MercyPets

MercyPets MercyPets is a charitable organization which invites pet lovers to join hands in alleviating child h My excitement knew no bounds. I only had one concern.

How it all Began...
On December 26, 2010 I received a most amazing Christmas gift - a puppy. I broke out into baby talk with her like any father would do with his baby. And that's how Tutu got her name. It did not take me too long to realize how much I loved Tutu. Over the next weeks and months, Tutu got the best of everything. Would my focus on Tutu reduce my commitment to my other pet cause - ch

ild hunger. Very early during Tutu's life with me, I made a commitment. I decided that I would donate penny-for-penny to charities that work hard to alleviate child hunger. I believe that Tutu has made a difference in the world. Tutu is a MercyPet. I am convinced that most people who love pets also care deeply about human concerns. Data suggests that Americans spend $61 billion annually on pets. Yet, just in the Dayton area, 17 precent of the residents including 39,390 children do not have enough to eat. Globally, some 795 million people do not have enough food to lead a healthy, active life. That is about 1/9 people on earth. In addition, 12.9 percent of the world's population is undernourished. Many of them are children. In fact, children are the most vulnerable. Annually, hunger related issues cause the death of 3.1 million children. The data is staggering. Here is where MercyPets comes in. If every pet-lover gave penny-for -penny of what they spend on pets to the cause of child hunger, we could eliminate it completely. But most people are unable to give a hundred percent. Yet, if every person decided to donate 1% of what they spend on pets it would add up to $61 million. That could make all the difference in the world. I shared my vision to connect pet lovers and child hunger with other pet parents and like-minded people. Before I knew it, MercyPets was born. The rest is history. Today, MercyPets has a Committee of dedicated volunteers, most of who are pet owners. But more importantly, each one of them cares deeply about child hunger. Based in Dayton, OH, MercyPets inspires pet lovers to help alleviate child hunger. I assure you that a 100% of your donations to MercyPets will go toward alleviating child hunger in the Dayton area, and as we grow, nationally and eventually internationally.
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- Fr. Satish Joseph

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!

08/20/2025

Just a reminder to join us tomorrow at Fifth Street Brewpub for our fundraiser! Come by and have a great dinner, grab a drink and help alleviate childhood hunger in Dayton and beyond. Make sure to check out the raffle baskets too!!!

Join us at Fifth Street Brewpub!! Beginning when the pub opens at 2pm Mercy Pets will receive 10% of the sales of delici...
08/14/2025

Join us at Fifth Street Brewpub!! Beginning when the pub opens at 2pm Mercy Pets will receive 10% of the sales of delicious food and amazing drinks! Come by that evening to grab some raffle tickets for the raffle baskets we will have on hand! See you all Thursday, August 21!!

Welcome to Johnny - the newest MercyPet. You can read his story at: https://www.mercypets.org/stories. Thanks to Johnny ...
07/26/2025

Welcome to Johnny - the newest MercyPet. You can read his story at: https://www.mercypets.org/stories. Thanks to Johnny and his pet-parent for caring for hungry children.

07/17/2025
Sr. Paésie lives in Haiti in the midst of violence, grinding poverty, gang wars, death, and despair. And yet, she is a b...
07/15/2025

Sr. Paésie lives in Haiti in the midst of violence, grinding poverty, gang wars, death, and despair. And yet, she is a beacon of hope to more than a thousand children, giving them faith, love, security, education, and nutrition. MercyPets partners with Sr. Paésie to bring the children the nutritional help they need. Sr. Paésie will be Dayton. MercyPets invites you, especially MercyPets donors to meet and greet Sr. Paésie at Immaculate Conception Church, Dayton on July 19, 2025 from 6-7:30 pm. RSVP is required. Please send and "Will Attend" e-mail to [email protected].

MercyPets partners with Sr. Paésie, a nun of the Kizito Family religious community in Haiti to provide nutrition to chil...
07/08/2025

MercyPets partners with Sr. Paésie, a nun of the Kizito Family religious community in Haiti to provide nutrition to children. I invited Sr. Paésie to visit Dayton to tell us about her life and work with children in Haiti. All are invited, especially MercyPets donors. Please RSVP to [email protected]. RSVP is required.

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