23/07/2026
After a very long and stressful month, I’ve finally come to the end of the Neo’s Neverland chapter of my life. 🩵
I feel it’s only right that I explain a little about why I’ve made the decision to close, as so many of you have been asking and wondering. You’ve all been part of this journey - from the community halls, to Heathhall, to King Street.
Although it absolutely breaks my heart to say this, due to a breakdown in a relationship, and after co-parenting Neo for the past year, circumstances completely outwith my control mean that Neo is no longer part of my life.
It’s been one of the hardest months of my life. I’ve done everything I possibly could, but unfortunately this is how things have worked out.
Without Neo, and with the impact everything has had on my mental health, I knew I couldn’t continue running Neo’s Neverland. Neo’s the reason this amazing business was built and continuing it without him just isn’t right for me.
One of the main reasons I’m sharing this is because I hope it saves me from having to answer the same heartbreaking questions over and over again. I kindly ask that you please respect my wishes and don’t ask for any more details. I hope you can understand just how devastating this has been, and continues to be.
Despite everything, I will always be grateful for this journey. Neo’s Neverland has brought so many wonderful people into my life, and I’ll forever be thankful for every single one of you who supported me along the way.
Thank you to everyone who ever booked the parks, shared a post, recommended us, left a review, or simply followed our journey. Thank you to every amazing dog who came to visit. Knowing how loved Neo’s Neverland was means more than you’ll ever know.
I’m incredibly sad that this chapter has come to such an abrupt and painful end, but I’m also so proud of what we built together.
For now, I’m going to take some time to heal, rebuild, and learn how to navigate life as it is now.
I will still be dog walking and pet sitting, so this won’t be the last you see of me. Looking after your dogs is something that’s incredibly special to me, and I love being able to spoil them with all the love I have.
This definitely isn’t the end of my entrepreneurial journey. If you’ve connected with me over the years and would like to follow wherever life takes me next, feel free to follow my personal account, Hayley Watkins. I’ll leave it in the comments below.
So… that’s it from me for now.
Thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for making Neo’s Neverland what it was. It was an incredible experience, and one I’ll never forget. 🩵