Slobber isn’t only a loyal cousin, he’s also the first Kickstarter cameo! Sponsored by reader Fuzzgrumble, Slobber is based on his pet pug, an enormous slobby monster in his own right.

 
 

In other news, if you didn’t see the banner in the upper-right corner: Today marks the start of the first ever Rusty & Co. Fan Art Contest! Check it out and help spread the word!