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Iowa Cat Groomer is Smitten by the Kittens

She’s been running her cat-grooming salon for 10 years.

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6 years ago

November 8, 2018

PETS+ Staff PETS+ November 2018 Issue

Betsey Qualley, Smitten Kitten, Des Moines, IA

Betsey Qualley recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of her cat-grooming salon, Smitten Kitten. Cheering her on at work are shop cats Walter, Lola and Delores, all from Furry Friends Rescue. At home are kitties Dorothy (posing with Qualley here), Pickles, Rosie, Orangie and Shelley, plus husband George and daughter Charlotte. Surrounding herself with such a large family helps keep Qualley happy and successful.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY: EVA LEWIN PHOTOGRAPHY

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