This darling boy is a 5-year-old, 90-pound German Shepherd mix. Sam was originally rescued from a situation where he was confined to a small kennel almost 24/7. While his rescuers cared for him deeply, significant life changes unfortunately meant they could no longer keep him. Thanks to their detailed notes, we know all about this sweet boy’s history. Given his troubled past with kenneling, we are eager to move him out of the shelter and into a permanent or temporary home as soon as possible. Sam will take time to fully open up to new people, but we know his heart will let the right people in!
Despite a difficult start in life, Sam became a beloved family member to his rescuers. He is an incredibly fun, affectionate boy who truly loves his people. He is always up for an adventure, adores being talked to, and is highly motivated by treats. As a true people-pleaser, he has amazing recall once he trusts you and is happy to perform basic commands. Sam is fully house-trained and will enter a kennel when asked, though he prefers to free-roam due to his history of confinement. Best of all, he never counter surfs and rarely begs!
One of Sam’s favorite activities is doing the zoomies in the snow. He has the time of his life when a friend tosses snowballs for him to catch or shovels snow into the air for him to jump through. When Sam is happy, he hops around on his feet as if he can`t contain it, yet he is polite enough to never jump up on people.
Sam previously lived with cats and does well with them, provided they are calm and don`t startle him.
This darling boy is a 5-year-old, 90-pound German Shepherd mix. Sam was originally rescued from a situation where he was confined to a small kennel almost 24/7. While his rescuers cared for him deeply, significant life changes unfortunately meant they could no longer keep him. Thanks to their detailed notes, we know all about this sweet boy’s history. Given his troubled past with kenneling, we are eager to move him out of the shelter and into a permanent or temporary home as soon as possible. Sam will take time to fully open up to new people, but we know his heart will let the right people in!
Despite a difficult start in life, Sam became a beloved family member to his rescuers. He is an incredibly fun, affectionate boy who truly loves his people. He is always up for an adventure, adores being talked to, and is highly motivated by treats. As a true people-pleaser, he has amazing recall once he trusts you and is happy to perform basic commands. Sam is fully house-trained and will enter a kennel when asked, though he prefers to free-roam due to his history of confinement. Best of all, he never counter surfs and rarely begs!
One of Sam’s favorite activities is doing the zoomies in the snow. He has the time of his life when a friend tosses snowballs for him to catch or shovels snow into the air for him to jump through. When Sam is happy, he hops around on his feet as if he can`t contain it, yet he is polite enough to never jump up on people.
Sam previously lived with cats and does well with them, provided they are calm and don`t startle him.
If you are adopting a dog, we recommend a dog meet and greet with your current dogs.
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Submit Application
Cat and Dog survey may be filled out online at babinskifoundation.org, or in person at the facility.
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Approve Application
The staff will review your application! Please bring all necessary documents such as pet lease agreements signed by your landlord.
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Pay Fee
Dogs over a year: $250
Dogs under a year: $300
Cats over a year: $75
Cats under a year: $100
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Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
Special Needs animals - This animals will be marked as special needs, the adoption specialist will tell you what their special needs are, this could include special diets, medications, treatments, physical therapy, and/or living quarters.
Special Needs animals - This animals will be marked as special needs, the adoption specialist will tell you what their special needs are, this could include special diets, medications, treatments, physical therapy, and/or living quarters.
We strive to ensure a safe, healthy, and loving environment that will provide temporary shelter for abandoned, stray, and surrendered animals and to find each animal a new and prosperous home.
The Babinski Foundation is a private 501c3 animal shelter located in Pequot Lakes, MN. We are a safe place to surrender dogs and cats. We also are a stray drop-off facility for stray cats and dogs.
OUR STORY
The Babinski Foundation was established in 2010 by Donald and Elizabeth Babinski owners and founders of Babinski Properties which owns multifamily housing in Minnesota, Florida and South Dakota. He and his wife Elizabeth were working tirelessly to get the animal shelter opened which was their dream, but Donald Babinski passed away August 11th, 2014 before the shelter could open. Elizabeth continued where they left off and the Foundation opened in January 2016 in Pequot Lakes, MN. Elizabeth passed away on November 13th, 2020. Donald and Elizabeth’s dream was finally realized, and Donald and Elizabeth’s surviving family and friends will continue to work hard to fulfill their mission.
OUR MISSION
We strive to ensure a safe, healthy, and loving environment that will provide temporary shelter for abandoned, stray, and surrendered animals and to find each animal a new and prosperous home.
The Babinski Foundation is a private 501c3 animal shelter located in Pequot Lakes, MN. We are a safe place to surrender dogs and cats. We also are a stray drop-off facility for stray cats and dogs.
OUR STORY
The Babinski Foundation was established in 2010 by Donald and Elizabeth Babinski owners and founders of Babinski Properties which owns multifamily housing in Minnesota, Florida and South Dakota. He and his wife Elizabeth were working tirelessly to get the animal shelter opened which was their dream, but Donald Babinski passed away August 11th, 2014 before the shelter could open. Elizabeth continued where they left off and the Foundation opened in January 2016 in Pequot Lakes, MN. Elizabeth passed away on November 13th, 2020. Donald and Elizabeth’s dream was finally realized, and Donald and Elizabeth’s surviving family and friends will continue to work hard to fulfill their mission.
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