50th Anniversary Celebration

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. 

​Stay tuned for more information! 

Here are some of the events we have in the works:

  • Bouncetown Fun
  • Shelter Tours 
  • Live Music 
  • Restaurant Fundraisers​
  • Dog Treasure Hunts
  • BENCHS Gear for Sale
  • Brick and Paver Sales
  • Sponsor-a-Condo and Sponsor-a-Kennel
  • ​Membership Drive

Upcoming Events

Order your TEAM BENCHS t-shirt
​by May 29, 2019!

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Only $8-$10 each. Order by May 29, 2019. Pick up at BENCHS June 13-14, 2-6 pm.

Volunteers Needed

  • 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. 
  • MN Air Spectacular Volunteers - BENCHS has committed to providing volunteers for the 2019 Minnesota Air Spectacular in June.  We currently need 1 more person to help tear down, and eight more concession stand workers on Saturday.  Click here for a link to the event page where you will find more information and a link to the sign up page.   

Volunteers: 
​Please Log Your Volunteer Time

Donations needed...
​can you help?

  • ​Chicken Soup for the Soul DRY CAT food
  • Training Treats for dogs
  • ​Milk Bone Pill Pouches (available at Menards)​
  • Birdseed - regular or sunflower (no thistle seed please)
Also check out our various lists on Amazon. 
Here is a link to our urgent needs list. 

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.  

Contact us.

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