[nanci2539]

I had my Ben shaved down and he sprouts a lion's cut. Millie does too but it looks better on Ben. Both are long haired and their coats will mat after a while so I have it done every year but probably twice now that I live here.

In IL, I went to the groomers at Petsmart but I believe Petco does dog/cat grooming. I bet they will take Pickles. I used the express service. It's an extra $10 but that let me sit and wait for them as opposed to dropping them off and picking them up hours later. I always made app'ts in the early AM to avoid the dog traffic.

I don;t think I would chance shaving them myself. I have clippers and will do a potty patch but a cat's skin is very thin and there's a risk of hurting them if you're not experienced with clippers.

Try calling Petco or Petsmart if in the area. I'm sure they will take Pickles.