# Rusty — Anne of the Island character guide

> Rusty in Anne of the Island by L. M. Montgomery.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Rusty Coat

**First appearance:** 0012-x-patty-s-place

## Who they are

A stray orange cat adopted by Anne and her friends at Patty's Place.

## Relationships

### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/characters/anne_shirley)

_friendship_

Rusty is Anne's beloved, mischievous cat at Patty's Place, providing her with comfort and companionship.

### [Anne Shirley](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/characters/anne_shirley)

_friendship_

Rusty is Anne's beloved, mischievous cat at Patty's Place, providing her with comfort and companionship.

## In the story

### [XVI: Adjusted Relationships](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xvi-adjusted-relationships)

A stray cat who adopts Anne and becomes part of the household despite initial resistance.

### [Gilbert Speaks](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xx-gilbert-speaks)

Anne's cat, who accompanies her to the orchard but later deserts her.

### [The Last Redmond Year Opens](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/anne_of_the_island_se/chapters/xxxv-the-last-redmond-year-opens)

Welcomed back by Anne, noted for losing another piece of ear.

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