Golly Gear is an online and bricks-and-mortar pet supply shop  - especially for small dogs. Owned by sisters and life-long Skokie residents Fran and Hope Saidel, Golly Gear was named after Fran's Brussels Griffon Golly and began in a corner of the family bookstore in downtown Skokie. As small-dog owners themselves, the sisters had difficulty finding right-size products for their pets, from harnesses, collars, and leashes to toys, bowls and even treats, so decided to share their discoveries with other little dog owners.

Golly Gear is located at 7951 Babb Ave., Skokie, IL 60077. Phone is 847-677-0680, website: http://www.GollyGear.com

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.