Willie’s Waggin’ Wheels Dog Social
We’re full! Thank you, Halifax. Every spot is claimed and the treadmills will be running all day for rescue dogs.
Two ways to be part of it.
The dog list is full but the cause isn’t. Here’s how you can still help rescue dogs find their way home — or just come hang out and watch the magic.
Donate straight to Fly With Me.
Every dollar funds the flights, ground transport, and veterinary care that get rescue animals home. You don’t need to be at the event — your donation travels just as far from your couch.
Donate to Fly With Me →Drop by Evolve and watch.
Spectators are welcome anytime between 11:30 & 4. Come see Willie host, meet the Waggin’ Wheels crew, and cheer on 18 very good dogs.
One ask: please leave your own dog at home. It’s going to be a full day with a lot of dogs already on site — we want everyone safe and happy.
The viral video that started it all.
Waggin’ Wheels went viral on Instagram with the kind of dog content the internet was built for — happy pups, real transformation, mobile gym rolling up to your door. Willie saw it. Now we’re here.
Watch the reel that put canine cardio on the map.
A three-way tail-wag.
A viral mobile dog gym, a beloved Halifax fitness community, and an animal rescue with a giant runway. Plus Willie.
Canine cardio. On wheels.
It’s estimated 55% of Canadian dogs aren’t getting enough exercise. Waggin’ Wheels is the mobile dog gym fixing that — a safe, enclosed, distraction-free treadmill experience that comes to your front door.
Perfect for reactive dogs, busy owners, bad-weather days, or any pup with more energy than the backyard can handle.
Getting rescues home.
Fly With Me Animal Rescue is a Canadian not-for-profit helping rescue animals reach their forever homes — locally and from abroad.
Every dollar raised on May 24th flies straight to them. Plus Evolve is matching with an additional $750.
Willie. Golden by trade.
Willie is co-owner Matt Benvie’s golden retriever. He loves country music, exercise, and making people smile.
He saw Waggin’ Wheels on Instagram, decided Evolve had to be involved, and here we are. Good boy.
One dog. Eighteen runs. A pile of rescues home.
You’ve seen Waggin’ Wheels — the viral dog-running service driving around HRM giving dogs the cardio they crave. Willie saw it on Instagram and decided he had something to say about it.
On May 24th, Spencer is parking the mobile gym at Evolve Halifax, 18 dogs are getting a run of their lives, and every single dollar is going to Fly With Me Animal Rescue. Halifax filled every slot. Now we’re asking everyone else to chip in directly.
No problem.
The treadmill list is full, but the rescue’s donation page is wide open. Help us blow past the goal — even from your couch.
Help us crush the goal.
Eighteen dogs are booked. Halifax came through fast. Now it’s about how much we can raise for rescue animals on May 24th — donate directly to Fly With Me, no event registration required.
Donate to Fly With Me →This day exists because these folks said yes.
Local Halifax-area businesses showed up so rescue dogs could too. Every one of them donated time, talent, or treats to make Willie’s Waggin’ Wheels Dog Social happen.
Please give them a follow, send them business, and tell them you saw them here. That’s how this kind of community keeps wagging.
Waggin’ Wheels
The mobile dog gym making this whole event possible. Spencer brings the treadmills, the expertise, and a ton of heart. If your dog needs cardio on the go, this is the call to make.
Visit wagginwheelshfx.com →
Fly With Me
The reason we’re doing this. A Canadian not-for-profit that helps rescue animals reach their forever homes. Every dollar raised on May 24th goes straight to them.
Visit flywithmeanimalrescue.com →
Cooked Photography
Halifax’s award-winning commercial and event photographers, capturing every tail-wag and treadmill triumph on event day. Jeff and Jenn shoot brands, weddings, and now — dogs.
Visit cookedphotography.com →
The BarkSide
Locally owned Dartmouth pet shop with everything your dog or cat needs — treats, toys, supplies, and friendly experts who actually know their stuff. Bring your pup, they’re welcome in store.
Visit thebarksidepetsupplies.com →
Dee Dee’s Ice Cream
Halifax’s beloved north end ice cream shop, handcrafting ultra-premium scoops since 2004. Plus burritos, soups, and a whole lot of community love. Treat yourself after the event.
Visit deedees.ca →