I took 'Wally' to Kellie for his first ever shaving. Wally is a rather obese (on a diet now at a good +-22#), red, long haired who remains grumpy and growls all the time even after rescuing him over 4 years ago. He acts like he wants to bite you though he never has. The heavier he has become the more 'angry' and lethargic he has become...like some people I know.
When I first spoke with Kellie on the phone I told her that the last groomer, who only shaved his privates, asked us to not ever bring him back because his disposition was so bad. She reassured me that doing cats was actually her specialty and that it would cost 45-90 dollars to do him depending on how many it took to work on him. I made the appointment.
I stayed to watch the whole 'transition' and asked a good many question which Kellie graciously answered, all the time commencing in a real wrestling match. Kellie remained patient and Wally remained barbaric! It did take 1 assistant to help hold him. The whole thing (including bath) took about 45 min to an hour. The cost? A very fair and most reasonable $75.
The best part is, Wally is like a new cat. He lets us pet him more. He is so much more affectionate, affable and soft. TRUTHFULLY I think he must have been living in a constant state of hyperthermia. I think having his 'skin' stroked is a new and awesome sensation for him too. He's also more mobile..not hauling that 5 pounds of fur around with him. If cats could smile Wally would!
Many thanks to Kellie and her staff and good luck at your new location.
Pros: Clean, quick, skilled, friendly and kind hearted
Cons: No complaints
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