Babinski Foundation rescues dogs from Texas

PEQUOT LAKES — The Babinski Foundation animal shelter in Pequot Lakes took in 54 rescue dogs and puppies from Houston, Texas, in the wake of Hurricane Beryl.

The shelter worked with nonprofit Houston PetSet to deliver much-needed supplies to Houston shelters July 17 and bring the dogs back to Minnesota.

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Houston shelters are struggling to meet the needs of the thousands of additional pets under their care, according to a news release from Houston PetSet. Many facilities sustained extensive damage and lost vital supplies to the storm. As thousands of pet owners and foster families are still without power, they have been forced to bring their pets back into the care of shelters and rescue groups who have been operating without additional kennel space for months.

The rescue unit from Babinski Foundation drove through the night to deliver 10,000 pounds of dog and cat food, 2,000 pounds of kitty litter, supplies and bedding to local groups in need, with distribution coordinated by Houston PetSet. On the receiving end of these vital supplies were Houston-area organizations including Interfaith Ministries aniMeals on Wheels, Jacinto City Dog Pound Rescue, Wolly Kitten Club and several local street feeders.

The animal welfare nonprofit groups who brought dogs for transport included Berg Foster Life, S.A.V.E. Rescue, Texas Animal Rescue Rehab, Tootsie Dog Rescue, Lola’s Lucky Day, Harris County Pets and Houston Humane Society.

“The shelters in Houston have been significantly impacted by Hurricane Beryl, due to increased demand and restricted resources,” Babinski Foundation Executive Director Donna Sutton said in a news release. “We are thrilled to team up with Houston PetSet to bring much needed relief to the everyday heroes who are taking care of the abandoned and stray animals who need it most.”

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Tena Lundquist Faust, co-president of Houston PetSet added: “We are so grateful for partners like The Babinski Foundation who not only replenished much-needed supplies, but also returned to Minnesota with 54 dogs that come from Houston-area groups. This is what collaboration looks like, and we need to continue to build relationships in order to help our city and county solve Houston’s homeless animal crisis.”

Houston PetSet and The Babinski Foundation have regularly partnered

over the past several years to send Houston dogs up north to find adoptive homes. Thanks to unique collaborations such as this, thousands of dogs and cats have been transported to safety.

Donations are welcome and will go directly to the shelters and animals impacted by the storm. They can be made at

houstonpetset.org

.