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Leave a treat for DustytheDogcat©(Dusty)
Nicknames:
Dusty, Dust, Dustbustercat, Oh Biggest Cat, Biggest Cat on the Planet, BulldogKitty
Kitty Complexion:
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Birthday:
July 4th 1997
Coloration:
Blue-Cream Smoke
Likes:
Food, any kind of food. He also loved to lay on mom's lap in the evening; it was a ritual.
Pet-Peeves:
Going to the vet for cancer tests and checkups. I also don't like shampoo, creme rinse, hair brushes, combs, the hair dryer, and smelling like spring flowers. And I really hate the noise of the electric fur clippers.
Favorite Toy:
A large handmade catnip mouse and a catnip-filled ball. Dusty also loves to play with the shoelaces on mom's Keds.
Favorite Nap Spot:
His long pillow in front of the fireplace (note: we do not use the fireplace).
Favorite Food:
Hey, what's on your plate?
Skills:
Defending the stairs (we have a 3-level townhome and Dusty always defends the 4th step on any level). He's also doubles as an awesome heating pad, 'specially handy on cold winter nights.
Dwells:
indoors
Arrival Story:
Meet DustytheDogcat,© Defender of the Fourth Step.
Born 4 July 1997. Crossed to the Rainbow Bridge the evening of 18 July 2009.
Two months after we lost our red/white/cinnamon Bobcat (who became an angel on January 2, 1998), our vet called to ask if we were ready to adopt another cat; he knew of the purrfect "little" guy just waiting to join someone's family. Dusty came from a family of dog people, hence Dusty didn't fit in. Dusty joined our family when he was 9 months old, and a whopping 20 pounds!
Bio:
Dusty entered our lives and warmed our hearts one cold Indiana Saturday in March 1998, and life with Dusty has been an interesting journey. My "Dustbuster" was a very temperamental dude who told it like it was, and we loved him like crazy because he was so mentally and emotionally strong!
Dusty was a long-term diabetic (since 2001 -- amazing, eh?), developed an overactive thyroid in 2008, struggled with his weight (who doesn't?), was a two-time (squamous cell) cancer survivor in 2003 and 2004. On 18 July 2009, Dusty lost his fight against his third cancer (an unusual presentation of high-grade, very aggressive lymphoma).
Dusty had the most amazing emerald green eyes. And he talked up a storm, usually in the middle of the night!
Oh ... and DustytheDogcat followed mom everywhere, even to bed. He had many favorite sleeping places near mom -- like the pillow. Dusty's all-time favorite perch was mom's back. Whenever mom rolled onto her tummy, Dusty climbed on mom's back, hugged her 'round the neck, and then settled in for the night, keeping mom safe and warm!
Forums Motto:
Defender of the Fourth Step, and Hummers
The Groups I'm In:
"MAINE COON GIANTS...SIZE THEM UP", ♥ Democats ♥, Catster Maine Coon Lovers, Diabetic Cat Support Group, Diabetic Paws, Feline Lymphoma, Friends of the Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary, Let's Help Teal'C and his Tennessee Crew, lukes mainecoons, MAN CATS AT WORK - No Girl Cats Allowed, Navin and Buds, Olde Furts, Shades of Gray, The BlacKat Lounge, The Maine Coon Gang, Trupanion Pet Insurance Clubhouse
The Last Forum I Posted In:
Non-chemical flea remedies?
Diary Pick of the Day:
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Cat of the Day:
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More than 3 years! |
Stars Given In The Past Month:
Special Gifts Given In The Past Month:
Rosette, Star and Special Gift History
Catster Id:
940357
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July 18th 2011 12:43 pm
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Sweet DustytheDogcat, Defender of the Fourth Step,
My goodness, it's been two years ago today that you left this earth! Today is warm and sunny, just like July 18, 2009. You would have loved this day.
Seems just yesterday we drove to Carlsbad Beach to take in the sand, sun, sounds and surf. You had so much fun people-watching at the beach and riding in the car, sitting on my lap and softly trilling all the way.
Your hummingbird friends -- as green as your beautiful emerald eyes -- continue to drop by, play their tricks, warm my heart and keep me company.
I miss my Dogcat so very much...more than you can ever know. Selfishly, I want one more chance to feel your hefty weight in my arms and your soft gray fur on my cheek. Yet, I am relieved to know you are happy and healthy and whole again.
Love you always and forever,
meowmy
ps--Give your brothers, Shady and Rocky, big hugs for me, OK? I miss all my boys so very much, especially on anniversary days.
July 3rd 2011 10:42 pm
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My Dearest Dogcat,
Thinking of you and your brofurs Rocky and Shady on a beautiful July 4 day. Hope my three birthday boys are enjoying a fabulous birthday celebration with your Bridge Angel furiends.
With love always,
meowmy
March 19th 2011 11:06 am
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Today, the heavens welcome a new angel. My dear furiend Java started his journey to the Bridge. Purring for peace and comfort for Java's family at this most difficult time.
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