Newcity petstore linkswith charity
A nationwide pet retailer opening a new store in Stirling is using the opportunity to highlight its tie-in with a Scottish charity.
The formal opening of Jollyes in Burghmuir Retail Park will take place at 10am on Saturday, June 11 when Central FM presenter Wolfy will be joined by manager Angela Rennie and Jolene Lornie from the Stroke Association in Scotland to formally open the store.
They’ll be joined by pets cared for by members of the Stroke Association in and around Stirling who want to celebrate the life-enhancing bonds they have between them and share their animals’ love with other customers.
Making its debut at the launch will be a jointly branded Jollyes/stroke Association vehicle where, thanks to the generosity of Stroke Association pet lovers in Scotland, customers can come and stroke some of the most loving pets in and around Stirling.
Dubbed Jollyes’ ‘fur-th emergency service,’ its Stroke Squad van has been kitted out after hearing of the beneficial role pets have played in many of the association members’ lives in the last few years.
The health benefits of owning a pet have been widely recognised. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialise. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels.
What’s more pets can help manage loneliness and depression by giving companionship – all benefits recognised by the Stroke Association.
Kerry Midgley, Jollyes regional manager, said: “We’re thrilled to be opening our third store in Scotland, in Stirling, and what better way to do so than celebrating the amazing ways in which pets help look after us.”
Jolene Lornie, engagement officer for the Stroke Association in Scotland said: “Pets can be such a source of comfort and pleasure and can really assist in the recovery and rehabilitation after stroke.”
As well as stocking a wide range of pet food and accessories, the 6,100 square feet store will also feature a dog grooming salon and sell small pets and birds.
After making its debut at Stirling, Jollyes’ ‘furth emergency service’ vehicle will tour the UK offering those in need of pet companionship, the opportunity to benefit from its Stroke Squad.