Officials state this applies to every pet in their care: dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, small animals and cats at the River Kitty Cat Cafe.

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton welcomed 17 cats and kittens on Tuesday as part of its hurricane relief efforts. The animals were from a homeless animal shelter in Georgia that was in the path of Hurricane Helene’s devastation.

As a result, the shelter is asking for emergency fosters for animals currently at the shelter to make space for the incoming animals. The shelter is also asking for donations for the effort.

"Many of our animals could really use a break from the shelter, and we’re excited to help the animals affected by the hurricane," said McKenzie Puckett, a spokesperson for the Warrick Humane Society.

When Wings of Rescue reached out to the Humane Society of North Texas to help shelter animals in Georgia impacted by Hurricane Helene, staff had 24 hours to organize, make room in their facilities and conduct the transport.

Even when families are able to evacuate in a disaster, they may be forced to leave their pets behind. The Humane Society of Tulsa's plans switched in an instant when staff received a call that they might be needed in Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton.