At 🐾🐾Doggy HolliDays🐾🐾, we are taking on the Samaritans Walk 60 miles with your dog in April challenge to help prevent suicide through the power of human connection.

We will be completing the miles with our resident pooches, Arlo and Benny, and an assortment of day care and boarding dogs! 🐶🐕🐩🐕‍🦺

At Doggy HolliDays, we see every day how dogs can bring a sense of calm, connection, and gentle purpose. Their companionship can ease feelings of loneliness, and simple moments like stroking a dog or sharing a quiet cuddle can help people feel more settled.

Walking a dog adds a steady rhythm to the day — fresh air, movement, and a reason to step outside — all of which support both physical and emotional wellbeing. These small, grounding routines can make a real difference, but they don’t replace the support of trained listeners. Reaching out to Samaritans remains an important step for anyone finding things hard.

I’ve included more information about Samaritans and their lifesaving work below. Thank you 💚

Samaritans is the charity that prevents suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen. People calling for change with those who need to listen. People who’ve been there before, with those struggling now.We unite to raise awareness of people’s experiences, create partnerships and campaign for suicide prevention.

Together, we make suicide prevention a priority and reach people before it’s too late. In every community, including yours.

Every hour. Every day. Every life. If you believe the power of human connection can prevent suicide, join us.

Let’s prevent suicide today. Because tomorrow’s too late.