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Mark your Calendars for
April 4th & 5th
Once again, Mackenzie’s will be attending this years
West Michigan Pet Expo, in Grand Rapids, MI.
We had an amazing turnout last year, raising $2,354
with our silent auction. With your help, our goal this year
is to double that amount! So make sure to stop by our
booth to place your bids and to learn more about
Adopting ~ Volunteering ~ Donating!
For a list of this years Silent Auction Items visit
www.mackenzies.info today!
Mac
kenzie’s & V I S A
Mackenzie’s
w o rk i ng t ogether t o lau nch
o u r f i r s t set o f un i q ue credit c ards.
JUST ONE
It only takes one person to make a big
difference in the life of a rescue dog.
VOLUNTEER!
Mackenzie’s
MACKENZIE’S ANIMAL SANCTUARY 8935 THOMPSON RD LAKE ODESSA, MI 48849 www.mackenzies.info
T h e M i d - We s t ’s l a r g e s t n o - k i l l S a n c t u a r y f o r a b u s e d , a b a n d o n e d , a n d n e g l e c t e d d o g s .
Spring 2009
Volunteers help keep each dog healthy,
happy, and highly adoptable while they
wait for their Forever Family.
They play a vital role in our goal of
providing each resident dog with at least
three stimulating activities eve ry day.
Whether it’s walking, playing, training,
re ading, grooming, or just cuddling and
rel axing together, it makes all the
differe nce in the lives of these Sanctuary
dogs. We are always looking for more
smiling faces to join us in doing what we
do best. . . . H e l p m o r e d o g s i n n e e d !
A Thoughtful Option!
The love and companionship of a new furry
family member can bring so much joy to your life.
This dog will depend on you to care for him, and
keep him safe for the rest of his life.
It’s important to find the right fit for your family,
so it’s a successful forever placement, and a
happy transi!on for all involved. If you’re ready to
‘meet!your!match’, it’s very helpful to do your
research first, and take !me to plan & prepare
before bringing home a new dog.
•Are you adop!ng a companion for the right reasons?
yourself and your family if everyone is ready for the
•Ask
change a dog will bring to your home?
to pick a dog that suits your home, lifestyle, and
•Try
ac!vity level.
•Do you have !me in your schedule to meet the dog’s
natural need for daily exercise and a"en!on?
•If you have young children, make sure you take into
How Does It Work?
IT’S EASY! When a cardholder activates the card,
Mackenzie’s receives $50. Then once a month
for the life of the program, Mackenzie’s
receives a check for a portion of every dollar
that every cardholder charges.
account how your new furry friend and your child will
interact together.
If you are ge#ng a pet solely for your child, it is
unrealis!c to expect the child to handle all the work that
comes along with taking care of your dog.
Ask yourself where will you be in the next 10 - 15 years?
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*Please Note: If you are unable to get online,
The above are just a few of the things to consider before
adop!ng a companion. Don’t worry, we have the rest of this
though"ul discussion, as well as the ‘Meet Your Match’
details on our website at www.mackenzies.info!
or are uncomfortable applying over the internet,
please call our office and we’ll mail you
an application today!
For more information and to apply for your
Finding Your Perfect Match!
Mackenzie’s Affinity Credit Card
go to www.mackenzies.info!
Have Questions About Mackenzie’s?
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A Home
Along the Way...
After all of the research, it’s time for the fun stuff!
Ready to Sign Up?
V is it w w w. m a c k e n zi es.info
a n d cl ick ‘ Vol un t e e r ’ . Yo u c an also
co n t a ct J a n a a t 6 1 6 - 6 93-2916
fo r f ur t h e r i n f or m a t i on on
Vol un te e r i n g a n d up c o m i ng events.
Now that you have an idea of what you’re looking for, you
can begin the search for the right match!
We encourage you to consider some of the millions of
WONDERFUL dogs awai!ng loving forever homes at your local
shelters and rescue groups. You can start today by checking out
all our adoptable dogs at mackenzies.info, or by searching online
at Pe$inder.com, Adopt-A-Pet.com or 1-800-Save-Pet.com.
The Inside Scoop
The Bravest of All
One great personality, One beautiful smile,
One unforeseen disease.
As a survivor of
Hurricane Katrina,
Sweetpea
gratefully found
her way to
Mackenzie’s and
has spent the last
five years enjoying
the comforts of
having a safe
‘home along the
way.’ Sweetpea
was always in good
spirits with a huge
smile on her face,
ready to start a
game of fetch,
then trick you into keep-away instead! She was
always in great health. Even in Mississippi, she was
the only dog that looked as though she may be
pregnant, but wasn’t... just a li!le on the
healthier (heavier) side!
In August of 2008, Sweetpea was surprisingly
diagnosed with Lymphoma, a cancer disease
of the lymphnodes. She was immediately started
on a Chemotherapy protocol at MSU Oncology
Department, and successfully went into
remission on the seventeenth week of her
twenty-five week treatment plan.
Unfortunately, after this triumph, the cancer
came out of remission and spread rapidly to
her liver and spleen. MSU tried a rescue
protocol which was only slightly effective
at slowing the
aggressive cancer.
Due to her body’s
resistance to all
possible treatments,
there were no other
options that the
doctors could
provide. Sweetpea’s
strength and bravery
through this difficult
fight will always be
admired, and we are
blessed to know she shared the last five happy
years filled with love, friendship, and plenty of
her favorite things…. toys, treats, people,
and digging in her sandboxes.
~I n l o v i n g M e m o r y ~
3 / 21 / 2000 - 1/20 /2009
A Day in the Life of a
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Rescue dog
Check out new dog videos and pictures
at www.mackenzies.info
TO
C A R E!
We are thrilled for the opportunity to provide informa"on about
animal welfare. Especially to young people, empowering them to
do something to make a difference in the lives of animals.
Learning to care is learning to act!
It’s important that we know how to help those we care about.
This is especially true for kids. Even more than adults, children form an
understanding of who they are based on what they do. When we show
kids that they can help animals, they learn that they can make a real
difference in the world. Match a strong sense of compassion with
competence, and great things can happen - for animals and children alike.
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h av i n g s o m d o g s
t h i s w h i t e us c h f u n i n
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S t ay i n ’ w a r m a t t h e Po o l B u i l d i n g
he mission of Mackenzie's Humane Education program is to assist in
public youth education for the betterment of our present and future animal
community. Currently, we are implementing a K-12 humane
education curriculum which aligns with and enhances the
current Michigan Merit Curriculum.
Through this effort, we hope to
accomplish two fundamental goals:
advocate character education by
promoting kindness, respect, and
empathy for companion animals;
and provide students with service
learning opportunities.
C
haracter education is
an important facet of school
learning. We believe that caring,
responsibility, respect for self and
others, and a strong work ethic are
core values that enable students to become
compassionate and empathetic adults. As the largest no-kill
dog Sanctuary in the Midwest, Mackenzie's is in a unique position to
not only educate students about the plight of shelter animals, but to
demonstrate how to truly respect and value the lives of all animal’s.
One person can make a huge difference, no matter what their age.
If you or a group you know is interested in
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about our ‘Humane Education’ program
please contact our office today at 616-693-2490.