Author: IT Staff

click to enlarge Ashley Brown enjoys changing a dog’s appearance. His 5-year-old business, Pup.E.Tails, was voted the best pet grooming by Illinois Times readers in the 2022 Best of Springfield contest. “I just love the atmosphere of it — just seeing what you can do with their hair,” Brown said. The Curran resident was trained by his mother, veteran groomer Carrie Brummett of Loami, who now works with him at Pup.E.Tails. Brown previously operated the business, which only serves dogs, in the 100 block of West Laurel Street in Springfield. Pup.E.Tails moved about three years ago to its current location…