History

Leigh Corrigan and Mary Ann Nolan, of Wilmington, Delaware, form Waggies by Maggie & Friends with their daughters, Maggie and Elizabeth.
Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Wilmington, Delaware offers its commercial kitchen to the small group and the first large batch of treats is baked and packaged.
Wilmington’s Apropos Gift Shop and Janssen’s Market are the first retail locations to stock Waggies.

Christine Rockwell joins the Waggies team as a partner. An advisory board is formed.
Internet sales begin.
Volunteers become an integral part of the company.

Burns & McBride, a local home heating company, supports Waggies with an order of 120,000 treats that they include with their deliveries.
St. Paul’s United Methodist Church becomes the second baking site when Waggies adds two more baking days.
Media coverage recognizes Waggies as a viable business.

Wilmington Trust orders Waggies for the branches that offer dog treats. Number of retail locations double
Grant money awarded for operational expenses

On May 10, our own Christine Rockwell will go “Over the Edge”, rappelling 17 stories down a building to support Special Olympics Delaware. Read all about it, and consider donating to her campaign!
We’re thrilled to announce that the Delaware Community Foundation has selected Waggies as a grant recipient! We’ll be using their generous grant to purchase more baking equipment, which will help to get more treats into the paws that want them. Thanks to the DCF for their support!
Our Yammies launch was a great success! Thanks for your support, and let us know how your furry friends enjoy their new treats.