Contact Us

All press/media inquiries:

Amanda Parrish
Event Chairperson – Mackenzie's Foundation Home Raffle
aparrish@mackpack.info

Wish List

What do the dogs need? On our list you'll find everything from toys and food to beds and blankets. Please call Mackenzies Foundation (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:

MOST needed toys:

  • Kong Toys — durable toys for 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 might have been missed!

There are many other fun ways to dogs active and stimulated. Please help us gather the following to continue these fun enrichment activities:

  • Scent Extracts — spraying 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 the dogs get to and from vet visits.
  • Paper Towels and Cleaning Supplies — with 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 available friends.
  • Large Pan and Rake Poop Scoops
  • Gift Certificates — to Office Depot, Office Max, or Staples to keep the offices running.