Stray Thoughts 2020 Volume 3 | Page 8

Stray Thoughts Summer 2020 Why We Love Pets Jake Landreth, Gerald Auto Group Since 2015, Subaru retailers have partnered with local animal welfare organizations to impact over 144,000 animals in need across the country. While that number is amazing, perhaps the best thing about this initiative is the name. It could have been named “Subaru Helps Pets” or “Subaru Cares for Pets.” Each of those statements describe the goals of the initiative, but they don’t capture the real sentiment. We don’t just help pets, and we don’t simply care for them. We love pets. We love everything about them. We love how excited your dog gets when you walk in whether you’ve been gone for 8 hours, or 15 minutes. We love how cats make you earn their affection. Simply put, Subaru Loves Pets. This initiative takes place on two levels, nationally and locally. Nationally, Subaru has donated nearly $22 million to the ASPCA, helped support over 1,500 animal welfare related events, and impacted the rescue, transport, and adoption of more than 50,000 animals nationwide. Every year, during the month of October, Subaru retailers collect new pet supplies to donate to local animal organizations. We also donate starter kits for new petadopting families. Locally, and specifically at Gerald Subaru of Naperville, the Subaru Loves Pets initiative is ever present. From supporting organizations as wonderful as the West Suburban Humane Society, to welcoming pets at our dealership. We understand how important someone’s pet is to them. We cherish that human-animal bond. We care about these things because we experience them first hand. We have pets ourselves, and we love them. We love seeing dogs in our customer lounge area. It not only eases the wait time for each customer, but brightens up our day as well. Pets are an integral part of our lives, and special members of our families. For those reasons and many more, Subaru will always continue to Love Pets. Oil Change, Tire Rotation, & Brake Service $10.00 OFF Service includes: • Change engine oil (up to 5 quarts) • Replace oil filter with a genuine Subaru oil filter • Rotate all tires • Inspect tires for abnormal wear and set pressure • Inspect brake pads/shoes, rotors/drums, wheel cylinders and add brake fluid (as needed) • Check/adjust parking brake and road test Valid only at Gerald Subaru. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Cannot be combined with any other specials or redeemed for cash. Prices may vary by model. Service will be completed per model specifications. Subaru vehicles only. Wild Card Special Parts Service $25.00 OFF Save on Your Next Parts Purchase and/or Service! • $10.00 off purchase of $50.00 to $99.99 • $15.00 off purchase of $100.00 to $199.99 • $25.00 off purchase of $200.00 and up Valid only at Gerald Subaru. Please present coupon at time of write-up. Cannot be combined with any other specials or redeemed for cash. Not applicable on tire and battery purchases or oil change services. Subaru vehicles only. 8