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Order your 2024 calendar today
Our 2024 calendars have arrived and are ready to order. Our cover boy this year is Cliff. He used to fool around with sheep but a while ago he came a cropper and nearly lost a back foot. Since his … Read More
Kate Poulson runs for Retired Working Dogs
We meet a lot of amazing dogs here at RWD and a couple of days ago we heard from this amazing human. Kate is a casual shepherd with 8 working dogs. Her goal over the next few months and into … Read More
Calendar Stars – Competition Closed
We have been inundated with so many photos of lovely Retired Working Dogs that the competition is now closed. Thank you everyone who entered. We know our Retired Working Dog adopters love their dogs and we know you love our … Read More
RWD at Martinborough Fair
We are back at the Martinborough Fair this Saturday 4th March 2023. A shout out and big thank you to South Wairarapa Rotary for the stall. Our volunteers will be on hand to talk to you about what we do … Read More
SPCA Desexing Grant
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.
Federated Farmers Article: There’s Life in the Old Dog Yet
Federated Farmers article about retired pig dog Eric and Cloud who sustained a career-ending injury
Rural Life features RWD
A North Otago teacher is giving retired working dogs a second chance at life. Read Elizabeth’s story in “Rural Life”
Fieldays Spotlight Success Story: Wag’s new life
Natalie and partner Steve re-homed their 8 year old working dog, Wag. In this video, Natalie goes to visit Wag and his new owners. What a great success story! We have many dogs available for adoption