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Meet LuluShe is a small. super sweet natured, very soft 1 year old heading dog. Very minimal inclination to work stock.She is more interested in pats, cuddles.She can be bit timid so might take some time to bring out how nice she is!Contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/lulu-gore-riversdale/

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📌Archie has found a new home💓Anybody got a working farm for our Archie??Archie is an absolute stunner, and very lovable. Border Collie × Huntaway pup.. He is almost 6 months old and is not thriving in a pet home and requires a change of environment and a new loving family. He needs to be active and busy and his owner believes he would be best suited to a farm as his herding drive is high and has great recall. He is constantly on the go and requires an active lifestyle.Contact his owner below if you can give this young pup a home where his potential can be released:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/archie-westport/

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Beautiful Lou, large 11 year old Huntaway, is a very gentle quiet dog. She is in great physical condition (loves food!) but slowing down and ready to be a porch dog or hang out on a lifestyle block.Got the perfect retirement home for this lovely girl? Contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/lou-blenheim/

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Jip is a 6 year old heading dog who sadly, has had a working career ending injury and is completely blind in one eye, but now his other eye is failing a year on from his original injury.As he is not working full time Jip spends his days in a run while the others go to work which isn’t fair on him, he needs to find a new home where he will be loved and cared for.Jip will still follow the quad bike and work sheep going through gateways and navigate the world around him reasonably well as long as he’s not running or it’s too dark. A lifestyle block with a loving family would suit him well.Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jip-feilding/

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•••RWD FOSTER PUPS•••RIVER (Tri) and WOODY (Red)2 MONTHS OLD - HEADING/HUNTING - MALES. These bundle of cuteness have not had the best of starts, being in foster from only 7 weeks of age. They are beginning to find their feet in the big world. Toilet training is ongoing, taken outside every hour or two, so very few accidents. Sleeping most of the night in a crate in the house.----------------------River is fostered in Waiouru!He is a bit smaller than his siblings and his confidence is growing. Great with kids and cats and is getting used to having big dogs around. Loves to play with toys and his sister. A very cuddly boy, having his head on your shoulder is his happy place. Woody is fostered in Hastings!Already having adventures around the farm with the other dogs and keeping up with them. Woody has met cats, horses, sheep and a wide variety of other dogs.He has the white tail tip of a heading dog but the feet of a Huntaway, so we think he is going to be a large dog. He is smart and would be a wonderful pet for an active home or on a lifestyle block and a mate to play with.--‐---------------------To adopt Woody or River please fill in our adoption application here:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPPAny questions can be sent to adoptionsrwd@gmail.com

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Lovely kind dog Patch, 9 years old, has been a solid, loyal and devoted worker but now struggling to keep up. He is a bit sad being left behind, time to find him a beautiful sunny porch and some lovely people to look out for him, give him his deserved pats and spoil him.Contact his owners below if you have a retirement home for Patch:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/patch-havelock-north/

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📌Jett has found a new home💓Jett is a young female heading dog X (possibly with greyhound). She is fast!! ✈️ An eager to please dog and wants to learn but needs training in order to work competently with stock. She responds to wallago or come and behind. She is a sweet girl and is great with kids, loves to be petted. Jett NEEDS regular daily exercise, not a leash dog. She would be best suited for a lifestyle block or farm. Contact her owner below who is happy to answer any questions or to arrange viewing.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jett-waipawa/

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••• RWD FOSTER DOGS •••We have two amazing teenage pups who havent had any luck finding their forever homes. Both about 9 months old have been socialised with kids, dogs, and other animals. Fern a female heading/Hunting pup in Ohakune. Tip a male Heading/hunting pup in Wellington.They do need experienced dog owners that can keep them stimulated and exercised. Find out more about each pup at their links below.TIP - https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-tip-hastings/FERN - https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-fern-ohakune/To adopt, please fill in our adoption form here: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Hairy Maclary look-a-like requiring a new home. Nieve is a 5 year old Bearded Collie X who has a lovely nature but is a just a little too soft to be part of her owners main team and would benefit from being on a smaller block where she would get the care and attention that she used to receive before their son departed. She is very loyal and while not fully trained, can work in the sheep yards.Got a spot for this lovely girl? Contact her owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nieve-ashburton/

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Guinness is a failed working dog but at just 1 he may still have potential? Having already been rehomed as a pup hes grown to a mighty 44kg - so he needs both an experienced hand and room to roam. His owner says hes still a puppy in temperament and behaviour and is just a kind, friendly boy.Find out more: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/guinness-ohakune/

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Collie fans - Narla is an affectionate girl with a big bark looking for an experienced owner and a home where she can settle permanently. Narla hasnt worked and may react to stock so either needs a pet home or a strong trainer. What she loves most is just hanging with her people - so perhaps an outdoors companion?Find out more: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/narla-balclutha-2/

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Has anybody here seen Hank 🥰?Hes a handsome Huntaway who needs a new address - preferably one where he can stretch his long legs, and where his humans can spend time to get the best out of him.Hank hasnt worked so is best suited to a pet or lifestyle home, the good news is hes toilet trained and great with other dogs.Find out more: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/hank-motueka/

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Lets hear it for the girls! Wren (left) and Betty are heading cross puppies with working or pet potential. Betty is a smart beautiful brindle ready to be trained while Wren has a good bark and a sunyy outlook. Both dogs are in the care of our friends at Whakatane SPCA or find more info: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/wren-whakatane/https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/betty-whakatane/

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Slug has been a faithful and eager worker on a hill country station Hawkes Bay for many years but his owners are moving to a smaller property and it has become clear that Slug doesnt want to retire and is bored and seems eager to be doing something useful!, Theyd like to find him a good home where he has a bit of work to do! He has commands and is very willing to please and a good disposition. Contact Slugs owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/slug-albany/

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📌Jack has found a new home💓Gorgeous Jack is needing a new home as his owners have retired and sold the farm. Hes a big Bearded Collie X, 4 years old. Jack is chaotic in all the best ways. He is an affectionate happy boy and is happiest when running and loves swimming. He has quite the bark on him so needs a rural lifestyle and plenty of land to run around on.Got the perfect spot for Jack?, then contact his owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jack-whangarei-2/

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📌Toby has found a new home.💓Beautiful Toby is a young purebred Border Collie. He is friendly, playful, loves chasing birds, and hugs and attention. He knows simple commands.His owners are moving to a smaller property and want Toby to be somewhere with lots of space as he has an active collie nature. He would suit an active, adventurous family or a lifestyle block.Contact his owners below if you can give this boy a suitable home.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/toby-new-plymouth/

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Fern is a sweet and gentle dog - 10 months old, Huntaway X pup.Shes very high energy and is showing keen interest and some natural instincts with sheep so she could easily have a working career in her future. She does not have much of a bark, seems to have more of a natural heading dog way of going. Shed also make a great agility dog. She has good recall, and is quick to learn.If youd like to be the one to bring out this lovely young girls potential, contact her owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/fern-waipawa/

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Sammy is a beautiful 18 month heading dog who has decided that the working life is not for her. Unfortunately shes just not that interested in chasing stock but loves heading out to work and sees it as the social highlight of her day. Sammy is full of life, loves company, has basic manners (I would imagine easily house trainable) and just wants to be loved back!Are you an active lifestyle family who needs a Sammy?? Contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/sammy-woodville/

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RWDNZ FOSTER PUPPIES 🐾 We have a litter of 6 beautiful heading X hunting dog puppies who are looking for foster or forever homes.Currently located in Raetihi but willing to organise transport. These cuties are tiny 8 week olds and have had their first vax, worm and flea treatment.Lovely friendly pups who have had lots of handling.3x boys and 3x girls. All with individual personalities.Pups will be microchipped before leaving our care, they’ll have an adoption fee of $350 and we will refund $200 when we receive proof of desexing once they’re old enough.If you are interested in adopting please fill out this form: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPPIf you could foster a couple of puppies (food etc provided) until they find their forever homes, please fill out this form: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/Fosterapp

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☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆LASS 💃10 year old, Heading Dog, female, located in Auckland Meet Lass, the ultimate cuddle buddy! This sweet girl is looking for her forever home where she can be the center of attention.Lass loves adventures, car trips, bush walks, and beach days. Shes a gentle soul who adores people, especially men, and will melt into your arms for snuggles. Shes house-trained, toilet-trained, and loves lounging on comfy cushions.Ideal home: No small children, and cat-free and at this stage a solo dog. She might do well with calm dogs if introduced slowly.Lass is vaccinated, microchipped, flea and worm treated, and registered. Shes had a full health check and is ready for her new life.If youre an active owner or family looking for a loyal companion, Lass could be your perfect match!Find out more information on Lasss ad here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-fog-lass-auckland/To adopt Lass:https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Max has a high amount of energy and he loves working sheep. You can also find him swimming in a creek or trough any chance he gets. Hes a large boy, 5 years old and still has potential and would be perfect for a for a rural location or life style block. He is okay with other dogs however, he hasnt been around small children.If Max is the right fit for an active lifestyle at your place please contact his owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/max-whangarei/

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📌Cassie has found a new home💓Dear sweet young Cassie is a Border Collie, a rescue dog. Her owners have tried to teach her to be a working dog but shes just too soft and friendly. Shed rather be by your side than working. Shes a little needy now but will make a lovely pet and will flourish with lots of love and confidence building.Contact her owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cassie-geraldine/

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Sammy is a beautiful 18 month heading dog who has decided that the working life is not for her. Unfortunately shes just not that interested in chasing stock but loves heading out to work and sees it as the social highlight of her day. Sammy is full of life, loves company, has basic manners (I would imagine easily house trainable) and just wants to be loved back!Are you an active lifestyle family who needs a Sammy?? Contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/sammy-woodville/

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Nuku is the sweetest girl and is ready to live life as a pet! Due to selling the farm she is needing a new home and would be suitable for a rural location or a lifestyle block. Nuku loves a belly rub and will fit in to a new home easily, Shes a smallish Huntaway, 6 years old.She is great with other dogs. and although she doesnt have experience around kids we believe she will be okay. Contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nuku-whangarei/

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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