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Beautiful Paddington is as sharp as a tack and eager to be a “Good Dog.” He is Joy, Enthusiasm and Happiness in a dog’s body. At just over a year old, he takes his current rabbit control job very seriously and is already showing signs that he could be incredible at working sheep (with training – which his owners lack experience in). Paddington should not be a full-time working dog however, due 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.For more info and to contact his owners click on the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/paddington-amberley/

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UPDATE: We have a pretty confirmed plan for next week. Thank you, everyone that offered. Amazing supporters. 🐾 Transport needed 🐾 We are seeking transport for Pip from Palmerston North to Napier. Will you be traveling after July 29th with available space for a beautiful passenger? Although our ideal travel date is after the 29th, we are willing to consider earlier. To coordinate, please email adoptionsrwd@gmail.com or message this page with your contact number and travel plans. This post will be updated once transport has been secured.

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Rhonda is a high-energy, intelligent 8-month-old heading dog with loads of potential. She’s at the age where keen working instincts often begin to shine—but so far, Rhonda hasn’t shown quite enough natural interest in stock for her owners to keep her on as a working dog.That said, she’s still young and impressionable. With more one-on-one time, consistent training, and the right environment, she could very well grow into light farm work—or at the very least, make a fantastic active companion in a rural or lifestyle setting.For more information about Rhonda click on the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rhonda-waipukurau/

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🐾 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 – 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧🐾After 14 years as a working dog, 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 is ready to trade in the paddocks for pillows and the hustle for hugs. This 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐱 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲 sweetheart has earned his retirement. Seed is loyal, loving, and happiest when hes by your side. If you’ve got a quiet home, a cozy couch, and a heart big enough for one more, Seed would love nothing more than to spend his golden years with you.𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝: 🐶 14 years young and still going strong, vet-checked and fit! 🧸 Sweet, smoochy, and snuggly – the ultimate couch buddy 🚶‍♂️ Low exercise needs – a stroll is all he wants 🐕 Great with other dogs, and even okay with chickens!📍 Fostered in Levin 💉Vaccinated, microchipped, registered and ready to bring joy to your home!𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝? https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/seed-levin-rwd-foster-dog/ 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝? https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Lovely Stella is a large, female Huntaway, aged 2 years old. Stella can no longer work due to an injury in her wrist joint and her owner feels she will have a better life somewhere else as a pet with a family that has the time for her.Stella is a very loyal, energetic dog and loves to be beside you and asking for pats. She gets on great with other dogs just wants to play, and she gets on well with cats. Stella would make a great family dog. She is her owners favourite dog so far and will be making sure she goes to the best home.Contact via the link below:old.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/stella-hunterville-2/

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Yogi is a big boy, a very affectionate 2-year-old Border Collie X that loves people. He needs that special human just for himself. He is a quiet, gentle-natured chap, a cool dude, intelligent and has a good recall. Through no fault of his own Yogi is looking for a forever home on a sheep farm (he is not hard enough for cattle). His owner is unwell and needs to let some of his working dogs go.For more information on Yogi contact his owners daughter via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/yogi-dargaville/

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📌Cloudy has a new home💓How Sweet is Cloudy?This 9 year old girl is looking for a slower paced life, semi retired. She hasnt been coming to work for some time now and isnt enjoying the stay at home life.This girl loved people and hanging out, will happily work stock still but is past big days and hill country. If you would like to know more about Cloudy contact her ownerhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cloudy-gisborne/

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Meet Blunt He is a lovely medium sized Male Heading dog. Sadly this boy has lost his confidence after being run over by a cow a few months back, so it’s best for him to go to a loving home.He loves his walks, has a good call back and adores attention. If you would like to know more about Blunt contact his owner belowhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/blunt-hastings/

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Shout out for someone with the time and experience to help young Duke reach his potential. After a rough start Dukes current owner says he is showing willingness to work but would benefit from someone to channel him. Duke has some anxiety to manage but has bonded with the woman of the house in his current situation - is also crate and house trained and great with other dogs.Find out more about Duke: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/duke-new-plymouth/

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Dear wee Pip has decided working life isnt for her, and with her energy and enthusiasm is seeking an active pet or lifestyle home.Pips owner says shes a sweet girl who enjoys company and shes well used to the other working dogs and two additional dogs at her current home.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/pip-timaru-2/

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📌Randy has a new forever home💓Randy is a total character and deserves the best! He is a real gem and will make a great best mate for someone, a very sweet, enthusiastic dude with a heart of gold. Randy came from a farm home where he was well liked but not super helpful. He will chase stock if allowed and has a nice deep bark at times, but would be better suited to a pet home rather than a working one, a dog savvy home - rural/semi-rural preferable.For more info on this delightful boy contact his fosterer below: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/randy-pirongia-near-te-awamutu-otorohanga/

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🌿 Forever Home Wanted for Fern! 🐾1-year-old medium-sized pig dog💬 Tell us – what would you rename Fern if she joined your family? Or would you keep her leafy name? Drop your ideas below! ⬇️Fern is bursting with energy! This lively girl likes to run, play, and have something to do. She would thrive as your next running buddy or agility star!About Fern: ✅ Great with kids (a bit bouncy but loving!) ✅ Cat, dog, stock & chicken friendly ✅ Toy obsessed 🐶 She’s small - only knee height and 20kgs ❓Toilet training – a work in progress but clean in her kennel.She’s looking for: 🏡 An active, loving home where she can do a ‘job’ or be very stimulated 🏃 Patient and understanding owners ❗ A home with high fences or secure areaNote: We would also be interested in testing Fern to be a detection dog or doing pest control. If you can help us with this, please send an email. 📍 Fostered in Ohakune 💉 Desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to bring joy to your home!Ready to learn more about Fern?Find out more about her here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-fern-ohakune/ Want to adopt Fern?Fill out an adoption application here: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Very handsome boy Jim is a large heading dog, 6 years old. Hes a former mainstay that has been retired from work early due to arthritis in his front left ankle. Jim just loves to work so will be better suited to a home without the temptation to do so.Hes a very smart dog who is very loyal once he becomes familiar and softer in nature with people.For more information contact his owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jim-gisborne/

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The farm just aint big enough for Carlos - hes a working dog fail in need of road trips and running buddies!While he can be a little nervous at first, hes good with stock and is just happy to hang out. At 4 hes got a long life of pet and outdoors adventures ahead of him - we hope 🥰 https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/carlos-masterton/

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Spot is a timid wee girl who soooo needs to find her person!! She would make a lovely pet and companion. In her 1.5 years she has not shown any interest in working stock. Shes very obedient but just not suited for the working dog life. Shes very energetic however and needs an active lifestyle.If you have a loving pet home for Spot please contact her owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/spot-helensville/

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📸 Something has caught Lydia’s eye. What is causing her to grin like that? You tell us! 💭Drop your best idea below ⬇️Lydia is looking for her forever home. She’s a gentle, 9-year-old Heading Dog X with a heart of gold and a love for life. She’s affectionate, loyal, and happiest when she’s by your side or splashing in water! This girl may be mature in age, but she’s still got plenty of energy for walks and fun. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝘆 𝗟𝘆𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵: ✅ Toilet trained ✅ Great with kids and dogs ✅ Cat & stock friendly (no chickens, though!) ✅ Loves walks, cuddles, and water play𝗦𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿: 🏡 An active, loving home - she would be happy to follow a bike or run around in a paddock 🐶 A doggy buddy to hang out with 👣 A human who’s around often and can give her the love she deserves 🏡 A kennel or crate to be left in if her humans aren’t home 📍 Fostered in Masterton 💉 Desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to bring joy to your home!𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?Find out more about her here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/lydia-masterton-rwdnz-foster-dog/ 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗟𝘆𝗱𝗶𝗮?Fill out an application here: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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𝗛𝗶 𝗥𝗪𝗗 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀!Note: we have had so many amazing offers. Stone is now sorted - thank you Im Stone, and I am needing a ride from 𝑮𝒊𝒔𝒃𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒆 to the 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒕𝒖 (Feilding area) or near by so I can get out of the pound. The team isnt sure what Ill be like in the car but maybe a secure crate or in the back of ute might be ok?! Its up to you. If you can help me out please message the page or email adoptionsrwd@gmail.com with when youre traveling and your phone number. Thanks heaps! 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗵𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗱𝘆, 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 🐶🐾

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🎉We received our first bequest! 😍 And so stoked to share it with the team at Bay of Islands Animal Rescue. The legacy was left to us from the estate of a wonderful woman at the top of the North Island so we wanted to honour her by supporting a charity close to home. Bequests are bittersweet - sadness that a kind soul has passed but joy at a gift that will help hundreds of dogs. So grateful today 🥰

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📌Gizz has found his retirement home💓Gizz is 9 years old and looking for a slower life with heaps of pats. Loves to work but is starting to feel his age on the hills.An Ideal day for Gizz would be finding his best mate, sitting with them all day getting pats.To know more about Gizz contact owner belowhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/gizz-hamilton/

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Beautiful Paddington is as sharp as a tack and eager to be a “Good Dog.” He is Joy, Enthusiasm and Happiness in a dog’s body. At just over a year old, he takes his current rabbit control job very seriously and is already showing signs that he could be incredible at working sheep (with training – which his owners lack experience in). Paddington should not be a full-time working dog however, due 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.
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Beautiful Paddington is as sharp as a tack and eager to be a “Good Dog.” He is Joy, Enthusiasm and Happiness in a dog’s body. At just over a year old, he takes his current rabbit control job very seriously and is already showing signs that he could be incredible at working sheep (with training – which his owners lack experience in). Paddington should not be a full-time working dog however, due 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.For more info and to contact his owners click on the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/paddington-amberley/

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UPDATE: We have a pretty confirmed plan for next week. Thank you, everyone that offered. Amazing supporters.

🐾 Transport needed 🐾
We are seeking transport for Pip from Palmerston North to Napier. Will you be traveling after July 29th with available space for a beautiful passenger? Although our ideal travel date is after the 29th, we are willing to consider earlier.

To coordinate, please email adoptionsrwd@gmail.com or message this page with your contact number and travel plans. This post will be updated once transport has been secured. ... See MoreSee Less

UPDATE: We have a pretty confirmed plan for next week. Thank you, everyone that offered. Amazing supporters. 🐾 Transport needed 🐾 We are seeking transport for Pip from Palmerston North to Napier. Will you be traveling after July 29th with available space for a beautiful passenger? Although our ideal travel date is after the 29th, we are willing to consider earlier. To coordinate, please email adoptionsrwd@gmail.com or message this page with your contact number and travel plans. This post will be updated once transport has been secured.

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