To prepare for the big event, last night DD gave Lily a bath. This was actually Lily's second bath. (Her first one occurred, unbeknownst to me, on the day of our garage sale.) Because Lily knew what was coming, let's just say she was less than cooperative. I experienced this first-hand as she climbed over and down my back, 100 claws fully extended. And DD, having given one cat one bath in her lifetime, suddenly became the Expert Cat Bather.
"Mom! DO NOT try to take pictures! Lily does not want to be photographed!"
(Blood running down my back, I remained undaunted in my pursuit of wet cat photos.)
After a few minutes in the tub, it was obvious that Lily didn't care to be rinsed with the plastic cup. But she didn't mind being wrapped in a wet washcloth. The deluded part of me thinks that if we were to bath her frequently enough, she might even start to enjoy it. Although I might not survive.
When she was finished with her bath, Lily bolted from the bathroom, looking altogether like some freakish alien creature. Tinsel, who was waiting outside the bathroom door, had a look of complete terror in her eyes when she saw Wet Lily run past. Even this morning, Tinsel is a bit wary of Lily. She's not quite sure what she saw last night.
But Lily's fur is silky smooth. She is so soft that the judge may not be able to hang onto her. And she smells fresh and clean. It's good to look and smell the part, right?
Tomorrow: Nails.
7 comments:
OMG! I love it!! Wet cats are so funny :)
Janet, you and your dd are brave to take on this task. I've heard horror stories about bathing cats. I think Lily is going to win hands down. She has to!
My cat doesn't love his bath, but the blow dryer afterward? Bring it on, baby! Direct heat and a full body massage, what's not to love, huh? :)
Lily's a winner. No question.
Toni-Thank you! Believe me, I couldn't get all the photos I really wanted. I sort of risked my life getting these! She did look pretty cute wet, though. ;-)
Lynn-Yes, the stories are accurate. You should not take on this task unless absolutely necessary! I'm not even sure it was necessary last nite. But hey, we have to increase our odds of winning! :-)
Denali-I can't believe that about the blow dryer! That's amazing. I do know a cat who likes to be vacuumed, though. Cats...gotta love 'em!
Stay tuned for more competition news! Janet
No, no, silly.... nails trimmed FIRST!
(then it might not be such a "bloody" bath for you!)
;)
Oh, yes, Maureen -- That very thought occurred to me as Lily was making her way down my back! Oh, well, my wounds are healing nicely and I did get some cute pics! :-) Janet
OMG - that photo is TOO CUTE!!!! Can't believe your daughter didn't want you to take it!
SO FUNNY on the blow dryer and vacuum loving cats!!!!
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