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Prince: Loyal Companion Seeks New Home - 8 year old retired Heading dog.Prince, a dedicated working dog, needs a retirement home due to hearing loss. Hes a loyal and affectionate companion whod thrive in an active lifestyle block with room to roam. Prince is great with other dogs and has a gentle nature. Not one bad bone in his body. Hes looking for an owner who can provide regular exercise and attention. If youre an active person seeking a loving companion, Prince could be your perfect match.Contact his owner at this link:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/prince-masterton/

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🐾✨ 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 (𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸!) ✨🐾At just 10 months old, Marty is already stealing hearts everywhere he goes. This handsome Huntaway isn’t just a pup with a big bark – he’s got an even bigger heart. 💛✅ Great with kids (though his goofy enthusiasm means he might accidentally topple the tiniest ones) ✅ Loves other dogs – the more friends the better! ✅ Cat, chicken, and stock savvy 🐓🐑🐱 ✅ Toilet-trained & crate-trained – clever boy alert!Marty’s the kind of dog who lights up a home. He’s playful, social, and always up for an adventure – whether that’s joining you for farm work (he’s already barking in the yards like a pro-in-training!) or being your loyal sidekick for daily fun.📍 Fostered in Bulls ✅ Vaccinated, microchipped, flea & worm treated, and registered𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/marty-bulls-rwdnz-foster-dog/

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Bolt is a young playful 7 month old Heading x pup looking for his forever home. He has been waiting some time while his siblings have been adopted. He can be a bit scared of new things in life, but he just needs someone to show him the way. He will probably benefit from having another dog to learn off. He has been good with other animals but will bark if unsure. He is toilet trained. He is a clever pup with a big heart just eager for his forever people.Bolt is advertised on behalf of Ruahine Animal Rescue, please email or call them with any questions or to show interest.Find out more and contact the rescue here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bolt-waipukaurau/

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🐾𝐖𝐞𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐮𝐛𝐲🐾Ruby is a sweet girl that prefers pats and cuddles to working. A smaller framed huntaway, 5 years old, looking for a pet life on farm or lifestyle block. She is happy to be walked on a lead, likes travelling in a vehicle and gets on well with other team mates. Ruby is an easily managed girl, chilled and cruisy.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ruby-wairoa/

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Ally isnt just a stunner but has real potential to work if youve got time to put in? Shes used to on-farm life but isnt currently keen on stock work. She has just turned 1 so theres time. Her current owner says shes calm and happy, great with other dogs and well socialised.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ally-macraes/

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💔 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 💔Lucy has been with us the longest of all our foster dogs, and we can’t understand why. At 8 years young, this retired hunting girl has so much love left to give — she’s affectionate, playful, and just wants a family to call her own.She’s a real people-lover, adores other dogs, and has even had support from a trainer to help her be her very best self. Lucy would thrive in a home with another canine buddy to play with and older children to love on. She’s toilet-trained, crate-trained, well-mannered, and her tail never stops wagging when she’s around her people.She’s suitable for homes with stock, but not small animals. She’ll happily fit into a family who wants adventures, cuddles, and endless loyalty from their four-legged friend.Lucy has been overlooked time and time again, and we would love her to finally find her forever home. 💕If you’re ready to give this sweet girl the forever she deserves, please get in touch today — Lucy deserves her happily ever after.📍 Fostered in Palmerston North ✅ desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, flea & worm treated, and registered.𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-lucy-palmerston-north/

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This face! 😍This potential! 🐾This litter of three male and two females pups are just over two months old. Happy, affectionate and clever pups, they are just about ready for their new homes. Because they are being cared for by our friends at @WhakataneSPCA they will be de-sexed and this is included in an adoption fee.Find out more: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/beardie-x-pups-whakatane/

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Happy International Dog Day! 🧡We’ll never miss a chance to celebrate the dogs who’ve spent their lives on the land, the ones who’ve swapped farm life for the couch, and every four-legged legend in between.We’re lucky to have such a strong, supportive community behind RWD - drop a photo in the comments, we’d love to meet your dog too!

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Great news for your Monday - were in the mix for a share of $4000 from Z Energy Sanson! The annual Z Energy $1million Good in the Hood giveaway starts tomorrow and runs until 22 September. Friends in Rangitikei and Manawatu - tag your friends, spread and share this plea for their vote when they fill up at Sanson. Last year your votes mean we received $1000. Its support like this that allows us to help lovely locals including Nellie! An update on Miss Nellie follows soon - were rapt with your support yet again 😍

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👀 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘆𝗲𝘀, 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗣𝘂𝗽 – 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗼! 🐾Bo is a 𝟭-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗫 with one dazzling blue eye and one warm brown eye – and a heart that’s just as unique. 💙🤎This playful, intelligent boy loves people, other dogs, and a good toy to chew. He’s mastered sit, wait, and go to bed, and has excellent recall (although sometimes life is just too exciting to resist!).✅ Great with kids, cats, stock & chickens✅ Loves other dogs – would enjoy a playmate✅ Toilet trained & travels well in the car✅ Gentle, affectionate, and full of energyBo would thrive in a rural home with room to run, an active family to keep his clever mind busy, and ideally another dog for zoomies and adventures. He loves cuddles, checks in with his people often, and will be happiest in a home where he’s not left alone for long.📍 Fostered in Hastings ✅ Vaccinated, microchipped, flea & worm treated, and registered𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-bo-hastings/

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🐾𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲🐾Meet Grace — a loving 5 year old huntaway with a big bark and an even bigger heart. Full of energy and eager to please, she’s so affectionate it was hard to get a photo without her cuddling up. Shes a striking black and tan huntaway with a sleek short coat.Grace is currently a working dog but her owner says she isnt his best.She isnt suitable for a home where shed be expected to work cattle . Thats not a good fit for her, as she can lose focus with cattle but would be much better suited as a pet on a lifestyle block or in a active family home environment?https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/grace-masterton/

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🐾𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞🐾Carlos is a untried working dog. He is a soft soul who is shy for new people but once you know him, he is fine. Because he hasnt worked he hasnt got out as much as he should have and has very little confidence. He is good around stock and likes to hang around whatever you are doing. At 4 years old Carlos has a long life of pet and outdoors adventures ahead of him. But mostly he just wants to be loved!𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/carlos-masterton/

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UPDATE: Sorry, everyone. Applications are now closed for Nellie. We will get back to everyone over the next few days with an update. Absolutely bombarded with great homes! ✨🐾 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗽 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿! 🐾✨Nellie is a 𝟭-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗹𝗱, 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘂𝗺-𝘀𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 with the gentlest nature and a heart full of love. 💛She’s already proven herself to be a superstar – great with small animals, stock, and other dogs!This gorgeous girl recently had a front leg amputated after an old injury, but don’t let that fool you – Nellie hasn’t slowed down one bit. Her spirit is unbreakable, her joy infectious, and her tail never stops wagging! 🐕✨Nellie is: ✅ Toilet trained & crate trained ✅ Fantastic on lead with great recall ✅ Easygoing, affectionate, and adaptable ✅ Happy as an only dog, but LOVES doggy playmatesShe’s the kind of dog who just fits in anywhere – whether you’ve got a busy family or a quiet home, Nellie will bring love, fun, and endless cuddles. 💕📍 Fostered in Palmerston North ✅ Vaccinated, microchipped, flea & worm treated, and registered𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-nellie-palmerston-north/

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📌Blue has found his retirement home💓🐾𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐲🐾Blue is an 11 year old Heading dog who is being retired from day to day farming as he has slowed right down. He is seeking a new home where he can live out the rest of his days relaxing and enjoying his slower pace. He has been a very loyal friend and a hard worker. Blue was a well known dog in the dog trialing community. He is very friendly and kind with a beautiful soft nature so someone with a softer hand would really suit Blue. He loves a good pat but doesnt ask for much. Blue deserves a nice retirement on a lifestyle block. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/blue-gore/

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✨🐾 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗽 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱-𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗽! 🐾✨Chop’s ready to start his next chapter.At just 10 months old, Chop is a 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆, 𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝘆, 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 lad with endless energy and affection to give. He’s great with kids, cats, chickens, stock, and other dogs—an all-round superstar! Chop loves adventures—whether it’s beach runs, car rides, or farm life—and he’s always eager to learn (especially when treats are involved 🍖). He’s crate-trained, toilet-trained (mostly!), and working on his manners.Despite a mild heart murmur, nothing slows this boy down—he’s full of life, love, and fun! 💕📍 Fostered in Dannevirke ✅ Vaccinated, microchipped, flea/worm treatedIf you’re after a 𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗱𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝘀𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁, Chop’s your boy! 🐾𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/chop-dannevirke/

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📌Yay!!! Boss has a new home.💓𝐔𝐑𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐠, 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐟𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥!!Boss is a 9 year old Huntaway, a friendly goofball. He loves attention and loves to talk to you about his day.He was originally used as a working dog by a guy who didnt really know how to train him so he didnt do too well but he still has potential to work on a lifestyle block.Boss is currently in a temporary home and unfortunately, they cant keep him any longer. He needs to find his loving forever home asap. At his age, his next home needs to be his last home.𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/boss-hastings-2/

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🐾𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!!🐾Tui is a lovely wee heading dog x with lots of natural ability. Shes 11 months old and ripe for training. Unfortunately shes surplus to requirements for her current owners as they just dont have the time for training. Currently used as a goat culling dog, but would be a great stock dog or pet.𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐓𝐮𝐢? 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tui-nelson/

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$Friends, have we told you today how much your support means? It means that we have the funds to pay for Fogs surgery. After he was injured with a fractured femur we shouted out to you and boy - you were there for him 🥰Dog Rescue Dunedin Charitable Trust has provided $1000, One by One Rescue, NZ has donated $1000 and youve donated $2500 meaning we can meet Fogs costs.If you want to help us rehome other Retired Working Dogs: https://buy.stripe.com/3cs5loeT16S9eoU28b or direct via internet banking to: The Retired Working Dogs NZ Charitable Trust 03-0725-0001027-000.$

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Carlos needs a loving home!

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🐾𝐀𝐬 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩 𝐀𝐬 𝐀 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤!!🐾Nancy is super smart and a driven pup looking for a job to do!! She picks things up first time!!Shes a heading dog X puppy, 6 months old, friendly and social and ready for her new home and working life.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐦𝐦𝐚 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nancy-and-ash-whakatane/

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