More: Rusty was 12 years old, deaf and blind, when 6 week old Cooper joined the pack. Cooper is exceptionally emphatic. It took a few days to slowly introduce the two but Cooper always laid next to Rusty, which appeared to comfort the sometimes grumpy Russ. Cooper brought peace and companionship to Russ’s last chapter. Rusty went to the Rainbow Bridge on May 20, 2021. He was never alone in his last year of life. Blind, deaf but constantly surrounded by warmth and puppy kisses!