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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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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 Atlas's adoption status with email updates.
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Atlas

Border Collie/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 7 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Fried Chicken's adoption status with email updates.
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Fried Chicken

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Mediumhair

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Bruce's adoption status with email updates.
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Bruce

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs 8 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Clyde's adoption status with email updates.
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Clyde

Mixed Breed (Large)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Charcoal's adoption status with email updates.
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Charcoal

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 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

Watonwan County Humane Society

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

Clawz & Pawz

200 Western Ave,
Faribault, MN 55021

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 15 yrs 3 mos
Northfield, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Tanner's adoption status with email updates.
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Tanner

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 1 mo
Albert Lea, MN
We'll also keep you updated on McBride's adoption status with email updates.
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McBride

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Chaska, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Pine (and Rabbit) * at Mankato PetSmart's adoption status with email updates.
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Pine (and Rabbit) * at Mankato PetSmart

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
St. James, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Reffie's adoption status with email updates.
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Reffie

Spaniel (Unknown Type)/Beagle

Female, Young
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Gus's adoption status with email updates.
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Gus

Boxer

Male, Adult
Owatonna, MN

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