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Special Event:  Wine and Beer Tasting with Silent Auction - April 25th

Online tickets sales have closed.  Tickets may be available at the event.

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A sampling of the items that will be on the silent auction. ​

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50th Anniversary Celebration

Announcing the winner of the BENCHS 50th Anniversary logo contest! Let's give Liz Madsen, from Mankato, a big round of applause! Liz designed her simple, yet elegant logo to express thanks to BENCHS for serving the community for the last 50 years. Congratulations, Liz!

BENCHS is celebrating it's
50th anniversary in 2019. 
We are planning many events
​throughout the year and
we have a fundraising goal of
raising an additional $50,000
to honor our 50 years of helping
homeless cats and dogs
​in the Mankato area. 

​Stay tuned for more information! 

Here are some of the events we have in the works:

• Yappy Hour
• Bouncetown Fun
• Shelter Tours 
• Live Music 
• Restaurant Fundraisers​
  • Dine and Donate at Buffalo Wing and Rings
• Dog Treasure Hunt
• BENCHS Gear for Sale
• Brick and Pavers
• Adopt-a-Condo and Adopt-a-Kennel
• ​Membership Drive
  

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Donations needed...
​can you help?

• WINE & BEER TASTING - We are currently collecting donations for our silent auction.  Large or small, we can use it!  See the event page for details. 
• ANIMAL CARE ITEMS - 
  • ​Flea and Tick Preventative for dogs under 24 pounds
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul DRY KITTEN food
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul DRY PUPPY food
  • Chicken Soup for the Soul DRY ADULT food
  • Disposable puppy pads
  • ​Milk Bone Pill Pouches (available at Menards)
  • Liquid Laundry Detergent - unscented - no pods​

Also check out our various lists on Amazon. 
Here is a link to our urgent needs list. 

Amazon Urgent Needs List

Volunteers Needed

• DOG WALKERS - The public is invited to walk the dogs at BENCHS every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm.  First time walkers need to complete an orientation at 3:15 pm on their first day.  See the volunteer page for more information. 
• CONCESSION STAND WORKERS - BENCHS has committed to providing 60 volunteers to run a concession stand at the 2019 Minnesota Air Spectacular in June.  See the link on the events page.  

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Volunteers: 
​Please Log Your Volunteer Time

Volunteer Log In

Adoption Hours

• Thursdays 3:00 - 7:00 pm
• Fridays 3:00 - 7:00 pm
• Saturdays 12:00 - 5:00 pm
• Sundays 12:00 - 5:00 pm
• Or email dogs@benchs.org or cats@benchs.org to schedule an appointment at other times.  

Upcoming Events

• Month of April - Young Living Essential Oils Fundraiser
• ​April 25 - Wine and Beer Tasting 2019 at Country Inn & Suites, 6:00 - 8:30 pm
• April 30 - Dine & Donate at Buffalo Wings and Rings, 5:00 - 8:00 pm - 10% of sales 
• May 8 - Dine & Donate at Buffalo Wings and Rings, 5:00 - 8:00 pm - 10% of sales 
• May 16 - Dine & Donate at Buffalo Wings and Rings, 5:00 - 8:00 pm - 15% of sales 

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Contact us.

1250 North River Drive
​Mankato, MN 56001

Answering Service
507.625.6373