Greater Mankato Area Impound @ BENCHS
​Policy and Procedures

The animals pictured here were found and brought to BENCHS as strays. BENCHS is the acting impound for the cities of Mankato, North Mankato, and Madison Lake. We are only able to accept strays from within the city limits of these three cities. We simply do not have room or staff to manage more at this time. 

Legally, stray animals must be put on a stray hold to give owners the chance to find them.  All strays are on a hold for 5 business days. Because BENCHS is open daily from 12 - 4pm daily for the public and 7:30am - 7:30pm daily for impound, every day of the week is considered a business day.​ Stray animals on hold are not available for adoption and any inquiries will not be considered. It is our hope that all strays will be reunited with their families. 

If you think BENCHS is caring for your pet, please call 507-625-6373 and leave a message. A staff member will return your call as soon as possible. In order to claim a stray animal as your own, you will be required to:

1. Provide proof of ownership (vet record that describes the animal and identifies you as the owner, photo/video of you with the animal, knowledge of unpublished information, or connection to a registered microchip),
2. Pay any accumulated fees. The current fees are $38 for Day 1, plus $32 for every day thereafter. All fees are subject to tax. (Payable by card only.)
3. Provide a photo identification of yourself. 

If your pet is not microchipped, you will have the opportunity to do that before you leave for a discounted rate of $20. 

Any stray not claimed during those 5 days will legally become the property of BENCHS. As with any BENCHS animal, they will become available for adoption when they are ready. 

Current Animals in Impound at BENCHS