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🐾𝐃𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!!🤣😂🐾Gentle giant Des has decided not to listen out on the farm anymore, hes only bringing in half the mob! No, he does not have any hearing issues but at 10 years old it seems he has decided he just wants a loving retirement home after a fun life being a farm dog and that its now time for him to rest up in the sun and not have to chase stock.Des still has lots of energy and love left to give. He would be great on a lifestyle block or a home where he can still occasionally be used in the sheep yards as thats what he does best.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 :https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/des-culverden/

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Hey, I’m Chop! Word on the street is the awesome supporters of RWDNZ helped patch up my ticker 💖—and now it’s running on full zoomie power. I’m feeling amazing and ready to give my heart away… just as long as you’ve got snacks.When I first came into care, my heart was a little bit broken—literally. Thanks to some amazing humans who believed in me, looked after me, and helped me heal, I’m now ready to find my forever home. I’m about 10 months old, a happy, bouncy Huntaway boy who loves adventures, car rides, the beach, and making new friends. I’m great with most dogs, can live with confident cats, and I’m learning my manners every day.I’ve still got a mild heart murmur, but it doesn’t slow me down one bit—I’ve got too much life to live and love to give!Now I just need my special someone to give me a home filled with cuddles, walks, and fun. Could that be you? Find out more about me here on the website and apply, Id love to meet you: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/chop-dannevirke/

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🐾𝐏𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥🐾Prue, at 12 years old, has lived her best life as a heading dog and she now deserves a peaceful retirement - although sometimes she thinks she is still 3 and wants to help on the farm.Prue is kind to those she knows and trusts however can be very wary around strangers . Her owners two girls have grown up with Prue and give her lots of cuddles and pats which she loves.𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/prue-culverden/

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🐾𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐠🐾She is just not really that enthusiastic about her farm work!!Shes very affectionate, loves children, in great health and is just a chill, happy go lucky dog with lots of love to share. She would suit a loving family on a lifestyle block .𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐲:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/may-cheviot/

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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 and would rather see her go to a home where she could help on a lifestyle block or as a pet to an active family.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/grace-masterton/

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🐾𝐏𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞!!🐾 - Ready in 2 weeks- Mum is a beardie X huntaway - trained on dairy- Dad is a blue heeler X huntaway - was dry stock, now dairy- Both parents are really good natured. hard working and friendly.- All puppies are super friendly - they are from a big litter so are super social.- 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒑𝒖𝒑𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒋𝒐𝒃 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐. 𝑺𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒃𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒅!!𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/litter-of-puppies-reporoa/

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🐾𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐠, 𝐫𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 /𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲🐾Rosie is a 9 year old heading dog who comes from excellent farm dog stock. She is very loyal and has a beautiful nature. She craves affection, company and friendship. A beautiful companion. Rosie is energetic, affectionate and friendly and while she hasnt been a working dog with her current rural owners, she has certainly been around sheep, cows, chickens, and other stock.𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rosie-bulls/

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🐾𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐬𝐡🐾Ash is a lovely 4 year old heading dog. She is a very smart dog but can get distracted easily. She lives on a farm but is a fail. Her owner has tried to get her working but it seems its not for her as she gets too overexcited. However, in saying that, with an experienced handler, she could become a great cattle dog but not sheep.A very active home is needed for Ash, preferably rura/lifestyle, or somewhere she can be off with a secure fence.𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ash-tuakau/

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UPDATE: PENDING ADOPTION🐑✨ 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐢 – 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐦𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐭 ✨🐑Breed: Huntaway Age: 20 monthsLocation: Hastings Sami may look like a Huntaway, but under that coat she’s pure perfection. At 20 months, she’s got the calm, polite manners of a lady… with just enough puppy sparkle to keep life fun.She thinks everyone – kids, cats, dogs, stock, chickens – is her long-lost bestie. She’ll walk beside you like a dream, recall like a pro, and politely wait for her dinner like she’s at a five-star restaurant. Oh, and sometimes she talks… like Scooby-Doo. 🐶💬This sweetheart is ready to waddle her slightly clumsy feet straight into your heart.𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞? Find out more information here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-sami-hastings/

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Call out for a companion home or some calving jobs - Tess is open to work 😍At 8 shes reaching the end of her working life but has basic commands and has worked previously. A change in circumstances means she now needs a new home. Her owners say Tess has a gorgeous nature, is great with other dogs and would just fit in anywhere shes well-loved.Find out more about Tess: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tess-pahiatua-2/

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I may be 8… but I still believe my best years are waiting for me – with you!🐾 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐲 💛Age: 8 years youngBreed: Retired Hunting dogSpecial skills: Professional lap warmer, enthusiastic playmate, adventure buddy✨ 𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐠...There was a big-hearted girl named Lucy who believed the best place to be was right beside her people. She’s got a tail that wags like it’s powered by joy, a love for canine friends, and a knack for making you laugh every single day.💌 𝐀 𝐅𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐮𝐜𝐲’𝐬 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:🐶 Gets along well with other dogs and respectful of grumpy ones🏡 Toilet & crate trained with lovely indoor manners🚶‍♀️ Loves walks and would thrive with a doggy friend to match her energy🐦 Great with parrots and rats, and has ignored cats🏠 Needs a secure yard or kennel run when left alone - she can jump high.📍 Fostered in Palmerston North 💉 Spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, flea & worm treated.𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐩 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫? Find out more information here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-lucy-palmerston-north/

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At just 1, Cooper may still take to work with an experienced hand? Hes a pocket rocket who is great on-farm though he isnt working in his current situation. Perhaps youre looking for a companion or have the skills to help him into work? Either way, his owner says hes got great manners and loves a pat 😘For more about this lovely lad: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cooper-dargaville/

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📌Tina has found a home💓Tiny Tina is not only stunning to look at, but this dear wee deaf girl also has starting hand signals and a keeness to learn more. Unfortunately life on a beef farm is scary for all concerned - so Tina needs a kind caring home where she can develop her work or live life as a pet.Find out more: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tina-kawakawa-northland/

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🐾𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞🐾George is a large, 1 year old brindle Huntaway. George was supposed to be a working dog but his owner doesnt think hes going to cut it, as hes not showing any sign apart from getting involved in a team effort in cattle. Hence, George is looking for a lifestyle family. Hes a fun loving character, very gentle and loves hanging with the kids for a pat.𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/george-blenheim/

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🐾𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝟏𝟐 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐠, 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞🐾Spark has been with his owner from the start but it’s time to let him go as he doesn’t want to stay on the back porch, he still wants to be mustering day in and out but hes no longer able. Sadly he has arthritis in one of his front legs so he would suit a lifestyle block where he could get the sheep in occasionally. Or just as a porch dog. Hes a very dear gentle old soul, easy to have around.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/spark-porangahau/

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🐾𝐏𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞!🐾Cap is a 1 year old Huntaway who is a softer natured dog, interested in chasing cattle but not showing enough interest in sheep for his owners requirements. He could end up being either a very nice, energetic pet dog or a cattle dog, he just needs to be trained.𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cap-te-kuiti/

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🐾𝐃𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!!🤣😂🐾
Gentle giant Des has decided not to listen out on the farm anymore, he's only bringing in half the mob! No, he does not have any hearing issues but at 10 years old it seems he has decided he just wants a loving retirement home after a fun life being a farm dog and that its now time for him to rest up in the sun and not hav ... See MoreSee Less

🐾𝐃𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠!!🤣😂🐾Gentle giant Des has decided not to listen out on the farm anymore, hes only bringing in half the mob! No, he does not have any hearing issues but at 10 years old it seems he has decided he just wants a loving retirement home after a fun life being a farm dog and that its now time for him to rest up in the sun and not have to chase stock.Des still has lots of energy and love left to give. He would be great on a lifestyle block or a home where he can still occasionally be used in the sheep yards as thats what he does best.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 :https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/des-culverden/
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Hey, I’m Chop! Word on the street is the awesome supporters of RWDNZ helped patch up my ticker 💖—and now it’s running on full zoomie power. I’m feeling amazing and ready to give my heart away… just as long as you’ve got snacks.

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Hey, I’m Chop! Word on the street is the awesome supporters of RWDNZ helped patch up my ticker 💖—and now it’s running on full zoomie power. I’m feeling amazing and ready to give my heart away… just as long as you’ve got snacks.When I first came into care, my heart was a little bit broken—literally. Thanks to some amazing humans who believed in me, looked after me, and helped me heal, I’m now ready to find my forever home. I’m about 10 months old, a happy, bouncy Huntaway boy who loves adventures, car rides, the beach, and making new friends. I’m great with most dogs, can live with confident cats, and I’m learning my manners every day.I’ve still got a mild heart murmur, but it doesn’t slow me down one bit—I’ve got too much life to live and love to give!Now I just need my special someone to give me a home filled with cuddles, walks, and fun. Could that be you? Find out more about me here on the website and apply, Id love to meet you: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/chop-dannevirke/Image attachmentImage attachment
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