Bathing Sibelius
Here's how I have to give Sibelius a bath:
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> 1. Thoroughly clean the toilet.
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> 2. I add the required amount of shampoo to
the toilet water and have
both lids lifted.
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> 3. I obtain Sibelius and soothe him while I
carry him towards the
> bathroom.
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> 4. In one smooth movement, I put him in the
toilet and close both
> lids. (I need to stand on the lid so that he
cannot escape).
> CAUTION: I do not get any part of your body
too close to the edge, as his
> paws will be reaching out for any purchase
they can find.
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> 5. I flush the toilet three or four times.
This provides a "powerwash and
> rinse" which I have found to be quite
effective.
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> 6. I have Dorris open the door to the outside
and ensure that there are
> no people between the toilet and the outside
door.
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> 7. I stand behind the toilet as far as I can,
and quickly lift both
> lids.
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> 8. The now-clean Sibelius rocketed out of the
toilet. He ran shrieking out
> the door and slowly dried himself while
glaring meaningfully back in my direction.
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