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Blue Earth Nicollet County Pet Shelter/BENCHS

Animal shelter in Mankato, MN

BENCHS was established in 1969 in Mankato, MN.
We serve city limits stray/unclaimed cats/dogs and personal owner surrenders.
We also work with Blue Earth county and other areas in MInnesota, including some Native American reservations when we are able to.
We have also developed relationships with several groups in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida and North Carolina to help the areas reduce their strays.
BENCHS often help other areas that have experienced natural disasters by taking in some of the animals located in those areas.
We have a heartworm positive dog program which enables us to help dogs who elsewhere would be put down.

Contact
Address
1250 N River Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
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1250 N River Drive

Mankato, MN 56001

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Adoptable pets at Blue Earth Nicollet County Pet Shelter/BENCHS

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Zuri

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 mos
Mankato, MN
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Calliope

Domestic Longhair

Female, 3 mos
Mankato, MN
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Chip

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Mankato, MN
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Cookie

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Mankato, MN
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Acadia

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 mos
Mankato, MN
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Chyanne

Rat Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 10 mos
Mankato, MN

Shelter FAQs

Mankato, MN Blue Earth County MN

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 3. Meet the Pet
  • 4. Approve Application
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. 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.

Adoption application

https://www.benchs.org/adopt.html

Pets at shelters & rescues near Blue Earth Nicollet County Pet Shelter/BENCHS

Windmill Animal Rescue

350 Main Street,
Elko New Market, MN 55054

Hope For Homes Animal Rescue

50572 194th St,
Lake Crystal, MN 56055

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Scotch and Neo

Guinea Pig

Male, Adult
Mankato, MN
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Zeus

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Mankato, MN
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Darling

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, 4 yrs
Albert Lea, MN
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Pierogi

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 5 mos
Albert Lea, MN
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Kyleigh

Rex

Female, Adult
Mankato, MN
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Petrie

Gecko

Male, Adult
Mankato, MN

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