BENCHS has been asked to provide volunteers for the 25th Annual RibFest, August 3-6, 2023! The four-day fest will once again feature the best ribs from across the country and the finest in regional and national musical entertainment. It will take many hands to make this year's RibFest another success...
Is your garden or greenhouse overflowing and you're looking to share some of your green-thumb goodness? BENCHS can help by accepting plant donations of all kinds! Annuals...perennials...vegetables...house plants ~ we'll take 'em! And then you can come back on June 3rd for our annual Spring Plant Sale to find new...
Hi I figured you would like an update on Darth. He is adjusting well . I have him in a room for now so my other cat has time to get used to him. There’s some hissing and growling from my cat at first. She seems to have calmed down...
A year ago today we adopted Ruby! March 3, 2023
Hello BENCHS, Just writing to give an update on our wonderful Axel, whom we adopted the weekend after Thanksgiving. He has been just an amazing fit for our family. He and our 4 year old daughter have become the best of friends. Thank you again for the service that you...
Good afternoon, We just wanted to send you an update on our Jax (Brody). He just turned a year old this week. We adopted him back in June and we absolutely love him! He is the best dog and loves to cuddle. He sure gets along wonderfully with his brother...
I promised the staff member who helped me out with my adoption that I would send some updated pictures when all of Auggie's hair grew back! He's doing really well & still loving it in Duluth. Since he's gotten way more comfortable he's turned into the biggest weirdo. He has...
In mid-January, the Board successfully filled the Animal Care Manager position with Lauren Wensmann. Lauren has volunteered with different rescue organizations, providing transportation, foster coordination and fostering cats and kittens. Lauren graduated from University of Minnesota-Crookston with a degree in Animal Science. She has experience with different humane societies and...
BENCHS held it's Pins 4 Paws Bowling Fundraiser again this March! Pins 4 Paws began as a fundraiser in memory of Jerry Wegmann, a BENCHS fan. Jerry Wegman was a dedicated volunteer at BENCHS and on the building committee for our current building. Jerry passed away unexpectedly in 2016. Ten teams...
