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Mackenzie's Yappy Hour is BACK for the summer and is now officially DOG FRIENDLY!!!

Come join us EVERY SUNDAY starting June 6th at HOP CAT from 1:00 - 4:00pm for a fun afternoon of socializing and fellowship with other dog lovers.

logo_hop_cat Date: Every Sunday Starting June 6th thru August 29th.
Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Where: 25 Ionia Ave. SW, downtown Grand Rapids, MI

Did you know Hop Cat has doggie beer and doggie biscuit's? How cool! Be sure to order some for your four-legged friend.

**Patio seating will be available for you and your four-legged friend.
**Cost: $5.00 at the door which will include a special discount of 25% off your total bill.

Yappy Hour proceeds will help Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary, the largest no-kill sanctuary in the Midwest dedicated to finding homes for abused, abandoned and neglected dogs.

Mackenzie's Mission:

  • Find loving homes for abused, abandoned and neglected dogs.
  • Spay/neuter our rescue dogs of age to stop the cycle of unwanted litters.
  • Assist in public education for the betterment of our local animal community.
  • Keep a high standard of excellence and professionalism.
  • Maintain the highest standards of care for the animals, including veterinary care, housing, love, tenderness and compassion.

To learn more about adopting, volunteering and other ways to support Mackenzie's, visit www.mackenzies.info.

Please Note the Following:

  • Volunteers must be 16 or older to volunteer independently.
  • Volunteers ages 8 to 15 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Volunteer Application

  Contact Information
First Name:
Last Name:
Nickname:
Address:
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Home Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Mobile Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Work Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx
Email:
Date of Birth: MM-DD-YYYY
  Emergency Contact Information
Emergency Contact:
Relationship:
Phone:
  Application Questions
Area(s) of Interest
Please check all that apply		 Kennel
Meet & Greets at local Pet stores
Special Events/Fundraisers
Donation Boxes
What orientation/training session do you plan to attend?

Please contact jschrier@mackpack.info should this date/time change.
How did you hear about Mackenzie's?
Do you have any health concerns that we should be aware of? Please include any allergies.
Why are you interested in becoming a volunteer for Mackenzie's?
Do you have any pets? Yes No
If Yes, please list:
What experience do you have working with dogs?
Do you have experience working with other animals?
Your Occupation?
How many times a week do you anticipate volunteering?
What days do you anticipate volunteering? Please check all that apply.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
 
I give my permission to Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary to verify any of the above information. I understand that this application does not guarantee acceptance to the MAS volunteer program.
Electronic Signature:
Date Signed:
Parent/Guardian: (if under 18)
Date Signed:

 

Volunteer Release & Waiver

This Release and Waiver of liability is executed this of , by (the 'volunteer') in favor of Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary and its directors, officers, employees, and agents ('Mackenzie's').

I, the volunteer, acknowledge that I am a volunteer at Mackenzie's. I am not an employee, agent, or independent contractor of Mackenzie's. As a volunteer, I acknowledge that I donate my services without receiving any remuneration/compensation. I also acknowledge that certain hazards and dangers are inherent in activities involving interaction with animals and that animals, by their nature, can exhibit unexpected behavior and unpredictable behavior, especially when the animals have previously been exposed to abusive conditions. With these acknowledgements, I am freely and voluntarily delivering this Release and Waiver Agreement under the following terms:

Waiver and Release: I hereby release and forever discharge and hold harmless Mackenzie's and its successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, demands and causes of action from my participation as a volunteer at Mackenzie's. I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges Mackenzie's from liability or claims that I may have with respect to bodily injury, illness, death, or property damage. I also understand that Mackenzie's does not assume any responsibility or obligation to provide financial assistance, including, but not limited to, medical, health, or disability insurance, in the event of injury, illness, death or property damage.

Insurance: I understand that Mackenzie's may elect to provide group, accident or other liability insurance for the benefit of its volunteers and that any such coverage so provided will be governed by the policy language. As a volunteer, I understand that Mackenzie's does not provide worker's compensation insurance on my behalf because I am not an employee. AS A VOLUNTEER, I AM EXPECTED AND ENCOURAGED BY MACKENZIE'S TO MAINTAIN, MEDICAL, HEALTH AND ALL OTHER APPLICABLE INSURANCE FOR MY OWN BENEFIT.

Medical Treatment: I hereby release and discharge Mackenzie's and its successors and assigns from any and all liability claims, demands, and causes of action on account of first aid or other medical treatment rendered during my participation as a volunteer at Mackenzie's.

Other: I expressly understand and agree that this Release and Waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by law, and that this Release and Waiver shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release and Waiver is determined to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not affect the remaining provisions of this Release.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand this Release and Waiver, and agree to its provisions.

Date: Signature:

Date: Parent/Guardian Signature: (if applicant is under 18)

 

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