Charlie and Mia’s Barkery to call Toowoomba’s Ruthven St home

A popular Toowoomba business is about to cement down roots in the CBD, with the announcement of a long-awaited store - one your furbabies are sure to love! Details here.

With an ever-expanding fanbase, a popular Toowoomba business will cement itself with an official store.

Rita Faulks created Charlie and Mia’s Barkery seven years ago when she wanted to give her furbabies high quality, preservatives and additive free food.

“It has taken me seven years to get the courage to take this step,” she said.

“People have always asked when I'm going to open a shop, so I thought, ‘I’ve got to do this’.”

Rita Faulks wanted to create local and healthy pet treats for her pugs Charlie and Mia. Over the past seven years, she has operated Charlie and Mia’s Barkery, with impressive results. Monday, May 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Charlie and Mia’s Barkery is set to have its own store front at the former Red Rooster site on Ruthven Street, with doors to open in five to six weeks.

Mia and Charlie the Pugs. Rita Faulks, wanted to create local and healthy pet treats for her pugs Charlie and Mia and will open Charlie and Mia's Barkery (pet bakery) in the coming weeks. Monday, May 23, 2022. Picture: Nev Madsen.

“If people are time poor, like so many of us are, they will be able to use the Doggie Drive Thru,” she said.

“They can order what they would like on our website, and when they give me an estimated time, I can make sure it’s all packaged up and ready to go.

“It’s very exciting, and it’s all thanks to our Barkery family who have supported us all the way.”

Customers can still purchase goods at the Toowoomba Farmers and Makers Markets.