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You are here: Home / Diary / Show Bath Selfie

Show Bath Selfie

September 13, 2015 By: Summer Samba47 Comments

Can you tell this is my least favorite part?

You’ve probably already guessed this is not the selfie part of my post today! I would never handle my human’s iPhone with wet paws. But I thought that since I had to have a show bath this week, in addition to that butt bath a few days ago, I might as well do selfies at some point during the process.

Actually, this is my second least favorite part

I get two shampoos, some special, proprietary rinses (my breeder has sworn me to secrecy!), and then I get a quick towel dry, just to soak up all the extra moisture. I don’t really like being swaddled like this. I feel foolish.

Chin skritches are nice anytime!

As you know, I don’t mind the blow dry. I don’t even mind being in the bathroom when my human is blow drying her own hair. I hear that it used to freak Sparkle out. She is lucky she never had to have a bath. I don’t think she would have liked it.

Confession: by this time I am getting a little bored

The whole process from the shampoos to the blow dry takes a little over an hour. Abyssinian cats, with their shorter fur, take much less time. Persians, with all that fluff, can take up to four hours — not to mention all the maintenance they need in-between baths! My human does not have to do much with me between baths and I still look good, although I may not look show-ready like I will once this bath is done.

I hope my paws are dry!

Anyhow, now that I’m done, it’s selfie time! So I need to get set up.

I think my human missed a spot

Of course, there’s always a spot or two that need to be fixed.

I do this a lot

Oops, this one was a little off-center.

I'm also waiting for my post-show bath treat

Now I’ve over compensated.

Perfection is for sissies

Oh well, it’s centered but it’s still not perfect. My human says it’s time to go, so I guess I’m done.

Sunday Selfies with the Cat on My Head

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  1. LP says

    September 15, 2015 at 8:57 am

    We’ve said it before Summer. You are a very patient and accommodating girl! 🙂

    the critters in the cottage xo

    Reply
  2. Emma and Buster says

    September 14, 2015 at 1:23 pm

    You are such a trooper with all the bathing and the drying Summer. You are our idol!

    Reply
  3. GLOGIRLY CATS says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:28 am

    You’re a cat bath superstar, Summer!
    Though Waffles doesn’t mind the blow dryer either… he is NOT a fan of the bath part.
    : )

    Reply
  4. Spitty the Kitty says

    September 13, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    Can you really be sure that blow dryer won’t turn on you?

    Reply
  5. Pipo/Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    We think if we needed a bath, meowmy would have to put us in kitty straight jackets furst…sigh…or a wire dipping basket, with a tight lid, MOL!!

    Love the bathing pictures, and that is a fun selfie!

    Reply
  6. Gus from As the world purrs says

    September 13, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    You are so beautiful, Summer! I bet you smell good too! 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jo-Anne says

    September 13, 2015 at 5:30 pm

    You look like a drowned cat in the first shot but you scrub up pretty good

    Reply
  8. Just Ducky says

    September 13, 2015 at 5:21 pm

    Mum does not give me baffs. Thank goodness for that.

    Reply
  9. Laila and Minchie says

    September 13, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    We like to drink and play with the water that comes out of the faucet but not sure we’d like it getting our furs all wet.

    Reply
  10. Emma says

    September 13, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Wow, I was scared to even go to your page when I saw you had a bath! Cats and baths are not a good thing. You do look real nice, though.

    Reply
  11. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    September 13, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    You are the most patient kitty and your selies are always so much fun!

    Reply
  12. Katie Bella says

    September 13, 2015 at 2:13 pm

    Summer, I swear, you tickle mom every TIME! She loves reading what you are saying and thinking and shares those with me. I love seeing a lady at her bath as long as it isn’t THIS lady, me.

    Reply
  13. Georgia and Julie says

    September 13, 2015 at 2:00 pm

    You always look so good after your bath Summer.
    Glad it’s you and not us though 😉
    We would take the treats though(without the bath).
    Mom never tried the hairdryer on us.Don’t think we want that either.
    Purrs Georgia and Julie,
    Treasure and JJ

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  14. Sherri-Ellen T-D. says

    September 13, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    You always look show ready to us Summer!! Purrfeckshun!!!
    Luv thee foto of you inn thee towel>>>mee went thru that thiss when mee ad mee unfortunate accident 😉
    **paw kissesss** Sddhartha Henry xxx

    Reply
  15. Little Binky and Granny says

    September 13, 2015 at 1:32 pm

    You look so cute, Summer. That pictures makes me almost want to get a bath 🙂 Pawkisses 🙂 <3

    Reply
  16. Famous SpokesGoat Pricilla says

    September 13, 2015 at 1:29 pm

    The publicist says it doesn’t take an hour for here to get from shower to ready.. Whew! I just roll in the dirt and I’m good to go.

    Reply
  17. Raven says

    September 13, 2015 at 1:22 pm

    You’re a very patient kitty to endure an hour-long bathing process. And to top if off with selfies, you’re a trouper!

    Reply
  18. Mr. Chivers, Greyson, and Tabitha says

    September 13, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    You sweet girl, you look so tiny with your fur wet. You are so petite. And your pictures are the cutest. Great selfies! Working on ours now. MOL. So you have a secret rinse, sounds awesome. No dryers around here, no Way! Chloe even lets mom put her the pool. She’s brave. Purrs

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  19. Flynn says

    September 13, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    You are a perfectionist setting up the camera for your selfies Summer, and the end result is lovely.

    Reply
  20. Fraidy Cats! says

    September 13, 2015 at 11:41 am

    Summer, your final selfie is awful cute. We even like your bedraggled look in the first picture 🙂 none of us here are fond of baths. we cannot imagine going through four hours of the torture, much less the one you deal with 🙂

    pip, smidgen, minnie, hollie

    Reply
  21. Sammy says

    September 13, 2015 at 11:11 am

    What a most patient and beautiful girl you are Summer…..it’s not easy being a professional show kitty is it…….you really do look fabulous all floofed and prettied up though!!!!

    Love, Sammy

    Reply
  22. The Swiss Cats says

    September 13, 2015 at 10:49 am

    A real professional kitty ! Nice selfie ! Purrs

    Reply
  23. The Daily Pip says

    September 13, 2015 at 10:21 am

    I had a bath yesterday, too, but unlike you I don’t like the dryer at all!

    Reply
  24. Bell Fur Zoo says

    September 13, 2015 at 10:02 am

    You are a brave kitty cat. I hates a baff but I love to play in water 😉 Great selfies!

    xoxo, Matilda

    Reply
  25. PUNAPIPPURI says

    September 13, 2015 at 9:29 am

    *shudder*

    Reply
  26. Ellen Pilch says

    September 13, 2015 at 9:09 am

    Very nice selfies. Thank you for your kind words about Lucy on my blog.

    Reply
  27. Austin Towers says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:59 am

    Summer you always look spiffing! And your selfie taking is getting very good …… too good! MOL

    Reply
  28. Simba says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Summer, the end result sure is gorgeous. YOu are a Natural Show Kitty!

    I do have to say, though, that first picture looks like a drowned Rattus!

    Reply
  29. Annabelle says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:40 am

    You have such a mellow sweet personality Summer.
    I have lots of floof in the pantaloons area too and Mom has to give me butt baths which I highly dislike, she had to do that this morning as a matter of fact. But I still give her head bumps afterwards somehow I know she is helping me out not trying to hurt me in any way.

    Reply
  30. Athena and Marie says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:37 am

    Oh, Summer, I’m just so glad my mum doesn’t bathe me. Good luck at the show!

    Purrs xx
    Athena

    Reply
  31. Lola and Lexy says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:30 am

    You are a very special kitty. If Lexy got a bath Mommy would have to go to the hospital. MOL Can’t wait to hear about the show!

    Reply
  32. Kitties Blue says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:23 am

    Summer, you are such a brave girl to endure all those baths. You certainly looked lovely in all your selfies. We were thinking how nice and snuggly you looked in your towel and were surpised you didn’t like it. XOCK, LO, M, MM, G, F, A, L and CJ

    Reply
  33. LadyBird says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:22 am

    You look so cute, even if you are drenched!!

    Reply
  34. Sue Brandes says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:09 am

    Looking beautiful Summer. Have a great week.

    Reply
  35. Marg says

    September 13, 2015 at 8:02 am

    What a good girl you are Summer to take that nice bath and then do a selfie. You do look very pretty after your show bath.

    Reply
  36. Madi and Mom says

    September 13, 2015 at 7:31 am

    SUMMER WHAT AN ADORABLE PETITE LITTLE KITTY YOU ARE…..AND YOUR FLUFF MUST SMELL DIVINE NOW
    HUGS MADI YOUR BFFF

    Reply
  37. Dma says

    September 13, 2015 at 7:23 am

    Four hour bath process? Kill me now…

    Reply
  38. Kitty Cat Chronicles says

    September 13, 2015 at 6:42 am

    You look beautiful, Summer! And though you may not like to be swaddled, you look pretty cute all wrapped up like that…

    Reply
  39. meowmeowmans says

    September 13, 2015 at 6:19 am

    Wow, Summer, you’re so good about having those baths. And we liked your selfie very much! 🙂

    Reply
  40. The Florida Furkids says

    September 13, 2015 at 6:13 am

    Ellie and Allie have had baths and don’t mind them but they do NOT like the dryer. Raz is self cleaning since he’s never been in a show.

    The Florida Furkids

    Reply
  41. Brian says

    September 13, 2015 at 5:40 am

    I agree, you are so good with the bath thing beautiful Summer! Your selfies are always great, no matter what!

    Reply
  42. The Island Cats says

    September 13, 2015 at 5:21 am

    Summer, you sure are patient when you get a bath. We would never put up with that. Nice selfie…finally! 🙂

    Reply
  43. The kitties of purring pines says

    September 13, 2015 at 3:53 am

    We would never take a bath!!! But then, we don’t show either.

    Reply
  44. The Poupounette Gang says

    September 13, 2015 at 3:12 am

    Wow, Summer, that is quite a process! You are so very patient.

    We confess to rather enjoying that first picture. Tee Hee…

    Purrs,
    The Chans

    Reply
  45. Toby & Leia says

    September 13, 2015 at 1:26 am

    We are always amazed at how well you take those baths.

    Reply
  46. Gattina says

    September 13, 2015 at 12:22 am

    I would never dare to give a bath to my cats ! You could visit me in the emergency service (without Georges Clooney) But some cats really like water. Your pictures are priceless !

    Reply

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