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Remembering Pongo
September 9, 2024 • When Tom Gilardi, then Mercy Home’s vice president of youth programs, observed a young person’s mood improve after playing with...
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New Year’s Resolutions Your Pet Can Make This Year
January 18, 2021 • New Year's resolutions for pets and pet owners.
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5 Reasons Why Having A Dog in the Workplace is a Good Idea
January 16, 2020 • Having a dog at your workplace can relieve stress, promote social interaction, increase performance, and save billions in healthcare costs.
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Pongo and Tom: A Dynamic Duo of Therapeutic Care
April 11, 2018 • Facility dog Pongo's familiar presence is opening up new lines of communication and forming meaningful relationships to better help our...
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Canine Coworker Brings Comfort to Kids
February 6, 2018 • PRESS RELEASE Mark Schmeltzer, Director of Communications Pongo the Facility Dog is Mercy Home for Boys & Girls’ Latest Therapeutic...
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Mercy Home Facility Dog Offers Comfort and Companionship
January 30, 2018 • Every member of our Mercy Home family – from coworkers and tutors to dear friends like you –plays a...