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Paddington is the kindest, friendliest and lickiest dog you could ever wish to meet! He oozes enthusiasm and is desperate to be a Good Dog and given a job that he can complete at 150%.. He is an Amberley House progeny, who are known for being keen and clever.He takes his current rabbit control job very seriously and is already showing signs that he could be incredible at working sheep (with training) however not full time thanks to three additional vertebrae in his spine which means that he is on long-term pain killers, but he would be perfect for working stock on a smaller lifestyle block, an obedience dog or possibly even search and rescue (he brings us gifts all the time on command).For much more information and to contact Paddingtons owner click on the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/paddington-amberley/

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Sweet Ginny is a 2 year old heading dog. Unfortunately Ginny is not interested in herding sheep, she sees them as playmates. She loves cuddles and has to have pats all the time. She is scared of cats but will let them sniff her. Friendly personality, will be shy at first with new people but if you give her a pat you have a new best friend.If you can give Ginny a forever home and some more confidence contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/gin-ginny-invercargill/

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Stunning Sadie is a 6 month old Kelpie pup. She is looking for a home with work and loads of exercise! Her owner is not sure how she is with stock but she has a good bark and herding instincts. Take a chance on Sadie!! Contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/sadie-auckland/

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Tessa is a 4 year old Huntaway X. This gorgeous gal is looking for her happily ever after home. Must be a cat free home & preferably no small children.Best suited in a rural or semi rural home, a place with a large garden & lots of outdoor space where she can chill & enjoy herself & be allowed indoors to be part of the family.For much more information on Tessa and to contact her owners please go the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tessa-blenheim/

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Flo is a super affectionate 10 year old huntaway who is ready to find a retirement home where she can live out her days. She still has plenty of life in her, she loves adventures and being a part of whatever is going on, but now she is just not getting the time and attention she deserves. She would be best suited to a small farm or lifestyle block.Contact her owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/flo-hawera/

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Delightful Leaf is a very happy-go-lucky dog and is very enjoyable to have around. However Leaf enjoys playing a lot more than working, sheep and cattle just arent his passion (his real love is playing with the hose 🤣😂) .He will happily work small mobs in small paddocks but not big mobs and paddocks. He would suit either a small lifestyle farm or a pet home. He has a good callback and wants to please however while he is very obedient, he only really listens to women.Calling ladies - heres your opprtunity, contact Leafs owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/leaf-pongaroa/

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☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆HOGAN 🧸10 month old Huntaway pup, located in Hastings.*Meet Hogan - The Ultimate Companion!*Looking for a furry friend whos relaxed, well-behaved, and a joy to be around? Look no further than Hogan!This charming pup has basic training skills, a great nature, and a gentle approach to treats. He loves going on adventures, from beach trips to casual outings, and is adaptable to new environments.Hogan is learning to respect kids and other animals, and with some additional training, hell continue to grow into a well-rounded pup. His soft, short fur is low shedding and easy to care for - a bonus for any dog lover!If youre looking for a friendly companion to join your family on adventures, Hogan might be the perfect fit. Get in touch to learn more about adopting this lovely pup!Find out more information on Hogans ad here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/hogan-hastings-rwd-foster-dog/To adopt Hogan:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Lovely old girl Jess, 10 year old Huntaway, who wants a non working home to be a mate in the garden and go on small gentle walks. Plenty of life left but at a slower pace. Must be to a good loving home as she is a much loved old favourite.Gentle, young mind but older body. Loves a pat and laying in the sun. Attentive and wants to work still, but everything is at a slower pace and she deserves to retire.Contact her owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jess-pahiatua/

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📣Could your Retired Working Dog be a superstar in our 2026 calendar?!? We’re starting the call for photos now until the end of June!🐾To enter, please fill in the google form here and check all the instructions: https://forms.gle/p6nuUsRmyf3BfVFT7Our calendars are our most important (and special!) fundraiser, and all proceeds go directly to helping other working dogs find their retirement homes. If your photo is chosen you’ll receive one of our calendars free of charge - and your dog will be admired on the walls of hundreds of fans around the country. 🥰The only requirement is that the dog must be a Retired Working Dog - found through our organisation.

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Bear is a 5 year old huntaway x beardie who is a lovely dog his owner has had from a pup. Great with kids and people and just wants a pat.A farm fail for sure!! - Terrible working dog as he is absolutely disinterested in ALL animals and would rather fluff around chasing butterflies or walking through the gateways, unaware that the other dogs are trying to bring stock through. He is really a gentle, dopey dummy. Good on commands. Never hurt a fly. His owner would love to keep him but he is such a wuss he hides in the kennel 24/7 from the new pups which isnt fair as he is missing out on life.Contact his owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bear-waimauku/

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UPDATE: River, Jed and Kiwa have all been adopted! PUPPY ALERT!! 🐾 Are you ready to add some joy and love to your life? These three precious puppies are waiting for their forever homes!RWDNZ FOSTER PUPS 🐶 At just 10 weeks old, theyve already stolen hearts with their playful personalities and adorable snuggles. Well-handled and socialised, theyre ready to bring laughter and companionship into your life.Imagine coming home to wagging tails, puppy kisses, and snuggles galore! Whether youre an active family or a cozy couple, these little bundles of love will bring endless delight.Dont miss out on the chance to give one of these furry friends a loving home. Get in touch to learn more and start your adoption journey today!We are happy to use pet transport for these pups to anywhere in NZ (dependent on transport routes) at the cost to adopters. River - https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/river-waiouru-rwd-foster-dog/Kiwa - https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/kiwa-auckland-rwd-foster-dog/Jed - https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jed-auckland-rwd-foster-dog/Adoption application link in their website ads.

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Meet LuluShe is a small. super sweet natured, very soft 1 year old heading dog. Very minimal inclination to work stock.She is more interested in pats, cuddles.She can be bit timid so might take some time to bring out how nice she is!Contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/lulu-gore-riversdale/

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📌Lou has found her retirement home💓Beautiful Lou, large 11 year old Huntaway, is a very gentle quiet dog. She is in great physical condition (loves food!) but slowing down and ready to be a porch dog or hang out on a lifestyle block.Got the perfect retirement home for this lovely girl? Contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/lou-blenheim/

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Jip is a 6 year old heading dog who sadly, has had a working career ending injury and is completely blind in one eye, but now his other eye is failing a year on from his original injury.As he is not working full time Jip spends his days in a run while the others go to work which isn’t fair on him, he needs to find a new home where he will be loved and cared for.Jip will still follow the quad bike and work sheep going through gateways and navigate the world around him reasonably well as long as he’s not running or it’s too dark. A lifestyle block with a loving family would suit him well.Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jip-feilding/

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•••RWD FOSTER PUPS•••RIVER (Tri) and WOODY (Red)2 MONTHS OLD - HEADING/HUNTING - MALES. These bundle of cuteness have not had the best of starts, being in foster from only 7 weeks of age. They are beginning to find their feet in the big world. Toilet training is ongoing, taken outside every hour or two, so very few accidents. Sleeping most of the night in a crate in the house.----------------------River is fostered in Waiouru!He is a bit smaller than his siblings and his confidence is growing. Great with kids and cats and is getting used to having big dogs around. Loves to play with toys and his sister. A very cuddly boy, having his head on your shoulder is his happy place. Woody is fostered in Hastings!Already having adventures around the farm with the other dogs and keeping up with them. Woody has met cats, horses, sheep and a wide variety of other dogs.He has the white tail tip of a heading dog but the feet of a Huntaway, so we think he is going to be a large dog. He is smart and would be a wonderful pet for an active home or on a lifestyle block and a mate to play with.--‐---------------------To adopt Woody or River please fill in our adoption application here:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPPAny questions can be sent to adoptionsrwd@gmail.com

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Lovely kind dog Patch, 9 years old, has been a solid, loyal and devoted worker but now struggling to keep up. He is a bit sad being left behind, time to find him a beautiful sunny porch and some lovely people to look out for him, give him his deserved pats and spoil him.Contact his owners below if you have a retirement home for Patch:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/patch-havelock-north/

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••• RWD FOSTER DOGS •••We have two amazing teenage pups who havent had any luck finding their forever homes. Both about 9 months old have been socialised with kids, dogs, and other animals. Fern a female heading/Hunting pup in Ohakune. Tip a male Heading/hunting pup in Wellington.They do need experienced dog owners that can keep them stimulated and exercised. Find out more about each pup at their links below.TIP - https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-tip-hastings/FERN - https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-fern-ohakune/To adopt, please fill in our adoption form here: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Hairy Maclary look-a-like requiring a new home. Nieve is a 5 year old Bearded Collie X who has a lovely nature but is a just a little too soft to be part of her owners main team and would benefit from being on a smaller block where she would get the care and attention that she used to receive before their son departed. She is very loyal and while not fully trained, can work in the sheep yards.Got a spot for this lovely girl? Contact her owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nieve-ashburton/

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Guinness is a failed working dog but at just 1 he may still have potential? Having already been rehomed as a pup hes grown to a mighty 44kg - so he needs both an experienced hand and room to roam. His owner says hes still a puppy in temperament and behaviour and is just a kind, friendly boy.Find out more: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/guinness-ohakune/

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Collie fans - Narla is an affectionate girl with a big bark looking for an experienced owner and a home where she can settle permanently. Narla hasnt worked and may react to stock so either needs a pet home or a strong trainer. What she loves most is just hanging with her people - so perhaps an outdoors companion?Find out more: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/narla-balclutha-2/

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Has anybody here seen Hank 🥰?Hes a handsome Huntaway who needs a new address - preferably one where he can stretch his long legs, and where his humans can spend time to get the best out of him.Hank hasnt worked so is best suited to a pet or lifestyle home, the good news is hes toilet trained and great with other dogs.Find out more: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/hank-motueka/

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Lets hear it for the girls! Wren (left) and Betty are heading cross puppies with working or pet potential. Betty is a smart beautiful brindle ready to be trained while Wren has a good bark and a sunyy outlook. Both dogs are in the care of our friends at Whakatane SPCA or find more info: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/wren-whakatane/https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/betty-whakatane/

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Sammy is a beautiful 18 month heading dog who has decided that the working life is not for her. Unfortunately shes just not that interested in chasing stock but loves heading out to work and sees it as the social highlight of her day. Sammy is full of life, loves company, has basic manners (I would imagine easily house trainable) and just wants to be loved back!Are you an active lifestyle family who needs a Sammy?? Contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/sammy-woodville/

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RWDNZ FOSTER PUPPIES 🐾 We have a litter of 6 beautiful heading X hunting dog puppies who are looking for foster or forever homes.Currently located in Raetihi but willing to organise transport. These cuties are tiny 8 week olds and have had their first vax, worm and flea treatment.Lovely friendly pups who have had lots of handling.3x boys and 3x girls. All with individual personalities.Pups will be microchipped before leaving our care, they’ll have an adoption fee of $350 and we will refund $200 when we receive proof of desexing once they’re old enough.If you are interested in adopting please fill out this form: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPPIf you could foster a couple of puppies (food etc provided) until they find their forever homes, please fill out this form: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/Fosterapp

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☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆LASS 💃10 year old, Heading Dog, female, located in Auckland Meet Lass, the ultimate cuddle buddy! This sweet girl is looking for her forever home where she can be the center of attention.Lass loves adventures, car trips, bush walks, and beach days. Shes a gentle soul who adores people, especially men, and will melt into your arms for snuggles. Shes house-trained, toilet-trained, and loves lounging on comfy cushions.Ideal home: No small children, and cat-free and at this stage a solo dog. She might do well with calm dogs if introduced slowly.Lass is vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated, and registered. Shes had a full health check and is ready for her new life.If youre an active owner or family looking for a loyal companion, Lass could be your perfect match!Find out more information on Lasss ad here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-fog-lass-auckland/To adopt Lass:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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