AUSTIN (KXAN) -- Every year, KXAN partners with Central Texas animal shelters and rescues with the goal of getting thousands of animals adopted into forever homes. However, some of these groups say this year's Clear the Shelters campaign is more important than ever, just one month after deadly and devastating flash floods ravaged the area.

Austin Pets Alive! helped coordinate search, rescue, recovery and reunification efforts across more than six flood-affected counties. The organization reported taking in more than 2,000 animals, with the help of a network of adopters, fosters, volunteers and other rescues.

"When they've lost everything, people need their pets. They need them to be there. They need to know that they're safe," said APA! President and CEO Dr. Ellen Jefferson. "When we've

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