NEWS & HEADLINES - 2016
Logo Wear orders being accepted at the shelter
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FACEBOOK POST 12.01.2016
Come check out our trendy BENCHS logo-wear for yourself or as an awesome gift... time is limited to order. We are ready to take walk-in orders at the shelter and all payments are accepted! Many different styles, sizes and colors to choose from. This is an awesome gift for any BENCHS fan in your life! Orders must be placed by 5pm on Dec 7th in order to guarantee Holiday delivery. That's only 6 days away! Hours to stop on in are: Thursday-Sunday during adoptions (2-6) Monday-Wednesday during dog walking (3-5) |
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AMAZON SMILE
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FACEBOOK POST 11.27.2016
For those of you shopping online, consider choosing Amazon Smile. Set it up so a % of your online purchase will go to BENCHS! What is AmazonSmile? AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com , with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price. How do I shop at AmazonSmile? To shop at AmazonSmile simply go to smile.amazon.com from the web browser on your computer or mobile device. You may also want to add a bookmark to smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile. |
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CAN TRAILER
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FACEBOOK POSTED...11-17-2016
We have a can trailer!!! This will really help with taking them in however we need a little help from you. Only Aluminum goes in here!! No bags. No tin. No plastic. No garbage. Just aluminum that will turn into 💰 for the shelter!! Steps are still being built as we realized it might be hard for some to get up on the platform. If you cannot get up there leave the bags by the hitch and we will empty them into the kennel. Please share the word that we could really use cans...it is any easy way to give!! |
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2016 October Media Release...events
Logo Wear orders being accepted at the shelter
The time has coming that you have been waiting for....updating your BENCHS wardrobe!! There are polo, t-shirts and sweatshirts for you to pick!! Please stop in to see samples of logo wear you can order up to July 24th. Payment is required at the time of order.
Posted 2016.07.11
Posted 2016.07.11
Certified Dog Walker Classes Set
A class is being offered to our dog walk volunteers given by a professional dog trainer. We expect a commitment from the people that take the class to walk the shelter dogs at least 6 times a month. Their activities are then monitored and at a later date invited to take a certification test given by the trainer. The advantage of being a certified dog walker is that you can walk the dogs on off hours.
Dates set are July 31 and also August 14. Classes start at 10:45am and go to 12:15pm.
Please let the front desk know which date you would like to attend.
Posted 2016.07.06
Dates set are July 31 and also August 14. Classes start at 10:45am and go to 12:15pm.
Please let the front desk know which date you would like to attend.
Posted 2016.07.06
Transporting our aluminum cans for re-cycling
We need our aluminum cans transferred to the recycling center this week.
1) Do you have a truck?
2)Do you have time during the day to load up and transport?
It might take several loads depending on your truck capacity!
This is an important source of income for us and our usual driver is not available this week and they are piling up!
Contact Molly at rrps@hickorytech.net.
Thank you!!
Posted 2016.07.06
1) Do you have a truck?
2)Do you have time during the day to load up and transport?
It might take several loads depending on your truck capacity!
This is an important source of income for us and our usual driver is not available this week and they are piling up!
Contact Molly at rrps@hickorytech.net.
Thank you!!
Posted 2016.07.06
Art Splash registration is available.
Register for ArtSplash 2016 now! Registration for ArtSplash is only $25 plus a donation to our Silent Auction. All proceeds from the auction are divided between the Humane Society and N. Mankato Taylor Library! Music all day! Art Classes for the kids! Face painting, balloon animals and more! You should be there! Here are the forms you need. They are also available at the North Mankato Taylor Library or message us here with your email and we'll ship them directly to you! See you there on June 18th!!!
04.05.2016 ASPCA Tidbit...Gary Loves to Nest
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NEWS & HEADLINES - 2015
Leadership changes at the shelter
Just as puppies and kittens grow and change, so do organizations. BENCHS has been growing too. You may have noticed some changes in the staff at BENCHS over the last few weeks – and there are more coming! Early this month, Katherine stepped down from her position as Shelter Director. Her compassion and gentle care for the puppies, kittens and hurting animals that found their way to BENCHS is unmatched and we miss her. After taking a well-deserved break, we hope to see her back here caring for the animals.
The Board of Directors used Katherine’s resignation as an opportunity to examine how we run the shelter as it continues to grow in numbers of adoptable cats and dogs and programs within a finite amount of space. On February 18, Molly Harvey joined the staff as Shelter Director, handling much of the administrative work of the shelter along with general oversight of animal care. Allison Raney is our new, Animal Care Manager, her duties entail making sure that our animals are healthy and well-cared for while waiting for their forever homes. The Lead Animal Care Technician (ACT) position has been added to the management team, and we are excited to promote Laurel Viera, an experienced ACT, into that role. Laurel is currently working on some special projects.
We think that this new direction of shared responsibility has the potential to allow for growth in our programs, our animal care, and our employees
The Board of Directors used Katherine’s resignation as an opportunity to examine how we run the shelter as it continues to grow in numbers of adoptable cats and dogs and programs within a finite amount of space. On February 18, Molly Harvey joined the staff as Shelter Director, handling much of the administrative work of the shelter along with general oversight of animal care. Allison Raney is our new, Animal Care Manager, her duties entail making sure that our animals are healthy and well-cared for while waiting for their forever homes. The Lead Animal Care Technician (ACT) position has been added to the management team, and we are excited to promote Laurel Viera, an experienced ACT, into that role. Laurel is currently working on some special projects.
We think that this new direction of shared responsibility has the potential to allow for growth in our programs, our animal care, and our employees
NEWS & HEADLINES - Other Past Years
Faces and Places, The Great Arf Walk (PDF)
Mankato Magazine, November, 2014
In-House Surgery Lab Helps Pet Shelter Trim Costs (PDF)
The Free Press, March 11, 2011
Heartworm an Expensive Problem at Pet Shelter (PDF)
The Free Press, March 3, 2011
Donors Helping to send Puppy to Super Bowl (PDF)
The Free Press, October 10, 2010
New Animal Shelter Readied for Display (PDF)
The Free Press, February 5, 2010
Zeno Fortune Helps BENCHS (PDF)
The Free Press, October 12, 2009
Cats Waiting for Homes (PDF)
The Free Press, July 23, 2009
Humane Society Efforts Successful (PDF)
The Free Press Editorial, July 11, 2009
Mankato Magazine, November, 2014
In-House Surgery Lab Helps Pet Shelter Trim Costs (PDF)
The Free Press, March 11, 2011
Heartworm an Expensive Problem at Pet Shelter (PDF)
The Free Press, March 3, 2011
Donors Helping to send Puppy to Super Bowl (PDF)
The Free Press, October 10, 2010
New Animal Shelter Readied for Display (PDF)
The Free Press, February 5, 2010
Zeno Fortune Helps BENCHS (PDF)
The Free Press, October 12, 2009
Cats Waiting for Homes (PDF)
The Free Press, July 23, 2009
Humane Society Efforts Successful (PDF)
The Free Press Editorial, July 11, 2009
