While the damage from Irene is still being assessed, it's easy to see how many people were affected by the storm. However, it's not just humans that need help, but their best friends as well. Erin Connolly spoke with some volunteers who are doing everything they can to help out our furry friends.

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SCHOHARIE COUNTY, N.Y. -- Meet Rinni and meet Chico. Just two of the many dogs finding a temporary home at the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley.

Kerrie Colin of the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley said, "There have been a lot of pets that have been lost. Unfortunately, people don't know where their animals are right now."

Rinni was found covered in fuel oil after Hurricane Irene, finally getting a much needed bath Wednesday. Chico will stay at the shelter, while his owner looks for a new place to live.

Colin said, "It's heartbreaking. We are all animal lovers. This is a no kill shelter. Anyone who works here, animals are life. They are our passion. To see and hear how horrible some of them have had it the past few days is truly devastating."

The shelter is now accepting any cats and dogs affected by the storm and subsequent flooding. The animals won't be put up for adoption until people have plenty of time to claim their pets.

Colin said, "It's everything. This is what we all got in this line of work for. It's not work to us. This is our passion. And this is something we're all in love with doing."

Another safe place for animals is Golding Middle School, one of the emergency shelters in the area.

After being evacuated from her home, Sherry Crowell is getting by at Golding along with her Persian cat, Precious.

Sherry Crowell said, "Precious is my whole life. I wouldn't go anywhere without him. Everyone needs someone and I have my cat."

While many lost a lot because of this storm, what they haven't lost is the love for their animals. Now the hope is to reunite every pet, with their rightful owner.

If you'd like to donate money or supplies to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley, call (518) 296-8390.