville Pets Alive to help animals affected by the floods and assess the area’s needs.
Lambert and MuttNation have continued to post regular updates on their efforts. On July 14, Lambert (a Texas native), told Highway Mornings‘ Cody Alan she’s in the beginning stages of planning a benefit concert. She promised more details to follow.
Additionally, Lambert joined the recently announced lineup for Robert Earl Keen’s REK & Friends: Applause For The Cause benefit concert. See the full lineup and learn more information below.
