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Mackenzie's Yappy Hour is BACK for the summer and is now officially DOG FRIENDLY!!!

Come join us EVERY SUNDAY starting June 6th at HOP CAT from 1:00 - 4:00pm for a fun afternoon of socializing and fellowship with other dog lovers.

logo_hop_cat Date: Every Sunday Starting June 6th thru August 29th.
Time: 1:00 - 4:00pm
Where: 25 Ionia Ave. SW, downtown Grand Rapids, MI

Did you know Hop Cat has doggie beer and doggie biscuit's? How cool! Be sure to order some for your four-legged friend.

**Patio seating will be available for you and your four-legged friend.
**Cost: $5.00 at the door which will include a special discount of 25% off your total bill.

Yappy Hour proceeds will help Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary, the largest no-kill sanctuary in the Midwest dedicated to finding homes for abused, abandoned and neglected dogs.

Mackenzie's Mission:

  • Find loving homes for abused, abandoned and neglected dogs.
  • Spay/neuter our rescue dogs of age to stop the cycle of unwanted litters.
  • Assist in public education for the betterment of our local animal community.
  • Keep a high standard of excellence and professionalism.
  • Maintain the highest standards of care for the animals, including veterinary care, housing, love, tenderness and compassion.

To learn more about adopting, volunteering and other ways to support Mackenzie's, visit www.mackenzies.info.

Youth & Humane Education Program

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In the broadest sense, the mission of Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary's Humane Education program is to assist in public education for the betterment of our local animal community.

Currently, we are seeking to develop and implement a K-12 humane education curriculum which aligns with and enhances the current Michigan Merit Curriculum. Through our efforts, Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary will accomplish three fundamental goals: advocate character education by promoting kindness, respect, and empathy for companion animals; and provide students with service learning opportunities.

Character education is an important facet of school learning. Mackenzie's Animal Sanctuary believes that caring, responsibility, respect for self and others, and a strong work ethic are core values that enable students to become compassionate and empathetic adults.

According to the ASPCA, the goal of a humane education program "at its most basic level…is about fostering kindness, respect and empathy for both human and nonhuman animals" (ASPCA), and aspires to George Angell's philosophy that children who learn kindness and respect for animals mature into caring and compassionate adults.

youtheducation4As the largest no-kill animal shelter in the Midwest, Mackenzie's is in a unique position to not only educate students about the plight of shelter animals, but to demonstrate that we truly understand the value of animals' lives.

 

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