Pet retailer Jollyes Pets opened the doors to its latest store in Mansfield on Friday, October 16, creating seven new jobs for the local community.

Marking the official opening, deputy Mayor of Mansfield, Craig Whitby, cut the red ribbon alongside some very special canine guests, Hazy, Juke, Ozzy, Jimmy and Buddy.

The dogs attended on behalf of the NFRSA, Jollyes Pets’ nationwide charity partner.

Hazy previously served as a Forensic Evidence Detection Dog with Derbyshire Constabulary, while Juke and Ozzy both served with HMP Nottingham before retiring. Joining them will be active prison detection dogs Jimmy, an English Springer Spaniel, and Buddy, a fox red Labrador.

Deputy Mayor of Mansfield, Craig Whitby, cut the red ribbon at the official opening of Jollyes Pets in Mansfield, alongside some very special canine guests, Hazy, Juke, Ozzy, Jimmy and Buddy.

placeholder image — Deputy Mayor of Mansfield, Craig Whitby, cut the red ribbon at the official opening of Jollyes Pets in Mansfield, alongside some very special canine guests, Hazy, Juke, Ozzy, Jimmy and Buddy.

The brand new store has created seven jobs for the local community and will be led by store manager Sam Newbold.

Sam is looking forward to welcoming Mansfield’s pet owners to the new store and meeting their four-legged friends.

Sam said: “It’s brilliant to be bringing Jollyes Pets to Mansfield and giving local pet owners a new place to discover great value products for their four-legged, feathered and furry friends.

“Having spent 12 years managing stores, I’m excited to get to know our new team and customers.

“As a pet lover myself, with two dogs, Bruce and Toby, and two rabbits, Flin and Albert, I know how important our pets are to the family.

“We can’t wait to welcome the local community into the store, introduce everyone to our mascot Jolly and give visitors the chance to enjoy some freebies and prizes.

“We’re looking forward to becoming a familiar face in the local pet community.”