An animal rescue shelter in North Carolina made a desperate call to find the family of a beloved dog washed ashore during the recent hurricane.

Charlotte-based Forgotten, Now Family Rescue took in a Great Pyrenees mix found along a riverbank after devastating flooding caused by a river. Hurricane Helene.

The dog, whom they named River, was found in a completely inaccessible area, but with the help of the All-Terrain Vehicle, wildlife officer, veterinarian and animal control team member, they were able to bring him to the area. safety.

Now the shelter is determined to reunite River with his family. because of him friendly, loving temperamentThey are sure that there is a family out there looking for their beloved pet.

Shelter worker Chrissy Elder told news week: “River is the best kid. We are so hopeful we will find his incredible family.”

“Despite his terrible situation, somehow he still gave his love. River is the best dog and we know his family must be out there somewhere,” the shelter said. instagram page, @forgotten_now_family_rescue, on October 9th.

“We’re looking for them everywhere, so please share River’s story over and over in hopes that someone will recognize him or his family will see it,” the shelter said.

inside videoThey showed photos and videos of this gorgeous dog, which has been liked more than 110,000 times, and said he was found in the Pensacola area in Yancey County. He is currently with a foster carer in Charlotte, and although there are many people wanting to adopt him, the shelter has announced that they are not accepting adoption applications.

The statement repeated, “We are trying to find his family. There is nothing we want more than to see him at home.”

The rescue team put out a new appeal on October 18, confirming that his family had not yet been found, but that they were confident “there is an amazing family out there looking for him.”

Referring to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in the region, the shelter said: “They have potentially lost everything. The last thing we want to do is for them to lose their dogs, too.”

River’s story and her heartfelt call to reunite him moved animal lovers to tears; one user wrote: “Pray you find this angel’s family soon!!! Bless you for saving this Beloved and I hope he gets saved soon.”

Another wrote: “Thinking of everyone out there suffering.” A third said: “I hope he finds his family. I can’t imagine how scared and confused he must be. So many lost pets break my heart. I just pray he still has a family to go home to.”

Hurricane Helene devastated parts of North Carolina and claimed 95 lives in the state, according to officials.

More than a dozen victims remain unnamed North Carolina Department of Health and Human ServicesThere have been 11 deaths linked to Helene in Yancey County, where S. River is located.

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