Plant & Pet Supplies Sale

BENCHS 1250 North River Drive, Mankato, MN, United States

If your garden is lacking something and needs a lift, the BENCHS Plant Sale will be the perfect place to buy new plants for your garden and help the animals out at the same time. We always have a great selection for our returning customers. This sale is a fundraiser for the daily care of […]

Paws on the Patio @ Pub 500

Pub 500

Looking for a pet-friendly alternative to regular Sunday brunch for Father's Day? Join other dog lovers and their dads at Paws on the Patio @ Pub 500. The next Paws on the Patio of 2023 will be on Sunday, June 18th from 10 a.m. to noon. This morning event is held on the outdoor patio of Mankato's […]

RibFest Fundraiser

Vetter Stone Ampitheater 309 West Rock Street, Mankato, MN, United States

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 […]

Paws on the Patio @ Pub 500

Pub 500

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. […]

Rockin’ for Rescues 2023

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 […]

Pups on the Patio @ the Oleander

The Oleander Saloon 701 N Riverfront Dr, Mankato, United States

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 […]

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 […]

Tails N Trails 5K Run/Walk

Spring Lake Park 650 Webster Ave., North Mankato, MN, United States

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.