Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary
~To find loving homes for abused, abandoned and neglected dogs.
~To educate the public on who we are, and what our role is in the community.
~To create an environment at the sanctuary as a home away from a permanent home for the dogs in our care.
~To keep our dogs healthy by providing excellent medical care, exercise and enrichment.
Description:
We are the largest non-profit, no-kill dog sanctuary in the Midwest.
With our continuing growth and development, WE NEED YOUR HELP! Our dogs need caring individuals to spend time with them, which would include:
Exercise
Training
Voice recognition enrichment (reading)
Walking
TLC
Cleaning
Volunteers also help by spreading the word through material distribution, Meet and Greets, fundraisers and special events.
Volunteering Details:
Orientation:
~Held twice a month at our kennel building. Call the office at 616-693-2916, email jschrier@mackpack.info or check our website: www.mackenzies.info for dates and times.
~Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Time Commitment:
~To volunteer at the kennel, working with the dogs, you must complete orientation, training and commit to 30 hours of volunteering. The typical volunteer visit is 2 - 3 hours long so 30 hours is accomplished in 10 - 15 visits that you schedule as you have time to donate.
~The Sanctuary also has other volunteer opportunities requiring less time commitment participating in Meet and Greets, fundraisers and special events. Training is available through correspondence.
Age Requirements:
~To work in the kennel by themselves, volunteers must be at least 16 yrs old.
~Volunteers between 8 & 15 of age may volunteer in the kennel if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Areas of Volunteer Interest:
~Meet and Greets
~Fundraisers
~Hands-on work with the dogs in the kennel
~Office work
~Other:Sanctuary clean up, making enrichment treats, donation drives for toys, treats, bedding (we accept used items), make homemade dog cookies (we have recipes), have your own MAS fundraiser - "pop cans for pooches", "coins for canines", bake sales, car washes, lawn mowing, snow shoveling, leaf raking, "dance for dogs", "animal party", charge admission for an event as "cash for canines" or "presents for pooches" or any other great ideas you may have.
~- Do you think you have a way to help? Let us know!
History:
The Azzar family founded Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary in August of 1999 after the passing of their beloved dog Mac. We go to area shelters and rescue adoptable dogs that are scheduled for euthanasia. We do our best with SAFER testing and Meet Your Match testing as well as our multi-step adoption process to place our dogs in forever homes.
Contact person: Jana Schrier, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (616) 205-4420
Address:
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8935 Thompson Rd.Lake Odessa, MI 48849(See a map) |
Web Site: http://www.mackenzies.info
Directions:
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I-96 East - Exit 52 M-50 Lowell Charlotte. Turn south (right)
Drive south 5 miles until you come to a red flashing stop. This is 92nd St.
Turn east (left)
Continue east on 92 (M-50) for 6 miles.. . . (more) |
| Last updated on June 23, 2009 |
