The adorable stray dogs in need of a home after Hurricane Milton

A group of 16 dogs, including two litters of puppies, have found safety at the Providence Animal Center in Pennsylvania after fleeing Hurricane Helene, but they still need homes. 

The poor pups, while already homeless, were forced to relocate when Hurricane Helene hit Southern Florida, Tennessee and North Carolina. The severe weather caused shelters to lose power and water, prompting urgent evacuations.

But those with space in their heart and their homes have stepped up to help animals in need, with some fostering pets so that the shelters can take in more strays.

'Everyone meet the 12 adult dogs and 2 litters of puppies we pulled from Hurricane Helene! Welcome to PAC, sweet babies! We can't wait to help you find your forever homes!!' PAC volunteer Giana Sabatino said in a TikTok, documenting the rescue.

Sabatino told Newsweek she opened space for the displaced dogs in the highly impacted areas so the owners could reunite with their canine companions.

The out-of-state rescues will be required to quarantine for two weeks before they are eligible for adoption, allowing shelter volunteers time to help match the pups with the right owners. 

'My hope for all of their futures is to find families who will treat them right and love them forever,' Sabatino said.

Just as Florida began recovering from Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton left a trail of devastation and displaced pets a mere two weeks later.

One particularly notable case is a bull terrier-type dog named Trooper, who captured the internet's heart after being found tied to a pole in a pool of floodwater near Tampa as the hurricane raged.

After his rescue, Trooper was taken to a veterinarian, where he was confirmed to be in good health before being placed in the care of the Leon County Humane Society.

Although rumors circulated online about Trooper reuniting with his family, the shelter clarified in a Facebook post that he has not been returned to his owners, despite briefly stopping at the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center.

The death toll of Hurricane Milton has reached 16 just two weeks after Hurricane Helene ravaged the state. 

Rescue crews are working tirelessly to clear downed trees, repair power lines, and address flooding in affected neighborhoods.

Though downgraded to a Category 3 before landfall, Milton hit Siesta Key near Sarasota on Wednesday evening, leaving behind devastation and wreckage.

While the feared catastrophic storm surge thankfully didn't materialize, the cleanup effort is expected to be a long haul, potentially taking weeks or even months for many residents.

To make matters worse, power outages continue to plague the state. As of Friday morning, over 2.6 million homes and businesses remain without power, adding to the woes caused by Hurricane Helene's earlier impact. 

Many residents face the prospect of waiting days for electricity to be restored.