Dusty and dirty, but always on duty! The cat is a museum caretaker who is dedicated to his job

In Nevada, an abandoned railroad has become a local landmark. Even those who have never been to Nevada know about the place. The museum’s unusual caretaker has contributed greatly to it.

The cat proudly observes the cars, wagons, and trains. He loves being here. However, he doesn’t look very tidy. The museum staff tried to bathe the animal, but it was very difficult to argue with the fluffy cat. The animal does not give in to any entreaties. And with this fact, many have reconciled themselves. This is his will.

According to the museum administrator, all tours, as a rule, begin with the cat. Visitors to the abandoned road always pay attention to him. And he is called the museum’s caretaker. The cat likes the increased attention very much. He’s on an important mission. There is even a joke that cats have nine lives, and in one of them he worked on the railroad.

The cat’s name is ─ Dert. It means dirt. The animal has lived in the museum for more than ten years. Naturally, no one drives him away. The museum staff feeds him and takes care of him. They were even ready to bathe him regularly, but the proud animal refuses to take water procedures.

The cat became the museum’s mascot. And people from around the world come here to, among other things, see the unusual caretaker. He was born in one of the exhibit trains. His mother was a stray cat. Her fate is unknown. She gave birth and nursed her cubs, and then left the railroad with the kittens. Of the litter, only Dert remained. He did not follow the family. And it seems that he does not regret his decision, because it determined his future fate.