Dusty was befriended by Pack Leader Vixen and brought into the Nightglow Pack. He has had many roles since joining the pack; Scout, Pupsitter, and finally Herbalist. He gains satisfaction from his role as Pack Herbalist and thanked Pack Leader Vixen by making her a crown of heather. Once Vixen's eldest daughter, Ginger, comes of age he will begin training her in herbalism.
After a few months of leading the pack, Pack Leader Vixen developed a mild illness. Despite her claims that she was fine, Dusty insisted she rests until he could treat her and got to work developing a treatment.
After over a year of being packmates and friends, Vixen and Dusty fell in love and became mates.
Eventually, Dusty felt it was time to retire from being Herbalist and pass the mantle to his step-daughter Ginger. He became the first mentor of the pack.