More than 50 adoptable Houston-area rescue dogs and puppies were
transported to find new homes in Minnesota
HOUSTON, July 18,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston PetSet, a local
nonprofit organization working to end Houston's homeless animal crisis, coordinated
with The Babinski Foundation, a shelter and nonprofit located in
Pequot Lakes, MN on the evening of
Wednesday, July 17 to deliver much
needed supplies to local animal shelters in desperate need of
essentials. In addition, the foundation took 54 rescue dogs and
puppies back with them to their shelter in MN to provide relief to
rescue groups who are bearing the brunt of the animal homelessness
crisis in Houston.
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In the aftermath of Beryl, area shelters are struggling to meet
the needs of the thousands of additional pets under their care.
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 MN 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 and municipal 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," said Donna Sutton, Executive Director, The Babinski
Foundation. "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."
"We are so grateful for partners like The Babinski Foundation
who no only replenished much-needed supplies, but also returned to
Minnesota with 54 dogs that come
from Houston-area groups," said
Tena Lundquist Faust, Co-President
of Houston PetSet. "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
https://houstonpetset.org.
Houston PetSet is a 501c3 nonprofit with the mission to end
the homelessness and suffering of companion animals and elevate
their status in society. The organization works with local
officials, municipal entities, and community leaders to protect the
public and provide humane, compassionate care to all domestic
animals. Learn more at houstonpetset.org.
The Babinski Foundation is a private 501c3 animal shelter
located in Pequot Lakes, MN. Their
mission is to rescue and restore abandoned and stray animals,
giving each an opportunity for new life and a loving home, through
adoption and education. Learn more
at https://www.babinskifoundation.org/.
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