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HOME » Dusty Cat, A Portrait

Dusty Cat, A Portrait

24/05/2020 by Marjorie Dawson 19 Comments

How many of you remember how the Dash Kitten crew took on a senior cat at risk mid-2015, not long after our beloved Peanut crossed the Bridge?

The Dusty Cat Story

Dusty was a frail but feisty senior who we expected to live out his final two or three months with us.

He ended up staying for over 18th months and after a Boxing Day full of drama, we discovered he absolutely adored car rides.

From the day of his recovery until he passed, Dusty became a small grey superstar with his own set of short smartphone movie road trips:

  • Dusty’s first starring role. ‘A visit to Petone foreshore’.
  • Exploring the beach at Eastbourne
  • Dusty discovers Rivendell from the Lord of the Rings movies.
Photograph taken with a compact camera of a senior cat for tongue out tuesday

Dusty cat was a fantastic cat friend, respected by all the Dash Kitten crew and passed away on the 24th of May in 2017 on his own terms, at home.

Dusty cat loved and remembered
Dusty cat

We have Dusty’s movies and will never forget him as he brought us so much joy and insight. How do you celebrate a friend who crossed the Bridge?

  • ‘Driving Mr Dusty’ The First Smartphone (Video)
  • A Portrait of Dusty
  • Dusty Gives a Health Report
  • Celebrating a Senior Rescue in Words and Pictures
  • Dusty and the Big Outdoors Photo Essay
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Portrait by a window with teddy bears Taken with a smartphone.Marjorie is a cat lover, photographer and smartphone moviemaker who loves sharing her knowledge with learners.

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Comments

  1. Athena and Marie says

    27/05/2020 at 8:22 pm

    Thank you for giving Dusty such love and final home.

    It was so nice to see him enjoying his trip to the beach 🙂

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  2. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    27/05/2020 at 5:39 pm

    I am glad that Dusty knew such love and had so much attention lavished upon him.
    A very sweet tribute.

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  3. Little Binky and Granny says

    27/05/2020 at 7:38 am

    Oh, yes, we remember Dusty and her car-rides, Majorie. Soft Pawkisses while you remembering that sweet kitty🐾😽💞

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  4. databbiesotrouttowne says

    27/05/2020 at 6:47 am

    dusty; we indeed rememburr ewe N yur car ridez; if we R correct, dad N mum made sure yur last car ride waz de best ♥♥♥ we send hugs N lovez two ewe, N mum N dad; we hope yur car ridez in heaven R never ending, with friendz lined up for milez waitin ta take a spin 🙂 ♥♥♥♥♥

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    • Marjorie Dawson says

      27/05/2020 at 6:06 pm

      You remembered his last ride. Thank you so much!

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  5. Ellen Pilch says

    25/05/2020 at 2:25 pm

    I remember sweet Dusty. Sending you hugs as you remember him. XO

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  6. Melissa & Mudpie says

    25/05/2020 at 8:00 am

    We remember Dusty! This is a beautiful tribute.

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    • Marjorie Dawson says

      25/05/2020 at 10:32 am

      Thank you Mudpie.

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  7. Timmy Tomcat says

    25/05/2020 at 1:44 am

    Dusty was a favorite at our house and we always enjoyed seeing his fun trips. What a wonderful cat and what a testament to what love can do for a frail fellow. We miss you dear friend.

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    • Marjorie Dawson says

      25/05/2020 at 10:34 am

      Oh, thank you Timmy and family. This means a lot.

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  8. The Swiss Cats says

    25/05/2020 at 1:12 am

    We remember Dusty Cat, and are still amazed on his love for car rides. Purrs

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  9. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    24/05/2020 at 9:57 pm

    I remember Dusty Cat and his love of car journeys. You gave him a very good and loving life for his last 18 months.

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  10. meowmeowmans says

    24/05/2020 at 3:34 pm

    We will never ever forget Dusty! He was a special cat, and his time with you was a lifetime of love.

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  11. Summer says

    24/05/2020 at 2:55 pm

    Dusty was a very special guy. <3

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  12. Brian Frum says

    24/05/2020 at 10:38 am

    We so remember the very special Dusty and his happiness with his car rides sure made our hearts swell.

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    • Marjorie Dawson says

      24/05/2020 at 10:58 am

      Thank you Brian and family.

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  13. BellaDharma an LadyMew says

    24/05/2020 at 9:34 am

    Has it been 3 years already Marjorie?? WOW! I loved reading about Dusty back when you adopted him…I learned alot about Senior cats from him! And you!
    May Dusty live on in our hearts & minds forever…….
    (((hugs))) Sherri-Ellen & **purrss** BellaDharma

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    • Marjorie Dawson says

      24/05/2020 at 10:58 am

      Thank you BellaDharma ie does not seem that long doe it. Thank you.

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  14. Charles Huss says

    24/05/2020 at 8:35 am

    That was very nice of you do give Dusty a final home.

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