MercyPets

03/24/2026

We almost missed it!! It’s National Puppy Day!! Give your pups some extra pets for all the joy they bring you!

02/22/2026

Please join us as we wish the visionary behind MercyPets a very Happy 60th Birthday!!! An idea for a mission, born out of love for his sweet pup, has helped feed thousands of hungry children. May this year be filled with blessings for you, Fr. Satish!!!

02/20/2026

Today is National Love Your Pet Day! Here are some ideas to shower your pet with some extra attention today: go for a long walk, give your pet a spa day (many animals enjoy being brushed!), treat them to their favorite pet safe snack! You can also honor your pet by making a donation to MercyPets. Your donation will help alleviate child hunger in our area and beyond. Please visit https://www.mercypets.org/ to learn all about our mission amd to donate!

MercyPets is a charitable organization which invites pet-owners, pet-lovers and pet-parents to join hands in alleviating child hunger through their pet(s).

01/14/2026

Pamper your pets and help alleviate child hunger. Join the movement... mercypets.org.

01/11/2026

Do you have a pet? Have you ever calculated what you spend pets? Many children don't have what our pets have - food. Mercypets.org

12/31/2025

On the last day of 2025, we are requesting year-end donations for Mercypets to protect children from hunger in 2026. mercypets.org

12/10/2025

December 2025 marks the 8th Anniversary of MercyPets - the charitable fund that invites pet-parents to alleviate child hunger. The MercyPets Committee and I are incredibly humbled by the donor support and the many children's lives that have been nourished - not just with food, but also with hope. Beginning with babies in Dayton, children in the US, Haiti, Columbia, Guatemala, Honduras, and Rwanda, MercyPets is literally saving lives and giving nourishment and hope. Whether you are a pet-parent or not, I humbly invite you to join the cause at mercypets.org.

12/02/2025

We spend $147 billion on pets each year. We are asking just 1% of what you spend to alleviate child hunger. Go to mercypets.org.

12/02/2025

On this snowy please consider a donation to MercyPets. Your support helps us alleviate child hunger in Dayton and around the world.

11/07/2025

n 2025, MercyPets ventured into Rwanda. Here are some pictures and the latest report we got from our partner - Gasura Kindergarten in Kinigi - Musanze.

"We are deeply grateful for your generous donation to Gasura Kindergarten. Your support has brought real change to our school and community.

How Your Support Made a Difference
Thanks to the generous donation received five months ago, Gasura Kindergarten has transformed its daily feeding program. The funds enabled the school to shift from non-nutritious foods to balanced, healthy meals, providing daily breakfasts and lunches rich in vegetables, fruits, and proteins. We also established an akarima k’igikoni (vegetable garden) at the school, ensuring a sustainable source of fresh produce and engaging children in gardening activities.

Children like Pendo (age 5), Ndayishimiye (age 5), Uwase (age 4), and Kevin (age 6) now enjoy healthier meals every day. Uwase, who once came to school hungry, is now among the first to line up for porridge and helps water the vegetables. Kevin, who struggled to concentrate, now has the energy to play and learn. Pendo’s bright smile at lunchtime and Kevin’s joy in the garden are daily reminders of the real difference your support has made.

Your donation has also brought new energy and pride to our kitchen team. Chef Mutesi and her staff now find their work easier and more fulfilling, thanks to better supplies and a wider variety of fresh ingredients. They take great joy in preparing healthy meals and seeing the children happy and well-fed each day.

As a result, students are healthier, more energetic, and attendance has improved. This support has made a lasting difference for both the children and the wider community.
If you would like to help children in need of nutrition, please donate at Mercypets.org

10/14/2025

It's National Dessert Day! Here are some safe treats you can make for your furry friends:

Blueberry Yogurt Drops for Dogs:
Mix one cup of plain unsweetened yogurt and half a cup of blueberries to make blueberry and yogurt drops. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet and freeze for a few hours. These drops make a tasty and healthy treat for your dog.

Blueberries are packed with antioxidants and are a great source of vitamins and minerals for your dogs.

Tuna Treats for Cats:
Ingredients:
1 can tuna in oil, drained
1 egg
1 1/4 cups of flour, plus extra for dusting
1/2 cup water
dash of parsley
bottle cap for cutting out treats
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350. 2. In a food processor mix tuna, egg, flour, water and parsley until a dough forms. If the dough looks too sticky, add a bit more flour.
3. Dust a surface with flour and roll out dough to 1/2 inch thick. 4. Use a bottle cap to cut out treats from the dough. 5. Bake for 20 minutes on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. 6. Let cool and serve to your cat.

Please consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about allergies or stomach upset, prior to sharing these treats with your furry friends!