Yeah, I get a certain sadistic joy out of bathing my kitty boy Colby, it's true. Deep down he actually enjoys it, I swear! I can tell because once he's dry he struts around knowing how good he looks.

For any cat owners who want to give their cats a bath but aren't sure the best method, here's what works really well for me (though even better with two people):

• Clip your cats claws first so escape from the tub doesn't involve lacerations inflicted on your body
• Have a few towels on stand-by
  
• Fill a bathtub with a couple inches of luke warm water
• Fill a small bucket with that same luke warm water and set it aside
• Insert cat into tub, wet, and lather with your pet shampoo of choice
• Drain the tub of standing [now soapy] water
• Hold kitty and gently pour and massage out any shampoo
• Squeegee down your kitty with your hands while still in the tub
• Let your kitty out of the tub and wrap him like a burrito with those towels to help him dry off

Note that I avoid using any running water or blow drier during this process. I find as few strange noises as possible really help keep Colby calm along with that standing, luke warm water to keep him comfortable. Also tons of kind encouragement and chin scratches. Happy kitty cleaning!