COVID Response Message
We are asking that everyone who comes to BENCHS to wash their hands upon entry and stay home if you are symptomatic.
We are asking that everyone who comes to BENCHS to wash their hands upon entry and stay home if you are symptomatic.
- Drop-in Visitors and Tours: By appointment only. Call 507.625.6373 or email manager@benchs.org.
- Volunteers: All are welcome!
- Donations:
- Items may be left in the bin located near Door #1. If you would like a receipt, you are invited to ring the bell as long as you are wearing a mask.
- For monetary donations, online donations are preferred. If you have a cash donation, you are invited to ring the bell from 12:00-4:00pm daily.
- Food Share Program:
- Hours are limited to noon to 4:00 pm, daily.
- You are invited to ring the bell.
- If you haven't done so already, you will need to complete a new form for 2022.
- Meet us at Door #3 in your vehicle. Please remain in your vehicle. We will bring the food to you and put it in your vehicle.
- Adoptions:
- See our adoption pages for the most recent updates.
- Impound:
- Please see our impound pages for the most recent updates.
- Surrendering Your Pet: Must apply first.
- Please see our surrender page for complete information.
- Board of Directors' Meetings: Meetings will be held in the Apollo Room at BENCHS, with virtual access.
- Anyone interested in attending the meeting virtually, please email media@benchs.org by 3:00 on the day of the meeting. You will be sent a link to join the meeting.
