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BENCHS

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The Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society (BENCHS) was established in 1969. Each year, BENCHS cares for hundreds of homeless, injured, abandoned, and abused animals. Staff can also provide guidance about pet behavior and training to develop informed and caring pet guardians.

BENCHS is a nonprofit organization and does not receive city funding or support from national animal welfare or humane associations. The shelter operates with limited paid staff, and relies on the generosity of donors and volunteers to maintain quality care for the pets it accepts and places.

BENCHS accepts animals from Blue Earth and Nicollet Counties, the Mankato Animal Impound and the Blue Earth County Impound. Every month, about 50 animals are brought to the shelter.   BENCHS is a no-kill shelter. We treat and care for all animals until they are adopted.

The Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society is not only about caring for animals, but also about humanity. The love and comfort of a pet sustains a person through the most difficult of times, providing unconditional friendship and love. Properly caring for a pet instills in children a sense of responsibility and compassion which remains throughout their lives. The services of an animal shelter reach all segments of society, from the wealthy to the destitute, from preschoolers to the retired, and those who are shut in.

Recent donors

Recent donors
Date Name Amount
Mar 05 Steve Morrow $6.18
Mar 05 Anonymous 🐾💟🐾💟 Undisclosed amount
Mar 05 Molly Hruska Undisclosed amount
Mar 05 Anonymous $6.18
Mar 04 Nancy Schmidt Undisclosed amount
Mar 03 Anonymous $11.50
Feb 29 Fred Vogel I have Max my rescue that has been with for fourteen years. Every day has been better day since we found each other. I will never forget Max $54.10
Feb 29 Jana Finken $11.50
Feb 29 Anonymous Undisclosed amount
Feb 28 Aaron Frederick $6.18