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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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Meet their adoptable pets

1250 N River Drive

Mankato, MN 56001

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Blue Earth Nicollet County Pet Shelter/BENCHS

We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Luna's adoption status with email updates.
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Luna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 yrs
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Bella's adoption status with email updates.
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Bella

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Teddy Bear's adoption status with email updates.
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Teddy Bear

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 yrs
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Old Spice's adoption status with email updates.
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Old Spice

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 3 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Lunchbox's adoption status with email updates.
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Lunchbox

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Toaster's adoption status with email updates.
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Toaster

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Maximus's adoption status with email updates.
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Maximus

American Pit Bull Terrier/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 6 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

bentleys Outpost

1002 1st Ave Ne,
Faribault, MN 55021

Furball Farm Cat Sanctuary

Faribault, MN 55021

Southwest Metro Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 493,
Chaska, MN 55318

We'll also keep you updated on Luka's adoption status with email updates.
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Luka

Rat

Male, Baby
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Lane's adoption status with email updates.
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Lane

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Kitten
Faribault, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Gunther's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Gunther

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Symphony's adoption status with email updates.
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Symphony

Collie/Beagle

Female, Puppy
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Maggie & Max's adoption status with email updates.
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Maggie & Max

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
Northfield, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Kimbro (FeLV+)'s adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Kimbro (FeLV+)

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
New Prague, MN

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