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.

Ongoing Promotions

  • Membership Drive - Memberships provide a consistent, reliable income stream, which allows us to focus more resources toward adoptions, spays/neuters, medical treatments, and overall animal care. Memberships help make everything we do possible! Sign up today! Here's a link! 
  • Brick and Paver Sales - Looking for a way to honor a special pet, friend, or family member? Our Brick and Paver Program will do just that! After being engraved with your personalized message, the bricks and pavers are permanently placed in a decorative sidewalk or garden area at BENCHS. Here's a link for more information and the paperwork to get started! 
  • HyVee Reusable Bag Program
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For the month of November, every time a Reusable Bag is sold at Hy-Vee 410 South Riverfront Drive, Mankato MN and Hy-Vee 2010 Adams Street, Mankato MN, Blue Earth-Nicollet County Humane Society will receive a $1 donation.

Volunteers Needed

  • ​BOARD MEMBERS - Our Board of Directors is looking for additional members in the following areas: Volunteers, Events, Buildings/Grounds, and Community Outreach. Click here for additional information about these areas.  
  • 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. ​

Volunteers: 
​Please Log Your Volunteer Time

Donations needed...can you help?

​Liquid Laundry Detergent (unscented)
Kleenex
Also check out our various lists on Amazon. 
​Here is a link to our urgent needs list. 

ONLINE PRE-ADOPT FORMS

Completing a pre-adopt form gives BENCHS information about you as a pet owner and allows you to interact with the animals. Staff will review your information with you, determining approval for adoption. Completing this form does not place a hold on any certain animal. 

Upcoming Events

Tails and Treats for Dogs and their Human
Kiwanis Holidays Lights
  • Set Up Support - October 26, 1:00 - 4:00 pm     10 volunteers needed
  • Set Up Support - November 10, 1:00 - 4:00 pm     15 volunteers needed
  • BENCHS Night - December 14, 2 shifts      8 volunteers each
  • Volunteers will be needed...sign up to volunteer by clicking here!
Give to the Max - Day for Fundraising across MN
  • Thursday, November 14, midnight to midnight
  • Thousands of dollars in prizes from Give MN!
  • Matching funds to make your dollars go farther! 
Keep Collective Jewelry Party
  • ALL month - on Facebook - Join the Facebook group here!
  • Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9
  • Jewelry designed just for BENCHS fans!  Design your own jewelry! 
Merely Players Donation Drive at Annie
  • November 8-10, 15-17
  • Bring a donation and enter a drawing for a free ticket 
Holiday Bake Sale
  • November/December
  • Bakers and volunteers needed!  

Remaining Board Meeting Dates for 2019

  • ​Oct. 21 - Public meeting, 5:00 pm at BENCHS
  • Nov. 18 - Public meeting, 5:00 pm at BENCHS
  • Dec. 9  - Public meeting with elections, 5:00 pm at BENCHS

Contact Us

1250 North River Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
​Answering Service: 507.625.6373

Adoption Hours

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