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Hi I'm Fried Chicken! They gave me that name because when I came in I totally looked like it! My name can be changed but this personality won't! I'm a fun loving, crazy girl who has been through a lot. I have many scars but you would never believe I've ever been wronged! I am looking for someone to train me a bit but also shower me with the love and affection I deserve! I will note that I'd do best in a home without other animals, eventually after aging and calming down I might get along with another animal, but it is not a guarantee. If you think we could be lifelong best friends, please set up a meeting with me!
Hi I'm Fried Chicken! They gave me that name because when I came in I totally looked like it! My name can be changed but this personality won't! I'm a fun loving, crazy girl who has been through a lot. I have many scars but you would never believe I've ever been wronged! I am looking for someone to train me a bit but also shower me with the love and affection I deserve! I will note that I'd do best in a home without other animals, eventually after aging and calming down I might get along with another animal, but it is not a guarantee. If you think we could be lifelong best friends, please set up a meeting with me!
Pre-adopt can be found on our website or you can come in person to fill one out.
2.
Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
3.
Meet the Pet
This also includes the interview process.
4.
Approve Application
5.
Sign Adoption Contract
6.
Pay Fee
Cash or Credit/debit card
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.
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 hours are Thursday-Friday 3pm-7pm
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5pm.
Call or email to set-up appointment for non-adoption hours.
We also work with our local PetSmart and keep some adoptable cats in their facility.
Adoption hours are Thursday-Friday 3pm-7pm
Saturday-Sunday 12pm-5pm.
Call or email to set-up appointment for non-adoption hours.
We also work with our local PetSmart and keep some adoptable cats in their facility.
More about this shelter
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.
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.
Other pets at this
shelter
We'll also keep you updated on Brown Bear's adoption status with email updates.