The Babinski Foundation

11/02/2026

❤️ UPDATE ON OUR SWEET LITTLE BOY!

It's hard to believe this is the same dog!

Our veterinarian estimates this little guy is just 2 years old. Found abandoned in the St. Mathias area, south of Brainerd, he was covered in some of the worst matting we've seen, with years' worth of tangled fur, urine, and f***s. We can't help but wonder if he had ever been groomed in his life.

Surprisingly, he appears to have been well fed, making it even harder to understand how someone could allow him to live in such heartbreaking conditions.

This weekend, we brought in an emergency groomer to finally free him from his bo***ge. No longer weighed down by neglect, but surrounded by love and a chance at a new beginning.

And look at the precious little face that was hiding beneath all that suffering! ❤️

We may never know what this sweet boy has endured, but one thing is certain: He deserved so much better!

His past may be heartbreaking, but his future will be filled with the love and care he should have had all along. ❤️🐾

11/01/2026

🦋 Jolene 🦋
We're begging of you, please bring home Jolene! 🎵 Jolene is a 10-month-old, 55-pound German Shepherd mix with the most lovely, goofy personality! She came to us from the reservation up north and is soooo ready to find a home.

She's a happy, energetic, and go-lucky gal who would do well in just about any home. All she really needs is a lot of love and an active family to help her burn off some puppy energy! Jolene is a smart, sweet girl who will need a little guidance learning the basics, but once she gets 'em down, she'll be a stellar companion.

Jolene is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccines. You can visit her at the shelter Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or Sundays from 12:00 to 5:00 PM.

Apply to adopt Jolene on our website: https://www.babinskifoundation.org/forms

10/31/2026

‼️Found Dog‼️

Sensitive Content Warning. This dog was found in St Mathias, MN. If this dog belongs to you or if you have any information on this dog, please give the shelter a call at 218-568-7387. Thank you!

**proof of ownership required

10/31/2026

🐓 Rooster 🐓
Rooster is a 3-month-old Domestic Shorthair sweetheart who grew up in a foster home with his brother. He was wonderfully socialized during his time in foster, and it totally shows!

He currently lives in our cat community room with a crew of other kittens. He loves hanging out with his friends, chasing after feather wands, and climbing cat trees. Rooster is a very confident boy who will hop right onto your shoulder or circle your feet until you give him all the attention. He's a little velcro guy who will follow you everywhere you go!

Rooster is microchipped, vaccinated to age, and available for foster to adopt until he's old enough to be neutered at The Babinski Foundation. You can visit him at the shelter Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or Sundays from 12:00 to 5:00 PM.

Apply to adopt Rooster on our website: https://www.babinskifoundation.org/forms

10/31/2026

👻 Happy Halloween! 👻

Miles is ready to go trick-or-treating with a new family! 🍬 Stop by the shelter today to visit this scarily sweet boy.

What are your pets dressing up as this year? Show us in the comments! 🎃🐾

10/30/2026

💚 Jade 💚
Sweet Jade is a 10-month-old, 52-pound Shepherd mix who was transferred to us from an organization on a reservation up north. She came to the shelter alongside some other wonderful pups and would do great in a home with another dog!

Jade can be a bit shy about new things like unfamiliar people or places, but she's always remarkably sweet. She’ll get right down on her belly and slowly inch toward you for pets! Once she feels a little more comfortable, she likes to lean into her goofy and playful side.

We don’t know much about Jade's history, but we do know she'll need a little help with her training. She's a smart gal who just needs a gentle and patient family!

Jade is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccines. You can visit her at the shelter Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or Sundays from 12:00 to 5:00 PM.

Apply to adopt Jade on our website: https://www.babinskifoundation.org/forms

10/30/2026

‼️Found Dog‼️
This dog was found in Brainerd, MN. If this dog belongs to you or if you have any information on this dog, please give the shelter a call at 218-568-7387. Thank you!

**proof of ownership required

10/30/2026

Win our spooky Babinski Bark Basket before the giveaway ends! Head to the original post to enter now. 👻🐾

🐾👻 GIVEAWAY 👻🐾

Celebrate Halloween by winning this spooky "bark basket" filled with Squishmallows, spooky decor, a Walmart gift card, and a cozy, stylish pet bed! 🎃✨

HOW TO ENTER:
✨Follow The Babinski Foundation on Facebook or Instagram
✨Like this post
✨Tag a dog-loving friend in the comments
BONUS ENTRY: Comment a picture of your pet's Halloween costume!

The winner will be contacted this Saturday, 10/31, so keep a close eye on your DMs!

10/29/2026

This is what they mean…right? 👀

10/29/2026

Harper is curled up in her spooky Halloween blanket, but there's not a spooky thing about this girl! 🖤🦇

She's such a sweet, mellow 2-month-old Domestic Shorthair kitten. Harper loves her naps so much that she curls up into the tightest little circle to snooze the whole morning away! If you gently wake her up with pets, she immediately starts purring away. She's a very relaxed and confident gal who does great socializing with the other kittens in our cat community room.

Harper is microchipped, vaccinated to age, and available for foster to adopt until she's old enough to be spayed at The Babinski Foundation. You can visit Harper at the shelter Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM or Sundays from 12:00 to 5:00 PM.

Apply to adopt Harper on our website: https://www.babinskifoundation.org/forms