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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 Bluey's adoption status with email updates.
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Bluey

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Pumpkin's adoption status with email updates.
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Pumpkin

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 2 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Pluto's adoption status with email updates.
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Pluto

Domestic Mediumhair

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 10 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Lola FKA Senorita's adoption status with email updates.
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Lola FKA Senorita

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 10 yrs 6 mos
Mankato, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Storm's adoption status with email updates.
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Storm

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs
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

Rejection Collection Boxer Rescue

1470 Sage Lane,
Owatonna, MN 55060

Rainbow Animal Rescue

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

Carver-Scott Humane Society

822 Yellow Brick Rd.,
Chaska, MN 55318

We'll also keep you updated on Patty ( unsocialized barn kitten)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Patty ( unsocialized barn kitten)

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Calico

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Adult
Faribault, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy - OK's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy - OK

Beagle

Male, 8 yrs 7 mos
Albert Lea, MN
We'll also keep you updated on Duffy's adoption status with email updates.
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Duffy

Fox Terrier (Wirehaired)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 6 mos
Chaska, MN

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