Blue Earth Nicollet County Pet Shelter/BENCHS
Animal shelter in Mankato, Minnesota
Get in touch with this shelter
Address
1250 N River Drive, Mankato, MN 56001Hours of Operation
Monday-Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday-Friday: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Website
http://www.benchs.orgDonation
Donate to this shelterAddress
1250 N River Drive, Mankato, MN 56001Hours of Operation
Monday-Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday-Friday: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Contact
—Phone
(507) 625-6373Website
http://www.benchs.orgDonation
Donate to this shelterAddress
1250 N River Drive, Mankato, MN 56001Hours of Operation
Monday-Wednesday: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Thursday-Friday: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Contact
—Phone
(507) 625-6373Website
http://www.benchs.orgDonation
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Adoptable Pets at Blue Earth Nicollet County Pet Shelter/BENCHS
Grandpa Meatball
American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Medium)
Male, 10 yrs 2 mos
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Mrs. White
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 10 mos
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Miss Scarlett
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 10 mos
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Logan
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 9 yrs 9 mos
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Pumpkin Butter
Domestic Shorthair
Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids
Good with cats
Good with cats
Story
Dr. Orchid
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 10 mos
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
Story
Scorpion
Domestic Shorthair
Male, 4 yrs 1 mo
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
No Details Provided
Story
Vader
American Staffordshire Terrier/American Pit Bull Terrier
Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
Story
Bishop
Great Pyrenees/German Shepherd Dog
Female, 4 mos
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
No Details Provided
Story
1 - 9 of 38 pets available
Shelter FAQs
BENCHS was established in 1969 in Mankato, MN.
We serve Southern MN to help with owner surrenders, stray and unclaimed animals at local impounds.
BENCHS also offers a Food Share Program to help families keep their pets in their homes if they are going through a temporary hardship. As long as we have available donated food, we can have these families come in 2x a month. We may require animals be on a plan to be spay/neutered to receive this help.
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We serve Southern MN to help with owner surrenders, stray and unclaimed animals at local impounds.
BENCHS also offers a Food Share Program to help families keep their pets in their homes if they are going through a temporary hardship. As long as we have available donated food, we can have these families come in 2x a month. We may require animals be on a plan to be spay/neutered to receive this help.
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Mankato, MN Blue Earth County MN
Adoption steps
- Submit Application
- Pre-adopt can be found on our website or you can come in person to fill one out.
- Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
- During open adoption hours. Thur/Friday 3-7 Sat 2-6
Dogs by appointment only with an approved application
- Meet the Pet
- Dog_meet and greet will be scheduled by BENCHS.
Cat_ if approved. Interact with cats and pick one
- Sign Adoption Contract
- place a hold on animal you want or able to plan a scheduled pick up date
- Pay Fee
- This fee may allow you to take the animal home same day if completely vetted. Can put a hold on animal. Scheduled pick up time from BENCHS
- Take the Pet Home
- Once animal is ready to go and all fees are paid, come prepared with pet carrier or leash/harness
- Take the Pet Home
Additional adoption info
Most of our adoptions are same day if your approved with pre-adopt and interview.
Bring your form & dog leash or cat crate to the shelter
Meet with an adoption specialist during adoption hours:
Thursday & Friday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Bring your form & dog leash or cat crate to the shelter
Meet with an adoption specialist during adoption hours:
Thursday & Friday 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Adoption application
Pets at shelters and rescues near Blue Earth Nicollet County Pet Shelter/BENCHS
Forever Home Animal Sanctuary, Inc.
P.O. Box 592, New Ulm, MN 56073
Steele County Humane Society
PO Box 220, Owatonna, MN 55060
Wee3beasties Saving the Strays
New Prague, MN 56071
Niklas
Collie/Labrador Retriever
Male, Adult
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Good with dogs
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
Fayni
German Shepherd Dog/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)
Female, Puppy
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Good with dogs
Not good with cats
Story
Anna ⭐️
Turtle - Other
Female, Adult
Mankato, MN
Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small
Details
Good with kids
Story
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