Registered shelter Dogs

Mackenzies Animal Sanctuary

Lake Odessa, MI 48849

About

Mackenzie’s Animal Sanctuary, the Mid West’s largest sheltered no-kill sanctuary, was founded by the Azzar family in August of 1999 after the passing of their beloved dog Mackenzie. Our Goal is to save dogs in need and place them in loving homes. Our Dream is to give these dogs the love and companionship all dogs deserve and, in Mac’s name, give them a home along the way.

Pets available

Dogs

Adoption process

What to expect from our program: 1. The adoption fee is $250.00 for puppies. 200. 00 for young adult and adult dogs, and 150.00 for senior dogs, 7 years old and older. This fee helps to cover some of the medical cost of spay/ neuter, current shots, heartworm preventative and micro-chipping. This also helps to cover food, toys, and any special needs that could be required per each particular dog. 2. For safety sake we require a “physical fenced” in area. Our dogs need a safe place to sniff, and run, and be safe from other predators who could come into their territory. 3. Our adoption process is very thoughtful and thorough, because of this we require up to three visits to establish a bond (between our adopters and the adoptee) and to complete the adoption process. Please note the following steps: 1. First, fill out and send the online adoption survey below you will receive notification that the application was received and a call back from the Adoption Coordinator. 2. Together we will schedule the first visit with the dog or dogs that you and your family are compatible with. This visit could take up to an hour depending on the connection you and the dog have. 3. If everything goes well with the first visit then you and the Adoption Coordinator will schedule a second visit with the adoptee. We introduce any dogs the Adopter may have in their home to the adoptee during this visit, as well as have special time to bond with the adoptee. 4. When the second visit is over, and all seems to be going smoothly, the Adoption Coordinator will then ask if you would like to schedule a home visit. 5. The home visit is to make sure the adoptee is comfortable in the new home, if everything checks out, the final adoption step will take place at this time. You will have now adopted your forever friend. 4. Adoptions are limited to within 150 miles of Grand Rapids/Lake Odessa, MI. 5. Adopters must be 21 years of age or older.