BENCHS 50th Anniversary Logo Design Contest

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Calling all designers and artists!  
In June, 2019, BENCHS will be celebrating our 50th Anniversary. To mark this milestone, we will be hosting a year-long series of events, including hosting an Open House at the shelter. We are looking for talented individuals within our community to design a special 50th anniversary BENCHS logo. It will be used in a variety of functions: website, print, banners, promotional items, social media, and in e-news.

Design a logo concept for our 50th year
​and enter it in our contest for a chance to win.

Adoption Hours

Thursday & Friday   3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Volunteer Dog Walking Hours

You can make a difference in the lives of the dogs at BENCHS
​by walking and socializing with them.
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Spring/Summer Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
**Spring hours begin March 11th**

For first time walkers, arrive 15 minutes before your first session for a quick orientation.

We are always looking for new walkers. Spend an hour of your time (or more!) bettering your health and helping a homeless dog. Our dogs love to get their outside time, regardless of the weather conditions!

See our VOLUNTEER page for more details.  

We Want YOU! We NEED You!
Every day, volunteers are busy at the shelter!
Sign up today!

Submit the time and type of volunteer work you have completed.
Students needing volunteer hours for school must log hours to receive credit.


​2019 Events

Microchipping Clinics
     Monthly events at PetSmart

Wine & Beer Tasting
     Thursday, April 25, 2019

Annual Plant Sale
     June, 2019

Minnesota Air Spectacular 
     Saturday, June 15, 2019
    Sunday, June 16, 2019
     60 Concession Stand volunteers will be needed.  ​Sign up here!

Annual Garage Sale
     September, 2019

Running for Rescues 2 - 5K
     Sunday, September 29, 2019
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Give to the Max Day
     Thursday, November 14, 2019

Wow Zone Breakfast
     Dates To Be Determined

Pizza Ranch
     Dates To Be Determined

HaveAHeart

Did you know that at many animal shelters a positive heartworm test is the last test that dog will ever have?  Ever.  
The next step for that animal is to be “put down” because a shelter is unable or unwilling to pay the high cost of treating heartworm. BENCHS believes that these young and otherwise healthy dogs deserve a second chance. You can help by making a donation to help cover the cost of treatment for one of these dogs.  ​

Volunteer Portal
Contact Us

1250 N. River Drive Mankato, MN 56001     *     Answering Service 507-625-6373   

Thanks so Business hours:
​Mon. - Wed. 3:30 to 6 pm   **Spring hours begin March 11th**      
Thurs. - Fri. 3 - 7 pm               
​Sat. - Sun. 12 to 5 pm