The Hatching Cat of Gotham

In early years, the hotel allowed its temporary residents to have dogs, so Rusty had quite a few run-ins with canines. One time a French poodle that was staying at the hotel gave Rusty quite a tussle, and the poor cat hid under a bed for several days. He got sympathy cards from many famous people, including Sinclair Lewis, author of Main Street, Babbitt, and numerous other works.