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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 Ocean's adoption status with email updates.
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Ocean

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Theodore's adoption status with email updates.
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Theodore

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 11 yrs
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Snow White's adoption status with email updates.
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Snow White

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 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

Australian Shepherd Rescue Midwest

Blooming Prairie, MN 55917

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

Rat

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Kitten
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Lilly's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Lilly

Labradoodle

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Webster, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Mac's adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Mac

Labradoodle

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

Husky

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Albert Lea, MN

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