Announcements:

Partially Open to the Public

We're back in business!
  • If you come to the shelter, please wear a mask. If you come into the shelter, we will ask you to wash your hands. After each guest, we will be sanitizing as needed. 
  • ADOPTION:  We are making appointments for adoptions.  Please read our new instructions for the adoption process.  If you want an appointment, you need to send an email to staff.  
  • FOOD SHARE: We have free dog and cat food available for those who are struggling to make ends meet.  You can come to the shelter between 12-4 pm daily. 
  • DONATIONS: We are still in need of donations.  They can be dropped off between 12-4 pm daily. Monetary donations can be made online or mailed to 1250 North River Drive, Mankato, MN 56001. 
  • VOLUNTEERS: We are working volunteers back into the shelter now. Please see our COVID-19 page for the most recent updates. 
  • STRAY ANIMALS:​
    • We will check for microchips, but please call before you come. 507-625-6373 
    • Please read the information on our COVID-19 page regarding stray dogs, cats, and kittens.

Event Information

Fall Mask Sale Online ~ currently open -  https://www.biddingforgood.com/BENCHS
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Become a Member of BENCHS

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! ​
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A significant reward of membership is knowing that your support
​is helping BENCHS animals and creating a more humane community.

Become a Part of our Memorial Walkway

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Our Brick and Paver Program is perfect to purchase as gift to your animal loving family and friends! 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! 

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. You can complete one at the shelter or ahead of time by clicking the link below.  Then come to the shelter where staff will review your information with you, determining approval for adoption. Sorry, we are not able to make contact regarding application approval. Completing this form does not place a hold on any certain animal. 

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