When disaster strikes, it’s often the quietest victims that suffer most—pets left behind, shelters overwhelmed, animals stranded with no food or care. But this July, as flash floods tore through Kerr County, one voice rose for the voiceless: Miranda Lambert.
Through her nonprofit organization MuttNation Foundation, the Texas-born country star donated over $15,000 to aid animal rescue groups in the affected regions, including Kerrville Pets Alive and other shelters scrambling to save displaced animals.
Lambert, a lifelong animal lover and advocate, didn’t just write a check—she mobilized her fanbase. She shared donation links, highlighted stories of rescued pets, and encouraged followers to adopt or foster.
“These animals have no idea why their world was turned upside down,” Lambert wrote on social media. “They need us now more than ever.”
The floods, which hit in early July, damaged numerous shelters and cut off food supplies for hundreds of pets and livestock. Groups like Kerrville Pets Alive were inundated with calls for help, taking in animals found floating in water, trapped in barns, or left behind during evacuations.
With Lambert’s donation, shelters were able to secure emergency vet care, food, and temporary housing for dozens of animals. The funds also supported transport missions to move pets to safer areas and assist reunification efforts with owners.
What makes Lambert’s intervention so impactful is her long-term commitment to animal welfare. Since founding MuttNation in 2009, she’s donated millions to shelters, hosted adoption drives at her concerts, and responded to crises like hurricanes, fires, and now floods.
For many Texans, Lambert’s actions reflect not just generosity—but identity. “She’s one of us,” one volunteer shared. “She knows animals aren’t just pets. They’re family.”
As floodwaters recede and rebuilding begins, hundreds of animals owe their second chance to a country star who sings with heart—and gives with even more.