Celebrating World Mental Health Day with Snowy was an incredibly special experience!

Spending time with a dog has been shown to increase feel-good hormones, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote overall wellbeing. That’s exactly what we experienced during our time together at The Garden Concept in Dubai. As an author, joining the Reading Dogs team to share my story I Love My Sloppy Squishy Face alongside Snowy was a heartwarming moment.

We gathered to honor the importance of self-love and kindness—not just for others, but for ourselves too. The joy of reading with Snowy and seeing the children connect with the story reminded us all how simple acts of kindness can make a big difference in our mental wellbeing.

It was truly wonderful to witness how spending time with a dog, sharing books, and discussing ways to care for ourselves and each other can spread so much happiness. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this meaningful event!