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Small Dogs Get New Boutique Location

Golly Gear, a boutique for small dogs, got its start in the corner of a bookstore in Skokie, Illinois. ?We?ve had small dogs all our lives,? says Hope Saidel, co-owner, with her sister Fran, of Golly Gear. ?We know how difficult it is to find even the most basic pet supplies in the right sizes for tiny dogs. Once we found some wonderful products for our own dogs, we wanted to share our finds with other small dog owners.?

Golly Gear has opened in its new location at 4104 Oakton St. in Skokie.?We already had the bookstore, so we just moved some books aside and started Golly Gear in one corner. At first it was just a lark, named for my sister?s Brussels Griffon, Golly. That dog is the ultimate diva ? so we knew that if a product was good for Golly, other small dogs could use it, too.?

Golly Gear?s product mix is unique. ?There are a million places out there that sell books. But Golly Gear?s product mix is unique ? fun, affordable and practical items, especially for small dogs," the owners say. ?It made sense." Being asked how they like their work, the sisters remarked ?We love going to work every single day.? Having a new location can help with this attitude.