Chico: the perfect local destination for all your pets

Sonia Roy

A couple with a passion for raising dogs (of which they have six) and animal care, Frank Frias and Michelle Burke are two Outaouais residents who, in recent years, have acquired two Chico franchises in Gatineau, businesses dedicated to the care and needs of pets. Since 2018, the Chico branch in Aylmer has been offering local residents (and their pets) products (specialized food, walking and transport equipment, cat trees, toys, animal body care) and grooming services in the shop, which is located in the new commercial complex at the corner of Vanier Road and Boulevard des Allumettières. Since December 2021, the couple has expanded its service offering by opening a second Chico branch in the Gatineau area at 200 Gréber Boulevard. Both locations, in addition to having everything needed for dogs and cats, also sell items suitable for birds, reptiles, fish and rodents (aquariums, terrariums, cages of various sizes, food). A special bonus for pet lovers is that you can bring your pet into the shop without any problem. The advice and information on pet habits and trends shared on the social networks of Chico's Gatineau branches make these businesses your ideal destination for all your pets' needs. To make sure you don't miss anything, you can subscribe to the Chico shops’ Facebook page at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/Chicoboutiquedanimaux/ . 

This great entrepreneurial adventure of the Frias-Burke couple and the opening of their second business will be celebrated during the weekend of October 8 and 9, 2022 in front of the branch located on Gréber Boulevard. On the program: opening sales, discounts, promotions, barbecue, inflatable structures, games for children, sweets and fun - an event not to be missed!

Photo caption: Michelle Burke and Frank Frias, owners of the two Chico locations in Gatineau

Photo credit: Courtesy of Frank Frias and Michelle Burke