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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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Chyanne

Rat Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 10 mos
Mankato, MN
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Coco

Mixed Breed (Medium)/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Mankato, MN
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Sandy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 yrs
Mankato, MN
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Count Carol

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 yrs
Mankato, MN
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Lucky

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 6 mos
Mankato, MN
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Prince

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo
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

Rainbow Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 433,
Prior Lake, MN 55372

Watonwan County Humane Society

1309 Weston Ave N, Box 346,
St. James, MN 56081

Clawz & Pawz

200 Western Ave,
Faribault, MN 55021

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Maple

Boxer/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 mos
Prior Lake, MN
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Turkey

New Zealand

Male, Adult
Mankato, MN
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Price

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 mos
Chaska, MN
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Kyleigh

Rex

Female, Adult
Mankato, MN
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Rudy

English Spot

Male, Adult
Mankato, MN
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Shadow

Labrador Retriever

Male, 7 yrs
Prior Lake, MN

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