Wanganui pets were not forgotten in the aftermath of flooding that forced the evacuation of homes last month.
Several animals were rescued from Anzac Parade after the cordon was lifted and Wanganui SPCA sheltered cats that had been separated from owners.
Wanganui accommodation providers also came to the party.
Some displaced households found temporary accommodation where they could keep their pets with them. The Grand Hotel does not usually accept four-legged guests but owner Neville Gorrie waived the rules for exceptional circumstances.
"We had a little dog and a cat here for two weeks and they were no trouble," he said.