Wag Well June Walking Challenge

This June, step into something meaningful with the Wag Well June Walking Challenge, a month-long fundraiser supporting Therapy Dogs of America and our mission to bring comfort, connection, and emotional support to everyone we meet.

Anyone can participate! Just download the free StepUp App, join Therapy Dogs of America's June Walking Challenge 2026 group, and start logging your steps.

CLICK THIS LINK TO JOIN: https://join.thestepupapp.com/pXoaD6

Prizes for the most steps recorded in the StepUp App from June 1st - June 30th:
1st Place - Two Guest Passes to the Ritz-Carlton Bacara Day Spa
2nd Place - Sound Bath for up to 10 People donated by our very own, Karen Lee Stevens
3rd Place - Swag Bag of Goodies from around town
Must be registered under the Therapy Dogs of America's June Walking Challenge 2026 Group to be eligible for prizes.

Participants from all over the country can track their miles, share their progress, and come together around a simple but powerful goal: walk for wellness. Through your support, every step taken helps support our therapy dog programs, including our Wag Well mindfulness program for children, which promotes emotional well-being, resilience, and stress reduction through the calming presence of therapy dogs.

Whether you walk around your neighborhood, hike your favorite trail, or stroll with your dog, you are helping expand access to programs that make a real difference in people’s lives.

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS: Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, Vital Pet Life and Montecito Bank & Trust

Celebrate Your Commitment with a Donation

As you commit to walking this month, consider making a donation to celebrate your participation and deepen your impact.

All donations from the Wag Well June Walking Challenge directly support our Youth Education Programs, including the Wag Well Mindfulness Program and our ARF! Literacy Program, which bring therapy dogs into schools and community settings to help children build confidence, improve literacy skills, and strengthen emotional well-being.

Your support also helps fund our PAWSitive Moments Program, which provides therapy dog visits to senior care facilities and home-bound seniors, offering comfort, companionship, and meaningful connection to those who need it most.

Together, these programs allow us to serve both youth and seniors—expanding our reach, strengthening our impact, and continuing to provide life-changing experiences across the communities we serve.

Why Walking Matters

Walking is one of the simplest and most effective ways to improve overall health—and it’s something almost anyone can do.

Regular walking has been shown to:

Improve cardiovascular health and increase energy levels
Reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression
Boost mood and mental clarity
Support better sleep and overall well-being
Strengthen connections—whether walking with a friend, family member, or your dog

Just 30 minutes a day can have a meaningful impact on both physical and mental health. When combined with the motivation of a shared goal and a meaningful cause, those benefits grow even stronger.

Walk With Purpose

By participating in the Wag Well June Walking Challenge, you’re not only investing in your own health—you’re helping us bring the healing power of therapy dogs to schools, senior care facilities, and community programs.

Join us this June. Set your goal. Track your miles. Share your journey.

Every step counts—and every step makes a difference.

Therapy Dogs of Santa Barbara / Therapy Dogs of America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that seeks to empower people to live more fulfilling lives through the human-animal bond.

June Walking Challenge 2026

Get moving in the month of June and support our programs!