Harwoods
Renault is proving that a dog’s life is not so bad after all as it hands over
the latest van to national pet-sitters Animals at Home.
Animals
at Home is an island-based company that allows pet owners to leave their
beloved cats, dogs and other furries to be looked after while they go on
holiday, as an alternative to the traditional cattery or dog kennels.
Animals at Home take their 65th van from Harwoods Renault. Pictured from left: Denis Chirgwin, MD of Animals at Home with his dog Lily; Debra Nicolson, Animals at Home’s newest franchisee taking on the Bournemouth and New Forest territory and Paul Hunt, sales manager at Harwoods Renault.
The
company was set up in 2003 and as well as its pet sitting service, also offers
an animal ambulance for sick animals that need to be rushed to the vet and a
transport service for families who are emigrating with pets. Since it started, the company has grown to a
multi-million pound operation and has more than 60 franchises across the
country and one in Australia. The latest
franchisee Debra Nicholson, who collected her Kangoo with Denis Chirgwin this
week, will be looking after the Bournemouth and New Forest area.
The
company founder and owner Denis Chirgwin describes the business thus: “We walk
dogs, feed cats and fly elephants!” He
was at Harwoods in Lushington Hill this week to take delivery of the 65th
Renault Kangoo van to join the fleet.
Paul
Hunt, Sales Director at Harwoods, said: “There’s no better recommendation for
the practicality and value-for-money of the Kangoo than a customer who drives
away in their 65th van.
“We’re
delighted to be dealing once again with Denis and Animals at Home; as anyone
who knows Denis or has read his book
“Guinea Pigs don’t bounce” will know, this is a local company who’ve
worked hard and expanded to become successful throughout the UK.
“They
will be celebrating their 10th anniversary next year and we hope to
be dealing with them for many years to come.”
Denis
Chirgwin of Animals at Home, added: “We chose Renault when we were setting up
the business because the Kangoo Van is the perfect size for our requirements
and easily converted into an animal ambulance. Since then, we’ve dealt with
Paul and have found him to be open, friendly and professional.
“As
we provide an animal ambulance service, we need a vehicle that’s practical and
reliable and we’ve found that the Kangoo has offered trouble-free motoring.”
For
more information, visit Harwoods on Lushington Hill or call 01983 885500 for
more details. Alternatively visit www.harwoodsgroup.com or on Twitter at
twitter.com/ HarwoodsSales
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Dogs are great animals and lots of fun to own. Unlike most humans they love to run around, exercise and have fun. It varies how much exercise a dog needs by its age, breed and size, however all dogs need dog walks at least twice a day as it gives them the opportunity to socialise with other dogs, relieve themselves and burn off some energy after being cooped up inside all day.
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