Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary

Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary Finding loving homes for abused, abandoned and neglected dogs. Providing housing, love, tenderness and compassion all dogs deserve.
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Truly giving them ‘A home along the way’, for as long as they need. Thank you for liking us on facebook. Please feel free to share your comments, thoughts, pictures of your dog(s) and stories about your time at the Sanctuary here! Please note that all visits to the Sanctuary are by appointment only. We do not do “same day” adoptions and our Kennels are not open to the public. If you are interested

in adopting a dog from Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary, the first step is to complete the online Adoption Survey. If you have further questions, you can call the Sanctuary at (616) 693-2490, we will be happy to assist you.

🐾🏒 Griffins Dog Day – Because Every Dog Deserves a Home Team 🏒🐾Love hockey? Love dogs? 💙 Then this night is for YOU!Chee...
10/26/2025

🐾🏒 Griffins Dog Day – Because Every Dog Deserves a Home Team 🏒🐾
Love hockey? Love dogs? 💙 Then this night is for YOU!
Cheer on the Grand Rapids Griffins with your four-legged friend(s) and know that every ticket purchased through our link helps the pups at Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary. 🐶✨
📅 Sunday, November 2
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Van Andel Arena
Special Offer:
• Tickets start at just $24 (plus fees)
• Add a $5 Dog Ticket so your furry friend can join the fun 🐾
• $3 from every ticket purchased through this link goes directly to Mackenzie’s! 💖
🎟️ Get your tickets here:
https://www.gofevo.com/event/mack
It’s hockey, community, and compassion—all in one night you won’t want to miss. Help us spread the word about this incredible evening!

🎃🐾 5 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃She may sparkle, but don’t be fooled — Glitter isn’t just sweet, she’s got a little spice i...
10/26/2025

🎃🐾 5 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃

She may sparkle, but don’t be fooled — Glitter isn’t just sweet, she’s got a little spice in her potion! ✨🧙‍♀️

This tough cookie is a smart, sassy girl who knows what she wants (especially when it comes to treats 🍪). She’s working on her manners and needs an experienced human who can give her structure, patience, and the space to feel safe. 💛

Glitter also has a heart murmur, which means she’ll need a bit of extra care — but trust us, her heart is pure gold. 💖 Once she knows you’re one of the good guys, she’s all cuddles, tail wags, and loyal love. 🧡

She’s looking for a special person to adopt her — or a kind soul to sponsor her care while she keeps shining bright in rescue. 🌙
✨ Sponsor Glitter: https://bit.ly/49EkFAH
🧡 Apply to adopt: https://bit.ly/4eXGNci

🎃🐾 6 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃Hold onto your broomsticks, because Gilbert is here to steal the show — and your heart! 💚👻T...
10/25/2025

🎃🐾 6 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃

Hold onto your broomsticks, because Gilbert is here to steal the show — and your heart! 💚👻

This silly, happy-go-lucky ghoul is a king-size treat 🍫 with enough goofy charm to wake the dead 💀 and the snuggly sweetness to bring you back to life after a long day. 🧡

He’s a bit of a trickster, too — always keeping things fun and unpredictable! Whether he’s zooming through the yard or curling up for a cozy cuddle, Gilbert knows how to make every moment un-BOO-lievable! 🎃🕸️

Adopt Gilbert today and bring home a pup who’s all laughs, love, and Halloween magic! ✨🐾
🔗 https://bit.ly/4eXGNci

Dog Day in the Maze is Sunday!🐾For one special day only, dogs are welcome to join their humans in the Deep Roots Produce...
10/24/2025

Dog Day in the Maze is Sunday!
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For one special day only, dogs are welcome to join their humans in the Deep Roots Produce corn maze. Come celebrate the final Sunday of the fall season with a day full of fresh air, fall vibes, and furry friends.
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📅 Sunday, October 26th
🕚 11:00am – 5:00pm
📍 Deep Roots Produce, 8410 Whitneyville Ave SE, Alto, MI 49302

Grab your leash and your favorite pup — it’s time to get lost in the fun!

Mackenzie’s will be there sharing all the ways you can get involved — from adopting and fostering to volunteering — plus we’ll have paw-some merch for sale to keep you stylish and support our mission.

Important details:
✔Dogs must be leashed, well-behaved, and cleaned up after.
✔Pups are welcome in the maze, but not in the market barn (due to food safety regulations).

🍂 Come for the maze, stay for the memories — we can’t wait to see you there! 🐾

ATTENTION PAST ADOPTERS:
We’d love to see you and our Mackenzie’s Alumni at this event! By bringing your adopted pup(s) to Dog Day in the Maze, you’re not only celebrating the bond you share, but also helping to show the community the joy and love that comes from choosing rescue. Your happy tails are the best ambassadors for adoption, and together we can inspire more families to open their hearts and homes to dogs in need.

🎃🐾 7 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃Every good Halloween tale has a hero… and ours is Hero himself! 🦸‍♂️👻This big, brave boy ha...
10/24/2025

🎃🐾 7 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃

Every good Halloween tale has a hero… and ours is Hero himself! 🦸‍♂️👻

This big, brave boy has a heart of gold, but the kennel environment has been a little too frightfully exciting for him. He’s looking for a calm home — and a human with large-breed experience — to help him feel safe and shine like the true hero he is. 💫

Hero’s got all the makings of a legend: loyal, loving, and just waiting for the right sidekick to join his spooky season story. 🍁🧡

Could you be the one to rescue the rescuer? Whether you open your home to foster or adopt, you’ll be the real MVP of this Halloween tale. 🕷️
🦴 Learn about fostering: https://bit.ly/Foster_MAS
💫 Apply to adopt: https://bit.ly/4eXGNci

🎃🐾 8 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃Next up in our countdown is the gentle giant himself — Groot! 🍂💛With his big brown eyes and...
10/23/2025

🎃🐾 8 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃

Next up in our countdown is the gentle giant himself — Groot! 🍂💛

With his big brown eyes and soft snuggly nature, Groot might look like a sleepy pumpkin, but don’t be fooled — he’s got plenty of love (and a few tricks) up his paw. 🐾✨

Groot is the kind of dog who’s happiest when he’s close to his people — a true cuddle monster who’s ready to keep you warm on those chilly autumn nights. 🕯️🍁

If you’re looking for a loyal sidekick who’ll be your treat every day of the year, Groot’s your guy. 💕
🔗 https://bit.ly/4eXGNci

Pupdate from Eloise (now Lulu)! 💕It’s been just over two weeks since Lulu joined her forever family — and she’s fitting ...
10/23/2025

Pupdate from Eloise (now Lulu)! 💕

It’s been just over two weeks since Lulu joined her forever family — and she’s fitting in beautifully! She and her MAS alumna sister, Julep, are settling into their routines together, and it sounds like there’s never a dull moment in their home.

Her family shared that Lulu is loving her new life (and her new menu!). She’s transitioned to homemade meals without a single complaint and has discovered a passion for carrots, broccoli, apples, and kale — a true veggie connoisseur! 🥕🥦🍎

Between exploring all the exciting wildlife scents and joining her family for cozy morning scripture readings (we’re told “Bob is not cold!” in the snuggly photo they sent 💛), Lulu’s days are full of love, learning, and togetherness.

Thank you to Linda, Bob, Julep, and Lulu for sharing this heartwarming update — your story is such a joy to see!

🦴🦴The Good Dog, Good Deed Biscuit Drive🦴🦴🐾Buy one case of Beer City Biscuits at a discounted price, and they’ll donate a...
10/22/2025

🦴🦴The Good Dog, Good Deed Biscuit Drive🦴🦴
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Buy one case of Beer City Biscuits at a discounted price, and they’ll donate a second case to a West Michigan pet rescue, animal shelter, or a pet food pantry!! Mackenzie's is part of that list, and our dogs would love for you to donate a box to them. Participating organizations are listed on the flyer.
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The mission of Beer City Dog Biscuits is to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing vocational training, employment, and community through the creation of dog biscuits. Each biscuit is handmade with spent grains donated by Founders Brewing Co. and packaged with care by our Brew Bakers, a team of 300+ intellectually and developmentally disabled adults who are the core of our nonprofit’s culture and business process. 100% of your purchase of Beer City Dog Biscuits is reinvested into supporting our mission.
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Direct link for the Biscuit Drive website: https://www.beercitydogbiscuits.org/biscuits-and-gear/p/good-dog-good-deed-drive
🐾 Please share to help spread the word of the 'Good Dog, Good Deed Biscuit Drive'

Mark Your Calendars for - Dog Day in the Maze is Sunday!🐾For one special day only, dogs are welcome to join their humans...
10/22/2025

Mark Your Calendars for - Dog Day in the Maze is Sunday!
🐾
For one special day only, dogs are welcome to join their humans in the Deep Roots Produce corn maze. Come celebrate the final Sunday of the fall season with a day full of fresh air, fall vibes, and furry friends.
🐾
📅 Sunday, October 26th
🕚 11:00am – 5:00pm
📍 Deep Roots Produce, 8410 Whitneyville Ave SE, Alto, MI 49302

ATTENTION PAST ADOPTERS:
We’d love to see you and our Mackenzie’s Alumni at this event! By bringing your adopted pup(s) to Dog Day in the Maze, you’re not only celebrating the bond you share, but also helping to show the community the joy and love that comes from choosing rescue. Your happy tails are the best ambassadors for adoption, and together we can inspire more families to open their hearts and homes to dogs in need.
Grab your leash and your pup — it’s time to get lost in the fun!
Mackenzie’s will be there sharing all the ways you can get involved — from adopting and fostering to volunteering — plus we’ll have paw-some merch for sale to keep you stylish and support our mission.
Important details:
✔Dogs must be leashed, well-behaved, and cleaned up after.
✔Pups are welcome in the maze, but not in the market barn (due to food safety regulations).
🍂 Come for the maze, stay for the memories — we can’t wait to see you there! 🐾

Please share to help make this an amazing day for you and your pup!

🎃🐾 9 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃Our next devilishly handsome pooch is Silas! 😈❤️With his charming grin and playful personal...
10/22/2025

🎃🐾 9 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃

Our next devilishly handsome pooch is Silas! 😈❤️

With his charming grin and playful personality, Silas is the kind of pup who’ll steal your heart and your spot on the couch faster than you can say boo! 👻

He’s got just the right mix of mischief and sweetness — a little bit of trick and a whole lot of treat. 🍬 Whether he’s zooming through the yard or curling up for snuggles, Silas knows how to bring the magic to every moment. ✨

Adopt Silas today and make your Halloween season (and every season after!) paws-itively enchanting. 🧡
🔗 https://bit.ly/4eXGNci

🎃🐾 10 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃Say hello to the spellbinding Lincoln! 🖤✨With his sleek black coat and a touch of silver m...
10/21/2025

🎃🐾 10 Days Until Halloween! 🐾🎃

Say hello to the spellbinding Lincoln! 🖤✨

With his sleek black coat and a touch of silver magic, Lincoln looks straight out of a Halloween fairytale — loyal, mysterious, and totally enchanting. 🌙

Don’t be fooled by his dashing looks though — he’s equal parts trick and treat! 🍬 One minute he’s ready to play fetch like a little bat out of the pumpkin patch, and the next, he’s melting into your arms for cozy cuddles. 🕯️🐾

Lincoln’s the perfect blend of fun and affection — the kind of pup who’ll make every night feel a little more magical. Adopt him today and let him cast his love spell on you! 💫
🔗 https://bit.ly/4eXGNci

✨Our dashing Tinsel was the handsome spotlight on Fox17’s Pet Adoption Tuesday!✨With his joyful grin and twinkly charm, ...
10/21/2025

✨Our dashing Tinsel was the handsome spotlight on Fox17’s Pet Adoption Tuesday!✨

With his joyful grin and twinkly charm, this boy was made to shine. Tinsel’s got all the makings of a perfect companion—sweet, playful, and ready to wrap himself right around your heart. 🎁💛

Now all he needs is his perfect match family to come scoop him up and give him the happily ever after he’s been waiting for!

Learn more about the adoption process and submit your application here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eXGNci

Let’s help this shining star find his forever home! 🌟

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8935 Thompson Road
Lake Odessa, MI
48849

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Thank you for liking us on facebook and supporting our efforts of helping dogs in need.

Our Mission: is to find loving homes for abused, abandoned and neglected dogs… to spay/neuter our rescued dogs to stop the cycle of unwanted litters… to assist in public education for the betterment of our local animal community… Maintain the highest standards of care for our dogs, including general and extensive veterinary care, assist with one-on-one training & behavioral needs… Provide housing, love, tenderness and compassion all dogs deserve. Truly giving them ‘A home along the way’, for as long as they need.

Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary is recognized federally as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose primary goal; is to place homeless dogs into loving, lifelong homes. Mackenzie’s is funded solely by private donations and fundraisers and does not receive any state, local or federal funding. Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary is Michigan’s largest no-kill facility dedicated to providing ‘A home along the way’ for dogs in transition, founded in August of 1999. **Please note that our facility is not open to the public and all visits to the sanctuary are by appointment only. We do not do “same day” adoptions. If you are interested in adopting a dog from Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary, the first step is to complete the online Adoption Survey. Here is a link: http://bit.ly/adoptMAS If you have further questions, please visit our website at mackenzies.info - Many Thanks!