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🐾𝗝𝗮𝘅 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲.Jax is a small 10 year old Hunting/Pig dog who is a loyal, sociable, lovable, very hard working boy. Hes a great guard dog and will communicate when he wants.Jax loves to run/playtime whilst on a walk. He hates bathtime but will let you clean/care for him and LOVES a scratchy. Hes looking for a loving retirement home.Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jax-wellington/

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🌊 𝗧𝗶𝗽 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗲’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗲𝗱… 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲. 💔🙏Please, take a moment to share this post, comment below, or click on the link to help this boy be seen far and wide - he will truly make the best furry friend!🐾 1-year-old Heading Dog X💚 Big smile, bigger heart🚪 Toilet trained👧 Loves kids🌊 Walks, swims & adventures galore🎾 Fetch + playtime pro🤝 Friendly & confident🚗 Quiet car buddy𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗶𝗽: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-tip-hastings/

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🐾𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟮 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗴𝗶𝗿𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆𝗹𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀, 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆.Heading dogs, mother & daughter, 4 & 2 years old, They are both very good dogs, have nice manners, good with children and other dogs - easily managed and no trouble to have around.These girls were rehomed together to a dairy grazing farm when their farmer retired. The hope was that they would work for their new owner. Unfortunately, neither girl has shown much interest -Jess is slightly keener but only when her Mum is not with her.It would be nice for them to find a home together, but if they must be separated, Kate would do best as the only female dog and both would like to have another dog as company.More info & contact details are via the link below. RWD are helping vet homes on behalf:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/kate-and-jess-ruawai-dargaville/

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🐾𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐩𝐞 & 𝐆𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐲They are 1 year old Cattledog Lab X from an accidental litter of 10, of which most have been rehomed. These remaining dogs have had a year on the farm. They are used to working with the cattle, they bring the cows in each day. Their owner really enjoys having the dogs around but five dogs are simply too many hence they are seeking loving forever homes where they can run, play and thrive.💜Gingerbread Boy is super affectionate and would make a great working dog or pet.💙Captain White Stripe is a friendly, good natured and independent dog. He would make a great pet or working dog. He needs space.🩵Moose, the lovely boy that is a bit timid. He would make a champion hunter, especially with possums or rabbits. Moose needs space and would make a great pet or hunter.Contact is via the individual links below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/captain-white-stripe-pukekohe/https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/moose-pukekohe/https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/gingerbread-boy-pukekohe/

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🐾💙 𝗛𝗶, 𝗜’𝗺 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀! 💙🐾I’m a 5-year-old Huntaway with a big heart and an even bigger love for people!𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗮 𝗯𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗲: ✅ I get along great with other dogs ✅ I’m fine with cats (though I’ll admit they make me a little nervous indoors!) ✅ I’m toilet-trained and sleep happily in my crate at night ✅ I’ve got awesome recall and love going for car rides ✅ I’m good with livestock — just not chickens! ✅ I’m desexed, vaccinated, microchipped & registeredI’m a happy, affectionate guy who loves being part of the action. I’ll quietly nap nearby while you work, but I’ll always be ready to greet you (and your visitors!) with a wagging tail and a big smile.𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: I will need a family willing to keep up my daily arthritis medication — it keeps me feeling great!𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/boss-dannevirke-rwdnz-foster-dog/

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Tucker is an 8-year-old male huntaway, who is in excellent health but ready to retire off farm. He has a lovely nature and really enjoys hanging out with his people. He’s a very calm and quiet dog with a loving personality and is great with kids. He’s very loyal and would be a great friend to take for a walk or to the beach.✅used to children✅used to cats✅toilet-trained✅used to stock✅used to chickens✅gets on with other dogsContact Tuckers owner for more information https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tucker-feilding/

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Eve is an 8-year-old beautiful huntaway looking for a loving retirement home. Shes worked all her life and is very much ready for her retirement. Eve has a very sweet nature and would love a spot in front of someones fireplace in winter and a front porch in summer. She is not to go to a working home as she is now ready to be a spoilt and much-loved pet. Eve is great with all animals and children of all ages too.✅used to children✅ used to cats❌toilet-trained✅used to stock✅used to chickens✅get on with other dogsContact Eves owner for more information https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/eve-piopio-2/

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Meet Jess from Dannevirke – the lucky winner of our September raffle for two epic Honest Wolf Bags! 🎉🐾Celebrating with Jess in the pic is Kai, Jess’s loyal dog, and Kitten the cat - hoping to go with Mum to put those bags to the test on a girls’ weekend in Martinborough soon. 🐶🐱✨Thanks to everyone who bought tickets; we raised over $2000 for vital vet bills that help our retired working dogs live their best lives. Your support makes all the difference!#RetiredWorkingDogsNZ #RaffleWinner #HonestWolfBags #SupportWorkingDogs #DogAndCatAdventures #MartinboroughWeekend

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🐾𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤, hes a 5 year old, well bred huntaway but prefers people to working with stock so is now on a lifestyle block. Unfortunately its surrounded by hunting grounds and Jack has proven to be gun shy. He gets very frightened and stressed so this environment is not for him. He is very relaxed and calm otherwise. Hence through no fault of his own Jack is looking for a new forever home.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jack-manapouri/

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🐾 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐥 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞 is a lovely 10 year old Heading dog who has been his owners main man and has run many miles for him. 💓 But after a incident with a bull and father time catching up, he is looking for a home where he can enjoy the finer things in life. He doesnt really like groups of dogs, hes more of a loyal one person dog. He would love to assist in your garden or doing a farm tour but unsure about the chickens ☺️𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/blade-tarras/

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Belle is adopted ❤️🐾𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞 is a 4 year old Huntaway who has been a working girl and is used in the sheepyards but she makes mustering hard work as she tends to chase and annoy the other dogs who are trying to work. 🤭.Belle is a really sweet girl who loves a pat, loves to bark and is soft by nature.She would be better suited to lifestyle block/active companion situation.𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/belle-hastings/

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Bella is out on trial - taking no more enquiries for now🐾Very lovely 4 year old Bella was purchased by her owners at 18 months to join their working dog team. Unfortunately due to her soft nature, she hasn’t worked out as a working dog but as she’s so kind and gentle she’s stayed on with them but she does get left behind each day which is sad for her. They would love for her to find a loving pet home, as this is what would suit her.Bella is very deserving of a family. She is beautiful, has a very kind nature (on the timid side) and doesn’t have a bad bone in her body - she would make a beautiful best friend for someone.💓For more info on Bellas attributes and contact details please click on the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bella-tikokino-waipukurau/

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Very handsome Bounce is a large 2 year old Huntaway. Hes a lovely young dog, with a very affectionate and loyal nature. Slow to trust due to previous owner not treating him as he deserved, but once he feels safe, he is very devoted. Hes a very soft dog and although the instinct is there, due to his lack of confidence he just isn’t going to chase stock although he has been given a few months of trying. Has great basic manners, recall, “get up” into kennel/vehicle etc. Has only ever been an outside dog so will likely need taught toilet-training if intended to be an inside dog at new home. Has always been around other dogs and interacts really well with them, plays happily with other young dogs and isn’t confrontational at all. He would suit a rural/lifestyle active family.Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bounce-blenheim/

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Beautiful boy Jock, at 9 years old, is starting to slow down. Hes been a great dog but is now seeking a semi retirement home. Hes very friendly and good to have around. A lifestyle block would be great for this boy.Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jock-methven-2/

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🥳ON TRIAL! (with two back ups!)Poppy is a very lovable, gentle, healthy ex farm dog who has always lived outside in a kennel. Shes fantastic with humans of all ages, greets any new person she meets with a lick. Loves meeting new dogs but not interested in vigorous play now. Loves any attention she can get from whoever is willing to give it.At 11 years old shes showing her age now but still enjoys quiet walks and checking out new places.Poppy is seeking a loving retirement home.Contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/poppy-dunedin-2/

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Come see the team, including doggie pals Timmy and Charlie, today at the Sniff & Shop - dog market at Masterton Salvation Army today from 9am to 3pm. https://www.facebook.com/share/16T2KxxkoQ/

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🐾Hey dog lovers and calendar collectors! 🗓️Tay’s got the eye for Mrs January (Ziggy!) in the 2026 Retired Working Dogs Calendar — and guess what? You can snag your very own calendar with ZERO postage fees! 🎉If you come join the fun at the Sniff & Shop Event in Masterton TOMORROW! We’ll be there with:🐕‍🦺Gorgeous retired working dogs 📅2026 calendars 🧢Cool t-shirts, hats & beanies … and heaps of great vibes!Dont miss out on the perfect way to support our retired heroes AND grab unique gear to show your love.📍 Find us, say hi, and buy a calendar without any extra costs! We’d love to see you!👉 More info & RSVP here:https://www.facebook.com/events/1687451815254794See you tomorrow🐕❤️ #RetiredWorkingDogs #SniffAndShop #MastertonEvents #SupportWorkingDogs

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Happy Birthday Wishes for Sarg 🎉🎂🎊🎈🎁Sarg is about to have his 5th birthday but is looking to retire. He has been an asset on his owners sheep and beef farm but because of a bone growth on his spine he can no longer jump up on the ute and do his general duties,Sarg has a very quiet, gentle, soft, nature and is very relaxed. Loves an ear rub. Has lived in a kennel and never been inside.For more information and contact details click on the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/sarg-gore-2/

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🐾💙 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀 💙🐾Boss is a big-hearted 𝟱-𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 who’s ready to find his forever home! This handsome boy will make a fabulous companion. ✅ Great with other dogs✅ Cat-friendly (a little scared of them indoors!)✅ Toilet-trained✅ Good with livestock (not chickens!)✅ Fantastic recall & loves car rides✅ Desexed, vaccinated, microchipped & registeredBoss is a loyal, affectionate, people-loving boy who just wants to be part of the action. He adores attention, has excellent manners inside, and loves nothing more than snoozing nearby while you work from home. With his happy nature, he’ll greet you (and visitors!) with excitement every time.𝗛𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗱𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵: 🏡 A home with space to roam 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Older children (he’s a big boy with lots of enthusiasm) 💊 A family prepared to continue his daily arthritis medication (he’s doing really well on it!)Boss is currently being 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗸𝗲 and can’t wait to meet the people who will give him the forever love he deserves.𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘀, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/boss-dannevirke-rwdnz-foster-dog/

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