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After 15 years of dreaming of opening a socially responsible shop for dogs, Jen and Mike McKenna took the leap two years ago and opened Little Chief & Co in St. Catharines to serve the Niagara Region. Their shop is focused on the cutest member of the family, providing everything from toys and clothes, to treats and food, all for your dog. The brand is built on values of responsibility and education, with a \u201cpassion for dogs and a commitment to quality\u201d ingrained deep in the company. \u201cWe specialize in; premium and organic treats, pet apothecary products, eco-friendly toys, great clothing, and gear to make each dog\u2019s life a healthy and happy one.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The store\u2019s health focus allows pet owners peace of mind when shopping for their pups. The McKennas want the ingredients to be organic and high quality, while also putting a focus on sourcing them locally from Canada and when possible, from the Niagara Region. Therefore, the store not only caters to the needs of dogs but also their owners and the environment at large. Soon after starting, the mission of Little Chief & Co. grew so large that it no longer fit within a store and original online presence, and this led to a new addition. By the fall of 2019, the McKennas started looking at ways to not only grow within their area but also saw an opportunity to expand beyond just the Niagara Region.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe began building the new website in the Fall of 2019, in order to create a more robust experience for our online shoppers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

An initiative started which turned from great business decision into serendipity by early 2020 once COVID-19 hit Canada. Soon \u201ceverything within the brick & mortar storefront was added to the online shop – especially essential items like food\/raw food\u2026\u201d and their online store became a one-stop-shop. Already equipped with the makings of an innovative business, the McKennas were able to continue serving their customers despite the ensuing pandemic, allowing them to become \u201ca full-service shop and deliver everything locally as well as offering curb-side and shipping internationally.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Their growth was made easy through the use of the Shopify platform, and assistance from the ShopHERE Program. With the help of experts, the couple was able to take on a challenge that could have easily \u201ccost thousands of dollars with any agency\u201d. Through the government-funded program, and within a few months, they were able to make the journey without an outrageous investment.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThey offer so many resources to build a strategy, and the grant enabled us to scale and grow our eCommerce site.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The McKennas recommend the free ShopHERE Program<\/a> to anyone who needs help bringing and setting their shop online, saying that \u201cit is an amazing concept that enables businesses to transition to online\/eCommerce\u201d.\u00a0 And they even go on to tout the benefits of other Digital Main Street<\/a> programs, including the grant, saying that DMS is designed to provide \u201cbenefit for any business\u2026to grow their online presence and future-proof their company.\u201d Meanwhile, for all pet lovers out there, Little Chief & Co.<\/a> is the place to go if you want your pup to become the new bark of the town.<\/p>\n

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