A Lanarkshire woman who had a fear of cats as a kid has been named UK Cat Groomer of the Year.Darcy Faely started her cat grooming business from her couch at her home in Hamilton.And last week she was crowned Cat Groomer of the Year at the UK Pet Awards held in Glasgow.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
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