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Storm, an 8 year old heading dog is going deaf so is unable to muster big paddocks anymore (he’s still keen but can’t hear once he’s 20+ metres away). He also had an unfortunate accident resulting in him losing an eye. He may be suited to a small lifestyle block. He’s a very loyal friendly dog who loves a pat.Contact his owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/storm-silverdale/

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Moss and his owners have now moved toDannevirke Moss is just over 12 months old now and not showing any sign of wanting to work in spite of both parents and his brother all being working dogs.He has a soft nature, friendly, quite a sweetheart who would make a great companion for someone. Shy till he gets to know you but will be very loyal. Theres a small chance he may make the click one day but needs a home where he can have a bit more attention. Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/moss-raetihi/

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Sweet little Scratch is a 1 year old Border Collie X whos looking for a loving pet home with a family and someone to continue her training and teach her about the world.Scratch has had a bit of a slow start. She showed promise as a pup but shes too soft to continue farm training with. She spent a lot of time in her kennel till 1 month ago when she came to live with her current owner and family so is still a bit unsure sometimes when out and about. She LOVES kids and will lay around all day for a scratch or a cuddle. Quick to learn so once shes your mate you can teach her anything you want without much effort. For more information about Scratch and to contact her owner see below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/scratch-patch-eketahuna/

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Flick is an 11 year old Heading dog with fireside ambitions!! She has had an incredible life and a successful career as a hill country mainstay under her belt but her body is slowing down now and although still in work at the moment her owners would like to see her re-homed for a well earned retirement before the cold winter months set in. She spends a lot of her day sleeping in the sun now and would easily transition to a slower lifestylealthough she would love to keep up some light work. She has amazing pet potential - cuddly, affectionate, eager to please. She has persisted in trying to convince her owners that she’s an ‘inside dog’ her entire 11 years.Flicks owners are hoping she can find a loving home that can give her the life of pampering she has always dreamed of, if you can help contact them via the link below: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/flick-akaroa/

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Tessa is a large, female Huntaway/Collie, aged 4 years old.This gorgeous gal is looking for her happily ever after home. Best suited to a rural or semi rural home, a place with a large garden & lots of outdoor space where she can chill & enjoy herself & be allowed indoors to be part of the family. Must be a cat free home and preferably no small children.For heaps more information about Tessa and to contact her owners click on the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tessa-blenheim/

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Grouch is a handsome 4 (ish) year old Border Collie X. He may be named Grouch however he is anything but!! He is a sweet, kind, energetic, loving boy who gets along with everyone! Unfortunately Grouch is going blind and cannot help with getting the cows in anymore as he has started to run into things and its just a matter of time before he hurts himself. He is spending less and less time out of his pen and he would now be better being in a permanent home environment with his people and other dog friends. Grouch would make an ideal family member as he has so much love to give, he is always happy and doesnt let his disability slow him down!Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/grouch-opotiki/

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Lovely Leaf is an absolute delight to have around!! Hes a very happy go lucky 5 year old heading dog but sheep and cattle just arent his passion. He will happily work small mobs in small paddocks but big mobs and paddocks arent his thing. He would be a great fit for either a small lifestyle farm or an active pet home. Leafs real love is playing with the hose 🥰🥰For more information and to contact his owner click on the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/leaf-pongaroa/

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☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆FOX 🦊6 month old Heading x Huntaway, located in Waipukurau.Hi, Im Fox! Im a ball of energy who loves playing with toys and chasing balls. Im a quick learner, enjoy human company, and would thrive in an active home with plenty of attention. Id love a furry friend to play with and kids aged 5+ (though I can be a bit mouthy sometimes!). Im crate-trained and mostly toilet-trained - just need reminders to go outside. Lets play!If youre ready for a loyal companion to share in your adventures, Fox is the perfect buddy for you!Find out more information on Foxs ad here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-fox-waipukurau/To adopt Fox:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Thanks you for your interest, heaps of offers to work through. CLOSED NOW ! ❤️❤️URGENT REHOME REQUIRED.Stunning Red is a purebred Kelpie, 6 years old. Red is currently being fostered temporarily as his owner has died suddenly and there is no one to take him on. He has come off a farm but it is unknown whether he has worked much.Please contact his fosterer via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/red-gisborne/

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📌ADOPTED💓Stunning girl Susan is a lovely natured, 3 legged Huntaway, 5 years old who is looking for a new home as her owner is retiring. She is brilliant with kids, affectionate to all people, craves pats, happy, good natured - gets on with all other dogs. Has not been around cats or chickens, so unsure but probably would be ok as she doesnt seem interested.If youve got the ideal loving retirement home for Susan contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/susan-featherston/

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📌Rane has found a new home💓Rane is a very handsome old boy Huntaway, 11 years and it is his time to retire. He’s a beautiful natured dog and his owners really hope he goes to a good loving home to live out his remaining years. Because of his age and the years of hard work, he has slowed down a lot. His hips are not as good as they used to be but he is still very mobile for short periods of time.Rane is a gentle giant who is great with other dogs and loves people! He’s very easy going and obedient.Contact his owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rane-hastings/

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Handsome Herb is a Border Collie X, 2 years old. He shows some interest in stock but not enough to make the grade for his current owner hence the rehome. Herb is a lovely dog, loves people and would make a great family dog, hes good with cats, dogs, horses etc. A little timid at times.Are you an active family with a forever home for Herb? Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/herb-alexandra-2/

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Lovely Ziggie is a young dog with potential that deserves more!! He is a Heading dog X, was left in the Taupo amnesty cages at about 6 months of age, hes now 2 and lives on a large lifestyle block. Ziggie has an exuberant friendly nature, fast, but a bit clumsy. Unfortunately he has a hard wired prey drive so his owners cats get targeted hence the rehome, chooks are behind a hot wire which he respects. He fixates on local rabbits and shows pointing. For more information on Ziggie please contact his owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ziggie-rotorua/

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Kia ora community! So many of you have got involved in our work recently, sharing comments online, and we thank you for that. 🥰🐾But a few making negative comments and shaming farmers for rehoming their dogs needs to stop. We need farmers to feel safe to reach out 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 😍Calendar dogs here to remind us of the amazing outcomes we can achieve together!Smoke Bound Kate Queen Skye Browse Bound Jake Pixie Jake Timmy Tink and Scruffy thank-you for your ongoing support.

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Prince is an 8 year old Heading dog seeking temp/permanant home as his owner is going overseas. He will need to go somewhere where he gets a bit of work as even though he is older, he is still keen as anything. Prince is a sweet, energetic loyal dog. He is one of his owners best mates who says it’s a really hard decision to let him go but knows there could be an amazing home out there for him to be treated like the prince that he is,For much more information and to contact his owner see the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/prince-methven/

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Jock is an 8 year old Huntaway seeking a temporary, potentially permanent home as his owner is going overseas. Jock will need to go somewhere where he will get work, not a huge amount but enough to kind of knock the boredom out of him. Hes a friendly boy who loves a good cuddle. His owner describes Jock as an old soul and his best mate, and says it’s a really hard decision to let him go but knows that there could be an amazing home out there for him where he will be treated like a king. See the link below for much more information about Jock and to contact his owner: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jock-methven/

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Tyke isnt just a sweet face, hes great for training sheep and will work well on a hobby farm or lifestyle block - has commands. His owner says this three-year-old is used to stock and children, and is just a @happy-go-lucky fella whod be better on a smaller scale operation.Find out more about Tyke: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tyke-blenheim-or-kaikoura/

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Young Sarge needs a new home as his owner is leaving farm life 😕 but we know that a boy as good as this will find a new home here 🥰 His owner says hes a happy boy, loves a pat and gets on with everyone. In the pros column he is also toilet trained, used to stock and gets on well with other dogs. Given his breed - he does like to bark when excited - so might suit a lifestyle block?Find out more: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/sarge-waipukurau/

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Brooke is a 10 year old Huntaway, too old for the hills now. Shes a very friendly girl, no vices, will make a fantastic pet, very sound, pet day champion in the past!!! She will only go to an approved home....lost her bark a bit so would make a fantastic family pet.Contact her owner below if you can offer this lovely lady her loving retirement home:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/brooke-napier/

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Pointer X Cattle Pups, aged 2 months.These pups are happy, healthy and full of beans.They would love a job or a home with an active family or on a lifestyle block.We can fly puppies south for their perfect families at the adopters cost.Contact Gemma at Whakatane SPCA below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/pointer-x-cattle-pups-whakatane/

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Lovely Gus is a large, male Huntaway X, aged 11 years old. Hes is an energetic older dog with a gorgeous low bark. He moves stock without effort. Fantastic yard dog too. He gets on extremely well with other dogs and if you want a veranda/security/work dog he would be amazing. Gets on with everyone. His owners are only wanting a new home for him due to retiring from farming and needing to find good homes for all their dogs.Gus is loving, loves cuddles, steady personality, good natured. Could suit one person or in a team. Would also be great as a family pet.Contact his owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/gus-taumarunui/

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