our Founder

Meet Shirley

Meet Shirley Caldwell, the heart and soul behind Holidays for Dogs. Shirley has run Holidays for Dogs for 17 years and has vast experience looking after families loved dogs. Friendly, approachable, and truly passionate about dogs, Shirley ensures every stay is tailored to your pet’s needs. She treats every dog as part of the family, ensuring they enjoy playtime, snuggles, and all their favourite comforts while you’re away.

Shirley at Holidays for Dogs is a genuinely unique person with an outstanding knowledge of dogs, built up over many years of hands-on experience. She’s highly respected in the local area for the care, understanding, and trust she’s earned while looking after a wide range of dogs, each with their own needs and personalities.

Before your dog’s first stay, Shirley always arranges a meet-and-greet so you both feel comfortable with the environment an important step that sets the tone for a relaxed and happy visit.