Waggies by Maggie & Friends

07/15/2026

Be sure to bring your pups out for Summer Nights at Hagley ☀️☀️

The event is held on Wednesday evenings from 5 pm - 8 pm (through August 19th)!

The next event will be July 22nd. We hope to see you there!

05/31/2026

Please join us in congratulating Liz O’Neill on her new role as Executive Director of Waggies!

Liz is pictured with her daughter Rainey on slides 2 and 3, who is also an employee of Waggies 🐾 We are so grateful to have them both!

Liz brings a passion for community impact, inclusive employment, and nonprofit leadership to the organization. In this role, she will oversee Waggies’ continued growth, strengthen community partnerships, and expand opportunities for the talented individuals who hand-cut Waggies’ healthy dog treats.

“I am honored to join Waggies and support its incredible mission. The dedication of the employees, volunteers, and supporters is inspiring, and I look forward to building on the organization’s success while creating even more opportunities for inclusion and growth.” - Liz O’Neill

Liz’s previous positions include serving as Executive Director and Senior Engagement Officer for Upstream USA; Project Director for Christiana Care Health System in Women’s Health; and Director of Program Services at March of Dimes Delaware Chapter.

WELCOME LIZ!! 🤍🐶

03/25/2026

Less than 24 hours remain to vote for Waggies by Maggie & Friends as “The Coolest Thing Made in Delaware!”

This is not a drill! Please cast your final vote.

We are so grateful for your continued support. 👏

Only one day left to vote in the Coolest Thing Made in Delaware contest!

Four incredible products remain, but only one will be crowned the winner. And right now, it’s a tight race. Your vote could make all the difference!

Don’t miss your chance to weigh in and help decide who takes home the title at tomorrow's Spring Manufacturing & Policy Conference.

Cast your votes: https://www.dscc.com/coolestthingde.html

03/21/2026

Catch us featured on WDEL as one of the four finalists in the “Coolest Thing Made In Delaware” competition!

The final four of a statewide business competition have been announced.

03/20/2026

We made it to the Final 4!

Waggies by Maggie and Friends is now in the final round of the Delaware Chamber of Commerce “Coolest Thing Made in Delaware” contest.

This is the last week of voting, and we need your help to bring it home!

👉VOTE HERE:
https://woobox.com/oe5fc8/rnqako

How voting works:

✅ Vote once per day, everyday
✅Vote for just one product (Waggies 🐶)
✅Voting runs through Thursday, March 26 at 12:00 pm (winner announced later that day)

Waggies proudly employs adults with intellectual disabilities, creating meaningful jobs while making healthy treats dogs love. Every vote helps support that mission.

Thank you for getting us this far — We truly appreciate you. Please continue to vote daily and share with your family and friends!

Let’s finish strong, Waggies fam! 🐾

03/16/2026

Thanks to your support, Waggies by Maggie & Friends has made it to the Top 8 in the Delaware Chamber of Commerce “Coolest Thing Made in Delaware” contest!

Voting is now open for the next round, and we would love your continued support!

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has voted and shared. ❤️

Let’s go Waggies!! 🐾

Did you know…

Artnsaw Chainsaw Carving in Felton transforms logs into detailed custom sculptures using only a chainsaw.

Bloom Energy’s Newark facility employs more than 800 people building fuel cells that power AI data centers, hospitals, cruise ships, and Ferrari’s assembly plant.

ILC Dover’s Astro™ EVA Spacesuit, made in Frederica, is designed for the next generation of space exploration with advanced mobility and sizing technology.

Jam Session Jams features jams and jellies made with ingredients grown across Delaware, including products from Fifer Orchard and other local farms.

Rapa Scrapple, based in Bridgeville, is celebrating 100 years of producing scrapple using its original family recipe.

UDairy Creamery’s “1923” ice cream is named for the founding year of the University of Delaware study abroad program — the first in the country.

Waggies by Maggie & Friends' dog treats are made by — and provide employment for — individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Wilmington Brew Works, the largest brewery in Delaware’s largest city, named its Delabear beer after the bear that famously wandered through the state.

The Top 8 products in the Coolest Thing Made in Delaware represent the incredible scale and diversity of our state’s manufacturing sector. But only four will move on to the next round.

Cast your votes: https://www.dscc.com/coolestthingde.html

03/08/2026

We are excited to share that Waggies has made it to the Top 16 in the Delaware Chamber of Commerce "Coolest Thing Made in Delaware” contest!

We are about more than dog treats. We proudly create meaningful work and opportunities while making healthy treats that dogs love.

Now we’re trying to make it to the Top 8 and we need your help!

✅You can vote once per day until March 11
✅You must vote in every bracket for your vote to count

✅VOTE HERE (new link)
Coolest Thing Made in Delaware
https://woobox.com/rrsqjz

It only takes a minute, and every vote helps support inclusive employment.

Please share the link with friends and family and your social media so we can spread the word!

Thank you so much for your support- from all of us at Waggies by Maggie and Friends. 🐾

02/22/2026

Please continue to cast a vote for Waggies in the “Coolest Things Made in Delaware” competition!

Every vote matters. You can vote DAILY until 2/26. Thank you to the very BEST community for your support! 🙌

The people have spoken! The Popular Vote round of the Coolest Thing Made in Delaware competition is officially live.

We’ve got 42 products from 37 companies across the state in the running — and now it’s up to you! Vote for as many products as you’d like (just once per product, per day). Come back daily and keep your favorites moving forward.

Cast your votes: https://www.dscc.com/coolestthingde.html

02/21/2026

It was truly a pleasure hosting Sen. Dan Cruce month!

02/21/2026

Help Waggies Win!

Waggies by Maggie & Friends has been nominated for “Coolest Thing Made in Delaware.”

This competition is held annually by Delaware State Chamber and its affiliate, the Delaware Manufacturing Association. The contest aims to highlight Delaware’s vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry.

Please take 15 seconds to cast a vote for Waggies and then share the link with your friends and family!

👉 Vote here: https://woobox.com/fyno66

Every vote truly matters. You can vote DAILY until 2/26!