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

OK. Poor Barney is not the one... it is Grady, who is the real "greeter" at Wild Birds Unlimited in Kettering. As the De...
01/07/2025

OK. Poor Barney is not the one... it is Grady, who is the real "greeter" at Wild Birds Unlimited in Kettering. As the Dennis McDaniel says, "She is need of some mercy!" Nevertheless, she is now a MercyPet. Check out Grady's story at
https://www.mercypets.org/stories

Hank was one of the original MercyPets and the cutest puppy you could have. He did a lot of good for hungry children. Ye...
01/06/2025

Hank was one of the original MercyPets and the cutest puppy you could have. He did a lot of good for hungry children. Yesterday, he went to be with Jesus! Morgan is heartbroken and so are we all.

We are thrilled to welcome Barney to the MercyPets family. If you have even been to Wild Birds Unlimited, Kettering, OH,...
12/30/2024

We are thrilled to welcome Barney to the MercyPets family. If you have even been to Wild Birds Unlimited, Kettering, OH, you may have already met Barney. Read more about Barney at https://www.mercypets.org/stories. Is your pet a MercyPet?

I am thrilled to say that this matching grant was successful. Thanks to Dr. Bennette and Mike House and to all the donor...
12/27/2024

I am thrilled to say that this matching grant was successful. Thanks to Dr. Bennette and Mike House and to all the donors who helped MercyPets to reach its target for this matching grant. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!

Wishing all pets and pet-parents a MercyPets Christmas!
12/25/2024

Wishing all pets and pet-parents a MercyPets Christmas!

Today Major Mischief (Corgi), Colonel Chaos (Corgi), and the Monkey (Australian Shepherd) became MercyPets. While the do...
12/20/2024

Today Major Mischief (Corgi), Colonel Chaos (Corgi), and the Monkey (Australian Shepherd) became MercyPets. While the donors have remained anonymous they have made a substantial donation to help MercyPets help with nutrition for children. You can read their story at https://www.mercypets.org/stories. Is your pet a MercyPet yet?

Fey is a service dog in training and also the latest MercyPet, thanks to Karen Load. Read Fey's story at https://www.mer...
12/19/2024

Fey is a service dog in training and also the latest MercyPet, thanks to Karen Load. Read Fey's story at https://www.mercypets.org/stories. Is your pet a MercyPet?

12/15/2024

CONGRATULATIONS to the MercyPets Christmas Raffle Winners
1. Dennis McDaniels (PlayStation 5, digital edition)
2. Tammy Grigg (Nintendo Switch Mario Kart Bundle)
3. Robert Rosell ($100 Walmart Gift Card)
Thanks to all of you who participated in the MercyPets Christmas Raffle. Your donation helps feed hungry children. You are a winner, no matter what.

Only 2 more days left. Buy your winning ticket. Draw on December 15th at 6:30pm.
12/13/2024

Only 2 more days left. Buy your winning ticket. Draw on December 15th at 6:30pm.

Mercypets was on Channel 2 WDTN this afternoon. Thank you Carolin Comer for the opportunity.
12/05/2024

Mercypets was on Channel 2 WDTN this afternoon. Thank you Carolin Comer for the opportunity.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN)— This holiday season, Dayton nonprofit Mercy Pets is challenging pet owners to match their pet expenses and donate it towards feeding hungry children. Pastor Fr. Satish Jo…

12/04/2024

To the best of my knowledge MercyPets should be on WDTN noon news tomorrow between 12-12:15pm.

12/03/2024

Do not let this Giving Tuesday end without making a donation to MercyPets.org. Together can we save innocent children's lives.

It's Giving Tuesday. Whether in Dayton or in Haiti, or in Guatemala, Honduras, or Columbia, MercyPets gives nutrition an...
12/03/2024

It's Giving Tuesday. Whether in Dayton or in Haiti, or in Guatemala, Honduras, or Columbia, MercyPets gives nutrition and hope to children confronted with hunger and starvation. The best thing is that a hundred percent of your donation goes to feeding children. We spend $147 billion on pets. MercyPets is inviting you to donate just 1% of your pet expenses and save children's lives. Please visit mercypets.org to donate.

In anticipation of Giving Tuesday, please help MercyPets reach this $5000 matching grant with even the smallest amount y...
12/02/2024

In anticipation of Giving Tuesday, please help MercyPets reach this $5000 matching grant with even the smallest amount you can. Know that a 100% of your donation goes to feed hungry children. Please visit https://www.mercypets.org/mercypets-projects to know about MercyPets Projects and donate! Thanking you in anticipation.

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Haiti

These are the faces of the children that MercyPets serves in Haiti. The hunger, violence, trauma, and despair they face every day is inconceivable. They sing with joy in spite of the fact they have one meal a day. To all MercyPet donors...these are the children you are feeding and we are forever grateful. If you would like to help provide food for hungry children in Dayton and beyond, please visit https://www.mercypets.org/.

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