Paw Print: Mobile groomer wins top award at show

BELLEVILLE — Shaffia Galis-Menendez was honored as Mobile Groomer of the Year at the Cardinal Crystal Grooming Achievement Awards ceremony held in Las Vegas last month.

This was the first year an award for Mobile Groomer was presented by Cardinal Pet Care, a pet products company based in California.

Galis-Menendez opened Best of Breed Grooming in Belleville in 1994, and added mobile pet grooming services in 2005.

“Shaffia’s dedication and enthusiasm for her craft reflect positively on the grooming world and help to promote awareness of the importance of proper grooming,” said Cardinal Pet Care president Tony De Vos.