Wish List
What do the dogs need? On our list you'll find everything from toys and food to beds and blankets. Please call (616) 693-2490 to donate.
Doggie Wish list:
- Nylon Leashes — for safe long walks.
- Nylon Buckle Collars — very secure for the safety of our dogs.
- Balls, Tennis balls, and Plush Toys — nothing reduces stress and exercises like playing.
- Chewies and Rawhide — every dog needs something to chew on. (no Greenies please)
- Dog Biscuits, Training Treats, and Hot Dogs — a must have for teaching dogs new tricks. Small treats (or treats that can be cut up into small pieces) work best.
- Gift Certificate to Pet Supply Stores — what the dogs need when they need it.
- Kongs — fun for the dogs and help combat boredom.
- Dog Brushes — keeps the dogs beautiful.
- Spray Cheese (in a can) — helps medication go down easy.
- Bedding: bedspreads, blankets, bath towels…used are fine!
Doggie Toy Wish List:
We are in MOST need of more:
- Kong Toys — durable toys for our powerful chewers (any size, especially "XL" Black Kongs). Kongs can be used for fun play time!
- Balls — tennis balls, soccer balls, Air Kongs, any type of ball!
- Frisbee's — any type (plastic, rubber, plush)
- Hard Rubber Toys
- Plush Toys, Rope Toys
- Buster Cubes…
- …and any other FUN dog toys that we might have missed!
There are many other fun ways we keep our dogs active and stimulated. Please help us gather the following to continue these fun enrichment activities:
- Empty Paper Towel Rolls — to use for making safe treat-filled toys for our dogs! We can stuff tasty treats and goodies inside these empty rolls, keeping the dogs busy discovering all the hidden treats inside!
- Scent Extracts — we spray our kennel walls with stimulating scent extracts, to help keep the dogs’ minds busy with fun new scents during their stay! Scents needed: Raspberry, Vanilla, Coconut, Cinnamon, Peppermint, Lavender, and Almond.
For Administration and Maintenance:
- Pre-Paid Gas Cards — help our residents get to and from vet visits.
- Paper Towels and Cleaning Supplies — with this many dogs there is bound to be a mess.
- Office Supplies — Copy Paper, Legal Pads, Pens, Pencils, Tape, Staples, Post-It Notes.
- Donated Advertising Space to get the word out about our available friends.
- Large Pan and Rake Poop Scoops
- Gift Certificates — to Office Depot, Office Max, or Staples to keep our offices running.
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.
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.
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