Welcome to Retired Working Dogs NZ Charitable Trust
Proud and passionate about working breeds, we’ve rehomed more than 1,780 retired working dogs across New Zealand since 2012
We are here for…
- Seniors integral in helping run their farms. These stoic dogs have worked their entire lives, helping to put food on our table. They ask for so little. We help them find the pampered retirements they deserve.
- Workers slowing down but still keen to stay busy on a smaller block of land.
- Dogs injured on the job. When we’re able to, we bring these dogs into foster care, arranging their medical treatment and rehabilitation while they await their new homes.
- “Failed” working dogs that would prefer life as a pet!
- We also rehome retiring pig hunting dogs who are looking for a quieter pace of life.
Learn more about our dogs available for adoption or check out our success stories.
We’re happy you’re here!
Support Our Work
To do what we do, we need your help.
If you’d like to make a donation, hit the button! if you prefer to donate directly:
1. Make a bank transfer to “Retired Working Dog Adoption NZ”, Account Number: 03 0725 0001027 000.
2. Please include your name as a reference so that we can identify the payment.
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Latest News
Kate Poulson runs for Retired Working Dogs
We meet a lot of amazing dogs here at RWD and a couple of days ago we heard from this amazing human. Kate is a casual shepherd with 8 working dogs. Her goal over the next few months and into … Read More
Calendar Stars – Competition Closed
We have been inundated with so many photos of lovely Retired Working Dogs that the competition is now closed. Thank you everyone who entered. We know our Retired Working Dog adopters love their dogs and we know you love our … Read More