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 […]

Barks and Brews @ The Loose Moose

Loose Moose Saloon & Conference Center 119 South Front Street, Mankato, MN, United States

Come join us out on the patio at The Loose Moose in Mankato! We will be handing out free dog toys, hope to see you there! Saturday, August 12, 2023 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Loose Moose Saloon 119 South Front Street, Mankato

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! […]

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 Registration and Packet Pick-Up

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

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            […]

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.

Board Meeting

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

Board Meeting

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