A Facebook group has been set up to help owners find their missing animals after parts of New South Wales were absolutely battered by a massive storm.
The amount of rain that has fallen over the weekend hasn't been seen in decades and it's caused widespread destruction.
Many people were forced to evacuate from their homes and get to higher ground but some weren't given much notice.
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That meant having to leave behind priceless possessions and not enough time to ensure animals could be saved.
Urgent urgent urgent help is needed..... As most of you know NSW has been devastated by floods. Wauchope Showgrounds...
As the weather continues to batter the state, many are holding out hope they will still find their pets and animals alive safely.
The Mid North Coast horse/livestock flood recovery page has been established to let people in the region know when they come across a stranded animal, whether it's dead or alive.
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Users have flocked to upload photos of horses and cows standing on tiny patches of land that aren't yet flooded.
One video was posted of a person in a kayak coming across a cow that was barely able to keep its head above water.
Another woman begged people in her area to help as the flood waters continue to cause concern.
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She wrote: "Are there any horse rescue volunteers in Crescent Heads area please? We are looking at all options to rescue a friend and her 3 horses who is stuck in floodwaters on Maria River Rd and concerns for horses if waters rise further overnight.
"Water at highest land is just over their belly. My friend is alone dealing with this. SES are hoping to get to her tomorrow but still need horse rescue assistance by boat to try to swim them out to higher area."
Animals were being found in all sorts of areas, including in the surf.
We have pulled another cow out of the surf this morning at Old Bar Beach. She has been treated and has been moved to the...
The Taree Veterinary Hospital posted on the group saying: "We have pulled another cow out of the surf this morning at Old Bar Beach. She has been treated and has been moved to the highest safest place we could get her.
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She is exhausted and stressed so please keep your distance, if you see her she is a tad cranky after her ordeal. We have been in touch with her owners and are constantly monitoring her but until she gets up there is not a lot more we can do."
Queensland and South Australian emergency services have offered to help New South Wales in its time of need.
The NSW State Emergency Service has issued flood evacuation orders for western parts of Penrith, western parts of Jamisontown and the northern end of Mulgoa.
The state government has announced a disaster recovery assistance scheme will be allocated for dozens of local government areas to help them get through this.
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