These 27 Photos Show The Heart-Wrenching Efforts To Save The Animal Victims Of Hurricane Harvey

Here, a man dons a pair of wading boots to carry a small dog away from its flooded home.

Here, a man takes a moment to rest his large dog on the tire of an 18-wheeler in the process of getting it safely out of the flood.

This man carries a large rescued dog out of the waters in his arms, tether cord and all.

Here an officer helps two golden retrievers out of a boat and onto higher ground.

Here, an elderly woman clings to her poodle as the whole family is rescued by an emergency crew.

Many dogs enjoy swimming and playing in water. This man makes sure the dog stays out of the dangerous flood now that he has been rescued.

This man carries his pet chihuahua out of the flood, wrapped in a blanket and sweater to keep him from hypothermia.

This woman holds her dog tight in one arm high above the water while carrying a trash bag of possessions in the other.

This young man holds a husky high above the dangerous waters while standing as the sole support of an elderly woman in the turbulent waters.

This old man kept himself and his four dogs aloft above the waters on what appears to be a makeshift wooden float or a platform set on a patch of higher ground.

A man holds his dog and weeps outside the wreckage of their home.

This woman carried her dog out of the flooding on her shoulders while wading through the waters.

Here, a young man carries a soaking wet dog while supporting an older woman as they brave the flood waters together.

A dog follows his human as she wades through the treacherous waters in an attempt to get to safety.

This dog acts as a guide through the waters, leading her family to safety and pointing them ahead.

With no home left to defend, the beware of the dog sign is oddly out of place as this woman prepares to feed her pet.

This cat is forced to swim for safety in the murky flood waters and is none too pleased about it.

This woman keeps her pet tucked safely in her jacket to protect it from the wind and the rain.

This little dog showered its rescuer in happy licks as thanks for saving its life.

These little dogs had to be carried out together in their kennel while a larger dog waits to be rescued in the background.

Finally, it is the puppies' larger friend's turn to be carried out of the flood waters.

These two horses are led out of the flood and onward to safety.

This small herd of cattle managed to make it to higher ground, but without a pasture to go to, their prospects may be bleak.

This little rabbit is carefully carried over the waters by its owner.

This soaking cat finally finds a solid place to rest on the hood of a car.

This family of four makes its way through the flood waters, umbrellas in hand, as if simply out for a walk on a drizzly day.

These dogs have finally found refuge at a makeshift animal shelter.