PAWS Chicago received pets, including puppies, from Texas shelters after devastating July 4 floods, offering them new hope.

Puzzles & Games | Today in History Nine puppies from parts of Texas submerged by catastrophic flooding that killed at least 132 people arrived Wednesday at the no-kill shelter PAWS Chicago, joining dozens of puppies that were already here.

More than two dozen dogs and puppies rescued from the deadly Texas flood zone are ready for forever homes after being flown to a Chicago shelter. PAWS Chicago received 31 pups this week from no-kill organizations that coordinated to move the animals out of the flood-stricken region,

A washed-out Guadalupe River appeared stuck in time nearly two weeks after the catastrophe. Large trees laid on their sides, and debris lingered throughout what was left.

Flooding expert says modeling and monitoring can be the backbone of a system that includes training and in-person warnings to save lives and property.