ANDY MURRAY has landed a new role in partnership with a pet nutrition firm – alongside his new puppy Bonnie.
The former tennis World No 1 has signed up for a raft of sponsorships with businesses close to his heart since retiring from day-to-day life on the tour.
And now he’s added another string to his bow – at the same time as showing off Bonnie in the publicity campaign with Purina PRO PLAN.
Doting dog lover Murray welcomed Bonnie – a brown Flat-Coated Retriever to the family earlier this year.
He’s previously had two much-loved border terrier, Maggie May, who died back in 2022 and Rusty, who passed away in November.
He’s called her a “big part of the family already” – and proudly showed her off as he said that he “and Bonnie have some big news to share”.
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He’s joining fellow tennis stars Jasmine Paolini and her dog Cesare, Çağla Büyükakçay and her cat Izo along with powerhouse couple Gaël Monfils and Elina Svitolina and their pet dog Wizz for the new campaign.
The pro tennis players have been recruited as they say that the care they take in their nutrition aligns with Purina commitment to provide high-quality pet food, developed by a team of Purina nutritionists and vets, to help dogs and cats lead active, healthy and long lives.
Their rsearch shows that half (50%2.) of British pet owners say they view their cat or dog as a family member and that pet care is a priority for many, with almost a third (32%3.) of owners actively researching to stay updated on pet nutrition topics.
Murray said: “Bonnie only joined us this spring, and she’s such a big part of our family already, so for me it’s important that we prioritise her health and nutrition.
“Throughout my career, nutrition has been key to my performance, and so it makes sense that we do this for Bonnie too because she’s going to be busy as she keeps up with life in the Murray house.
“I’ve learnt so much about pet nutrition and how important it is since I started working with Purina PRO PLAN® and I hope Bonnie and I can inspire PRO level care among other pet owners”.
They will feature in a new PRO PLAN® TV advert, which will roll out across TV, digital, and social channels in autumn.
After the passing of Rusty, Murray said: “You were the most loyal and protective companion our family could have wished for.
“You were so patient and gentle with the kids and we all learned so much from you. The house feels empty without you in it.
“The noise you made when you wanted a plate to lick or a biscuit to chew on or when you wanted anything for that matter was infuriating at times!
“But today we would do anything to hear it again. Love you ruzz rest easy poppet x”
