BENCHS Named the 2019 Service Above Self Organization Recipient 

The Board of Directors is proud to announce that BENCHS has been named the 2019 Service Above Self Organization Recipient by the Greater Mankato Rotary Club! The purpose of this award is to recognize an organization in the community which demonstrates the Rotary's spirit of service. What an honor! 
On February 27th, we will be celebrating the work we do at a noon lunch with members of the Rotary Club. We are able to include guests at this event. Individual tickets are $35 at the door. However, we need to rsvp names of attending guests, so please email info@benchs.org by noon on Thursday, February 21st to reserve your seat.


​Bowling Teams Still Needed!  

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Join us Sunday, March 3rd for the Jerry Wegman Memorial Pins for Paws bowling tournament. Create a team of 4 or 5 friends and sign up! We have fun, trophies and lots of laughs. Not too many really skilled bowlers but lots of enthusiastic bowlers!

All proceeds go to the care of the homeless cats and dogs at BENCHS.
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WHEN: Sunday, March 3rd
WHERE: WOW Zone
TIME: 11:00 a.m. start
FEE: The suggested goal for teams of 4-5 bowlers is $300.

Sign up and Questions contact
Chris Konradi – ckonradi@mchsi.com (507-317-4719)
Nicole Briley – nbriley22@hotmail.com (507-382-5475)

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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Fall/Winter Hours
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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!

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

Dine for Rescues at 1000 Degrees
     Monday, February 18, 2019

Microchipping Clinics
     Monthly events at PetSmart

Service Above Self Luncheon
   Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Pins for Paws Bowling
     Sunday, March 3, 2019

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.  ​

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.  ​

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Contact Us

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

Business hours:
​Mon. - Wed. 3 to 5 pm         Thurs. - Fri. 3 - 7 pm               Sat. - Sun. 12 to 5 pm