Healing at the Sanctuary

For most dogs, human companionship offers the highest quality enrichment. For most shelters, however, staff and trained volunteers who can provide this enrichment are often in short supply.

Mackenzie’s strives to provide at least five 20-minute sessions a week with a human for every dog, and provides more whenever possible.  To make the most of their limited time, Mackenzie’s varies the activities that dogs and humans do together.

These activities are richly stimulating, mentally and socially. They also provide a variety of sensory experiences. A big ‘Thanks’ to Sarah & Brenda!  Staff & Volunteers like you have a huge impact on making our dogs more adoptable!

Organizational Announcement

Effective today there has been a change in the management structure at Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary, and Lisa Bonney is no longer with Mackenzie’s.

This change does not affect the staff, volunteers, and all those involved in the daily operation of Mackenzie’s. At this time we anticipate no further changes.

We thank Lisa for her time at Mackenzie’s, and wish her success in her future endeavors.

The Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, is teaming up with Mackenzie’s

The Dog Whisperer is coming to Grand Rapids and will be demonstrating dog training tips. Cesar Millan has teamed up with Mackenzie’s to provide dogs for his only live performance.

Want to see Cesar and the Mackenzie dogs in action?

Visit Ticketmaster.com and use Offer Code JUNIOR to save $5 on the $47 tickets!

Limit of 8 tickets per order.