Jollyes Pets stores opens at Teesbay Retail Park in Hartlepool

Jollyes Pets opened at the Teesbay Retail Park in Hartlepool on Saturday (February 14), with a Valentine’s theme throughout.

The opening was complete with a romantic backdrop of love letters, floral arrangements and a red carpet to set the scene for a special pet blessing.

But no one was expecting store manager Adam Davis from Bishop Auckland to get down on one knee and propose to his partner, Angela Raine – who said yes.

Adam and Angela, from Bishop Auckland. (Image: Dave Charnley)

Adam and Angela, from Bishop Auckland, have been together for 12 years and share two sons, Alfie and Jack.

Adam and Angela, from Bishop Auckland, share two sons, Alfie and Jack. (Image: Dave Charnley)

Meanwhile local Jessica Hecker and her cocker spaniel Ginny had their bond blessed by a local celebrant.

Jollyes Pets officially opens its new Hartlepool store at Teesbay Retail Park (Image: Dave Charnley)

Local dog lover Jessica Hecker and her cocker spaniel Ginny (Image: Dave Charnley)

Jollyes Pets officially opens its new Hartlepool store at Teesbay Retail Park (Image: Dave Charnley)

Eileen Temple-French led the blessing with a personalised sermon, as a live accordionist played romantic songs.

Councillor Pamela Hargreaves, the leader of Hartlepool Borough Council, and MP Jonathan Brash, joined staff for a red-ribbon cutting, while retired police dog Nash bit through a string of sausages to declare the store open.

Jollyes Pets officially opens its new Hartlepool store at Teesbay Retail Park (Image: Dave Charnley)

Jollyes Pets officially opens its new Hartlepool store at Teesbay Retail Park (Image: Dave Charnley)

It has created eight jobs.

Store manager Adam added: “We’re delighted to finally open the doors and welcome customers to our new store in Hartlepool.

“We know people are mad about their pets, and today was all about celebrating that bond with the pet blessing between Jessica and her cocker spaniel Ginny.

Jollyes Pets officially opens its new Hartlepool store at Teesbay Retail Park (Image: Dave Charnley)

Jollyes Pets officially opens its new Hartlepool store at Teesbay Retail Park (Image: Dave Charnley)

“It was a truly heartwarming day, filled with wagging tails, happy faces, and a little bit of love.

“The whole team here is excited to bring their pet expertise alongside the kind of value that’s been making a real difference to pet parents right across the UK”.

This year, Jollyes has opened stores in Blackpool and Ponders End, and is due to open in Whitehaven on Friday, February 27.