Did you lose a family pet in Hurricane Helen? A hunt to reunite dog and owner

An animal rescue in North Carolina has launched a desperate plea to find the family of a dog that no doubt loved people, that was killed in a recent hurricane.

Charlotte-based family rescue Forgotten, Now took in a Great Pyrenees mix that was found near a river after devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Helen.

The dog, which they named River, was found in a completely inaccessible area, but with the help of an all-terrain vehicle, a wildlife officer, a veterinarian and a member of the animal control team, they managed to get him to safety.

Now the shelter intends to reunite Rivera with his family. Through him friendly, loving temperamentthey are sure there is a family out there looking for their beloved pet.

Shelter worker Chrissy Elder said about it Newsweek: “River is the best boy. We really hope to find him his incredible family.”

“Somehow he still gave love despite his dire situation. River is the best dog and we know he has to have a family somewhere out there,” the shelters wrote in an appeal to their Instagram page, @forgotten_now_family_rescue, October 9.

“We are looking everywhere for them, so please share River’s story over and over again in hopes that someone recognizes him or his family sees it,” the shelter said.

in videowhich has over 110,000 likes, they showed photos and videos of the adorable dog and said they found him in the Pensacola area of ​​Yancey County. He is currently in foster care in Charlotte, and despite the influx of people offering to adopt him, the shelter has clarified that they are not accepting applications for adoption.

“We are working to find his family. We want nothing more than to see him at home,” it repeated.

On October 18, the rescue service sent out a new appeal, confirming that his family has not yet been found, but they remain confident that “an amazing family is looking for him”.

Reflecting on the devastating effects of Hurricane Helena, shelter officials said, “They’ve already potentially lost everything. The last thing (we) want to do is let them lose their dog.”

Animal lovers were moved to tears by River’s story and heartfelt plea to reunite him, with one user writing: “Praying you find this angel’s family soon!!! Bless you for saving this Sweetie and I hope he is saved soon.”

“Thinking of everyone out there hurt,” wrote another, while a third said: “I hope he finds his family. I can’t imagine how scared and confused he must be. So many lost pets breaks my heart. I just pray that he still has a family to come home to.”

Hurricane Helen has devastated parts of North Carolina, claiming 95 lives in the state, according to officials.

The names of more than a dozen victims remain unknown North Carolina Department of Health and Human Serviceswith. In Yancey County, where River was found, there were 11 deaths related to Helen.

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