~To find loving homes for abused, abandoned and neglected dogs.
~To educate the public on animal welfare issues.
~To create an environment at the sanctuary as a home away from home for the dogs in our care.
~To keep our dogs healthy by providing adequate medical care, exercise and enrichment.

Description:
We are, at present, 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 and raising funds through 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 Sanctuary also has other volunteer opportunities requiring less of a time commitment participating in Meet and Greets and special fund raising events.

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 at pet stores
~Other public events
~Hands-on work with the dogs
~Office work
~Other - 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.

Contact people:

Jana Schrier, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Autumn Russell, Office Manager, (phone), (email)

Address:

8935 Thompson Rd. Lake Odessa, MI 48849 (See a map)

Directions:

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)