Merrimack Celebrates Comfort Dog Merri’s 1st Birthday

Faculty, staff and students wished a happy first birthday to Merrimack's comfort dog Merri at a socially distanced outdoor celebration in her honor.

To celebrate her first birthday, Merrimack’s dedicated comfort dog Merri and her patrol partner, officer Chuck Anderson, greeted community members outside the Sakowich Campus Center on Tuesday. Merri, a black Labrador, wore a festive birthday outfit and was surrounded by balloons as faculty, staff and students stopped by to pet her.

View Photo Gallery

Partygoers wished Merri a happy birthday and enjoyed grab-and-go paw-shaped chocolate “pawty” favors. The celebration was held in accordance with all COVID-19 safety guidelines and required participants to wear face coverings and socially distance from others.

Merri completed her comfort dog training in August and is now a full-time working member of the Merrimack College police department. Merri and patrol partner Anderson can be found “pawtrolling” campus, saying hi to community members and making special guest appearances at student activities.

Merri’s primary role is to promote community engagement and comfort community members in stressful situations. Anderson says that she is a powerful ambassador for building a positive rapport between College police and the Merrimack community.

“Merri has had such a positive impact on campus and has the power to make people smile,” Anderson said. “She is truly a member of the Merrimack family.”

Follow Merri on Instagram

Photo Gallery  


289
mini
auto

  • Gallery Photo Thumbnail

  • true
    hide_captions

    SHARE THIS ARTICLE

    Related News

    Concert Choir singers performing in 2024 Mass ACDA Big Sing / Intercollegiate Choral Festival

    Concert Choir “Big Sing”!

     |
    By: Nancy Wynn
    Concert Choir singers participate in 2024 Mass ACDA Big Sing / Intercollegiate Choral Festival
    Headshot pictures of new faculty at Merrimack College.

    Merrimack College Hires 19 New Faculty Members

     |
    By: Michael Cronin
    These scholars will enhance the College's innovative curriculum, engaging pedagogy, impactful research and dedication to successful student outcomes.
    Photo of Dr. Azam Noori and Erin Lincoln standing side-by-side superimposed next to the Merrimack College logo

    Master’s Student Honored at Conference in India

     |
    By: Michael Cronin
    Erin Lincoln’s ’24 M’25 presentation on the impact of silver nanoparticles in tomato plants was ranked third for student presentations at this year’s International Phytotechnology Conference in Kerala, India.