Oh wow, oh wow! I lived with Sheffield and Michaela and Sheffield’s 2 siblings about 7 years ago! I miss them all SO much! I clearly remember one morning, Michaela discovered that Sheffield had barfed in all of her shoes: I swore I would never have a long-haired cat. Now, not only does my long-haired Pip barf on my rugs regularly and with projectile power, he poops with great disdain on any hard surface whenever I leave the house for too long. Fortunately, my dog likes to eat it all.

Michaela, my friend, I love you! I just discovered this site, and I haven’t talked to you in ages.

turbofloof-get yourself some sharp scissors meant for cutting peoplehair and don’t use them for anything else especially paper, which will dull them in a zecond.
Good luck-chances are he won’t feel or notice a thing and that awful ‘post shaving shame’ can be eliminated! Good luck.

The force, is strong with me.

Turbofloof: “Transgendered drag Queen” LMAO. I have a long haired Tux (Stanley) I am afraid his deafault mode is “Durr” He’s just a big Teddy Bear.

Sheff’s grandma here… I was just visiting Sheff and his Mom and father-esqe figure last week, and I can tell you he is one looooooved kitty kat, and deserves every bit of it! What he lacks in grooming skills, he makes up for in total coolness, and don’t let that serious face fool you—the slightest scratch behind the ears sets off his purr motor. He’d be allowed in bed despite the seafood fiesta smell I’m sure, but I have a long-haired cat myself, and I know how uncomfortable it can be for her when she is matted; shaving is a much kinder option than brushing for a cat that hates brushing.

And Sheffield is a totally cool name for a big black cat!

I miss you Sheff and you are seriously cute overload!

Why did you shave her/him!

Sheffield’s father figure – thanks for the update! Sounds like he’s as much of a character as the picture implies.

I’ve been tempted to invest in one of those Pet Flowbee things for my Maine Coon cat Mississippi, but she hates loud noises.

I do the same A$$ kicking look, daily.

Speaking of A$$ kicking, it looks like its time for my humans to get one!

Excuse me….(evil laughter)

“Meadow Muffins” – hilarious!

Yeah, cat shaving is one aspect of kitteh care that I have yet to fully research. I’m inclined to agree that the “little by little” approach may be the way to go.

That’s pretty much the standard look from my 14 yr old black kitty. All his life has been one long disapproval.