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📌YAY!! Storm has a new home💓Gorgeous boy Storm is a 6 year old, eager to please Huntaway. He is still a working Huntaway, only being rehoming due to his owner retiring from farm work. He works great in the yards and is handy enough in the paddock.Storm is a happy, energetic huntaway, just happy to be by your side. so a pleasure to have around.Contact Storms owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/storm-alford-forest/

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This is Spy, a 3 year old Border Collie X. Spy is a true working dog. Needs a job to do, loyal, always watching what youre doing. Due to a change in circumstances with a job working six months of the year overseas, his owner is looking for a more stable home for Spy. He would suit life with another female dog with lots of energy. Currently living in urban Nelson, Spy does well, tramping and trail runs and kept active, so hes always stimulated. He walks 95% of the time lead free in the hills and trails around Nelson, and he always stays close. Would be good if his new home was an active household. Spy is curious and keen to learn new things. Hes VERY interested in stock and would need some experienced handling around sheep, cattle, horses. if anyone had experience with dog herding training, Spy would be stubborn, hard work, but a capable herding dog student.Contact Spys owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/spy-nelson/

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🐾 TRANSPORT NEEDED🐾Raetihi (or nearby) to Feilding (or nearby)Hi everyone, we have 3 little cuties needing a lift this coming Saturday 29/11 if anyone is travelling this way?Please email retired.workingdogs@gmail.com if you are able to help Thank you!

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Loui is ready for retirement after 7 years at work! Loui is a very special boy, he’s super intelligent, affectionate and full of personality. He’s a very easy dog to have around - well mannered, obedient and gets on with other dogs. He’s also great with kids and absolutely loves people, he will befriend anyone (he loves to shake paws and cuddle). Although Loui is 7 he still acts like a young gun and is very lively and loves to play!Loui is very special to his owner as he was her first dog & main man, would love to keep him but he deserves a retirement full of love, attention, and mental stimulation which she unfortunately doesnt have the time to give him currently. Best friends don’t get much better than Loui and someone will be very lucky to have such a loyal, loving & fun mate!Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/loui-whanganui/

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Thanks Team loads of Interest for these pups, no longer taking applications. 4 Huntaway pups wanting homes, 13 weeks old need going asap, good natured and friendly. Bit of distant Beardie blood in the father so 3 are a bit scruffy and one is smoother.Friendly pups, full of energy and plenty of go about them.Contact their owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/huntaway-pups-feilding/

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Meet lovely Poppy, a 5 year old Huntaway X .Poppy started life as a pet before coming to her current owner for training and now has a full set of commands. Sadly she is starting to develop some stiffness in her hips and is no longer suited to the hill country life. Ideally she would now suit a larger lifestyle block or dairy farm where there is still stock work for her. She has had a vet check and aside from her hip issue is in perfect health. The vets recommended keeping her active to ensure she does not become too stiff.She is very sweet natured and loves to spend time with you and have pats.Contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/poppy-christchurch/

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Polar is a 5 year old heading dog x kelpie.He is a very special boy but doesn’t fit in with all the working and hunting dogs. He’s failed at hunting; he gets lost every time, think he liked to hunt fairies not pigs. He’s had a go at working cattle and sheep; he doesn’t get in the way but is not very keen at working either, he does like to eye them though but will leave them alone if you tell him. He’s very fit and healthy, will eat any food and is tidy and quiet in his kennel, he’s a registered blood donor at the vets. The only thing he needs health wise is sun protection for his eyes and ears in summer. He would really love an active family with an older kid to take him on adventures such as fishing, mountain biking, rabbiting, visiting open spaces or hiking. He is a chill dog with such a nice nature and just wants the pet life. Got the right spot for Polar? Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/polar-taupo/

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Need a Christmas gift idea? Kates Canine Cadets have published a childrens book and the main dog character’s owner would like a third of the proceeds to go to Retired Working Dogs! YAY! 🥰 Send them a message on FB and theyll get a copy out to you.🧡

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Lovely Fleur is an older heading dog looking for a couch to retire on. Fleur has been with her owner for a number of years, working on a sheep and beef farm in Canterbury and the Chatham Islands. She has been a great working dog, and a great friend so he would like to find her a nice place for her retirement as he has two young boys that require a lot of attention and feels it is only right to find Fleur a less chaotic house to kick back and relax for her final years.Fleur loves pats / cuddles - she will often put her paw on you to get more pats. Loves being with people. Great with kids, great with other dogs, fine with cats - doesnt mind the odd smooch and she doesnt bother the chickens.Contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/fleur-chatham-islands/

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Meet DudleyDudley is a deaf 6 month old heading pup.He loves to work and wants to be a great worker but unfortunately a deaf heading dog isn’t very practical. Dudley is a very cool little dog, he is very friendly, loves a cuddle and just wants to be your mate.If you think Dudley might be for you, Contact the owner belowhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/dudley-hunterville/

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𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗜𝗦 𝗨𝗥𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗟𝗬 𝗡𝗘𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗠𝗘Meet beautiful Star who is an 11 month old Heading pup who is unfortunately not going to work out as a working dog. She has a lovely nature, very loyal, and gets along with other dogs really well and would make a lovely pet for an active family, a lifestyle block would be ideal.She has call back and sit. Good on and off a lead. She is stock proof as she will just sit at your feet in a paddock of sheep or cattle. Doesnt wander, as when let out around the house with the other dogs and she wont leave the section.Contact her owners via the link below for more info:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/star-te-anau-2

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😍JED 😍Jed is a gorgeous big goofball, and the type of dog you will fall in love with instantly. He is a retired male Hunting/Pig dog, aged 8 years old.Jed has a great personality and loves swimming and going on adventures. He lives in Oamaru and is ready to be your next best friend and adventure buddy. Hes super affectionate and loves playing, pats and cuddles and lots of affection.Jed is great with children and other dogs, but unfortunately, he’s not stock proof so living on a farm doesn’t suit him.✅used to children❓used to cats❌toilet-trained❌used to stock❌used to chickens✅gets on with other dogsTo find out more about Jed, contact his owner https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jed-oamaru-2/

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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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⚡ZIGGY⚡Ziggy is a 9-year-old, large, male retired pig dog now looking for a permanent stock-free home to live out his golden years. He’s kennel trained and has spent time inside the house for short periods. Ziggy is a playful, affectionate, and active dog who loves pats, cuddles, going for runs, and exploring new places. Hell thrive with someone who enjoys the outdoors and can give him the attention and exercise he deserves and because hes a bit older, he loves time to relax too!Ziggy lives in Oamaru and would love to meet you if you can offer him a home where he is the only dog (or with a female dog only) and can keep him safe when out and about on adventures.❌used to children❌used to cats❓toilet-trained❌used to stock❌ used to chickens⚠️Ziggy gets on with female dogs onlyFind out more about Ziggy by contacting his owner https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ziggy-oamaru-2/

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Meet Speight, a gentle 10-year-old retiree after many loyal years working stock on the farm. He’s clever, well-trained, and happiest by your side. Speight is cuddly, snuggly, kennel-trained, and loves nothing more than soaking up the sun. A loyal companion looking for a comfortable, loving home to enjoy his retirement.Contact his owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/speight-martinborough/

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Chopper is a sweet-natured 5 year old Huntaway who is ready to find his new family. Chopper is a gentle, affectionate boy who adores attention, pats, and being around people. He has lived his whole life on a farm and is well used to space and activity, but hes not particularly keen on stock work, so were looking for a home where he can enjoy life as a loved companion rather than a working dog.Hes an energetic dog who will thrive with:- Plenty of exercise- A family who can give him time, love, and stimulation- Space to stretch his legsChopper will make a wonderful addition to the right home - hes loyal, sweet, and always ready for a cuddle.Contact his owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/chopper-martinborough-2/

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Tag is a retired working girl who is as sweet and gentle as they come. She’s loving, cuddly, well-mannered, and trained from years on the farm. Tag is fully kennel-trained, healthy, and has no medical issues.Her owners are hoping to find her a calm, caring home where she can enjoy her well-earned retirement. If you’re looking for a loyal companion with a big heart, Tag is your girl.Contact her owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tag-martinborough/

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📌Kai has been adopted💓Lovely Kai is a 3 month old Huntaway X pup. Her owners son got her to train up as a working dog because he was going to go sheep farming but circumstances have changed now so Kai is looking for her perfect home.Kai is friendly, playful, well behaved. She has all the good stuff for a working dog and/or companion. Responsive, Quick Learner and Obedient.Preference will be given to young shepherds starting out or someone older who needs a mate to help with stock.Contact is via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/kai-bulls/

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