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KFC latest news: The Groom-a-thon :-) this might be long..
Hi, folks
In the last thread I started about Kitty FC's amazing progress from being a no-hoper with RB fast approaching to a diva who had gained a lot of weight and insisted on roast chicken, I mentioned how her fur had got into a bad state, partly because she stopped self-grooming some time ago, partly because I was unable to help her with it for three months due to my own injuries but mainly because even before that she just *would not allow it* or at least not often enough to keep her up to scratch (pardon the unintentional pun.) So we needed to get the cavalry in, in the form of my friend June. I said she would be up for it, didn't I, and she certainly was! So June came yesterday to visit KFC, who knows her very well. They spent 10 minutes admiring each other, KFC being ecstatic at seeing Auntie June again, purring up a storm and rubbing herself all over her and Auntie June talking to her in a silly voice (which KFC loves) saying "you aren't going to say this to me in a hour or two, little girlie.." The hoomins felt the need for a cup of tea then. Most Brits will know what I mean. We discussed our strategy over our tea. Poor KFC had no idea what was coming. June had come equipped with battery-operated clippers, hairdressing scissors etc in case it was necessary. I said I would prefer us to try teasing out her horribly felted undercoat if possible and groom it out. I got a towel to put over her head, but June had a better idea. She twisted the towel and put it round her neck and took in her front feet with it too. OMG, did poor Kitty swear when I got to work on her, teasing out all this stuff! What a potty-mouth ;-) but no pain no gain. I jumped away every time she growled and swore. Auntie June said to KFC "your mummy is nervous" and I said "so would you be, if you'd been trying to do it on your own!" She agreed. Thanks to June's skill at handling difficult animals (and I was able to get the matts away from her tummy too) I had a snowballs chance at that - KFC is far more comfortable now. There is a little bit more to do (not much and we have agreed June will come back in ten days so we can do that) We didn't get the bath done, obviously. It took one and three-quarter hours to get what seemed enough felted stuff out to make at least one more cat and we decided we'd all had enough. That's for next time. Both hoomins got slightly injured during the process. KFC sank one footful of front claws into June's hand before we got the towel idea going properly. Fortunately she merely removed Kitty's foot from her hand very carefully without flinching or trying to pull it away so just puncture marks. I got kicked by the back feet when I was removing the awful mats from her tummy. But yay! She looks pretty again. I think she knows it. Sing I look pretty, I look pretty I'm so pleased. June was the only person amongst my friends who would have been capable of this, and I've had to hold off asking as her husband had a heart by-pass op earlier this year. "Will you help me groom my very old cat?" didn't seem appropriate at that time. Tweed |
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KFC latest news: The Groom-a-thon :-) this might be long..
Christina Websell wrote:
Hi, folks In the last thread I started about Kitty FC's amazing progress from being a no-hoper with RB fast approaching to a diva who had gained a lot of weight and insisted on roast chicken, I mentioned how her fur had got into a bad state, partly because she stopped self-grooming some time ago, partly because I was unable to help her with it for three months due to my own injuries but mainly because even before that she just *would not allow it* or at least not often enough to keep her up to scratch (pardon the unintentional pun.) So we needed to get the cavalry in, in the form of my friend June. I said she would be up for it, didn't I, and she certainly was! So June came yesterday to visit KFC, who knows her very well. They spent 10 minutes admiring each other, KFC being ecstatic at seeing Auntie June again, purring up a storm and rubbing herself all over her and Auntie June talking to her in a silly voice (which KFC loves) saying "you aren't going to say this to me in a hour or two, little girlie.." The hoomins felt the need for a cup of tea then. Most Brits will know what I mean. We discussed our strategy over our tea. Poor KFC had no idea what was coming. June had come equipped with battery-operated clippers, hairdressing scissors etc in case it was necessary. I said I would prefer us to try teasing out her horribly felted undercoat if possible and groom it out. I got a towel to put over her head, but June had a better idea. She twisted the towel and put it round her neck and took in her front feet with it too. OMG, did poor Kitty swear when I got to work on her, teasing out all this stuff! What a potty-mouth ;-) but no pain no gain. I jumped away every time she growled and swore. Auntie June said to KFC "your mummy is nervous" and I said "so would you be, if you'd been trying to do it on your own!" She agreed. Thanks to June's skill at handling difficult animals (and I was able to get the matts away from her tummy too) I had a snowballs chance at that - KFC is far more comfortable now. There is a little bit more to do (not much and we have agreed June will come back in ten days so we can do that) We didn't get the bath done, obviously. It took one and three-quarter hours to get what seemed enough felted stuff out to make at least one more cat and we decided we'd all had enough. That's for next time. Both hoomins got slightly injured during the process. KFC sank one footful of front claws into June's hand before we got the towel idea going properly. Fortunately she merely removed Kitty's foot from her hand very carefully without flinching or trying to pull it away so just puncture marks. I got kicked by the back feet when I was removing the awful mats from her tummy. But yay! She looks pretty again. I think she knows it. Sing I look pretty, I look pretty I'm so pleased. June was the only person amongst my friends who would have been capable of this, and I've had to hold off asking as her husband had a heart by-pass op earlier this year. "Will you help me groom my very old cat?" didn't seem appropriate at that time. Tweed I'm so glad to hear that you and June were mostly succesful, I'm sure KFC will be feeling so much better now. I wonder if she's plotting revenge. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy, Bagheera & Shadow) Cats leave pawprints on your heart http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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KFC latest news: The Groom-a-thon :-) this might be long..
"Christina Websell" wrote in message ... Hi, folks In the last thread I started about Kitty FC's amazing progress from being a no-hoper with RB fast approaching to a diva who had gained a lot of weight and insisted on roast chicken, I mentioned how her fur had got into a bad state, partly because she stopped self-grooming some time ago, partly because I was unable to help her with it for three months due to my own injuries but mainly because even before that she just *would not allow it* or at least not often enough to keep her up to scratch (pardon the unintentional pun.) So we needed to get the cavalry in, in the form of my friend June. I said she would be up for it, didn't I, and she certainly was! So June came yesterday to visit KFC, who knows her very well. They spent 10 minutes admiring each other, KFC being ecstatic at seeing Auntie June again, purring up a storm and rubbing herself all over her and Auntie June talking to her in a silly voice (which KFC loves) saying "you aren't going to say this to me in a hour or two, little girlie.." The hoomins felt the need for a cup of tea then. Most Brits will know what I mean. We discussed our strategy over our tea. Poor KFC had no idea what was coming. June had come equipped with battery-operated clippers, hairdressing scissors etc in case it was necessary. I said I would prefer us to try teasing out her horribly felted undercoat if possible and groom it out. I got a towel to put over her head, but June had a better idea. She twisted the towel and put it round her neck and took in her front feet with it too. OMG, did poor Kitty swear when I got to work on her, teasing out all this stuff! What a potty-mouth ;-) but no pain no gain. I jumped away every time she growled and swore. Auntie June said to KFC "your mummy is nervous" and I said "so would you be, if you'd been trying to do it on your own!" She agreed. Thanks to June's skill at handling difficult animals (and I was able to get the matts away from her tummy too) I had a snowballs chance at that - KFC is far more comfortable now. There is a little bit more to do (not much and we have agreed June will come back in ten days so we can do that) We didn't get the bath done, obviously. It took one and three-quarter hours to get what seemed enough felted stuff out to make at least one more cat and we decided we'd all had enough. That's for next time. Both hoomins got slightly injured during the process. KFC sank one footful of front claws into June's hand before we got the towel idea going properly. Fortunately she merely removed Kitty's foot from her hand very carefully without flinching or trying to pull it away so just puncture marks. I got kicked by the back feet when I was removing the awful mats from her tummy. But yay! She looks pretty again. I think she knows it. Sing I look pretty, I look pretty I'm so pleased. June was the only person amongst my friends who would have been capable of this, and I've had to hold off asking as her husband had a heart by-pass op earlier this year. "Will you help me groom my very old cat?" didn't seem appropriate at that time. So glad she was able to get groomed a bit. It used to kind of get me, Sam was always pleased as punch with himself once I'd managed to bathe and groom him. No matter what horrible things he had thought about me in the process. Jo |
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KFC latest news: The Groom-a-thon :-) this might be long..
On Aug 10, 9:08*am, "Christina Websell"
wrote: But yay! *She looks pretty again. *I think she knows it. *Sing I look pretty, I look pretty There are many brave athletes over in China at the moment- people prepared to run marathons etc- people prepared to push themselves to their limits... And everyone of them would probably sooner do that than try and groom the feisty KFC! You and June should be on a podium getting gold medals! Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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KFC latest news: The Groom-a-thon :-) this might be long..
Christina Websell wrote:
Hi, folks In the last thread I started about Kitty FC's amazing progress from being a no-hoper with RB fast approaching to a diva who had gained a lot of weight and insisted on roast chicken, I mentioned how her fur had got into a bad state, partly because she stopped self-grooming some time ago, partly because I was unable to help her with it for three months due to my own injuries but mainly because even before that she just *would not allow it* or at least not often enough to keep her up to scratch (pardon the unintentional pun.) So we needed to get the cavalry in, in the form of my friend June. I said she would be up for it, didn't I, and she certainly was! So June came yesterday to visit KFC, who knows her very well. They spent 10 minutes admiring each other, KFC being ecstatic at seeing Auntie June again, purring up a storm and rubbing herself all over her and Auntie June talking to her in a silly voice (which KFC loves) saying "you aren't going to say this to me in a hour or two, little girlie.." The hoomins felt the need for a cup of tea then. Most Brits will know what I mean. We discussed our strategy over our tea. Poor KFC had no idea what was coming. June had come equipped with battery-operated clippers, hairdressing scissors etc in case it was necessary. I said I would prefer us to try teasing out her horribly felted undercoat if possible and groom it out. I got a towel to put over her head, but June had a better idea. She twisted the towel and put it round her neck and took in her front feet with it too. OMG, did poor Kitty swear when I got to work on her, teasing out all this stuff! What a potty-mouth ;-) but no pain no gain. I jumped away every time she growled and swore. Auntie June said to KFC "your mummy is nervous" and I said "so would you be, if you'd been trying to do it on your own!" She agreed. Thanks to June's skill at handling difficult animals (and I was able to get the matts away from her tummy too) I had a snowballs chance at that - KFC is far more comfortable now. There is a little bit more to do (not much and we have agreed June will come back in ten days so we can do that) We didn't get the bath done, obviously. It took one and three-quarter hours to get what seemed enough felted stuff out to make at least one more cat and we decided we'd all had enough. That's for next time. Both hoomins got slightly injured during the process. KFC sank one footful of front claws into June's hand before we got the towel idea going properly. Fortunately she merely removed Kitty's foot from her hand very carefully without flinching or trying to pull it away so just puncture marks. I got kicked by the back feet when I was removing the awful mats from her tummy. But yay! She looks pretty again. I think she knows it. Sing I look pretty, I look pretty I'm so pleased. June was the only person amongst my friends who would have been capable of this, and I've had to hold off asking as her husband had a heart by-pass op earlier this year. "Will you help me groom my very old cat?" didn't seem appropriate at that time. Tweed May I be allowed to LOL? (I'm still grinning, I'm still grinning. Singing ALONG.) Great story, Tweed. I can just picture the entire experience. kili |
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KFC latest news: The Groom-a-thon :-) this might be long..
"Adrian" wrote in message om... I'm so glad to hear that you and June were mostly succesful, I'm sure KFC will be feeling so much better now. I wonder if she's plotting revenge. We'll have to see, but probably not. She did really hate it at the time ,was up for killing us both, but meowmie and Auntie June know best and she is much more comfortable now - those mats must have been pulling on her skin. Next time, just a few to go, and a bath. Yes, she will hate it. I don't think cats need a bath normally, but KFC might get one for the first time because she is plus 20, stopped caring for herself and is very greasy. Watch this space to see if it's possible to ever give KittyFC a bath. Of course it is. We need June again. |
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KFC latest news: The Groom-a-thon :-) this might be long..
Christina Websell wrote:
I'm so pleased. June was the only person amongst my friends who would have been capable of this, and I've had to hold off asking as her husband had a heart by-pass op earlier this year. "Will you help me groom my very old cat?" didn't seem appropriate at that time. I'm so glad to read this. KFC must feel so much better without those mats. Well done! -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. |
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KFC latest news: The Groom-a-thon :-) this might be long..
Christina Websell wrote:
Thanks to June's skill at handling difficult animals (and I was able to get the matts away from her tummy too) I had a snowballs chance at that - KFC is far more comfortable now. There is a little bit more to do (not much and we have agreed June will come back in ten days so we can do that) But yay! She looks pretty again. I think she knows it. Sing I look pretty, I look pretty I'm so pleased. June was the only person amongst my friends who would have been capable of this, and I've had to hold off asking as her husband had a heart by-pass op earlier this year. "Will you help me groom my very old cat?" didn't seem appropriate at that time. Tweed I'm very glad KFC is groomed (mostly) and feeling oh so pretty again! I know what you mean about not wanting to impose on someone but it sounds like she was glad to help out. A good friend Jill |
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KFC latest news: The Groom-a-thon :-) this might be long..
Christina Websell wrote:
The hoomins felt the need for a cup of tea then. Most Brits will know what I mean. Well, I drink tea for fortification sometimes, but I think many of us might need something a bit stronger (and having pain-killing properties). [snip] But yay! She looks pretty again. I think she knows it. Sing I look pretty, I look pretty But the question is, is she speaking to you? Will she ever greet June again with a gaze of admiration? If she is like Smudge, then yes, she will forget about the trauma quickly. I've posted the story here about having to shave Smudge's back end because of mats - how she howled in long, sustained notes that I hadn't ever heard from a cat before, and how the whole process required 3 people and a full hour. But the minute we were done, she was trotting around, sniffing for something to eat as if she had no concerns in the world. (Meanwhile, the 3 of us were devastated and speechless.) I hope KFC recovers as quickly! -- Joyce ^..^ (To email me, remove the X's from my user name.) |
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KFC latest news: The Groom-a-thon :-) this might be long..
On Aug 10, 10:52*am, "Christina Websell"
wrote: Watch this space to see if it's possible to ever give KittyFC a bath. Anyone want to open a book on the damage she;ll cause? That is one feisty ole lady you;re proposing to bath! I assume the time gap is for your order of iron gauntlets to be delivered? Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs |
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