Mary!! It seems that our 2 long hairs, Raven (Persian), and Norton(Maine Coon Mix) HATE to be groomed, brushed, combed, whatever!!!! Raven goes to the groomer, and twice a year, I have her shaved down. I brought Norton to the groomer's. Norton is a very loving and affectionate cat. However, at the groomer's, a snarling, hissing, claw slashing, lashing, and did I mention, spitting and growling Norton(hence Nortilla)emerged!! I was stunned when I heard this. I just told the groomer, no problem, I will clip him the next day, which I did with Barry holding him!!! I gave Norton his summer trim last week, and looks 10 years younger(he is 16)!!! If your Pidgie will not cooperate with you, and sounds like she won't, I'd get her trimmed/shaved. Having mats are no fun, and no fun for you to deal with!! Pidgie, sounds like you might be getting a makeover!! GOOD LUCK, Mary!!!!!!!