Princess sadly passed away from cancer on 31/10/23. Princess brought joy to a lot of people, she also helped other dogs like her.
Through this page, her legacy will continue with the help of Sprite, who is a Deaf and 80% Blind Double Merle Koolie x girl. Princess was born without eyes and is deaf as a result of Merle to Merle breeding, she is what is known as a ‘Double Merle’. We hope to spread awareness to prevent other dogs being born with these 100% preventable disabilities. Before being adopted in 2017, Princess spent ov
er 6 years in an enclosure as she was kept by hoarders. Sadly, in that time she did not receive the training or mental and physical stimulation that every dog needs, which has had a lasting impact on her. Thankfully though, she has come a long way and now lives a life worth living. One of the aims of this page is to raise awareness of the dangers of breeding two merle coated dogs together, in hopes that it may prevent other dogs from being born with hearing and vision impairments, as these impairments are 100% PREVENTABLE. The other aim is to show people that dogs with hearing and/or vision impairments are still ‘normal’ and can live happy and fulfilling lives when in the right home. You can help raise awareness by sharing the pinned post on this page!
30/06/2025
A tear falls from my eyes every time I see another Double Merle puppy, knowing that their impairments are 100% preventable.
Cooper will be up for adoption when he is ready for his forever home. Follow Dusty Paws Dog Rescue for updates on when he is available.
Welcome to Dusty Paws Dog Rescue, sweet little fella, Cooper
Please, no enquiries while he is settling in. Thank you.
28/06/2025
Exciting announcement coming soon! 💜
27/06/2025
The last few times we’ve walked by Loki’s yard he’s been inside.
They were so excited to see each other tonight, Sprite just about pulled Grandma along as she tried to untangle herself from Shayla.
Puppy love, so sweet. 🥰
26/06/2025
When Daddy goes away, Grandma comes to stay! 💜
24/06/2025
Sprite and Shayla loved playing with their friends toys at Aunty Jessy’s.
Sprite didn’t even try to pull any apart, which was a big achievement considering Shayla’s plush toys are all on ‘vacation’ unless I can supervise so miss Jabba Jaws doesn’t ruin them.
21/06/2025
I met Ruby in 2017, when I was a farm hand at Edgar's Mission.
Ruby was to Pam what Princess was to me, EVERYTHING.
Although Ruby and Princess never met each other, Ruby influenced how I raised Princess for the better.
I will never forget Ruby’s gorgeous smile of enthusiasm to greet you, she’d get so excited when groups of people came to tour the sanctuary. She loved life, she loved all the animals she helped in her duty as Vet Nurse Ruby.
Rest Peacefully, Ruby. You made a real difference in this world, and lived an incredible life most can only dream of. 🌈💔
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Princess’s Story
Princess was born deaf and blind, she doesn't have eyes as they never developed.
Princess, along with the rest of her litter, were taken in by an organization called SAHARA formerly SA Dog Rescue not long after they were born. When Princess's fully abled siblings were old enough, they were adopted out into homes of their own. Sadly, Princess was denied this opportunity and was kept in various enclosures for over 6 years, she was not up for adoption.
Princess shared a kennel with her also deaf and blind brother, Elmo. Elmo was a healthy puppy but sadly died at the shelter, those responsible for his safety would never explain what happened to him. However they told me that Princess escaped various times and they were worried that if she got into a "dog aggressive" area that she would be killed.
It took a lot of convincing for the supposed animal rescue to allow Princess to be adopted, but thankfully they eventually did. In the beginning we watched her like a hawk in case she tried to jump the fence or try to escape, but she hasn't done either. She wasn't an escape artist, just a desperate dog who wanted a better life.
Princess was 4kilos overweight when we adopted her, she would waddle when she walked. The first time I tried to walk her on a lead she freaked out, it was clear that during the over 6 years the rescue organization had kept her she hadn't received any training or even been taken for walks. It took some time and patience, but she soon learned how to walk on a lead and even become excited when her lead or harness was put on.
We adopted Princess in January 2017, since then she has become a completely different dog. She is much more confident and outgoing. Princess enjoys meeting people and other dogs, going for car rides and going on adventures. In late 2019 we adopted another special needs dog, Shayla, who has further brought Princess out of her shell and taught her how to play with other dogs and even to play with toys.
While we can't make up for the years of suffering Princess endured, we will always do our best to make sure that the life she lives now is as happy and fulfilling as possible.
