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🐾 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🐾Chase is a 2-month-old Huntaway X pup with a big heart and even bigger paws! The last of his litter still waiting for a home, this sweet boy is ready to find his forever family.✨ 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 ✅ Great with kids, cats, chickens & dogs ✅ Toilet trained & smart as a whip ✅ Loves tug-of-war and squeaky toys ✅ Sensitive, thoughtful, and very loyalChase is a playful, clever pup who’s already showing excellent recall. He’ll thrive with an active family who can give him plenty of love, training, and adventures.📍 Fostered in Morrinsville, but available for adoption anywhere in NZ. ✅ 1st vaccination, microchipped, flea/worm treated𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/chase-morrinsville-rwdnz-foster-dog/

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🐾 𝗛𝗶, 𝗜’𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗼 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 🐾Six months ago, I was just a tiny pup with big paws and even bigger dreams. Now, I’m growing into a playful Border Collie X boy with a curious nose, a wagging tail, and a heart that just wants to belong.Every day, I chase my ball until my legs can’t go any faster. I watch the cows and horses with wide eyes, wondering what it would be like to herd them (I bet I’d be good at it!). When I’m done exploring, I love nothing more than flopping down at your feet and soaking up all the love I can get.I’ll be honest – I’m still learning. Car rides? Not my favourite… yet. Chickens and cats? Haven’t met them. But I am really good at sitting, lying down, coming when called, and waiting by the door when I need to go outside. I’m crate trained, toilet trained, and I adore kids and other dogs.Sometimes, new people or new things make me nervous. But when someone is patient with me, my cheeky side shines through – and then I can’t wait to be your buddy.💚 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗳I imagine a home where I can run, play, and maybe have another doggy friend to give me confidence. A family who’s active, loving, and ready to keep teaching me as I grow.Right now, I’m being fostered in Whangārei, but I’m ready to travel anywhere in NZ if it means finding my forever people.If you’re looking for a curious, loyal, and fun-loving pup who just needs a chance to shine, maybe my story can become part of yours. 🐶✨📍 Fostered in Whangarei ✅ Vaccinated, microchipped, flea/worm treated𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nero-whangarei-rwdnz-foster-dog/

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Blade is a beautiful gentle soul, a quiet dog that doesnt cause a fuss, who has been working hard all his life and now at 10 years old, deserves a place where he can hang up the working boots and relax. He had a injury from a bull over a year ago that has left him not mobile or fast enough to work stock anymore and needs to fully retire. He does love to go for farm tours or come out and fix a fence. He is a simple cruisy man who just loves a sunny spot and a good old scratch. can come across as stand offish but dont let him fool you, he loves a good pat and a bone.Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/blade-wanaka/

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Bolt is a medium-sized fun-loving puppy who adores attention and loves playing soccer – he’ll even have a game by himself!He’s a 10-month-old huntaway/heading cross. He was vaccinated as a puppy and has had a couple of worm treatments since then. His local (Whanganui) registration is paid for the next 11 months. Once adopted he will come with a lovely kennel, dog food, lead, worming tablets etc.Bolt was born 1/12/24, so his 1st birthday is coming up soon. He is full of energy and would suit a loving home with plenty of room to run around and continue with ongoing training. He is very clever and with the right training could make a great working dog.✅ Used to children✅ Ok with other dogs (timid, not dominant)❓Not been tested with cats, chickens or other stock❌ Not toilet trainedContact his owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bolt-whanganui/

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Hi, Im Sass and Im a big, beautiful (if I do say so myself), black & tan Huntaway. Ive been my bosss main dog but Im 9 now and gettin tired so Im lookin for a place where I can spend the rest of my days lazing around and getting to chase the odd sheep every now and then. Ill be no trouble, Im very laid back and happy doing my own thing. 😎😎Contact my owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/sass-winton/

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𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞:Milly is 2 years old, has a gentle, sweet and affectionate, playful personality, but failed at sheep herding.Her owners adopted her off a farm and gave her a home in town, where her personality has blossomed. She now needs more room to run so is looking for a lifestyle block to call home.To find out more check out the the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/milly-dannevirke/

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😍ADOPTED 😍Hello Im Rue! Im a happy 10 month old heading dog on farm in Invercargill but I really dont want to chase stock so its time for me to leave!Im excited for a pet home - actually Im excited about life in general. I would be the perfect addition to a lifestyle block or somewhere where I can use up my energy. Im used to little children and dont care about chickens. I have always been an outside dog but could easily be tempted inside. My farmer says I have a nice nature and will make a great pet. For more info about me please contact my farmer:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rue-invercargill/

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Meet Skye!Shes a 1 year old Huntaway X, not been trained yet but has great potential and shows plenty of go in the paddocks. 🚀Dad is a huntaway, mum a heading dog. This lovely girl is looking for new place to call her own. Shes a very happy girl who is great with other dogs and been around children.🐾For more information contact her owner:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/skye-waikouaiti/

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𝐒𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐢 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐲𝐝𝐞🐾This 10 year old Huntaway boy is looking for a quieter life as he is slowing down. Looking for either a smaller property or to retire. Hes a bit rusty on commands but the right person could polish that up.Hes a friendly, happy dog who loves running in the paddocks.𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞? 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/clyde-waikouaiti/

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Beautiful Bayek is a 5 year old huntaway, a farm fail in his early years. He is a very energetic boy and would do well in an active rural lifestyle setting. He loves going to the beach, river and walking adventures. He is a very smart boy who will adapt well with the right training and routine.Bayek has a timid personality at first, but warms up quickly with reassurance, but is very submissive. He has an adaptable personality, making him a great family dog. He is a very happy, friendly, outgoing dog.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bayek-christchurch/

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🐾𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐬🐾At 8 years old and after doing a bit of run/paddock work she would prefer a smaller property or to retire. Tess is a very happy, friendly dog that loves a good cuddle or a run.Shes been around children, good with stock.𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tess-waikouaiti/

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🐾𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐠 - 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝!🐾 Hand is a medium-sized, male Heading Dog, 2 years old. Hes a very busy dog, very intelligent with a lovely, kind nature. He would make a wonderful pet on a lifestyle block with an active family. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/hand-oamaru/

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🌟 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗼 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆! 🌟At just 6 months old, Nero the Border Collie X is already showing he’s smart, cheeky, and totally loveable. He’s the kind of pup who’ll happily chase a ball, watch the cows with curiosity, and then crash out at your feet like the best little sidekick. 🐾✔ Great with kids, other dogs, and stock✔ Toilet trained & crate trained✔ Knows his basics (sit, down, come, off)✔ Still learning car rides, but he’s getting there!Nero’s a social boy who loves other dogs and would thrive in an active home with space to play. He’s a little shy at first with new people, but once he trusts you, his playful, cheeky side shines bright. ✨📍 Fostered in Whangarei ✅ Vaccinated, microchipped, flea/worm treated𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nero-whangarei-rwdnz-foster-dog/

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🐾𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐄!! 𝐈𝐬 𝐢𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫??🐾Hi, Im Carlos and I am at a loss as to why no one has looked at me. Its urgent now as my foster mum just cant keep me anymore and Im not really suited to her town life. She tells me all the time that I am a wonderful dog who just needs a person that understands that I just need a little time and love and I will be the easiest, funniest and best boy to have around.Carlos is a soft soul but has a lot of energy, would suit to a rural lifestyle with an active family. He would make a great running or tramping mate. Hes very timid at the start but is a lovely dog. Mostly he just wants to be loved!𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/carlos-masterton/

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🐾𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐮𝐩 𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐞🐾Shes a 1 year old Huntaway x, not been trained yet but has great potential and shows plenty of go in the paddocks. Dad is a huntaway, mum a heading dog. This lovely girl is looking for new place to call her own. Shes a very happy girl who is great with other dogs and been around children.𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/skye-waikouaiti/

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😍ADOPTED 😍 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫!! 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲She is a lovely loyal and obedient, 3 year old heading dog. Currently lives on a lifestyle block but has had no real stock training. She would be great for obedience as she is super intelligent and loves stimulation. Her owner is extremely reluctant to let her go but a move necessitates a good rehome. She would suit an active family on a lifestyle block.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐩 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/smokey-rangiora/

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🐾𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐉𝐚𝐳𝐳 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐤 so at only 2 years old is no longer suited for working stock, but she would make a wonderful pet—especially for someone living on a rural property.Jazz has a lovely nature, is great with kids and other dogs, and thrives on attention and companionship. She is a very happy outgoing dog who loves all the attention and love that she can get.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐧𝐚𝐩 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jazz-methven/

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🐾 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 – 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴! 🐾

Chase is a 2-month-old Huntaway X pup with a big heart and even bigger paws! The last of his litter still waiting for a home, this sweet boy is ready to find his forever family.

✨ 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲
✅ Great with kids, cats, chickens & dogs
✅ Toilet trained & smart as a whip
✅ Loves tug-of-war and squeaky toys
✅ Sensitive, thoughtful, and very loyal

Chase is a playful, clever pup who’s already showing excellent recall. He’ll thrive with an active family who can give him plenty of love, training, and adventures.

📍 Fostered in Morrinsville, but available for adoption anywhere in NZ.
✅ 1st vaccination, microchipped, flea/worm treated

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/chase-morrinsville-rwdnz-foster-dog/ ... See MoreSee Less

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🐾 𝗛𝗶, 𝗜’𝗺 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗼 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 🐾

Six months ago, I was just a tiny pup with big paws and even bigger dreams. Now, I’m growing into a playful Border Collie X boy with a curious nose, a wagging tail, and a heart that just wants to belong.

Every day, I chase my ball until my legs can’t go any faster. I watch the cows and horses with wide eyes, wondering what it would be like to herd them (I bet I’d be good at it!). When I’m done exploring, I love nothing more than flopping down at your feet and soaking up all the love I can get.

I’ll be honest – I’m still learning. Car rides? Not my favourite… yet. Chickens and cats? Haven’t met them. But I am really good at sitting, lying down, coming when called, and waiting by the door when I need to go outside. I’m crate trained, toilet trained, and I adore kids and other dogs.

Sometimes, new people or new things make me nervous. But when someone is patient with me, my cheeky side shines through – and then I can’t wait to be your buddy.

💚 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗳
I imagine a home where I can run, play, and maybe have another doggy friend to give me confidence. A family who’s active, loving, and ready to keep teaching me as I grow.

Right now, I’m being fostered in Whangārei, but I’m ready to travel anywhere in NZ if it means finding my forever people.

If you’re looking for a curious, loyal, and fun-loving pup who just needs a chance to shine, maybe my story can become part of yours. 🐶✨

📍 Fostered in Whangarei
✅ Vaccinated, microchipped, flea/worm treated

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nero-whangarei-rwdnz-foster-dog/ ... See MoreSee Less