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I'm no expert groomer, but I watched a couple of YouTube vids, got out my scissors, and we headed outside.
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Charlie, as you can see, was not too keen on the whole thing.
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He's all about being in "control" plus I think it must have tickled a little when I cut the underpaw fur.
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Eventually, though, he relaxed in the sun and we got through it.
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I don't think I would ever be hired to do this, but fortunately Charlie agrees that it's more important to be able to catch the kitties than to wow them with your good looks!
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