COVID-19 Pandemic

Like so many others around the world, we are closely monitoring the status of the COVID-19 pandemic.

**Our main concern is keeping our staff as healthy as possible so that we may continue to care for the 90 dogs currently at Mackenzie’s.**

We are taking extra precautions and following expert guidelines from the *Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the *World Health Organization (WHO) and the *American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary has implemented a variety of measures to do our part to minimize the spread of COVID-19 within our community. 

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a ‘stay home, stay safe’ executive order on Monday morning for all Michigan residents starting at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24 until April 13 at 11:59 p.m.

It is our civic duty to follow this order and the advice of experts familiar with infectious disease.  

ADOPTIONS – We have many dogs available for adoption and in our care. At this time, we are implementing the essential precautions described above in place for our adoption program to promote the health and safety of our staff and community. Mackenzie’s has put ADOPTIONS on hold until further notice. Adoption staff will communicate via email or phone with prospective adopters regarding their applications and process as the situation develops. 

VOLUNTEERS – We have closed the volunteer program effective 3/23/2020 until further notice.

INTAKES – Will be on hold until further notice.

After the required three-week period, Mackenzie’s will take direction from Gov. Whitmer on when we will open our programs back up.

We thank you for your understanding and unwavering support and want to assure you that our dogs are receiving excellent care as we endeavor through this particularly challenging time.  

Stay Safe!
Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary Staff