PetLife Blog @ Pet & Country

Every pet parent knows that love for their animal companion isn't confined to just on day, but 20th Feb is national love your pet day, the perfect excuse to go all out in celebrating.

WHY DO WE CELEBATE NATIONAL LOVE YOUR PETS DAY?

Pets enrich out loves in countless ways- offering comfort, reducing stress, keeping us active or even improving our mental and physical health. whether you have a chirping bird , a playful pup or a cuddly cat, today is all about showing extra love and gratitude for their presence. 

FUN WAYS TO CELEBRATE. 

1) Treat them to something special

Nothing says I love you like a tasty treat! Bake some handmade, pet friendly snacks, buy their favourite treats, or surprise them with a new toy. 

For dog try peanut butter and pumpkin seeds, for cats some fresh tuna or catnip infused goodies. 

2) Spend quality time together 

the best gift you can give your pet is your time. take your dog on an extra long walk or play a fun game. Cats love interactive play with feather wands. even fish, reptiles and birds appreciate some extra attention- rearrange their tank, add new decorations or let them explore a safe space outside their enclosure

3) Pamper your pet

Treat your pet to a spa day! give your dog a nice bath and brushing session or book a professional grooming appointment. cats might enjoy gentle brushing and smaller pets like rabbits, guinea pigs can benefit from a fresh cage setup and a little extra cuddle time. 

4) capture the moment 

Take some adorable pictures of you pet and use the hashtag #nationalloveyourpetday. not only will you get a keepsake to cherish but you'll also spread the joy with other pet owners.

5) donate to a shelter. 

Not all pets are lucky enough to have a loving home. consider donating some food, blankets and toys to local shelters like Benvardin. 

A DAY TO REFLECT

National love your pet day is a great reminder to cherish the unconditional love our pets give us daily. whether they greet us at the door, curl up beside us or simply keep us company, their presence makes life better. 

if you have anymore ideas on how to celebrate let us know!

Thank you 

Team Pet & Country

Here are the faces behind Pet & Country! 

Meet new members and find out about our wonderful team.

HILARY-ANNE (OWNER)

I do the accounts for Pet & Country, I am the one who pays the bills!  I work from home and usually the books are completed around my busy life.  I also do some of the buying for the shop usually the gifts and fashion.  I love fashion and trends, and the collections we have in store.  I have made a jacket in the last couple of weeks and I am making another jacket at the minute.

 I have 6 lovely grandchildren, the 2 latest boys were born in 2024.  These wee people keep their granny and granda busy but we are very blessed.  I go to the gym, and I have started to do the 5K Park runs at the weekends.  I also crochet usually baby blankets!

JOANNE (SUPERVISOR)

Hi, I'm one of the supervisors here at Pet and Country and have been here since 2019 . I do most of the orders and invoices for the pet side of the store and I have often been bribed into appearing in some Tik Tok or Facebook posts! We are a great team and here to help in any way we can.

MARYSIA (SUPERVISOR) 

Hi! I've been with Pet & Country since 2020. What I do best.. I thrive on the challenge of putting out new stock and turning the shop around to ensure displays look fantastic at all times! You'll never find the same thing in the same place for too long with me around. I work with a great team whom I'm proud to be a part of!

SAMANTHA (SOCIAL MEDIA & SALES ASSISTANT)

Hey! I have been with Pet & Country from 2022 and have loved every minute! I look after all of our social accounts, maintain the running of our website, whilst also looking after our amazing store and serving our wonderful customers. (I'll probably be the one you see dancing about on Instagram or Tik Tok.)

Outside of work I love doing photography and spending time with my wee family, my son has has just entered his toddler era so he always keeps me and my husband on our toes. We all work so well together and I'm so proud to be part of this amazing team.

 AMY (SALES ASSISTANT)

My names Amy and I enjoy making displays with all our wonderful products, especially the Jellycat! I like seeing all the regular pups in for their treats, especially when they stop dead in their tracks outside the door and wont move till they come in!

CARLA (SALES ASSISTANT) 

Hey, I have been with Pet & Country since August 2024, I love meeting all our customers and finding out all about their furry friends! My favourite part of my job is putting out new stock, especially the handbags! Outside of work there's nothing I love more than relaxing with a good book.  

MICHELLE (SALES ASSISTANT)

 Hi, I'm Michelle, I'm the newbie to Pet & Country team and I have started in August 2024. I love to meet all the customers especially the fury ones! When I'm not in work I love to spend time with my family. I love animals especially horses , I teach and ride horses. when I'm not at Pet and Country you'll usually find me at the stables with my horse.

Hope you enjoyed getting to meet the team!

We appreciate all the support our customers give whether it be in store or online we are glad we are always here to help! 

Thanks 

Pet & Country Team x

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