BENCHS has been asked to be the main nonprofit at 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 and we are honored […]
Come on down to Pub 500 with your pups from 10am to 12pm on Sunday, August 20th and enjoy brunch out on the patio with us. Pub 500 is a great partner of BENCHS and will donate 20% of the event's proceeds to help support our work with cats and dogs who need our assistance. […]
BENCHS will be kicking off our very first Rockin’ for Rescues Concert with Silent Auction event. The Lost Walleye Orchestra Trio will entertain us with music at Hooligans on August 26,2023. This event will feature a silent auction with many items up for grabs. We are still securing sponsors and donations for the auction. Email […]
Pup Party on the Patio! At the Oleander Saloon Co- sponsored with Schell’s Brewery Wed., Sept. 6th from 4-6pm Free pup cups during the event! Free toys for the dogs! $1 off cold Schell's tap beer Or grab a cocktail The Oleander and Schell’s have decided to donate 50% of bar sales to BENCHS during […]
Looking for some new (maybe new to you) pet supplies? BENCHS will be hosting a Fall Cat & Dog Supply Sale in early September! We receive so many wonderful donations – many of them BRAND NEW! We can’t even imagine using them all, so we sell them to raise funds for the shelter. Come on […]
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION and PACKET PICK-UP Adults: $40, DOES NOT include T-shirt or Dog Bandana; Youth, 5-12: $20, DOES NOT include T-shirt PAYMENT: Cash, Venmo, PayPal, No Checks Wednesday, September 27th 6-8pm BENCHS 1250 N River Drive, Mankato Friday September 29th 2-4pm BENCHS 1250 N River Drive, Mankato September 30th […]
BENCHS has decided to tackle the annual 5K run/walk this year while Running for Rescues is taking a break! We've found a scenic route that will start in Spring Lake Park, go around Hiniker Pond, and bring you back to Spring Lake for the post race activities.
We are having a Puppy Party at Madison East Center! Join us for Live Music, Food, Coffee, Music, and of course dogs!
Baked goods for people and pets, benefiting the cats and dogs of BENCHS! Located at the back of the PetSmart Store!
Join us at BENCHS for a Flower Bed & Landscape Help Day!We’ll be pulling weeds and deadheading flowers to keep our shelter looking beautiful for our furry friends and visitors! Please bring your own garden tools, gloves, and dress for the weather. Every helping hand makes a difference—see you in the garden!
BENCHS has been blessed with the mural talents of Dinah Langsjoen and we are excited to share it with you! Dinah will be on hand to talk about the mural and her process in painting it. Light snacks will be served. This activity is made possible by an artist grant by Prairie Lakes Regional Art […]
Happy Tails Start with a Tiny Chip! At BENCHS, we’ve seen countless joyful reunions between pets and their families — all thanks to a tiny microchip, no bigger than a grain of rice! Keep your furry friend safe and easily identifiable by getting them microchipped at our upcoming clinic: Date: Sunday, July 27th Time: Noon – 3 p.m. Location: […]
