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Our calendars have more uses than just keeping track of days! They make great shady spots...Go to www.retiredworkingdogs.org.nz to get yours!
A little late with this post, but a HUGE thank you to Sam and his lovely wife (who’s name we didn’t catch sorry!) for driving Scout all the way from Whakatane to Palmerston North and into foster care with us.We are very grateful! 🙏💕Scout has a fractured femur, so is currently on cage rest and getting lots of TLC from his awesome foster Mum. We’ve had a few emails about this little cutie already, but we are not taking any adoption enquiries until we know more about him and what will happen with his leg.Thank you to the awesome team at Harmony & Hope Animal Rescue Trust for getting this boy in and organising his initial care and transport! Legends!!❤️🐾
Lisa has been spending time checking in with our listed dogs today - these beautiful faces are still looking so we're reposting them in case you missed them over the busy festive period. Head to our website (the dogs at the bottom of the page have been waiting the longest) ❤. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/
Murphy needs a lift to his well earnt retirement home.His new owners ask if anyone could please help out with transportation of Murphy from Waipawa to Nelson (or Blenheim/Picton-happy to drive here to collect) happy to help with fuel/ferry costs. Please text Ellie 027 202 5811. They currently are not able to co ordinate with the pet bus and current owners so if you can help please contact Ellie
How'd you like this handsome guy to look at during March? Calendars are still available at www.retiredworkingdogs.org.nz All proceeds go to help the dogs 🐾
Needing a ride! Feilding to Hawkes Bay from Wednesday 12/1/22Does anyone have space in their car for a very friendly (and very hairy) canine hitchhiker? This lovely boy is needing to come into foster care.We are unsure what he is like with other dogs at this stage so a ride by himself is preferable.If you can help out at all, please call Natalie on 027 453 0622 (no txts please as I won’t receive them) Thank you! ❤️🐾
Ace and Bess have been looking for homes since the end of November. I have no idea why with smiles like these. Both need active homes - Ace is in Waipukurau, he's friendly, loving and eager to please. Bess is in Dunedin, she's smart and affectionate. Contact the owners for more information: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/
These beautiful faces belong to eight recently listed dogs. They range in age from 4 months to 11. Head to our website to find out more about them and the other twenty-nine dogs currently looking. Contact the owners directly for more information. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/.
New Year's resolution #1... eat better!Happy New Year RWDs!
Happy New Year from this Failed Working Dog. She would like you all too know that if you're tired you don't have to stay up until midnight. Rosie was adopted 7 years ago and is a much loved member of her family. Here's to more dogs finding their perfect homes in 2022.
Meet Ray and Maverick - we have no idea why these 2 haven't found their furever homes yet. Ray is 2 and happens to be deaf, great with dogs and kids and needs space to run. Maverick is 8, great with people, not so good with dogs and needs a rural home. Contact their owners directly for more information: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/
Here's our final advent calendar, nine of the dogs have found homes or are on trial. Thank you everyone who followed our page, shared our posts, commented positively, supported us with a donation, fostered or adopted this year. Wishing you all a lovely Christmas with your family and furry friends. 🎄❤🐕🎅https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/
***😍ADOPTED🥳*** This beautiful girl was found in the bush at just 10 weeks old 😢. Her rescuers have moved to town and can't keep her but are looking for a loving, rural home for Blues. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/blues-gisborne/
***😍ADOPTED🥳*** Cruze is a big, beautiful, kind, affectionate boy. He looks like he'd be happy to find another ball under the Christmas tree. ❤️🎄⚽️ https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cruze-palmerston-north/
Here are the lovely faces of some of the dogs who have found new homes this month. If you have a dog listed, who has since found a home, please drop us a message so that we can update the website in time for Christmas. Thank you. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/
It's been two weeks and Ozzie is still looking for his perfect match. This handsome hoon needs an active, experienced, rural home without small children. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ozzie-katikati/
UPDATE Thanks everyone for all your interest in Lego! He has a great family lined up to meet him ❤️🐾Lego's family have been through a really tough time, and unfortunately are no longer able to give this big handsome boy what he needs. If you are looking for a family member who is great with cats. kittens, other dogs and children of all ages, then this boy would love to hear from you ❤🐾https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/lego-waipukurau/
Only 4 more sleeps and Obi would love to find a home without children and lots of space to run. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/obi-dunedin/
***😍ADOPTED🥳*** This beautiful, older girl is Dawn. She's currently in Lake Tekapo and is looking for a lifestyle block to retire to. Contact the owner for more information. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/dawn-lake-tekapo/
*** UPDATE - Awa is heading out on trial after Christmas. *** Just 5 more sleeps until Christmas. Awa is looking for a calm, gentle human who can take her on adventures to burn off some energy. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/awa-masterton/
Get your paws on one of our calendars before they run out the door! Each month features a gorgeous RWD and their story.Get yours at www.retiredworkingdogs.org.nz
Our dog of the day is Brock, just 8 months old he's a bit shy but loves a pat. Would be great on a lifestyle block. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/brock-taumarunui/
Only 7 days until Christmas. Meet Ruby she's a sweet, smart huntaway x, looking for an active home with space to run and company during the day. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ruby-gisborne/
Just 8 days to Christmas and Bindi is wishing for a special home with someone who can help her with her anxiety and build a strong bond with her. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bindi-rwd-foster-dog-ohakune/
UPDATE Jasper is out on trial with a wonderful family ❤️🐾9 days until Christmas. Our Advent Calendar dog of the day is a RWD foster. Young Jasper will make an amazing pet for a lucky family out there. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jasper-rwd-foster-dog-taupo/
***😍ADOPTED🥳*** Only 10 more sleeps.... Meet Paul! He is 12 and still likes to work. He's a friendly soul, looking for a home where he can slow down but still join in. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/paul-waipawa/
***😍ADOPTED🥳 Christmas came early for Star*** Just 11 days until Christmas and three year old Star would love to be your only dog. Contact the owner directly https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/star-matamata/
***😍ADOPTED🥳*** Tama is a much loved family pet who's family can't find a place to live with him. They are heartbroken and looking for the best of pet homes for this boy. Ideally with active, experienced owners who can help him with his anxiety around strangers. Head to our website for more information. #retiredworkingdogsnz #dogadoptionsnz #rwdnz #dogsofinstagram #adventcalendar2021
***😍ADOPTED🥳*** Cruze is a lovely big boy who is looking for a home with a stronger leader. He loves his people and would really like to be out and about with you during the day.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cruze-palmerston-north/
UPDATE: Jasper is out on trial with a wonderful family 🐾❤️Are you looking for a clever and cuddly adventure buddy/running companion/best mate? Do you work from home or spend a good amount of time there? If that sounds like your situation, then Jasper would love to hear from you!https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jasper-rwd-foster-dog-taupo/
Bindi is looking for a kind and patient home, to love her and guide her through a scary world. Once she is comfortable with you, Bindi will reward your efforts with loyalty and affection. ❤🐾https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bindi-rwd-foster-dog-ohakune/
There's 25 dogs here, all of them are looking for homes. From young to old, pets and working dogs. All working dog breeds and all gorgeous and deserving of a happy retirement. Head to our website if you've room in your life for one of these furry souls. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/
Older couple looking to adopt an ex working short hair heading dog/border collie type. Punakaiki area, rescue cat for a mate. Please message the page or comment below:)
***😍ADOPTED🥳*** Just 13 sleeps until Christmas, where will Bash wake up? He's a bit shy but very affectionate when he gets to know you. Contact his owner directly: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bash-dannevirke/
***😍ADOPTED🥳*** Our Advent Calendar dog of the day is Wayne from Gisborne. He's a young, soft goofball who could work on a small block or enjoy the pet life. We listed him on the 1st Dec and he hasn't had any interest yet, no idea why. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/wayne-gisborne/
UPDATE 5/1/22: Mike has unfortunately re-injured his leg and will be staying with his owners for now while he recovers.Lucky (we hope) number 10 on our Advent Calendar is Mike. He's a 6 year old heading dog who loved to work but needs to retire due to injury. He would like to find a pet home and loves a massage. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/mike-cromwell/
Only 16 more sleeps until Christmas Day, Bess is our advent calendar star today. She's an affectionate, smart dog who needs an active home and experienced owner. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bess-dunedin/
***😍ADOPTED🥳*** I'm a sucker for dogs with "human" names so it's a pleasure to introduce Paul. He's getting a bit deaf and probably needs to slow down but would still be happy on a lifestyle block with a bit of work. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/paul-waipawa/
There's still time to get your calendar delivered before Christmas! Check out the stories of 12 amazing dogs and help support hundred more dogs find their new homes!Order at www.retiredworkingdogs.org.nz
17 days until Christmas and Maisey is a reluctant rehome who would be happiest with a family on a farm or lifestyle block. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/maisey-christchurch-2/
18 days until Christmas and Ace's current human reckons all Ace wants is a pet home where he can run off some energy. Contact the owner directly. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ace-waipukurau/
🧡Please remember, no matter how cute they are, we can only advertise dogs that are working breeds - so if they are a crossbred, all the breeds mixed up in there have to be of a working breed. If you have a non-working breed, please feel free to send us a message as we have a whole list of nationwide groups who could help you out. Thank you! 🧡
** Koda has found a home 😍Just 19 days until the big man comes down the chimney. Hopefully he's bringing Koda a new home where he can learn how to work with sheep. 🐶🐑 Contact the owner directly. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/koda-palmerston-north-2/
I solemnly swear I will not pee on the Christmas tree this year...#hoonlife
***😍ADOPTED🥳*** 20 Days until Christmas - I wonder what Kahlee wished for. She already has looks and personality so she's hoping for the perfect human to share them with. Contact the owner directly. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/kahlee-rotorua/
**** UPDATE Santa came early for this boy. Flick is on the pet bus to Christchurch to his new home this week. 🤞🥳😍 *** 21 days to go, I wonder what Flick will find in his stocking? Maybe a new home with a lovely human to take him on car rides. Contact the owner directly. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/flick-whangarei/
UPDATE: ICE HAS GONE OUT ON TRIAL ❤🐾22 Days to go and our foster dog Ice will be having a White Christmas. She's a lovely little dog, super affectionate and easy to please, looking for a pet home. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ice-manawatu/
***😍ON TRIAL🥳*** 23 days until Christmas and today's dog looking for a home is 8 year old Maverick. He loves the beach and car rides. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/maverick-whanganui/
Introducing the Retired Working Dogs Advent Calendar - and who wouldn't want so see one of these faces behind the door. Our first dog, looking for a home, is Ray. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ray-ashburston/
Our calendars not only make great Christmas presents but also help treat and rehome amazing dogs!Floss is posing with calendar boy Shep, both real-life RWDs 🧡Get yours today at www.retiredworkingdogs.org.nz
Check out his beautiful mountain top photo of Grizz, taken by his mum Sasha. He's featured as our August pin up boy in our 2022 RWD calendar. To help support our dogs please head to the website and get your own calendar, to see more of our gorgeous RWDs! 🧡www.retiredworkingdogs.org.nz
UPDATE Bree has found a home. 😍 Friendly, active, one year old Bree is looking for a pet home: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bree-te-kuiti/.
Meet Maggie! She's our January calendar girl who joined RWD after badly damaging her knee.If you're interested in purchasing a calendar, please head to our website www.retiredworkingdogs.org.nz All proceeds go to help other dogs like Maggie 🧡
😍ADOPTED🥳 This is Ron. We're told she's a gorgeous girl who loves pats. She's retiring but still active. Contact the owner direct. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ron-whakatane-2/
UPDATE, Bess has found her retirement home. 😊Bess is a beautiful older girl, looking for a retirement home. She's currently in Twizel. Please contact the owner directly. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bess-twizel-2/
** this cutie is off to a new home ** Meet our second puppy from Havelock North. She's the definition of cute. Contact the owner directly. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/puppy-1-havelock-north-2/
😍ADOPTED🥳 This handsome Wanaka lad is a timid soul, possibly looking for a home as the only dog. Contact the owner direct. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/crib-wanaka/
The calendars have arrived from the printers! Pre-ordered ones will be sent out in the next few days, and we're still taking orders. They make great Christmas presents for doggy people 🧡P.S. Hoon says check out his pose as Mr April...
Did you know you can find us on Instagram now? Rosie is our cover dog, one of the many Retired Working Dogs who are enjoying their pet homes. https://www.instagram.com/rwd_nz/
We've just taken this young huntaway cross into foster care and we need a new name! Boy is pretty good as names go....unless you're a girl! Koi? Joy? We would love to hear your suggestions! 🧡
The proofs are in and the calendars aren't far away! We're expecting them to arrive in the next week or two... so if you want to bags one, here's the link to pre-order!https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/product/2022-calendar-pre-sales-available-now/
We're at the Waihinga Centre today, at the Martinborough Community Market. Pop down and chat to Alex and Lisa.
FOUND FEATHERSTON 🐾UPDATE: Owner has been found 😊
Time is running out. Be sure to enter. www.nztopdog.co.nz #NZTOPDOGFrog-Recruitment NZ PETstock
My mum says I too little to be New Zealand’s next top doggo. And I think one of my retired working doggo cousins might be better suited? Maybe they could show me how it is done? #NZTOPDOG Be sure to enter your clever dog and they can even be entered into more than one category.Find out more at https://www.frogrecruitment.co.nz/nztopdogThankyou to our friends at Frog Recruitment and PETstock
Hello everyone, hope you are all doing ok out there ❤️Lots of us have a bit more time at home and in behind our screens at the moment, and undoubtedly lockdown is causing stress for many people. So possibly that’s why we’ve seen a spike in negative comments about dogs up for adoption on behalf of owners.Can I just ask you all (in the words of our great leader) to please “Be Kind”.If you have a GENUINE welfare concern for a dog listed on this page, please contact us via PM or through our website, we take these seriously. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/contact-us/Otherwise, please just like/share/adopt these dogs. Let me remind you again that repeat offenders get blocked from this page, no questions asked.And that your negative comments don’t help the dogs, they may actually cause that dog to be removed from our listings by the owner (you fill in the blanks). We are all here to help farmers find retirement homes for their loyal mates-if they didn’t care they wouldn’t list them.Thank you 🐾Natalie and the RWD team
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Sweet, affectionate Flo is scared of sheep and cattle - so she's looking for someone with time and patience to introduce her to pet life. Contact the owner. retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/flo-christchurch/ ... See MoreSee Less

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About Flo: Flo is a medium-sized, female Heading Dog X, aged 1 years old. Description: Is currently on a farm, has not worked as is scared of cattle and sheep. From Chatham Islands and would take some...
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About Smoke: Smoke is a medium-sized, male Heading Dog, aged 3.5 years old. Description: Smoke is a very affection dog, he had an incident 2 weeks before Christmas and since hasn’t come back to his ...
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