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Beautiful Indie is a bright, affectionate, and intelligent 2-year-old Border Collie with a big heart and a love for learning. She’s happiest when she has a routine, space to move, and a calm, predictable environment. She is a loving, clever girl who needs the right environment to feel secure and fulfilled. Her owners are devastated to be letting her go but are committed to finding her a home where she can truly thrive. With the right person, she will be a devoted and fun-loving companion.For much more information on Indie and to contact her owner please follow the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/indie-national-park-village/

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Lovely Cat is an 8 year old Border Collie X, who is looking for a cruisy retirement. She is still able to do little bits and pieces here and there but is looking to slow down now. She is a great dog, very happy and would be a good companion for anyone, she does like to be the only dog around but she’s ok with other dogs. Cat is looking for the right home with people who are gonna love her.Contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cat-masterton/

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|To our amazing community|So many of you have got involved in our work recently, sharing comments online, and we thank you for that.It comes up a lot where people are asking why do farmers rehome their dogs that have worked a long time for them. Shaming farmers for rehoming their dogs needs to stop. We need farmers to feel safe to reach out to rehome their dogs, creating a great outcome and a lovely home for any retired working dog, for any reason. The negativity is also pretty tough on our volunteers managing unkind comments while working hard to rehome.We LOVE the support we have and this community - we hope we can all continue to work constructively to see more RETIRED WORKING DOGS 🐾 To find retired working dogs for adoption: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/To donate to help us meet costs: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/donate-and-support/

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Handsome Tike s a 6 year old Huntaway. He has a great nature and personality and would make a great companion for someone. He gets on very well with other dogs. Tike has recently been diagnosed with an enlarged heart making him unfit to return to work.Tike has a very cool and calm personality. Not much phases him and he is always up for a pat.Contact his owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tike-gisborne/

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Ta-da 🥰 This handsome boy is Browse, also known as Mr July - one of the 12 Retired Working Dogs featured in this years calendar!The calendar not only brightens the day of everyone who buys it, but its our major fundraiser each year. Were working on our 2026 calendar and need your help to find the rescue stories and smiles to make it another sellout.To enter, please fill in the google form here and check all the instructions: https://forms.gle/p6nuUsRmyf3BfVFT7The only requirement is that the dog must be a Retired Working Dog - found through our organisation.

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☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆Meet Smudge 💜4 months old, female Heading cross, located in Waiouru but we can organise transport to anywhere in NZ. This adorable girl is looking for her forever family and is ready to bring joy and love into your life! With her big brown eyes, crazy ears, playful personality, and loving nature, Smudge is the perfect companion for anyone looking for a furry friend.Shes great with kids, cats, and dogs, and loves making new friends. Smudge is at a critical age where she can learn and grow with her new family, so dont miss out on this opportunity! Ready to add some love and laughter to your life? Lets find Smudge her forever home! Find out more information on Smudges ad here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/smudge-waiouru-rwd-foster-dog/To adopt Smudge:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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📌Dust has found his retirement home💓Dusty is a much loved 10 year old heading dog who has been part of his owners working dog team for 8 1/2 years and has regularly competed in sheep dog trials (long-head, short-head, Tux yarding). As he is slowing down on the hills but still keen to work sheep they would love him to find a forever home on a small farm or lifestyle block where he can still gently work sheep and also be loved in his retirement. Dusty has great bloodlines and has sired pups so has not been desexed, however he is a placid lad. His new home will be fully vetted as he is a very special dog and he deserves the best.Contact his loving owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/dusty-te-awamutu/

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☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆Meet Tux - The Playful Pal!1 year old, female Heading cross, located by Palmerston North Tux is a playful, energetic dog who loves dogs, people, and toys! Socialised with over 100 dogs, shes great with them and people, including kids (older or dog-experienced ideal). Trained in leash manners, recall, and obedience, shes crate and kennel trained. Looking for an active town home with an experienced owner for running, hiking, and fun activities. We have been lucky to have Tux fostered by the amazing Pro-K9 Training and Pack Walks so she is definitely ready to find her forever home after waiting for a very long time. Find out more information on Tuxs ad here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-tux-palmerston-north/To adopt Tux:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPPAMAZING photography by Alexus Richardson Dogography - Thank you!!

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☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆Meet Taz - The Cuddle Bug!1 year old, male Heading cross, located by Ohakune.Taz is a sweet, gentle soul who loves cuddles, snuggles, and being around his people. Great with kids, stock, and cats, but no chickens! He can be shy around men and needs an active family with no long alone times. Loves car rides, couch snuggles, and going on adventures. Perfect for a female-led family wholl give him love and attention.Find out more information on Tazs ad here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/taz-ohakune-rwdnz-foster-dog/To adopt Taz:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆Meet Jade - The Lovable Goof!1 year old, female Huntaway, located in Feilding.Jades a vibrant, athletic dog ready to join an active family. She thrives on attention, exercise, and loves playing with other dogs. Crate-trained and toilet-trained. Great with dogs, pretty good with cats. She would love to be on a dairy farm. If youre ready for adventure, Jade could be perfect.Find out more information on Jades ad here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jade-feilding-rwdnz-foster-dog/To adopt Jade:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Stone is a 9 year old Heading dog who has been a very successful trialer dog since the age of 2 in the Shorthead and Longhead events. He is past the big hills now but still loves to work sheep and ideally his owner would like him to go somewhere where hell still be able to do that. He hasnt been desexed as his bloodlines and his ability with stock were too good not to take advantage of if required. If you can give Stone a great semi retirement working rural or lifestyle situation contact his owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/stone-wanganui/

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☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆Meet Roxy - the adventure buddy!14 months old, Collie cross, Female, located in Auckland.Roxy is looking for her forever home where shell be the center of attention. Affectionate and people-oriented, Roxy loves walks, adventures, and playing fetch until shes exhausted.With good basic commands and pretty good recall, Roxy is a great companion for active families. Shes toilet and crate trained, and fine on a lead. However, shes a bit possessive and dominant over other dogs at home, so an only dog home is best. Find out more information on Roxys ad here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/roxy-auckland-rwdnz-foster-dog/To adopt Roxy:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Tea and Runa were hunting dogs. They have been with Pet Refuge learning new skills, playing and being loved in a caring environment after being rescued from an abusive situation. They are very command driven, used to being around other dogs and both love to run. Soft natured and affectionate. They deserve to be loved and ideally, as they are lifelong friends deserve to be together forever. 💓🥰Contact details are within the links below each:Tea is a 5 yo wired haired GSP, a warm and friendly dog, has only one eye, and loves to run. A very affectionate dog and happiest when she is around humans. Excellent with children.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tea-amberley/Runa is a 6 yo Border Collie X, a very shy girl, although when she warms to you is an affectionate and loving dog. Happiest when she is with her soulmate Tea.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/runa-amberley/

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📌Sam has been adopted💓Sam is an 8 yo Huntaway with Beardy background and is a friendly, affectionate dog albeit a little timid.Sam is a working Huntaway although not his owners mainstay. Sam hasnt been that enthusiastic for work of late. He is still fit and able but a bit lazy. The younger Huntaway beats him to the work. Hence he is surplus now and his owner is retiring from farming soon so wants to find a great home for Sam.He is great with the young grandies and will make someone a very companionable pet and would love to have home comforts.Got a place for Sam? Contact his owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/sam-waipukurau-2/

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Bounce is a lovely 7 year old brindle huntaway. She has done her time working big country and now gets a bit sore after a big day. She loves pottering around doing easy work and handles this well, but equally loves being a deck dog which she is great at. She loves life, is always happy to see you and be involved in any and all activities. She fits in well anywhere and will be an amazing retiree. She’s very friendly, always happy and very easy to have around, great with kids and babies, other dogs, stock, horses, cats etc. Bounce has earned her retirement but would enjoy pottering around a lifestyle block.. Her owners would prefer a home that is mainly pet/deck dog duties for Bounce. Contact them below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bounce-gisborne/

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📌Maggie has found a new home💓It looks like Maggie needs a job!! Shes a 1 year old, very energetic, loving blue merle Border Collie. She needs alot of exercise and loves running. She is still in the process of toilet training, she knows sit and is still learning to stay.A rural environment would best suit Maggie and she is still young and is a working breed, so may have the potential to be working girl.Contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/maggie-invercargill/

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Meet BootsBoots is a 3-4 month old Huntaway x Pup who is currently in foster with Furever Homes.He is a sweet wee dog with a slightly higher pitched Bark and currently Is 13kgs.We have been told his mum was a Huntaway/lab x who was a working dog and dad was a friends visiting American bull dog x.He and his sibling has the most lovely nature. Has been great with the other dogs hes met in his foster home.Not sure how he is with kids as he has not yet been around them. Nor has he been around cats/chickens/stock.He is currently being crate trained.Has had his first vaccinations, wormed, microchipped and registered.He will be rehomed on a desexing contract.If you would like to know more about Boots contact with the below linkhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/boots-balclutha/

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📌Deigo has been adopted💓Meet DiegoDiego is a 3-4 month old Huntaway x Pup who is currently in foster with Furever Homes.He is a sweet wee dog with a big bark and currently Is 14kgs.We have been told his mum was a Huntaway/lab x who was a working dog and dad was a friends visiting American bull dog x.He and his sibling has the most lovely nature. Has been great with the other dogs hes met in his foster home.Not sure how he is with kids as he has not yet been around them. Nor has he been around cats/chickens/stock.He is currently being crate trained.Has had his first vaccinations, wormed, microchipped and registered.He will be rehomed on a desexing contract.If you would like to know more about Diago contact with the below linkhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/diego-balclutha/

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Mini has been an excellent heading dog, probably the best her owner has had. She is now 7 years old and has scoliosis of the spine and so is slowing down a lot. She deserves a great retirement home now. Mini loves people, is very friendly, loyal, happy and great natured. Loves being on the quad or staring at the cat through the windows.Contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/mini-waipawa-waipukurau/

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Ace has been a mainstay dog his whole life, but an ACL injury and his owner overseas means hes looking for a retirement foster home for 12-24 months.Described as a super happy dog, hed thrive with an owner looking for a walking companion or a block where he can roam but not work. His recovery is well in progress, but he cant go to work or jump into vehicles.More about Ace: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ace-blenheim/

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Biddy has found a home 💞This ones for the ducks 🤣 Biddy was intended as a gun dog - but needs a new job!Biddy as a Springer loves the water but needs a home with no chickens or cats...Biddy: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/biddy-lumsden/

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All work then all play makes Ace an awesome young handy dog to have 🥰Described by his owner as an energetic little bean, Ace has huge potential and is super keen on working sheep - but needs an experienced hand for direction. More about Ace: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ace-leeston/

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UPDATE: ADOPTED☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆Meet Cooper - The Energetic Charmer!7 months old, Heading cross, located in Hastings.Cooper is a bundle of energy and joy! Hes mastered his name, has great recall, and loves to play. Food-motivated and easy to train, Cooper would thrive with an active family or person. Great with all animals. House-trained and crate-trained, hes ready for adventure! Get in touch to learn more about adopting this charming pup!Find out more information on Coopers ad here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cooper-hastings-rwdnz-foster-dog/To adopt Cooper:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Nig is an 8 year old desexed dog male Bearded Collie X. He has been an awesome station working dog and deserve a great retirement.Hes a laid back, good with other children and animals, affectionate and loyal friend.Contact Nigs owner via the link belowhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nig-dargaville/

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