Kerrville, Texas, has set up dog bathing stations to support search and rescue K9 teams involved in ongoing flood recovery operations.
Local organizations and businesses joined forces to offer free grooming services to these working dogs, recognizing their vital role in emergency response efforts.
Kerrville Pets Alive! has taken the lead in organizing care for the K9 units, ensuring they receive necessary medical attention and grooming.
Participating businesses include Pet Supplies Plus, Bark Avenue, and Pup Country Club. These establishments opened their doors to the K9 teams, offering professional grooming to remove contaminants the dogs may have encountered during search operations.
“Our goal is to keep the dogs clean, healthy, and ready to work,” said a spokesperson from Kerrville Pets Alive! “These animals are heroes, and they deserve proper care after the conditions they’ve endured.”
In addition to grooming services, Kerrville Pets Alive! mobilized a volunteer network to assist with a wide range of animal care tasks. Volunteers help care not only for search and rescue dogs, but also for pets and animals affected by the flooding.
The recent floods brought widespread disruption to the Texas Hill Country, requiring extensive rescue efforts. K9 units played a key role in locating missing persons and assisting recovery crews, often working in hazardous conditions.
Kerrville Pets Alive! has also invited the public to support the initiative through donations and volunteer opportunities. Community members can contribute funds, supplies, or time to help sustain the ongoing animal welfare efforts.
“These dogs are an integral part of rescue operations,” said one local volunteer. “Taking care of them means we’re helping take care of everyone affected by this disaster.”
The dog bathing stations are part of Kerrville’s broader flood recovery campaign. Local officials and community members continue working together to restore affected areas and assist residents—and animals—in their recovery.