We're incredibly humbled and grateful to share some exciting news with our amazing community - Charlie and Mia's Barkery has been named a finalist in the 2025 Business xCellence Awards! This marks our second consecutive year of both nomination and finalist recognition (2024 and 2025), and honestly, we're still pinching ourselves.
This Achievement Belongs to You
First and foremost, this recognition belongs to every single customer who has walked through our doors at Shop 1/281-285 Griffiths Street, Harlaxton, or ordered online. Your trust in us to provide the very best for your furry family members is what drives everything we do.
From the regular customers who pop in for their pup's favourite liver treats, to those who've ordered our custom birthday cakes for special celebrations, to everyone who's supported us through farmers markets and shared our posts on social media - this is YOUR achievement too.
Our Journey: 8 Years of Passion and Purpose
When we first opened Charlie and Mia's Barkery eight years ago, our mission was simple: provide Australian-made, preservative-free, chemical-free treats that we'd be happy to give to our own dogs, Charlie and Mia. What started as a passion project has grown into something we never imagined, but our core values have never wavered.
Every product we stock goes through our rigorous selection process. We trial everything on our own dogs first, meet with suppliers personally, and ensure every treat meets our strict standards for quality and safety. Because at the end of the day, we're not just business owners - we're dog parents too.
What This Recognition Means
Being nominated and reaching finalist status for business excellence two years running validates what we've always believed: that small businesses can make a big difference when they're built on genuine care and quality. This consistent recognition over consecutive years reinforces our commitment to:
- Quality First: Every treat, toy, and product meets our high standards
- Community Focus: Supporting local customers and their beloved pets
- Education: Helping pet parents make informed choices about nutrition and wellness
- Personal Service: Treating every customer and their pet as part of our extended family
Looking Forward: Our Promise to You
This recognition isn't a finish line - it's fuel for the journey ahead. We're more committed than ever to:
- Expanding our range of premium, natural products
- Continuing our educational content (like our popular Treat-wise Tuesday series)
- Maintaining the personal touch that makes Charlie and Mia's Barkery special
- Supporting local animal charities like Angels Rescue and participating in events like the Million Paws Walk for RSPCA
A Special Thank You
To our loyal customers who've been with us from the beginning, to new faces who've recently discovered us, to everyone who's left a review, shared a post, or simply trusted us with their pet's treats - thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
And of course, a special thanks to Charlie and Mia, our original taste testers and the inspiration behind everything we do. They may not understand awards, but they definitely understand good treats! 🐕🐕
What's Next?
We're energized and inspired by this back-to-back recognition, and it motivates us to keep growing and improving. Looking ahead, we're excited about:
- Continuing to innovate with new natural, healthy treat options for your furry friends
- Deepening our community connections and finding new ways to support local animal welfare
- Sharing more knowledge through our educational content because informed pet parents make the best decisions for their dogs
- Growing our Charlie and Mia's family as we welcome new customers and their beloved pets into our community
This consecutive year recognition reminds us that when you stay true to your values and genuinely care about what you do, good things happen consistently. We're grateful for where we are today, but even more excited about the positive impact we can continue to make in the lives of dogs and their families.
The future is bright, and we can't wait to share it with all of you - one tail wag at a time! 🐕❤️
Visit us at Shop 1/281-285 Griffiths Street, Harlaxton
Phone: 0412 454 092
Trading Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm
Phone: 0412 454 092
Trading Hours: Tue-Fri 10am-6:30pm, Sat-Sun 9am-1pm
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