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When Staples arrived at the Colwood home, Hattie  was scruffy and greasy, but after a little care and attention to detail the house cat was donning a lion cut with a mane and little puff of fur on her tail.

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Staples has become the first certified feline master groomer in B.C. after graduating  from the National Cat GroomerB次元官网网址檚 School in Greenville, South Carolina.

She graduated top of her class in January. Prior to attending the two-week masterB次元官网网址檚 program she studied at the school online completing a two-year program.

Staples began her home grooming business in 2010 and now she has 350 clients from across Greater Victoria.

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For the clients Staples is much more than just a groomer.

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Prior to hiring Staples, Hattie was groomed at the veterinary clinic under general anesthesia.

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