Rusty is no longer with us.
I hoped he would be one of those long-living cats living beyond 20 years. He was mostly healthy for the first 14+ years of his life, but then suddenly it was as if his body had exhausted its resources, and multiple issues started appearing within a couple of months.
Last November, he was diagnosed with heart failure. His condition wasn’t encouraging. In December 2023, when I started on IG my traditional “count up to Rusty’s 15th birthday on Christmas Eve,” we weren’t sure he’d survive that long. But I hoped that maybe sending something positive into the Universe would return in the form of some luck for Rusty.
We fought for him, and he gifted us with an extra 8 months together.
It hurts. For 15 years, Rusty was a member of our family and one of the most joyful parts of our lives. Two weeks after we had to let him go, I’m still coming to terms with the realization that he isn’t here. He was such a wonderful, social, well-natured, curious, slightly mischievous, funny, cuddly cat!
I am an adult. And I know that it doesn’t work like that. But just in case I don’t know something about the Universe, and whoever is reading this has such a power: I WANT MY RUSTY BACK!
Undina's Looking Glass 
oh Undina, I am so sorry. My thoughts are with you. Rusty was a BEAUTIFUL cat, and I so enjoyed your posts featuring him. I will miss seeing him. It’s so hard when our beloved companions cross over the rainbow bridge.
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This is so heartbreaking. Rusty always seemed like the best cat, so curious and loving (also a little tricky). I loved seeing him in your posts. It is never easy to lose a pet but, at least you can be sure he appreciated the love you gave him every day!
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I am so sorry. Rusty was such a beautiful, special cat. I’m glad you have so many lovely pictures of him to remember him with. I’ll miss him and your sweet stories. May his memory be a blessing.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Undina. Rusty was always a joy to see in your posts and his beauty reached far and wide. The photo gallery is a lovely tribute to him. Sending you big hugs.
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I’m so sorry to hear about Rusty. He was an absolute joy to see in your posts. My heart is breaking for you right now. There is never enough time with them.
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Dear Undina, my heart goes out to you. I’ll miss Rusty from afar, so I can just imagine what you must be feeling. A big hug from Johannesburg.
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Oh, this is so sad, Undina. Sorry for your loss. Beautiful photo tribute to Rusty.
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My heart hurts for you. It is so hard, so unfair. He was a special boy. Sending love to you.
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I’m so sorry, Undina to hear this news. My heart goes out to you and Rusty. 💕
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Undina I am so sorry to hear about Rusty’s passing. It is going to hurt for a long while, but as someone much wiser than me said – it’s the price we pay for loving. I enjoyed his contributions to the perfume reviews.
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Rusty was one of a kind Undina. What a spunky guy he was. So much swag.
Losing a fur baby is bloody horrible.
Hugging you across the waves.
Portia xxx
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I’m sure Rusty lived those extra 8 months through your sheer devotion to him. That doesn’t make it hurt any less and I’m so sorry for this painful loss.
Rusty was the most characterful cat I’ve ever come across. His unique, human-like personality really came over in your posts and photos. He will be much missed by us all. Sending you both so much love and hugs.
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So sorry dear Undina,Rusty was angel !
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I’m so sorry for your loss.❤️🩹 For me he was always the most handsome and most wonderful cat in the blogosphere. Through your photos he felt like my cat friend. Even when I felt that the whole perfume community was off in a direction I didn’t enjoy so much as I used to, your blog and the Rusty photos were always great highlights for me. He might not come back, but thanks to you, he will live on in our memories and be forever linked to your wonderful stories and ULG.
RIP dear Rusty.🌟
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Oh Undina my deepest sympathies. I know how much Rusty meant to you both and I can’t imagine how much you miss him. And he brought such joy to your readers as he was a character deeply entwined with your perfumed posts. I can be for certain though that he was greatly loved and he knew it and he led an incredible life. Big hugs and hopefully he met my Duncan across the rainbow bridge. I have the feeling that they would get along famously. xoxoxoxo
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Hugs. It’s the worst to lose a beloved pet. I’m so sorry. We’ll all miss Rusty.
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What a sad news. Having had to say farewell over the years to two beloved cats (one of them could have been Rusty’s brother in character, not in looks) and two equally loved dogs, I can only say that with the passing of time the sharp edges of loss will fade, and will be replaced by the softest of memories. Wishing you and your VsO much strength. We all will miss beautiful funny Rusty!
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Sending my heartfelt condolences to you, Undina, and your family. As others have said, Rusty’s winning ways did bring happiness to me when he appeared on these pages, as did seeing your family’s love for him.
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I’m so sorry for your loss. It never gets easy. The pain of losing an animal companion is real & deep. Please take comfort in knowing that you gave him the best life possible and he was surrounded by love.
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I am so sorry to read of Rusty passing over the rainbow bridge. He was the most beautiful cat I’ve ever seen. His eyes showed he was an old soul.
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I’m so very sorry for your loss. Rusty was such a beautiful pet, and that mane of orange fur! I was rereading an older post, and Rusty was in it. He disliked the scent so much he had to get away. The first picture was Rusty giving the fragrance the side eye, and the second he leapt over the back of the chair, and we got a shot of his furry hindquarters! I’m glad there are so many pictures of him.
It hurts so much to lose a pet. Please look after yourself during this difficult time.
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I’m so sorry to hear the news, I loved seeing Rusty in your posts! What an adorable sweet floof! SmokeyToes and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family.
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Oh dear, I hoped this day would never come, but sadly animals don’t live anywhere near as long as they should. Rusty was such a character and very much the mascot of your blog – so engaging and interactive with your perfume bottles, and any other interesting objects that crossed his path. It makes me smile to remember those photos, and I hope they will bring you comfort too.
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Oh no, I’m so sorry! I’ve truly enjoyed your posts with Rusty, he had so much personality. I’m very sad for you, Undina. Sending hugs.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Undina. He was a well-loved cat, both from you and the peoples of the internet. We will miss him for sure as I’m sure you will as well. May he rest in peace.
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I’m so sorry for your loss, Undina. Rusty seemed like a very special cat, and the photos you’ve shared of him over the years capture him well.
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I’m so sorry that sweet Rusty is no longer with us. You gave him the very best life and I know you have so many wonderful memories of your sweet boy. Sending hugs.
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Aw I’m so sorry Undina. Just hateful to lose a furbaby. We will all miss his little furry face😔.
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Beautiful Rusty…I’m so sorry for your loss. I was always admiring and looking forward to your pictures of him. I send you a big hug of comfort and peace.
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