Anne Francis

Anne has been a professional pet stylist for over 20 years, joining the team at The Village Groomer & Pet Supply in Walpole, Mass in 1995.  The Village Groomer received Best Independent Retail Grooming Salon twice by the Cardinal Crystal Achievement Awards.  Anne was the recipient of the Cardinal Crystal Award for Journalist Of The Year for her work on the instructional article in Grooming Business Magazine, “The Grooming Table.”  She has been a member of Groom Team USA for 2014, 2015 and 2016 and finished in the top 5 the last 2 seasons.  She has been recognised for her incredible scissor work, as well as the “Taxi Award” at the New England Pet Grooming Professionals for the best expression and character with a mixed breed.  Anne is excited to share her knowledge she has gathered over the years as she transitions into being an educator in the industry that she loves.