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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 Jack Sparrow's adoption status with email updates.
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Jack Sparrow

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Coco's adoption status with email updates.
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Coco

Mixed Breed (Medium)/American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 6 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

Mixed Breed (Large)/Husky

Male, 4 yrs 6 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Dallas's adoption status with email updates.
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Dallas

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 3 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Domestic Longhair

Male, 9 yrs
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Stella's adoption status with email updates.
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Stella

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 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

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 6 mos
St. James, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Scout's adoption status with email updates.
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Scout

German Shepherd Dog

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Webster, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Marmalade's adoption status with email updates.
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Marmalade

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Faribault, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Star Fire's adoption status with email updates.
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Star Fire

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
St. James, MN

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