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Your support helped save a young puppy’s life! Twist was severely sick with Parvovirus, a highly contagious and potentially deadly virus, along with a very strong respiratory infection known as Kennel Cough. Being that Twist was extremely ill, and the local shelter was becoming overcrowded, he would have been euthanized. But thanks to your support, Mackenzie’s was able to take Twist into our care, bring him back to health, and give him a safe ‘home along the way’ while he waited to find the family he deserved. In 2007, that joyous day finally arrived for Twist - and he began his new life in the arms of a wonderful ‘Forever Family!’ The Inside Scoop A Day in the Life of a L L oving oving H H omes omes WANTED! WANTED! Thank You for Making A Difference! Enjoy looking back at just a few heart warming memories you helped make possible. As you can see from the picture below, Smokey came to the Sanctuary weighing a mere 35 pounds and looked as though the wind could carry him away. Smokey was chained to a porch with no food, no water, and no shelter for over 4 weeks. The owner claimed he had forgotten about Smokey. Because of help from supporters, the staff and Doctors at The Animal Clinic, in addition to the efforts of Mackenzie’s staff and volunteers, Smokey is now on his feet looking and feeling better than we could have ever hoped. He’s at a very healthy weight of 50 pounds, has been cleared medically, and is now looking for a loving forever family to call his own. Smokey has a very loving personality, enjoys playing with toys, learning new tricks, going for walks, and loves to show affection to his human friends. Lickerish was rescued in 2005 from Hurricane Katrina, and found a new loving family on 7/14/2007. After 2 years of being overlooked, Lickerish found himself at the top of a family’s list! Like all our dogs, we were excited for his chance to go home, especially after his courageous journey through Katrina. Their meeting was love at first sight, a match made in heaven. Lickerish had found his ‘Forever Home!’ Forester came to the Sanctuary as a stray in 2005, and was adopted to his wonderful ‘Forever Family’ on 5/10/2007. After meeting 6 other dogs at the Sanctuary, the family met their last dog for the day - Forester. His delightful disposition was admired and his charm was not left unnoticed. It was very apparent that a serious bond was being developed, they were the family for him and he was the dog for them. The ‘Match’ had been Made! Don’t WE deserve a home too? Don’t WE deserve a home too? These well-behaved family companions are often overlooked by new Adopters, simply due to their age. Yet they still have so much love and life to share! Adult dogs bring many benefits, such as a calmer energy and less training demands. These dogs, and many more like them, will be forever grateful to spend the rest of their lives in a loving ‘Forever Home!’ His ‘Will’ to Live Nap-time Anyone? Check out new dog videos and pictures at www.mackenzies.info Really! We don’ t need a bath. Maisey Conroy Cricket NOW! THEN! NOW! In Loving Memory Our sweet and loving girl, Abby, had been left behind & tied to a tree when her family moved. Abby gave lots of hugs & kisses at the Sanctuary, but due to her rough past she was uncertain about letting a new family into her life. So she let our volunteers & staff be the family she had always wanted. Abby developed a heart condition, and unexpectedly passed away. Our hearts ached to lose such a dear friend, yet we are blessed to know Abby’s last years were full of joy, love, and safety. Abby 12/20/2002 ~ 9/24/2007 Change a Life, Change a Life, A A dopt dopt a a S S e e n n i i o o r r S S e e n n i i o o r r R R escue escue D D og! og! You will be deeply missed. A NEW LEASE ON LIFE! Again, THANK YOU to everyone for helping continue our efforts of saving dogs like Smokey! Happy Families of 2007 “We knew that we wanted a mature dog, and towards the top of Kathryn’s list was Buddy, a 10 year old, 100 lb. Husky/Shepherd mix. Initially, Buddy was not near the top of my list as he was very reserved at first. It was at our second visit that we met June, a 5 year old Retriever mix who was full of energy, loves to fetch, and very well trained, but Kathryn still had a strong liking for Buddy. While in a play-yard with June, we asked if Buddy might be allowed to join us, and to everyone’s surprise, they got along very well! Now that Buddy and June have been with us, our home could not be happier or more complete. We have watched our “reserved” Buddy continue to blossom as layers of personality are unfolded. With June you know exactly what’s on her mind at any time (fetch, anyone?!); she has become a loving friend with whom we anticipate many years of mutual growth. All of this would not have been possible without the mission of Mackenzie’s. The dedication they have for their dogs is demonstrated in so many ways. We are very grateful to Mackenzie’s, for it is because of them that we have our forever friends, Buddy and June!” A Letter from Home - Chuck, Kathryn, Buddy & June Buddy came to the Sanctuary in 2003 when he was 5 years old. Over the next few years, our generous supporters and loving volunteers helped us to care for Buddy as he waited to find the loving family he deserved. To everyone's delight, 2007 was Buddy’s year! He found the family he’d been dreaming of on 8/10/2007. Buddy thanks you all for giving him a second chance! Rescue dog 90655 NL.qxp:Fall November 2005 Newsletter.qxd 4/1/08 4:09 PM Page 1
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Your support helped save ayoung puppy’s life!
Twist was severely sick withParvovirus, a highly contagious andpotentially deadly virus, along with avery strong respiratory infectionknown as Kennel Cough. Being thatTwist was extremely ill, and the localshelter was becoming overcrowded, hewould have been euthanized. But
thanks to your support, Mackenzie’s was able to take Twist intoour care, bring him back to health, and give him a safe ‘homealong the way’ while he waited to find the family he deserved. In2007, that joyous day finally arrived for Twist - and he began hisnew life in the arms of a wonderful ‘Forever Family!’
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A Day in the Life of aLLLL oovviinngg oovviinngg HHHH oommeessoommeess WWAANNTTEEDD!!WWAANNTTEEDD!!
TT hh aa nn kk YY oo uu ff oo rr MM aa kk ii nn gg AA DD ii ff ff ee rr ee nn cc ee !! Enjoy looking back at just a few heart warming memories you helped make possible.
As you can see from the picture below, Smokey came tothe Sanctuary weighing a mere 35 pounds and looked as
though the wind could carryhim away. Smokey was
chained to a porch with nofood, no water, and no shelter for over 4 weeks.The owner claimed he hadforgotten about Smokey.Because of help from
supporters, the staff andDoctors at The Animal Clinic,
in addition to the efforts of Mackenzie’s staff and volunteers, Smokey is now onhis feet looking and feelingbetter than we could haveever hoped. He’s at a veryhealthy weight of 50 pounds,
has been cleared medically, and is now lookingfor a loving forever family to call his own. Smokey has a
very loving personality, enjoys playing with toys, learningnew tricks, going for walks,
and loves to show affection tohis human friends.
Lickerish was rescued in 2005 fromHurricane Katrina, and found a new
loving family on 7/14/2007.After 2 years of being overlooked,
Lickerish found himself at the top of a
family’s list! Like all our dogs, we were
excited for his chance to go home,
especially after his courageous journey
through Katrina. Their meeting was love
at first sight, a match made in heaven.
Lickerish had found his ‘Forever Home!’
Forester came to the Sanctuary as a stray in 2005, and was adopted to his
wonderful ‘Forever Family’ on5/10/2007.
After meeting 6 other dogs at the Sanctuary,
the family met their last dog for the
day - Forester. His delightful disposition was
admired and his charm was not left
unnoticed. It was very apparent that a
serious bond was being developed, they were
the family for him and he was the dog for
them. The ‘Match’ had been Made!
Don’t WE deserve a home too?Don’t WE deserve a home too?These well-behaved family companionsare often overlooked by new Adopters,simply due to theirage. Yet they stillhave so much loveand life to share!Adult dogs bringmany benefits, suchas a calmer energyand less trainingdemands. Thesedogs, and manymore like them, will be forever gratefulto spend the rest of their lives in a loving ‘Forever Home!’
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Check out new dog videos and pictures atwww.mackenzies.info
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IInn LLoovviinngg MMeemmoorryyOur sweet and loving girl, Abby, had beenleft behind & tied to a tree when her familymoved. Abby gave lots of hugs & kisses atthe Sanctuary, but due to her rough past shewas uncertain about letting a new familyinto her life. So she let our volunteers &staff be the family she had always wanted.
Abby developed a heart condition, and unexpectedly passed away. Our hearts
ached to lose such a dear friend, yet we areblessed to know Abby’s last years were full
of joy, love, and safety. AAbbbbyy12/20/2002 ~ 9/24/2007
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“We knew that we wanted a mature dog, and towards the top ofKathryn’s list was Buddy, a 10 year old, 100 lb. Husky/Shepherd mix. Initially, Buddy was not near the top of my list as he was very reserved at first. It was at our second visit that we met June, a 5 year
old Retriever mix who was full of energy, loves to fetch, and very well trained, but Kathryn still had astrong liking for Buddy. While in a play-yard with June, we asked if Buddy might be allowed to join us,and to everyone’s surprise, they got along very well! Now that Buddy and June have been with us, ourhome could not be happier or more complete. We have watched our “reserved” Buddy continue to blossom as layers of personality are unfolded. With June you know exactly what’s on her mind at anytime (fetch, anyone?!); she has become a loving friend with whom we anticipate many years of mutualgrowth. All of this would not have been possible without the mission of Mackenzie’s. The dedicationthey have for their dogs is demonstrated in so many ways. We are very grateful to Mackenzie’s, for it isbecause of them that we have our forever friends, Buddy and June!”
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- Chuck, Kathryn, Buddy & June
Buddy came to the Sanctuary in 2003 when he was 5 years old. Over the next few years, our generous supporters and loving volunteers helped us to care for Buddy as he waited to find the
loving family he deserved. To everyone's delight, 2007 was Buddy’s year! He found the family he’dbeen dreaming of on 8/10/2007. Buddy thanks you all for giving him a second chance!
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The dedication each and every one of you
continue to show day after day has
been amazing. Words could never
describe the impact you’vemade in the lives of these
rescue dogs!
A Home Along the Way...
MACKENZIE’S ANIMAL SANCTUARY 8935 THOMPSON RD LAKE ODESSA, MI 48849 www.mackenzies.info
Mackenzie’sT h e M i d - We s t ’s l a r g e s t n o - k i l l S a n c t u a r y f o r a b u s e d , a b a n d o n e d , a n d n e g l e c t e d d o g s .
Spring 2008 Issue 1010
BBee aa PPaarrtt ooff OOuurr CCaauussee!!
Get to know us bbeett tt eerr!!Silent Auction Fundraiser at The West Michigan Pet Expo
Delta Plex - Grand Rapids, MISaturday, April 5th 2008 - 10am - 7pm Sunday, April 6th 2008 - 11am - 5pmAdults $5.00, Kids 6-12 $3.00, Kids 5 and under FREE Auction will have Celebrity Memorabilia, along with GreatLocal Business Items. (An updated list of auction items can be seen on our website.)
Dog Day In The ParkSaturday, May 31st 2008 Riverside Park, Grand Rapids
Healthy Paws, Healthy Cause, Fun Run/WalkSaturday, June 14th 2008 @ 8amCall Cascade Hospital for Animals at 616-949-0960 to registerfor the event.
Mackenzie’s Volunteer Orientations 4/12, 4/26, 5/3, 5/17, 6/7, and 6/21Times may vary, please contact Jana by email [email protected] or by phone at 616-693-2916.
Microchip Clinics - Only $20 per pet(All microchip events are from 10-2pm)
4/12/2008 - Chow Hound (5265 Northland Dr. NE)4/26/2008 - Pets Supplies Plus (6159 Kalamazoo Ave SE)5/10/2008 - Chow Hound (6787 Cascade Rd.)
For a complete list of future events, visit www.mackenzies. info
M a k i n g a Difference To g e t h e rAs we look back on 2007, we are reminded of countless ways your generous support has continued our efforts to
save abandoned & neglected dogs. Because of supporters like YOU, we have continued to rescue, rehabilitate, and find new homes for countless dogs in need. On behalf of the lives saved & the happy new
families that were made, we would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to YOU for being such an enormouspart of our mission. Your support helps us to give each dog a healthier, happier, second chance at life!
TTooggeetthheerr wwee aarree mmaakkiinngg aa ppoossiittiivvee cchhaannggee,, oonnee ddoogg aatt aa ttiimmee!!
Hi! My name is Jana Schrier, andI’m the new Volunteer Coordinator.Although I am new toMackenzie’s, I’m an ‘old timer’ in the love of animals. I have 7 kids, all have 4 feet and tails,three dogs and four cats. All of them were rescues of onetype or another.
I’m so excited to be just a small part of whatMackenzie’s is all about. Please don’t hesitate to come to me with questions, concerns, ideasor feedback. Lets make a difference together! Be a hero to a rescue dog - Volunteer at Mackenzie’s!
By working together we can continue to save dogs from cruelty & neglect. See Smokey’s amazing recovery on page 3.
You too can make a d i f ference !Our goal i s to have each res ident dogexper ience at least three separateact iv i t ies ever y day. Whether i t ’s walk ing , p lay ing , tra in ing , grooming ,reading , or just cuddl ing and hangingout , i t makes a l l the d i f ference in the l ives of these Sanctuar y dogs .Volunteers keep each dog hea l thy,happy, and h igh ly adoptable whi le theywait for their forever fami ly. Your contr ibut ion wi l l he lp us do what wedo best . . .H e l p m o r e d o g s i n n e e d !
With your help we were able to saveyoung Twist, from a deadly virus, and areable to help many others.
Your support allowed Winston and ALL his fellow Sanctuary residents to receivetheir very own comfy Kuranda Beds.
LL oo oo kk ii nn gg BB aa cc kk AA tt TThh ee CC oo uunn tt ll ee ss ss WWaa yy ss .. .. .. WW EE TTHHAA NNKK YYOOUU !! !! !!Volunteers, YOU have
been ON FIRE! Your efforts helpthese dogs in so
many ways.Without you, we
would not bewhere
we are today!
WWiitthh ooppeenn aarrmmss,,wwee hhaavvee bbeeeennssuuppppoorrtteedd &&eemmbbrraacceedd bbyy sseevveerraall ggeenneerroouussllooccaall bbuussiinneesssseess && ccoommmmuunniittyyggrroouuppss.. TThhaannkkyyoouu ffoorr hheellppiinnggoouurr ccaauussee!!
In 2007, we asked our supporters to
consider“Sponsoring” a dog if you
couldn't adoptone...and boy,
did you step up! The number ofdogs being
sponsored in2007 TRIPLED!!
Thank You!
Comfy Beds
Second Chances
Lifesaving Healthcare
Rescue EffortsBecause of you we were able to giveBuddy all the time he needed to find his‘Forever Family’! Read more on page 2!
JJaannaa iinnvviitteess yyoouu ttoo TToo OOuurr VVoolluunntteeeerrssTToo OOuurr VVoolluunntteeeerrssThank you for being part of this work of
love and compassion!
Your dedication in showing these dogs loving human interactions, and teaching them their basic manners, helps to keep these dogs ‘at their best’ for
their potential adoptive families. It’s because of your quality time spent with these
dogs that they happily stay in their ‘Forever Homes’once they are adopted!
Vis it www.mackenzies . info and c l ick ‘Volunteer’ . You can also
contact Jana at 616-693-2916 for fur ther information on
volunteering or upcoming events .
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