When Austin Pets Alive! staff realized that all animals had to be evacuated from the Town Lake Animal Center due to imminent flooding, they sent out a plea to the community. Within a couple of hours, 200+ people had formed a line in the waterlogged parking lot offering to temporarily house a dog or cat and bringing supplies. Photos of the event quickly went viral, earning kudos from national and international media. This act proved what Austinites are made of, and cemented their commitment to keeping the city's no-kill status alive and well. Compassion wins!
