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Beaver is a 4 year old Hunting/Pig Dog. She is a sweetheart who loves cuddles, adventures and food. She has been a great companion and hunting dog but it’s with a heavy heart that her owner is going overseas and needs to find her a good home. She loves being curled up on the couch by the fire or on the deck in the sun. She’s good with chickens, cattle, sheep and goats. Got a loving forever home for Beaver? Contact her owner below: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/beaver-dargaville/

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Snoop is a happy male heading dog, 1 year old, who loves running fast and playing with the pack and the family, but has not made it as a working dog and is not getting the exercise he needs. Snoop is lovely, lively, friendly dog but can have quiet moments for cuddles too with kids and grown ups. He has a confident return to whistle and name, and a sit command, but has failed to learn further commands so may be better suited to life with a active family.Contact his owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/snoop-waipawa/

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Blue is a 2 year old Bearded Collie X, a good boy, well trained and very trainable.He has been used a little to help move cows and sheep but is mainly a pet currentlyHes a border collie cross with German wire haired pointer.Blue is fun, hes a really happy and chilled out boy, Loves a run or a bike ride so needs an active lifestyle. His owners are very sad to have adopt him out, contact them below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/blue-masterton-2/

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OMG, those stunning ears!! And Shae has character to boot! A 2 year old Heading dog who has had to retire early. Still happy to run and work sheep but may have limits on rugged steep terrain. Shae is an absolute delight and it is with a very heavy heart his owners have to look at rehoming him. He is quirky, sweet and has energy to burn so an active home would be ideal. Very obedient and well mannered boy, who has done some basic work with sheep but still unsure of cattle. He has a story which Ihis owner is happy to share with anyone who may be keen on taking on our special boy.Contact his owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/shae-whangarei/

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📌Seal has found a home💓Seal is a 3 year old Beardie Huntaway. Shes a real sweetie but anxious, not cut out for farm work on a large sheep and beef farm. She wants to help in yards where she works well but requires a very soft hand . Unfortunately shes not reliable enough for farm work as she is very skitterish but is great around kids and nice natured.Seal would suit a small farm or lifestyle block.Please give this lovely girl a forever home! Contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/seal-wanaka/

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Link is a large 12 year old Huntaway, a fantastic backing dog, will do anything for a pat! Would happily be a family pet but would suit a lifestyle block with a small amount of work. Link is very gentle and loves a pat, she is happy working or being with other dogs but a bit grouchy with smaller dogs or puppies these days.Contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/link-invercargill/

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❤️Flec has been adopted ❤️Flec is a softy and keen to please, 10 year old Heading dog. Shes a loveable social girl that has earned her retirement. Has never been mainstay but has been in work up until March. She has both sides, walk up and stop. Sheep or cattle. Could do a bit on a lifestyle block but is happy as a doorstep dog too.She has confirmed arthritis in her back legs but hasnt affected her yet.Contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/flec-methven/

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Betty is a four-year-old heading cross whos great at ... rounding up chickens 🤣But seriously - shed make a great lifestyle block dog or family pet. Shes house-trained, great with other dogs and used to kids.And can I just say... heading dogs make the best companions?Find out more about Betty: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/betty-new-plymouth/

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Oh soooo handsome Banjo is a young Hunting dog trapped in the wrong environment. Luckily for Banjo his caring owners recognise this and are seeking a working home for him. Hes only 11 months old so still very much a puppy with untapped potential. Hes very fast on the run.Contact his owners via the link below if you have a place for Banjo with you:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/banjo-dunedin/

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Cruze is a gorgeous 7 year old tricoloured Huntaway X looking for a new forever home with an active loving family. He loves to be around people. Cruze has been a pet for some time as although he was born of working parents he himself failed. He loves to fetch a ball or stick and is still very active and excitable which makes his current situation, living with his owners elderly parents, somewhat untenable. Contact his owner below if you have a spot which would make this boy happy.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cruze-dannevirke-2/

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Sweet Dio is a 1 year old Huntaway X. Dad is a greyhound & her mum is a retired pig hunter. She is very energetic, playful and cheeky. Still thinks shes a pup. Very fast and loves to run. Not sure on strangers but once she gets to know you she is lovely.Looking for an active lifestyle family on rural property.For more info on Dio contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/dio-palmerston-north/

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Oh happy happy dog!! This is Comet, a 2-year-old Catahoula x Huntaway with a beautiful mix of energy, playfulness, and heart. He’s ready for his forever home. He’s shown natural interest in herding cows on a small lifestyle block before, so there may be potential for farm training. He would also do well on a lifestyle property where he can run free, be mentally stimulated, and be part of the action.Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/comet-napier/

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Miss is a small, friendly dog but a little bit shy. Shes a huntaway X, 7 years old who has been a handy dog on the farm, kept as a spare and used when needed. She will bark at stock. Miss is sick of just being the spare and would love a new forever home with a loving family of her own. Great for a pet or small life style block, likes room to run around.Contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/miss-waipukurau/

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Give gorgeous Gino a chance!!! Young huntaway X with untapped potential trapped in a backyard. Gino is a heading dog who came from a lady who was trying to find homes on behalf of a farmer.He is a great, caring dog with lots of energy. He loves cuddles but also loves zoomies in the backyard. He listens well, loves other dogs and is very friendly.He needs a job or a forever home with room to run in a rural/lifestyle environment.Contact his owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/gino-silverdale/

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Oh soooo handsome Banjo is a young Hunting dog trapped in the wrong environment. Luckily for Banjo his caring owners recognise this and are seeking a working home for him. Hes only 11 months old so still very much a puppy with untapped potential. Hes very fast on the run.Contact his owners via the link below if you have a place for Banjo with you:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/banjo-dunedin/

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Bro is a retired huntaway, 10 years old, looking for a really nice forever retirement home as his owner has passed away. He is very nice natured dog that would still like to do the odd bit of work but definitely not full days although he still has a suprising amount of energy for an older fella.Bro is a bubbly, very friendly, happy boy, loves to get out and about and a good pat.For more information contact is via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bro-gore/

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Pine is a very friendly old soul whose owner has passed away so he is looking for his forever retirement home. He still likes to do the odd bit of work but is definitely slowing down now. He loves to get out and about and loves pats. He is used to a young child and is around cats and a chicken. For more information contact is via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/pine-gore/

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Gem by name, a gem by nature!! Shes 10 year old retired pig dog looking for her new retirement home. Her owners want the best home possible for her as she is a very special girl. She has such a cool personality and loves attention and pats ! She is very laid back and great to leave off around the house. Great with other dogs and has been around cats,horses & stock.Contact her owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/gem-pahiatua-2/

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Chops broken heart, part two: Update 😍 Thankyou to everyone who has liked, shared commented and especially for the donations - we’ve raised enough to pay Chop’s surgery bills! When we took Chop into foster we had no idea of his heart defect, and cases like his test all our nerve. His likely positive outcome meant he was a good candidate for surgery and it broke all our hearts to know that without it he had months or just weeks to live. But raising $4150 to pay for treatment was a big call - we felt this community had our (his) back.The team @Massey pulled our boy through a thoracotomy - open chest surgery. Chop is now recovering well with his amazing foster mum Michelle, hes full of life and just being your average kid on a sugar high Huntaway puppy . You can still donate and if we exceed money needed to pay for Chop all funds will be used for vet bills: https://buy.stripe.com/3cs5loeT16S9eoU28bor direct to: The Retired Working Dogs NZ Charitable Trust 03-0725-0001027-000.For a receipt, put your email address in reference details for bank transfer or email us treasurer@retiredworkingdogs.org.nz

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Were Overwhelmed with Love! 🐾❤️A huge thank you to everyone whos reached out to us about Retired Working Dogs NZ Charitable Trust! 🐾 Were thrilled that our work is resonating with you, but our website is struggling to keep up with the love. Bear with Us! 🐾💕 Our website is experiencing some technical difficulties, but were working tirelessly to get it back up and running smoothly. Please be patient and check back soon – we cant wait for you to explore our available dogs for adoption and learn more about our mission.RETIRED, YOUNG FAILED, OR CAREER ENDING INJURIES - ALL WORKING DOGS (Including Hunting dogs). Get Involved! 🐾💪- Browse our available dogs for adoption (when the sites up and running) foster dogs or dogs advertised on behalf of their owners- List a dog for rehoming by clicking submit a dog for adoption- Support us with a donation: https://buy.stripe.com/3cs5loeT16S9eoU28bOr - bank transfer: The Retired Working Dogs NZ Charitable Trust 03 0725 0001027 000*Thank You!* Were grateful for your understanding and support. Every bit helps us care for these amazing retired working dogs. Lets work together to give them the happy endings they deserve! 🐾💕 #RetiredWorkingDogsNZ

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2025 Calendar cover boy Smoke wants everyone to know its last call for entries to feature in the 2026 calendar!To enter, please fill in the google form here and check all the instructions: https://forms.gle/p6nuUsRmyf3BfVFT7Our calendars are our biggest single source of funding each year, helping us continue to rehome the hundreds of dogs looking for life after work. Smoke recommends his new life, after years of work and even success in trials his pet life and mooching in the sun suits him just fine 😘

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PADDINGTON IS STILL LOOKING FOR A NEW HOME 🐾 Paddington is the kindest, friendliest and lickiest dog you could ever wish to meet! He oozes enthusiasm and is desperate to be a Good Dog and given a job that he can complete at 150%.. He is an Amberley House progeny, who are known for being keen and clever.He takes his current rabbit control job very seriously. Obedience dog or possibly even search and rescue (he brings us gifts all the time on command).For much more information and to contact Paddingtons owner click on the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/paddington-amberley/

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Pretty Betty is a heading cross puppy with working or pet potential. Betty is a smart beautiful brindle ready to be trained. She is in the care of our friends at Whakatane SPCA.To contact them or to find more info follow the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/betty-whakatane/

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😢Hankie alert! And help needed 🤞🏼💔Chops broken heart, part one: Chop came into our care at 6 months, showing no Huntaway drive to work. At a routine vet appointment for vaccinations, a grade 6 heart murmur. was discovered. 😭The team Tararua Veterinary Services got us in touch with Massey University and we were horrified to find he had been born with a PDA (Patent Ductus Arteriosis) congenital heart defect. Left untreated this would cause excess blood to flow to the lungs and potentially heart failure and sudden death. Chop was given a life expectancy of maximum 6 months if left untreated, with the very real chance he could die suddenly. Spoiler alert - we couldnt let that happen, there’s a happy ending and will share part 2 of Chops story on Sunday. For now, we are facing a vet bill of $4150. Can you help us: https://buy.stripe.com/3cs5loeT16S9eoU28bor ping us any $ you can spare direct to: The Retired Working Dogs NZ Charitable Trust 03-0725-0001027-000.

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24 Sep 2022

SPCA Desexing Grant

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We are grateful recipients of an SPCA Desexing Grant of a little over $3,000. The grant includes microchips and NZCAR registration all of which will benefit our foster dogs. Thank you to the SPCA and Companion Animals NZ Trust.
30 Sep 2021

Rural Life features RWD

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A North Otago teacher is giving retired working dogs a second chance at life. Read Elizabeth’s story in “Rural Life”
30 Sep 2020

2021 Calendar now shipping!

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They’re here!! Our 2021 calendars are hot off the press and ready to go. With all kinds of retired working dogs, from the one-eyed to the three-legged and everything in between, each month features a different poster dog re-homed through … Read More