Maybe next time...Not sure if I shared this, but I had entered Coot so he could keep Lynkin company. With Lynkin out of the show, that left Coot on his own. Didn't seem fair... So I called about substituting either Hank or Turk for Lynkin's spot. I have some reservations about both and explained them to the show's entry clerk (Not sure how Hank will do since he's not a big fan of being held. Turk will be in the household pet division, so it shouldn't matter, but his leg is still pretty bald). Well, they want us to bring both! So, now we have everyone BUT Lynkin entered into the show. I think we're probably nuts! Anyway, I thought I'd set up this thread so I can update you all on how they're doing.
We gave them all their pre-show bath last night. I administered them in what I thougth would be a progressively hard order. You know, start with the easy guy first, develop a good technique and then tackle the tough guy? Well, turns out I got the order exactly backward.
I started with Turk. He loves water and is pretty laid back, doesn't mind being handled, etc. Well, we were pretty much deaf by the time we were done. He meowed like crazy and kept clawing to get out of the sink. He did look all cute and spiky when we were done though. Coot was about as I had expected him to be - a little meow here and there, but pretty cooperative. His fur is much thicker than the others, though, so his bath took twice as long. Then, we mustered up the courage to tackle Hank. Wait for it...not a peep! He was sooooo cooperative. Just looked up at me and let me do my thing. I actually think part of him enjoyed it. Go figure! Anyway, I'm sort of hoping he has a similar reaction at the show tomorrow. I'm nervous he's going to try to bolt, but maybe he'll surprise me! Has anyone washed a cat before? We gave Lynkin his bath and he's super soft and fluffy. I think Coot looks better too. Hank and Turk, I'm not so sure - I sort of think they were softer before. Am I crazy? Maybe they just need a good brush??? Shows are a lot of work!!!
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He took his first couple of rings okay, but after lunch he started getting ticked off. He's back to his lovable self now, but devil kitty came out for a little bit. We decided we're not going to put him through another day of that - I can imagine it would get any better - so we'll be back tomorrow with just Coot and Turk. Too bad Lynk couldn't go - he'd have been good.
I just saw your post Renee. By now you are well into the second day of the show. Sorry Hank turned cranky. 
Not all kitties like being at a show at all. Congrats to Coot! yay!!! 
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She was really beautiful, but was obviously a serious eater - she even kept trying to eat the decorations everytime the judges took her out. I'm just sayin', Elvis might surprise you! I'm actually surprised you haven't shown - you go to so many shows and have way more experience than I do! Plus, you could enter Sapphire as a kitten. That would be fun and she'd get used to showing at an early age!