Jackie Frankowiak, co-owner of Lovin’ Tails, which makes dog foods and treats, talked while selling her wares at the La Grange Farmers Market.
Q: Where do you live?
A: Berwyn
Q: What does Lovin’ Tails sell?
A: Homemade, gourmet dog food and treats
Q:How long has your company been in business?
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A: 11 years
Q: What are your future plans?
A: We hopefully will get a store in the next two years.
Q: What is your role in the company?
A: I sell them. My partner, Julie Jurish, makes them.
Q: Why types of food and treats does she make?
A: She makes a large variety. For St. Patrick’s Day, she made a corn beef on rye (snack). For Thanksgiving, she made a turkey and stuffing.
Q: What do you like about selling at the farmers market?
A: We just love dealing with the dogs and visiting with their people. We get to commiserating with them. I’ve talked to people who’ve lost their pet. I’ve hugged people.
Q: Do you have a dog?
A: Yes. A Stafford Terrier named Keela.
Q: What is your favorite color?
A: I don’t know if I have a favorite. I guess it’s orange or coral. I like coral.
Q: What super power would you like to have?
A: I’d like to clone myself so I could be in more than one place at a time.
Q: Do you have any vacations planned?
A: My niece is getting married in October in Phoenix so that’s where I am going for a long weekend.
Q: What is your pet peeve?
A: People who don’t clean up after their dogs or who are abusive to them.
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