About MDA
We started as a community group, then officially registered as a business in 2023. We have now hosted over 50 events, worked with over 300+ businesses, raised over $20,000 for local charities/non-profits, and are just getting started!​ In 2024 we attracted over 20,000 guests to our events, with our feature event Barkham Event drawing 7-9,000 attendees!

Our
Mission
PILLAR ONE: Community Events
PILLAR TWO: Dog-Forward Movement
PILLAR THREE: Giving Back
To build community through dog-friendly events.
We host and sponsor dog-friendly events in the York Region area that help promote, build, and empower local businesses while creating inclusive spaces for our community to meetup and make new friends. While doing this we promote rescues and charities to help animals in need.
AWARDS
Best Party and Event Planners 2024
Community Votes, Markham
Best Party and Event Planners 2023
Community Votes, Markham
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Readers Choice Awards 2023
Markham Economist & Sun


INSPIRED BY OUR FUREVER CEO
Ellie is the heart and soul of MDA and in 2024 when she was diagnosed with cancer, team MDA surprised our founder Greg with an "End Of Life" Photoshoot with Danica Oliva Photography.
Ellie, a rescued shelter dog from Toronto Animal Service lived 14 years. The majority of her life was in Toronto: Beaches, Yonge and Eglinton, Scarborough and her golden years were in Markham - where MDA began.