Adoption Hours

NEW ADOPTION HOURS
​Beginning Sept. 6
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.
*We will no longer offer Sunday hours.

For first time walkers, arrive 15 minutes before each session for 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!

Feline Fridays: Kitten Parties Every Friday Through September

Fridays 8/24 - 9/28
PetSmart Mankato
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

We have many adoptable kittens that have been in foster and have never been seen before! Come get an exclusive sneak peek at our adoptable kitties who have been "tucked" away in foster. :)

Adoption fees are $140, this includes the spay/neuter, deworming, all shots they're eligible for by their age, a microchip, and flea/tick/heartworm/earmite preventative.

Having a pre-adoption form in-hand helps speed up the adoption process!

We Want YOU

Volunteer Portal

Submit the time and type of volunteer work you have completed.

Students needing volunteer hours for school must log hours to receive credit.

Upcoming Events

BENCHS Annual Garage Sale

September 14, 15, 16
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Drop Off Donations - September 4-13
​9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
​​Caledonia Community Center 

Save your stuff! Save the date!
​The biggest garage sale in Southern Minnesota! 

Running for Rescues 5K

September 30
Dakota Meadows Middle School
North Mankato

A pet friendly fun run & walk benefiting BENCHS.

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.  ​

         507-625-6373

1250 N. River Drive Mankato, MN 56001

info@benchs.org

Business hours: Monday - Wednesday 3:30 to 6 pm & Thursday - Sunday 1 to 6 pm