The Houston SPCA’s animal cruelty investigators along with the Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office said the floors of the home were covered in urine and piles of feces were scattered throughout the home.

Texas City firefighters lent a helping hand to a sea turtle who was injured and struggling to swim near the Texas City Dike earlier this week.

Special K9 Inc., a nonprofit based in Montgomery County that deploys certified cadaver dogs across the U.S. and internationally. It's an all-volunteer team driven by one mission: to help families find their missing loved ones.

A report claiming that two young girls were rescued from a tree in Comfort, Texas following severe flash flooding has been debunked as false.

The Texas National Guard evacuated stranded campers near Kerrville due to ongoing flash flood conditions in the Texas Hill Country.

These animals, including foxes, raccoons, and coyotes, were rescued from dire conditions at an Ohio fur and urine farm.

A man has died after firefighters were able to get him out of a home on fire Sunday night, but he succumbed to the injuries he suffered.

Conroe firefighters successfully rescued a dog stranded on the rocks near Lake Conroe Dam with the aid of the San Jacinto River Authority.

Nineteen neglected dogs were rescued from a severely rundown home in Katy, Texas, described by officials as a "dog house of horrors."

The Houston SPCA is urgently seeking foster homes for 108 young animals, including 87 kittens, as "kitten season" heightens the influx of orphaned litters.

A dog with a plastic jug stuck on its head was rescued in south Houston and is now under the care of the Houston SPCA.

Hundreds of animals rescued from a fur and urine farm in Ohio are now finding new homes in Texas, with more on the way. Bears Etc. in Huntsville has already moved nearly 30 animals to a rescue near San Antonio.

CLEAR LAKE, Texas— On Tuesday, March 18, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Marine Unit responded to a distress call from a stranded vessel near the flood gates of Clear Lake. The vessel, which had lost all power, was drifting when the HCSO team arrived promptly on the scene.

A serval, a wild cat native to Africa, was rescued from the garage of a Houston home.

The Ennis family, including their 5-month-old daughter, Niah, has been rescued from Haiti's escalating violence by Project DYNAMO, a Florida-based nonprofit specializing in international search and rescue.

A man was caught on camera dumping a cat that had been sealed inside a box, and Trinity County Deputies wasted no time tracking him down and arresting him.

Three dogs are now back safe and sound with their owner after finding themselves in a bit of a scary situation Monday morning.

Houston firefighters successfully rescued a cat that had become trapped in a storm drain near South Gessner and Westheimer roads.

The number of people killed by flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall over the weekend in Nepal has reached 193 while recovery and rescue work has been stepped up.

Good Samaritan's courage and a hammer save a truck driver who may have been minutes away from drowning.

HFD rescues kitten from strange place.

Deborah Tony, 64, was alone with her dog when she heard an unbelievable crashing sound and realized her roof was torn off.

The dogs have been turned over to Montgomery County Animal Control.

In a heartwarming display of heroism, firefighters from the Northwest Volunteer Fire Department rescued a distressed dog from a scorching hot car.

High water rescues continue in several areas of southeast Texas including in the Kingwood area.

Harris County Sheriff’s Office rescues 10 adults and 4 dogs in Channelview from flooding.

Authorities are searching for a missing person after a boat capsized near the Lake Houston dam Tuesday.

Constable Motorcycle Unit comes to the rescue as they save two stranded pups on an overpass near Tomball.

A stray dog in need of help after getting his head stuck in a jug was saved thanks to the efforts of a woman in Montgomery County.

A man has been transported to the hospital after he was rescued from a tank at a water treatment plant in Cleveland, Texas, on Tuesday, officials said.

Law enforcement believes the owner may have been deceased for two weeks due to the smell of decay described as “unbearable.”

It’s not every day that a police officer is asked to rescue a cute little pig from the side of the road, but that happened to these officers.

Since March, nearly 70 exotic cats have been rescued from the home.

A dozen dogs, including puppies are now safe and being prepped for adoption after being rescued from a property in San Jacinto County.

U.S. Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston command center watchstanders received a distress call at approximately 9:23 a.m. Sunday from personnel aboard the tanker vessel Ghibli, stating that a crew member had fallen overboard and was not wearing a life jacket.

A non-profit equine welfare organization is asking for help to care for a large number of horses the organization has taken in related to an animal cruelty case in Brazoria County.

A Loggerhead sea turtle found stranded on the beach in Quintana Saturday morning has been rescued and transported for care.

Six cats were rescued from an abandoned apartment with no air conditioning where more than a dozen other animals were found dead, according to the Houston Humane Society.

A 10-year-old girl who came to the U.S. from Afghanistan just two years ago was rescued after surviving 24 hours alone in a "rugged and remote" mountain area in Washington state after she got lost during a family gathering, authorities said.

The city's mayor says a previously announced plan to start demolition quickly is now “under evaluation.”

A horse was rescued from rising flood waters in Montgomery Sunday.

Emergency crews are working to rescue a man who climbed an electrical power tower in Fort Bend County.

Whether you’re thinking of surprising your kids with a pet this holiday or you’re using the break to adjust to life with a new cat or dog -- adoption is a great way to find your next pet.

The Houston Life team is taking to social media to help reunite an injured dog with its owner.

Houston SPCA and Harris County Constable Precinct 1 rescued 20 animals from a property located in north Houston on Monday.

Members of the U.S. Coast Guard rescued four men from a shrimp boat that was taking on water early Friday. Now they are monitoring a pollution response, because of thousands of gallons of diesel fuel potentially on the sinking vessel.

An 8-month-old Great Pyrenees pup was rescued from a sinkhole Tuesday afternoon after he was trapped in thick mud at Sims Bayou, the Houston SPCA said.

The Magnolia Exotic Bird Sanctuary is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue and protection of neglected and abandoned parrots.

Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, what happens to exotic birds that are neglected or disabled? We’re live from a small, relatively unknown sanctuary in Magnolia where these birds get a second chance. You’ll find out how the birds end up at the sanctuary and how you could adopt one as a pet. That’s Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.

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Police said it took first responders about 20 to 30 minutes to get the woman out of the box. Fortunately, she was not injured.

A woman was rescued from a donation box in north Houston Wednesday, authorities said.

Nine workers who were trapped on a burning rig in Sabine Pass were rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter Thursday afternoon, authorities said.

The Coast Guard assisted five crew members aboard a 43-foot fishing vessel offshore Galveston, Texas on Sunday.

Houston emergency workers were able to rescue a man after he was stuck inside a manhole in north Houston, firefighters said Tuesday.

Hurricane Ida has made landfall on the Louisiana coast, and several emergency agencies are ready to jump into action.

A kitten that was faced with near-death has a new lease on life after it was rescued by the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office.

Shannon Ellis is counting her blessings after a firefighter pulled her son from an overflowed, raging creek in the middle of the night.

A 15-year-old is safe and back with his family Wednesday night after he fell into a fast-moving creek.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Chaco, an adorable Shepard mix looking for his forever home. You can adopt Chaco from the Houston Humane Society now.

Preparations for high water rescues are underway throughout the Houston area. The equipment may look a bit different from department to department, but the goal is the same, and that’s to provide help to anyone who may need it.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Cowboy, an adorable German Shepard looking for his forever home. You can adopt Cowboy from the Houston Humane Society now.

A man was seriously injured Saturday night after he was hit by a METRO bus, Houston Fire Officials said.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Bonnie, a 5-year-old adorable German Shepard who’s looking for her her forever home. You can adopt Bonnie from the Houston Humane Society now.

A dog is hailed a hero for saving a Toy Pomeranian from drowning in his owner’s swimming pool in a viral video making waves around the Internet.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Rocko, an adorable Border Collie mix looking for his forever home. Rocko is up for adoption at the Houston Humane Society now.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Ziggy, an adorable 5-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mix looking for a new home. You can adopt Ziggy from the Houston Humane Society now.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Towa, a beautiful Hound mix who’s looking for a new home. Towa is available for adoption at the Houston Humane Society now.

NORTHEAST HOUSTON – Some brave neighbors jumped into action when they saw a house on fire in their neighborhood and rescued a family of seven. “I tried kicking the door down between them inside and me outside,” said neighbor Christian Cardenas. Almaguer, along with Cardenas, George Cardenas, and Ivan Madrigal, looked outside and saw smoke coming from a home across the street. The Good Samaritans helped the family escape through the front door. AdThe Red Cross is helping the family and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.

On this week’s KPRC 2 Pet Project, meet Lexie, a Lab mix who’s been waiting at the Houston Humane Society for four months. She’s ready to find her forever home! Lexie is available now at the Houston Humane Society.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Reba, a beautiful Alaskan Huskey mix who’s looking for her forever home. Reba is available to adopt now from the Houston Humane Society.

HOUSTON – 25 green sea turtles were given a second chance to live and released back to the Gulf thanks to animal care professionals from the Houston Zoo. Partnering with Texas A&M University-Galveston and Texas Parks and Wildlife, the zoo facilitated the rescue after last week’s winter storm, according to a news release. Last week, as Texas experienced unprecedented freezing conditions from Winter Storm Uri, 37 green sea turtles were rescued along the Texas coast. Working with our partners @AggiesByTheSea, the Houston Zoo's veterinary staff oversaw the care & treatment of these wild sea turtles. pic.twitter.com/DqoYsJwLcm — Houston Zoo (@houstonzoo) February 24, 2021Eleven of the turtles rescued continue to receive veterinary care from Houston Zoo and are not ready for release at this time, the news release said.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Tenko. He’s an adorable 1-year-old cat looking for his forever home. You can adopt Tenko from the Houston Humane Society now.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Candy. She’s an adorable 4-year-old Australian Kelpie mix looking for her forever home. You can adopt Candy from the Houston Humane Society now.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Mariah, an adorable German Shepard mix looking for her forever home. You can adopt Mariah from the Houston Humane Society now.

Meet Dylan, an adorable Shiba Inu mix who’s looking for a new home. You can adopt Dylan from the Houston Humane Society now.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Almighty, an adorable Lab Retriever mix looking for a new home. You can adopt Almighty from the Houston Humane Society now.

Meet Thor, a beautiful German Shepard looking for his forever home. You can adopt Thor from the Houston Humane Society now.

On this week’s Pet Project, Honey is looking for a home. You can adopt her now from the Houston Humane Society.

Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. On this week’s Pet Project, meet Regan, a 2-year-old Shepard mix looking for a new home. If you need help with the Public File, call (713) 778-4745.

On this week’s Channel 2 Pet Project, meet Dougie. He’s an adorable Plott Hound mix who’s looking for a new home. You can adopt Dougie from the Houston Humane Society now.

On this week’s Pet Project, we’re helping Oreo find a home. The lab mix has been at Houston Humane Society since September and is ready to find a forever home. You can adopt Oreo now.

Meet Brownie, an adorable lab mix looking for a new home. She’s up for adoption now at the Houston Humane Society.

Meet Bobby, a German Shepherd looking for his forever home. You can adopt Bobby from the Houston Humane Society.

Meet Fiona, an English Bulldog looking for her forever home. You can adopt Fiona from the Houston Humane Society now.

On this week’s Pet Project, meet Bailey, a lab mix who’s looking for his forever home. You can adopt Bailey from the Houston Humane Society now.

While working over the Missippi River, a bridge inspector for the bridge-design company Stantec noticed a dog stranded beneath the deck, 120 feet above the river. According to Fox 10, Ryan Natalu, the lead climber and rescue technician at the scene quickly called the police for assistance and climbed down to save the dog. Natalu assessed the dog for injuries before assembling a makeshift harness out of rope and lifted the dog to safety. It is unknown how the dog ended up on the bridge deck. APT reported the dog was taken into care by local police.

Meet Rocky, an adorable 3-year-old Shepard mix looking for a new home. Rocky is available to adopt at the Houston Humane Society now.

Sophia and Loretta are two beautiful pooches looking for a new home. They are available for adoption now at the Houston Humane Society.

Bambi the Chihuahua is looking for a new home. She is available for adoption now at the Houston Humane Society.

If you are interested in making a donation to receive a Tex and Friends 2021 calendar, please contact Cindy Wilson the Houston Humane Society after October 15. HOUSTON – You can help KPRC 2′s Tex find forever homes for his furry friends in need the entire month of August in honor of Clear the Shelters. KPRC 2′s station mascot and rescue pet ambassador strutted his stuff with some of his rescued friends for a 2021 wall calendar that is sure to warm your heart. Related: Looking to expand your family with a rescue pet? 100% of your donation will go to the Houston Humane Society.

This week on Channel 2s Pet Project, meet Diesel, a bulldog mix thats looking for a new home! You can adopt Diesel from the Houston Humane Society now.

LODI, Calif An elderly man was rescued by a police officer after she spotted him stuck on the railroad tracks as a train was barrelling towards him, NBC affiliate KRCA reported. Officer Erika Urrea of the Lodi Police Department south of Sacramento was in the area when she spotted the man in an electric wheelchair crossing the railroad tracks at around 8:44 a.m. Wednesday morning. She realized then that he was unable to fully cross and the wheels were caught between the metal tracks. As the arms of the railroad crossing were coming down, Urrea parked her car on the side of the road to quickly assist the man. Officer Urrea risked her own life to save another and her actions prevented a tragedy today, Lodi Police Department wrote on their Facebook page, We are extremely proud of Officer Erika Urrea and her heroism.

Looking to add another adorable addition to your home? Check out Sunny! Hes at the Houston Humane Society now and is looking for her forever family.

Meet Leon, an adorable terrier mix looking for a place to call home. If youd like to adopt Leon, hes available at the Houston Humane Society now.

SURFSIDE BEACH, Texas – Johnny McGee, 67, of Pasadena is an avid surfer. On Saturday, during the height of Hurricane Hanna, he helped rescue two teen girls from the water at Surfside Beach in Brazoria County. That’s when he saw the two girls, ages 17 and 18, screaming for help in the water. Another surfer came out into the water and took one of the girls. “Surfers know through experience (if) you go underwater, (you should) relax relax relax.

Meet Bruno, a Shepard mix looking for a new home. If youd like to add Bruno to your family, you can find him at the Houston Humane Society.

The Houston Humane Society is looking to find a forever home for Jethro, this adorable German Shepard mix with lots of energy! Jethro is available now for adoption.

This week on KPRC Channel 2s Pet Project, meet Bear. Hes an 8-year-old Shepard mix who is looking for a home! You can adopt him from the Houston Humane Society now!

Dogs and cats arent the only kinds of pets looking for a forever home here in Houston. Meet Mango, a little piglet who is looking to be adopted. Mango is available at the Houston Humane Society right now.