Sponsorships That Change Lives

Your support in our Annual Pups & Putts Golf Outing helps ensure the highest standard of care for abused, abandoned, or neglected dogs that find their way to
Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary.

To view details & to sign-up, visit www.pupsandputts.com

You won’t meet another girl like, Midge!

Intake Date: 12/2021
D.O.B: 12/2013

Midge came from another rescue where she was found as a stray. They knew she needed immediate medical attention with the size and number of masses she had but were unable to give her the care she needed. From the day she came to Mackenzie’s, she has been full of spunk and is quite the character. If these masses were tended to when first discovered, her story would have a very different outcome.

Say hello to Hobbes

Intake Date: 5/2015
D.O.B 4/2014

Update 2/22/2023

Currently, Hobbes’ health is stable. We are doing all we can to give him his best chance at a happy life.

Sadly, Hobbes is back in emergency care as of today, 1/2/2023. Currently, we are unsure if it’s the same issue as last time or another issue arising. We will keep you posted once we receive an update. Please keep him in your thoughts.

This is Hobbes’s Story

Hobbes was diagnosed with Cushing’s disease (hyperadrenocorticism)
in June 2022.

Cushing’s is a manageable condition, but it is not a condition that we can “cure”. Early testing for Hobbes indicated “Pituitary Dependent (PDH)”. Most dogs with PDH live a long life with Cushing’s and often eventually require treatment to control clinical signs. However, Hobbes’ left adrenal gland (one of the organs responsible for Cushing’s disease) was shaped differently than in the past. This is concerning that his Cushing’s may have an adrenal gland component (vs. just being caused by a change in

his brain). Dogs with adrenal gland masses tend to have a very short prognosis compared to dogs with PDH Cushing’s, which can be managed for years. Therefore, Hobbes’ next ultrasound will be very important to help us prepare for how his Cushing’s journey will progress. (Fortunately, we did not find any evidence of an adrenal gland mass at his recheck ultrasounds.)