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! 

Volunteers Needed

  • GARAGE SALE - Many, many volunteers are needed in order for our garage sale to be successful.  We can find jobs for everyone.  Youth are encouraged to help with their parents or a youth group.  Please see the list of dates, times, and volunteer duties we need to fill.  
  • BOARD MEMBERS - Our Board of Directors is looking for additional members in the following areas:  Treasurer, 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?

Garage Sale Donations

It's time to start sorting and boxing your donations for the 2019 BENCHS Garage Sale!  We accept most items, as long as they are in good, working order, but please check the list for items we cannot sell.  Click here for that list. Collection begins Sept. 3 so please hang onto your things until then.  Thanks!  
KITTEN Food - pate and NO fish/seafood
Clay litter, any brand​, non-clumping preferred
​Cat and kitten toys. 
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

Kitten Kaboom!!!
Dine and Donate at Buffalo Wings and Rings
  • Restaurant fundraiser to raise money for the animals at BENCHS. Learn more.​
  • September 12th, 5-8 pm   15% of all sales goes to BENCHS
Annual BENCHS Garage Sale
  • September 3 - 11  Donation Collection
  • September 3 - 11  Pre-Garage Sale Prep 
  • September 12, 13, 14, and 15  Annual Garage Sale
  • September 16 and 17  Post-Sale Tear Down
  • Learn more. 

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.