Latest Past Events

Tails N Trails 5K Run/Walk

Spring Lake Park 650 Webster Ave., North Mankato

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.

Fall Cat & Dog Supply Sale Fundraiser

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 […]

Pups on the Patio @ the Oleander

The Oleander Saloon 701 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato

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 […]