Greensburg Animal Shelter Evacuates Animals Due to Severe Storms and Flooding
Severe storms and flooding in Greensburg, Indiana, have forced the Greensburg Decatur County Animal Shelter to evacuate its animals. The shelter initially sought placement for 17 dogs and 37 cats, with all dogs finding homes but a continued urgent need…
Indianapolis, IN, August 12, 2026 —
Greensburg, Indiana – Severe storms and subsequent flooding have prompted an emergency evacuation of the Greensburg Decatur County Animal Shelter. The facility is seeking immediate assistance to rehome its resident animals amidst rising water levels impacting the area.
The shelter reported that it needed to find temporary placement for 17 dogs and 37 cats. According to available information, all 17 dogs have since been placed in foster or adoptive homes. However, there remains an urgent need for foster families for the remaining cats.
Park Road, a local thoroughfare in the vicinity of the shelter, has also been affected by the flooding, further complicating the situation and access to the area.
Details regarding the specific timeline of the storms, the extent of the flooding beyond Park Road, or the current operational status of the shelter beyond the evacuation were not immediately available. The Greensburg Decatur County Animal Shelter has not provided further details on the long-term placement needs for the cats.
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