I didn’t grow up with dogs.
I always wanted one — but it wasn’t allowed.
So now, as an adult?
Let’s just say… I’ve made up for lost time.
At one point, we had six dogs at home — seniors, special needs, Great Danes, tiny Dachshunds, and misunderstood breeds like my pitbull Zeus. They weren’t perfect. They were family.
I found my purpose in rescue — volunteering at Missouri Pitbull Rescue.
I saw the forgotten ones. The reactive ones. The ones that couldn’t go on walks.
And I made them a promise:
If I ever had the chance to do more, I would.
That’s what Dawg Trax is.
Not a brand.
A promise.
For every 10 sessions purchased we donate 1 run to a shelter dog.
It started with one dog, one rescue, and a lot of heart.
I wasn’t even allowed to have a dog growing up — so now I overcompensate. We’ve had six at a time. It’s who we are.
Dawg Trax wasn’t built to be trendy. It was built to solve a problem.
I was volunteering with local pit bull rescues — dogs who couldn’t be walked, didn’t belong in dog parks, and needed a way to burn energy and build confidence.
So we got creative. We bought a bus.
And we turned it into something dogs could call their own.
Dawg Trax now gives dogs a safe place to run — especially the ones who don’t always get that chance. And it gives me the chance to leave my 9–5 behind and give back full-time to the rescue world that changed everything for me.
“The real dream? To drive to shelters, give dogs a free run, and show the world they’re worth adopting.”
Most shelter dogs don’t get walked.
They sit.
They spin.
They wait.
The Dawg Trax mobile gym gives them something different:
A chance to run and move their bodies
A quiet space without chaos
One-on-one attention they rarely get
Enrichment that builds confidence
A better shot at adoption
This is why I started this.
Not just for pets at home — but for the ones still waiting.
When Missouri Pitbull Rescue closed, a few of us knew we weren’t done.
So we started something new:
We’re just getting started.
But the mission is the same:
Show up. Advocate. Keep the promise.
You can sponsor a session for a shelter dog.
$60 = 30 minute session
Your donation gives a rescue pup movement, enrichment, and a moment of joy.
On desktop or laptop? Scan the QR code above with your phone’s camera.
On your phone? Tap the button below to donate.
If you would like your run to go to a specific shelter please include it in the notes in Venmo
