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Serious cuteness alert!!Molly is looking for an active family home that can keep her clever mind busy and take her on lots of adventures. Good with other dogs, happy, trainable, and incredibly pretty 😍https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/molly-ohakune/

May is a fun-loving, enthusiastic, best buddy looking for an active family home in town. This cheerful girl would love to go on adventures with her family! Best suited to a home with dog experienced owners to continue her training.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/may-ashhurst/

Trixie the tripod is looking for a working home on a flat property with cattle. She is very keen to do the job she was born for, and doesn't let her missing leg slow her down at all.Sweet nature, eager to please, obedient and good with other dogs.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/trixie-feilding/

Beautiful Bree is looking for a quiet home with a nice warm fire and some special people. Affectionate but not needy, fine with other dogs, toilet trained and good in the car. Bree has come a long way in foster but still needs some patience and understanding to help her cope with new environments.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bree-palmerston-north/

These 'Music' Pups are listed on behalf of the Whakatane SPCA. Mum is a Heading dog and these happy pups will make great farm dogs or pets for an active family. Head to our website for more information. #retiredworkingdogsnz #dogadoptionsnz #rwdnz #dogsofinstagram #workingdogsnz #headingdogsofnz

Here are just some of the happy faces who found new furever homes last month. There are over 50 more looking for homes on our website so head on over if you've got room in your heart and your home for a loyal companion. #adoptdontshopnz https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/

Best Photo on the Day - Runner Up

Best Photo on the Day - Winner

Jimmy is a super cute pup who is looking for an active family home. He would love to have a playful dog buddy as he lives for playing. This lovely boy is toilet trained, has good basic obedience, learns quickly and wants to please. Great with kids, other dogs, pet rats and birds. He will be a decent sized dog and he does need a home that can exercise him daily.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jimmy-palmerston-north/

UPDATE: Flea has found a wonderful home ❤️🐾Flea is looking for a rural retirement home and would love to be a faithful companion. Affectionate and obedient, would be perfect for an active retired person or couple. EDITThanks for your concerns the chain was used so a photo can be taken 😊 Pup is the dog in the background.Hope that clears it up for people.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/flea-pahiatua/

Thanks to our judging team - Richard and family from South Wairarapa Vets.

Best Dressed - Third Prize. Texas, ably assisted by Bridget.

Raffle Winner - Thanks to Coprice for their ongoing sponsorship.

Dog that looks most like owner - Second Prize. Boomer and Stefan.

Best Trick - Third Prize. Mac and owner Samantha.

Best Dressed Dog - First Prize. Dipper (Covid) and his little buddy Kobe (Ashley Bloomfield).

Best Trick - Second Prize. Four month old Fitz and owner Brittany.

Best Dressed - Second Prize. Card with his best mate Charlotte.

Best Trick - First Prize. Lexi, Levi and owner Hannah.

Dog that looks most like owner - First Prize. Waka and Vanessa.

Dog that looks most like owner - Third Prize Equal. Hemi and Heather (pictured) and Honey and Trevor.

10 month old Pippi knows how to pose for a photo...

Coffee's pouring.... and hot chocolate.

Setting up for a Dog's Christmas Day Out. See you at 10 in Stella Bull Park, Greytown. Thanks to Mitre 10 Mega Masterton for the sleigh.

Rio is still looking for his forever home! How could you not want this boy? So well behaved, never questions your directions!Prime example here “on your bed Rio”-at least his butt is touching the bed 🤣Jokes aside, this boy has had all the hard work done with him, he’s got his basic commands nailed (like 98% of the time), he loves to go out for runs alongside the push bike and he loves his person unconditionally. You can see he has a lot of personality and keeps life interesting by occasionally pushing the boundaries. If you’re looking for an adventure buddy and a best mate, please get in touch ❤️🐾https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rio-feilding/

We're looking forward to seeing you at our Dog's Day Out this Sunday, as part of the Greytown Village Festival of Christmas. We'll be at Stella Bull Park from 10am, with Spot Prizes, Competitions and the opportunity to grab a Christmassy photo with your furever friend. https://www.facebook.com/events/454952836474282/.

Meet Pablo. We don't know much about this handsome boy but he's looking for a home and something to keep him busy. He's used to kids and he's toilet trained, and look at that face...... Contact his owner: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/pablo-hastings/

This month we celebrate 10 years of Retired Working Dogs!10 years since an old heading dog named Tod came home with me and changed my life.He also changed the lives of so many other working dogs, because he was the inspiration for this charity. Thanks old boy, you were a legend and will never be forgotten ❤️A huge thank you to all of the RWD volunteers who have grown this idea into what we are today, hours of their time, lots of love and tears and passion went into this. You are all superstars and this wouldn’t be possible without you 🙏💕. Thanks to our sponsors, Coprice, Totally Vets Ltd, Avalon Marketing and Website Design and all of the others (for a full list please see our website!) we couldn’t do this without your generous support.Thank you to all of you for liking, sharing, and giving these incredible dogs the best retirement homes ❤️🐾And finally to the farmers whose dogs we help to rehome, you are awesome and we know it’s never an easy decision! Thanks for giving these dogs the chance to find a cosy spot by the fire.Here’s to another 10 years!Nat and all of the RWD team x

Sunday 24 July 2022 - now that's a woofing good date for your diaries - we will be hosting a Dogs' Day Out as part of the Greytown Village Festival of Christmas. There will be competitions, spot prizes and the opportunity to get a Christmas photo of your dog (get your Christmas cards sorted early this year!). CopRice Nz https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/events/dogs-day-out-24-july-greytown/

Here are some of the forty+ furry faces who found new homes in June. If you've got room in your life, home and heart for a new friend we've got nearly fifty dogs of all ages looking for furever homes: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/

UPDATE: we’ve had an overwhelming response to May’s ad, thanks everyone! Please bear with us while we work on getting back to you all ❤️We can’t believe that May still hasn’t found her forever home.This girl is so lovely! She’s great with all other animals-cats, dogs, horses, chooks, deer, pigs…Loves kids ❤️Would really love a rural home and someone home a bit, or a dog buddy to keep her company during the day.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/may-raetihi/

Hi everybody, just a reminder that we find working breed dogs new homes – we are not a buy and sell page. Only our foster dogs (and dogs listed on behalf of other rescue organisations) have an adoption fee, to cover their vet checks, de-sexing (where appropriate), microchips, vaccinations and flea / worm treatments. We list on behalf of owners looking to re-home dogs without fees being charged (help with transport costs is fine). Please let us know if you are asked to pay a fee for a dog listed on behalf of the owner so we can remove the listing.

*** Iko has a new home ***Gorgeous Iko is still looking for a new home and it is now urgent. Please get in touch with the current owner if you can give Iko a wonderful new home.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/iko-levin/

Kelly has lots of energy and no interest in stock. She's love an active, rural home with someone to hang around with during the day. Contact her owner: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/kelly-pahiatua-2/

ADOPTED Millie is a chilled out girl, who's not shown much interest in stock - she's looking for a pet home. Contact her owners:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/millie-omarama/

UPDATE: Nell has finally found what she is looking for and has gone out on trial to a new home 🥰❤️🐾 all the best beautiful girl! Beautiful Nell is still looking for the right family.✅ A quiet rural home✅ Another calm, older dog for company or a person home a lot✅ Space to run and play at her home and daily exercise ✅ Kind, patient owners who will understand that while she may not bond with you instantly, once she trusts you she will be super loving and loyal.If you think you could give Nell an amazing home, we would love to hear from you ❤️🙏🐾https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nell-hastings/

Nell is still looking for a home, the longer we have had this beautiful girl the more we have come to understand what works and doesn’t for her.She is looking for an active person who is home a fair amount of the time. A rural home, preferably without small children. She would love a calm and sensible older dog who would play with her if she wanted, and teach her about life. Nell does not instantly connect with new people, she needs time to build a relationship and trust you before showing how special she is ❤️If you have some space, like to get out walking, a peaceful home, a lot of love and are willing to be patient with her, Nell will be absolutely worth the wait ❤️🐾https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nell-hastings/

Rio is still looking for his awesome new humans!He’d love an active home, big kids or just adult humans, and would be fine as an only dog.Rio is a very clever boy and learns quickly! He can be cheeky and push boundaries if he’s allowed, so although he’s lovely we would like experienced dog owners for him.He doesn’t like to be at home alone and bored, so someone who works from home or is open to daycare during the week would be perfect.How could you resist his goofy face? ❤️🐾https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rio-feilding/

Rum is very energetic and friendly 2 year old, she's looking for a working home. She has a few commands on her but needs sides. Based in Dunedin, head to our website for more information and to contact Rum's current owners. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rum-dunedin/#retiredworkingdogsnz #dogadoptionsnz #rwdnz #dogsofinstagram #headingdog

Check out this snoozy pup! 🧡Snoopy (previously “Kapow”) found herself her forever home last year with her current owners!“Snoopy has decided that my bed is far better for her mental health than chasing pigs...”!

Wow, May was a busy month for adoptions - these are just some of the furry faces that have found new homes. It's not too late though there are plenty more working dog breeds looking for loving homes: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/

ADOPTED Docker is super smart, playful and affectionate. He needs lots of mental stimulation and an active home. Head to our website for more information. #retiredworkingdogsnz #dogadoptionsnz #rwdnz #dogsofinstagram #bordercolliexnz

Can you offer one of these old boys a home? Chum (Dannevirke) and Beau (Cambridge) both sound like lovely characters and are looking for retirement homes. Head to our website to find out more about these two old souls: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/

UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who got in touch and offered Sage a home ❤️ He has a meeting today with a lovely home and several back ups just in case.URGENT HOME NEEDED please share Sage ❤️Sage’s owner is moving overseas on the 4th of June and unfortunately is not able to take him along. Sage hasn’t had much luck in finding the right fit for him yet, so we are helping to interview homes and work on a good match for this beautiful boy.If you are an experienced dog owner, happy to put a little time into setting some boundaries and furthering basic training, love to go out running/walking/cycling, and need a canine sidekick for your weekend adventures, then Sage would love to hear from you.A very good boy who would love to be your best boy ❤️🐾https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/sageion-sage-upper-hutt/

UPDATE: Nell has found herself a wonderful home in the country 💕🐾 thanks to everyone for your interest in this beautiful girl. Do you have a large empty couch? A big empty space by the fire? A whole lot of love to give to a special girl? Please meet Nell. Looking for a quiet rural home and some wonderful people to call her own.Great with all other animals.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nell-hastings/

May is the loveliest of girls and she will be a fantastic family member! Good with all other animals, loves kids. Sometimes wary of strangers and needs good fencing if in town. May would really like a home where she is not left alone during the day ❤https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/may-raetihi/

Rio is looking for an active, experienced home where he can hang with his person as much as possible. Goofy, affectionate, a good boy who is sometimes pushy, Rio has heaps of potential and will make an awesome adventure buddy.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rio-feilding/

***Cheat has found a home. 😍*** Lovely Cheat is looking for a quiet home as a companion. Super well behaved, good with cats and not interested in other dogs. Very cuddly girl who would love to be with you all the time.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cheat-feilding/

We love hearing what the doggos get up to in their new lives.We just had an update about Cruze"Cruze has found a new job post farming, mascot for St Paul’s collegiate 1st XV.Loves the attention and a big bark up when the crowd gets going.Boarder boys like having a farm dog hanging around, not so keen an a sneaky lick when they are doing their stretches."

One of our amazing community members sent us through this special photo of RWD alumni, Rock, being read a (very cool) book by his favourite person 💕 Rock gave his adopted family a health scare recently but has bounced back better and stronger - proving there’s still lots of life left in all the dogs we help rehome here.If you are looking for a loyal addition to your family, check out our current listings on our website 🐾

Tip is still looking for a fantastic home as a spoiled and much loved one and only. This girl is the biggest smoocher and would make the best companion. Good with cats and other dogs provided she doesn't have to share her home and affection with them! She's just wanting all the love please. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tip-manawatu/

UPDATE: We’ve had a huge response to Grace and lots of lovely homes to choose from. Will be taking her ad down while we work on getting back to everyone. Thank you! ❤️🐾Grace is looking for an active home where she can be a part of the family. Super affectionate, good with kids and bold cats, submissive with other dogs.5 weeks post cruciate repair surgery so looking for a home who can gently build her back up to full exercise.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/grace-waipukurau/

*Listing on behalf of Whakatane SPCA*. These ten, beautiful Huntaway x pups are looking for active homes anywhere in NZ. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/10-pups-whakatane/

It's the first day of May - here's a look at some of the furry faces who found new homes through Retired Working Dogs last month. If you have space in your home and heart you can check out our current dogs here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ Thank you.

***😍HAS A NEW HOME🥳*** Lilo is a special, older girl who needs a peaceful home - as she is stressed by loud noises and sudden, erratic movements. She would do better in a house as the only dog with no young children. Contact her owners: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/lilo-lower-hutt/

UPDATE we have a ride for Rook! Thanks so much to Marie, and everyone who offered him a lift ❤️🐾TRANSPORT NEEDEDRook is looking for a ride preferably before Saturday (30/4) fromOhakune/Waiouru to Feilding/Palmerston North as he moves from temporary to long term foster.If you are travelling this way and have a BIG space in your car, he’d love to be your travelling buddy! The nicest dog in the world ❤️ please note he can’t jump up so if it’s a Ute he will need a hoist. If you could help with this, please email Natalie at retired.workingdogs@gmail.com**We are not taking adoption enquiries for Rook yet. Thank you ❤️🐾

Buster update:A huge, huge thank you to Christine and the team at Chained Dog Awareness NZ who are taking this boy into their foster care ❤️ 🙏 We know he will be in the very best of hands.We want to thank everyone else for sharing his album and working hard behind the scenes to try and find a place for this boy. Katrina from Giving Pound Dogs Hope for all your work and connecting, and HUHANZ thank you for your help and advice too!Amazing team effort 🙏Good luck on the next leg of your journey Buster ❤️🐾

***😍ADOPTED🥳*** Tess is a young, friendly, energetic heading dog. She's looking for an active pet home as she's not made the cut as a working dog. Contact her owner: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tess-dannevirke-2/

We've added some more photos to Buddy's album so you can get an idea of just how adorable this boy is.Looking for an active, experienced dog home and would love a canine companion. Super clever, very affectionate, would be an awesome running buddy or agility prospect. And he has the best ears in the world. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/buddy-taupo/

Ruby is an absolute sweetheart who is looking for an active family and a playful dog buddy. This girl is very clever and is eager to please.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ruby-palmerston-north-2/

Are you looking for the love of your life? Meet Tip 😍❤🐾https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tip-manawatu/

🧡UPDATE Smooch has found a new home.Smooch is a young Kelpie x looking for a forever home. He is smart and has a lot of energy so he's looking for an active, experienced home without young children. Contact his owner: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/smooch-christchurch/

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