A Wet Cat
Continuation of my adventures.13 total reviews
Comment from Mabaker12
Oh, Alie lovely piece. I used to put my cats in a bucket when it came 'Show' time and they had to be squeaky clean, that way they could stick their claws into the rim and not my hands, and yes they yowled all the way through the procedure. They glared at me and had they been able I would have worn their displeasure for life as their claws are so sharp.
Luv U Anne
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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Oh, Alie lovely piece. I used to put my cats in a bucket when it came 'Show' time and they had to be squeaky clean, that way they could stick their claws into the rim and not my hands, and yes they yowled all the way through the procedure. They glared at me and had they been able I would have worn their displeasure for life as their claws are so sharp.
Luv U Anne
Comment Written 11-Feb-2021
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2021
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Thank you so much for reading, reviewing and your great comments. Is this Anne from Australia?
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Yep the one and only!
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Yeaaaa you have returned, I figured one day you would, lol. Welcome, hugs, big smiles and blessings.
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Oh it's a long complicated story Alie one night over a beer and crisps I'll fill you in. But yes I'm back. Luv U Anne
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Then I will patiently wait, Anne, but I am so glad you are back. Luv u Alie.
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I'm nearly finished!
Comment from Lyn Peters
Your Jim showed such bravado - bathing a cat in the shower? Loved your story! I have dogs (big ones), I bathe them in the shower, but I would not consider closing myself into such a small space with a potentially enraged kitty! Thanks for sharing this story - it made me smile on this gloomy day.
Wishing you good health and happy writing.
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reply by the author on 28-Jan-2021
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Your Jim showed such bravado - bathing a cat in the shower? Loved your story! I have dogs (big ones), I bathe them in the shower, but I would not consider closing myself into such a small space with a potentially enraged kitty! Thanks for sharing this story - it made me smile on this gloomy day.
Wishing you good health and happy writing.
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Comment Written 27-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 28-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much for reviewing and sharing your comments.
Comment from Y. M. Roger
LOL!! What a good husband Jim is... he gets an award!! ;) Such a fun bathtime adventure, Alie -- you could write a children's book of yours and Jim's adventures with Tabitha! ;) ;) Thanx for sharing, my lady, the smile was definitely welcome! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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LOL!! What a good husband Jim is... he gets an award!! ;) Such a fun bathtime adventure, Alie -- you could write a children's book of yours and Jim's adventures with Tabitha! ;) ;) Thanx for sharing, my lady, the smile was definitely welcome! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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That was a great review Yvette and so very appreciated.
Comment from poetwatch
Oh, I'm happy that you let Jim bathe the cat in the shower, Alie. A good scrubbing from head to toe is always good for the kitty. :) Yet, Jim is braver than most. If Tabita had been in an angry mood those back claws would do some harm. Good story, you made me laugh. :)
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Oh, I'm happy that you let Jim bathe the cat in the shower, Alie. A good scrubbing from head to toe is always good for the kitty. :) Yet, Jim is braver than most. If Tabita had been in an angry mood those back claws would do some harm. Good story, you made me laugh. :)
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Wow, Jose, six stars, mmm I guess I have to give Jim the credit lol, he was brave. Great review.
Comment from Robert Zimmerman
Hi Alie.
You made a great choice to become the towel handler. It's harder for them to get their claws through the towel. I laughed as I read the story. We had one cat at a time for over 40 years. None of them were fond of showers and they were excellent communicators about it. The only thing harder than "washing" a cat is herding about ten of them. HAHAHA
Entertaining story, and well written.
Robert
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Hi Alie.
You made a great choice to become the towel handler. It's harder for them to get their claws through the towel. I laughed as I read the story. We had one cat at a time for over 40 years. None of them were fond of showers and they were excellent communicators about it. The only thing harder than "washing" a cat is herding about ten of them. HAHAHA
Entertaining story, and well written.
Robert
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much Robert, it was a great review and you are correct catching them is harder, lol.
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You're welcome
Comment from Paws4FX
Having worked in veterinary medicine my entire, adult life, I can appreciate your well groomed, feline tale!
A question, a comment and a suggestion;
Why did Jim clean the shower BEFORE bathing Tabitha?
Jim is a far braver man than I!
I'm not sure that it's ironic, as much as it is apropos that Tabitha chose to groom herself in the sun following her shower.
Thank you for story,
Michael
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Having worked in veterinary medicine my entire, adult life, I can appreciate your well groomed, feline tale!
A question, a comment and a suggestion;
Why did Jim clean the shower BEFORE bathing Tabitha?
Jim is a far braver man than I!
I'm not sure that it's ironic, as much as it is apropos that Tabitha chose to groom herself in the sun following her shower.
Thank you for story,
Michael
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 27-Jan-2021
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Hi Michael, that was a great review, oh Jim routinely cleans the shower every Sunday morning, unless he is away. Cleans the shower, then himself but this time he chose to clean shower, clean the cat then himself lol.
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
Cats hate being wet and there is no need to bathe them as they can wash themselves and do an amazing job of it too. I think it is different for dogs, as they need a good wash every now and then, but they hate being wet too. Water and cats just don't mix! He he he, no wonder your cat was hissing, a fun write, love Dolly x
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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Cats hate being wet and there is no need to bathe them as they can wash themselves and do an amazing job of it too. I think it is different for dogs, as they need a good wash every now and then, but they hate being wet too. Water and cats just don't mix! He he he, no wonder your cat was hissing, a fun write, love Dolly x
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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Thank you Dolly for reading, reviewing and your great comments, good information.
Comment from Wendy G
An enjoyable read. You had the partnership down to a fine art for the role of showering the cat. I had the idea that cats never needed bathing. Our dog has the same woebegone expression when he has his bath!
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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An enjoyable read. You had the partnership down to a fine art for the role of showering the cat. I had the idea that cats never needed bathing. Our dog has the same woebegone expression when he has his bath!
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much Wendy for reading, reviewing and your great comments.
Comment from lyenochka
I hope more people will review your story. I have heard from cat experts that cats do not need baths as they groom themselves but I suppose you can keep the dander down if you do and the air would be healthier for you. You'll have to tell us if Jim becomes the official cat bather from now on.
One typo here:
and that is to let Jim bath her, I have no become (have now become)
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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I hope more people will review your story. I have heard from cat experts that cats do not need baths as they groom themselves but I suppose you can keep the dander down if you do and the air would be healthier for you. You'll have to tell us if Jim becomes the official cat bather from now on.
One typo here:
and that is to let Jim bath her, I have no become (have now become)
Comment Written 26-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much Helen for reading, reviewing and your great comments. Ironically, many many years ago when I got my first cat, the vets at the cat hospital advised me to bath her every two to three months to keep as you say the dander down but also for the natural oils they secrete.
Comment from robyn corum
Alie,
BUT -- the real question is, do you think Jim will ever attempt anything like that again? Hmmmm... that may be up for debate. *smile* Good luck with that.
--> I have no(w) become a towel person only. Until the next adventure.
Thanks for the smile!
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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Alie,
BUT -- the real question is, do you think Jim will ever attempt anything like that again? Hmmmm... that may be up for debate. *smile* Good luck with that.
--> I have no(w) become a towel person only. Until the next adventure.
Thanks for the smile!
Comment Written 25-Jan-2021
reply by the author on 26-Jan-2021
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Thank you so much Robyn for reading, reviewing and your great comments and the important question lol. Will fix it in a moment.
