Banbury Retirement Development Celebrates National Pet Month

As the UK celebrated National Pet Month thoughout April, Bromford, the developers behind the award-winning Park Gardens retirement development in Banbury, is sharing the benefits that having a furry friend can have on health and wellbeing

Park Gardens is a pet-friendly retirement living development, consisting of self-contained two-bedroom apartments. Residents can enjoy a range of amenities, including a café and bistro, a gym, a beauty spa, allotments and a full calendar of events and activities.

Pets can reduce stress and anxiety

Pets have been shown to reduce stress and anxiety in humans. Their presence is pleasant, and they bring joy and comfort which can distract from any day-to-day worries.

Pets can help you meet new people

Moving to a new home when you don’t yet know your neighbours can be intimidating, but pets can be a great way to get to know new people. Pet owners love to talk about their pets, meaning there is an excellent ice-breaker on hand. Plus, owning a pet comes with activities that can be done in groups, such as dog walking, shopping for your animals and attending training classes.

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Pets encourage exercise

Exercise is a very important element of health and wellbeing. Taking a dog for a walk is a very common and beneficial form of exercise. However, other pets can also encourage movement, as cats, for instance, can benefit from vigorous play to avoid boredom.

Pets provide a structure and routine

Retirement can mean a sudden wealth of free time. Whilst some find this relaxing, others find the lack of a routine to be demotivating. Pets come with a schedule, as they need to be fed every day, and often come to expect their meals at regular times. Depending on the animal, they will also need regular exercise, grooming and play.

Pets provide companionship

Perhaps the most obvious benefit of having a pet is that they act as a companion. The bond formed between owners and pets is very special and can prevent feelings of loneliness and isolation. Having your pet be happy to see you when you walk into your home is an instant mood boost that brightens any bad day.

Catherine Jarrett, director of sales and marketing at Bromford, said: “At Bromford, we understand that pets are part of the family, which is why we’re determined that Park Gardens should be pet friendly. We have loved seeing how much joy this feature has brought our residents, and is also why we try to make the moving process as easy as possible with our assisted moving services, which allow our residents to focus on getting their companions settled into their new home.”

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