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& Fundraising efforts for Tucker's Campaign
Managers. Once you complete your info.. Don't forget
to hit the submit button.
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$20   Dollars =   20 VOTES
$125 Dollars = 125 VOTES
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Riverside Regional Pet Shelter
1250 N. River Dr.
Mankato, MN  56001
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Voting ends on July 8th, 2010 at noon.
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Coming Down from a Jump
Winter Walk at Land of Memories Park
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MANKATO
FREE PRESS
Racing Around the Winter Trail
Posing Nice with Ron Goodrich
Photo by the Mankato Free Press/AP
Walk to the Minnesota River from the Doggie Park
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State of the Art-LEED Certified
Green Built Animal Shelter
Increasing efficiency in the use of energy,
water, and materials while reducing  
impacts on environmental health are the
main goals of "green" building design. Our
Completed building has the highest
possible "green" rating, determined by six
areas:  the building site, water efficiency,
energy and atmosphere, materials and
resources, interior environmental quality,
and innovation and design processes.
Support Green Building Help wrap up the
Building Fund Debt.  
Aprox. $300,000 due
out of $1,200,000
Cost.  Our Community
has made significant
progress. Vote for
TUCKER and Donate
too.
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Announcement
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Frizbee Doggie all year Long
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BENCHS
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In February 2010, BENCHS moved into a new 6,500-sq. ft. facility. The Riverside Regional
Pet Shelter (RRPS) is home for 80 animals. Isolation wards, cat condos, zoned ventilation,
and easy-to-maintain surfaces for better hygiene help to improve animal health.

The"GREEN" BUILDING, designed by Paulsen Architects, utilizes the latest
technology and is dedicated to creating a sustainable, environmentally-friendly facility that
will minimize operating expenses and maintenance. The RRPS is the first building in
southern Minnesota to be LEED Certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.)
    Your financial contribution, large or small, is always welcomed and deeply appreciated.
    Please consider donating to fund shelter operations so that we can continue to give our
    animals the help they need.

    BENCHS is an independent, nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status, making your
    contribution tax-deductible. BENCHS is not supported by any municipalities or animal
    welfare organizations. We owe our success to many compassionate, kind-hearted people
    who support us through memberships, donations, estate bequests, and fundraising events.

    BUILDING FUND UPDATE...

    While the new shelter is open for the animals, it is far from complete. RRPS will move
    forward with individual projects as money becomes available through continued fundraising
    efforts.

    Surgical/Veterinary Suite
    A major priority is furnishing and staffing of a surgical/veterinary suite. Why do we need a
    special area for animal health care? While most preventative care is provided by shelter
    employees, sick and surgery patients are transported to veterinary clinics in Mankato and
    surrounding communities. In 2009, 42% of BENCHS' annual budget was spent on medical
    care. Health care capabilities on-site at the shelter means substantial cost savings and
    improved animal health.

    Once a surgical suite is furnished, RRPS will employ a certified veterinary technician and a
    part-time veterinarian. Veterinary technicians are qualified to do animal treatments,
    administer vaccines and parasite preventatives, and draw blood samples for screening
    tests such as leukemia and heartworm. Technicians assist veterinarians with surgery and
    anesthesia, and they are trained in a wide array of skills, such as animal behavior, restraint,
    and grooming.

    A veterinarian will initially work one day a week to perform surgeries, examine sick animals,
    prescribe treatments, and order pharmaceuticals and medical supplies. He or she will
    assist in developing shelter policy, set preventative and treatment protocols, and train staff
    on sanitation and preventative health measures.

    Anticipated Expenses:
    Cabinets, sink & finishing,Laboratory equipment - mircoscope, centrifuge, refrigerator,
    blood chemistry machine, refractometer, Readacrit, Surgery - table, instrument stand,
    monitor, instruments, autoclave, drapes, towels, oxygen, warming pads, utility cart, Medical
    supplies - stethoscope, otoscope & opththalmoscope, thermometers, IV stand, electric
    clippers, bandaging materials, syringes, needles, suture, Pharmaceuticals & vaccines,
    Recovery cages.