Now's the time to get that new BENCHS gear for summer! T-shirts - Tanks - Sweatshirts - Hats - Accessories Men's & Women's Order Now: https://benchs.secure-decoration.com/ Come to our outdoor events this summer wearing your BENCHS gear! New orders ONLY placed from 5/12/23 - 5/26/23 (at midnight).
THIS CLINIC IS FULL!! BENCHS will be holding a Microchipping Event for community members on May 27th! Microchips are a safe and easy way to protect your pets if they find themselves lost one day. BENCHS, local vet clinics and some pet stores have the ability to scan lost pets for microchips, which then provide […]
RAISE THE WOOF!! (Rescheduled) BENCHS will be at The 507 in Mankato for their very first PAWTIO PAWTY on MAY 27th. They are teaming up with a BUNCH of local businesses to host an amazing event for ALL dog owners and dog lovers. They will have a bunch of pet friendly activities, vendor booths, and […]
St. Peter’s Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration parade is a highlight of the area every year and BENCHS is planning to join in on the celebration in 2023! BENCHS is calling for volunteers who want to walk alongside the BENCHS float! We have some pet toys and flyers to hand out to the crowd. We'd […]
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!
