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🎅🎄Those fabulous people at Give a Little have an Elf Hunt underway - find the elf on their Home page or Explore page each day and you can nominate a charity to win $2,000. So if you love an Elf Hunt and Retired Working Dogs head over here: https://givealittle.co.nz/help/help-support/the-givealittle-elf-hunt Whilst you're there, you might remember Kate Poulson 🏃‍♀️ - the amazing human who is running as many half marathons as she can to raise money for Retired Working Dogs 🥰🐶🐾. So if you not so keen on Elf Hunts you could just donate directly to her incredible endeavour: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/kate-poulsen-runs-for-retired-working-dogs-nz. Thanks to Givealittle and Kate. 🐾🐶
STUCK ON WHAT TO GET YOUR OUTDOORSY LOVED ONE FOR XMAS?How about some hardworking trail gear, designed and tested in NZ? So you can get some quality kit, tick off that Christmas list, and also contribute to our charity with 10% of all sales in December being donated to Retired Working Dogs. Huntaway Run Co. is named after Doug the Huntaway, a RWD special. He has recently had another stroke so isn’t running as much as he usually likes, but he usually loves being out running, hunting, and going on adventures with his parents. The Huntaway Run Co. kit is perfect for the active person in your life, and has received some rave reviews:“The material is top quality, it’s not your average polyester nonsense. It’s soft, comfortable and feels like it’s been made with love and intention to last. Excellent quality and extremely comfortable.”“I love your tee!!!! It's super soft and just yummy to wear!!! You have hit the nail on the head!!!”Get in behind! www.huntawayrunco.comhttps://www.instagram.com/huntawayrunco/
UPDATE: We have a ride! Thanks so much Jess, Karl and Elaine ❤️TRANSPORT NEEDED PLEASE:Our little buddy Star is needing a ride from Dannevirke into foster in Upper Hutt.Is there anyone travelling through this way that has space for a canine hitchhiker? Over the weekend, or sometime next week? If you could possibly help out with this, please contact Natalie on 027 453 0622Thank you!
December's here, even if the 🌞is still absent in my part of NZ. I've outgrown the advent calendar but I'll never outgrow the amazing Retired Working Dogs Calendar, the perfect Christmas gift for the dog lover in your life. This is Harvey with his favourite toy Mr Ted. He is our December doggo and 2023 calendar cover boy. Buy your 2024 Calendar today - all proceeds go to helping dogs like Harvey: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/
UPDATE: Applications closed!! We have had so many amazing home offers for Lucy. We are slowly working through applications and will update everyone once she has been adopted 🥰🐾《RWD FOSTER DOG》LUCY - 10 YEARS OLD - FEMALE - HUNTAWAY - PALMERSTON NORTH Lucy is one gorgeous girl who is looking for her forever retirement home. She is great with all animals and has the best obedience and recall. You can walk her off lead anywhere. She loves her people to pieces and just wants that in return. She is happy to lie around in the sun and have a stroll or short run each day. A perfect addition to any home. If you can give Lucy the home she is looking for, please fill in this form:bit.ly/RWD-ADOPTIONFor more information about Lucy and to see more photos (there is a video in the comments below), please check out her ad:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/lucy-palmerston-north-2/
Hoon wants to know if you've picked up your RWD 2024 calendar yet! His mum made him wear a silly hat so make his day and head to our online shop to pick up a calendar or some merch for the RWD fans in your life... only 4 weeks til Christmas!! 🧡🎄🐾https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/
UPDATE: Phew, what a massive response! Thanks so much to everyone who has been in touch about Ranger. We have a lovely home lined up for him, so won’t be taking any further applications at this stage.🐾Looking for Foster or Forever HomeRanger-Havelock NorthRanger is a coming up 2 year old male Beardie who has not made the cut as a working dog. This beautiful boy has a sweet nature and is great with other dogs. He loves to play and would much rather be doing that than working stock! Ranger would make a great addition to an active family with a bit of room to run and another playful dog buddy.We’ve just got Ranger into a temporary foster home, but need to find either a foster or forever home for him before the end of next week.So far Ranger has not looked at the stock in his foster home and has been great with a variety of different dogs. He will be cat and chook tested this week.Ranger is not yet castrated but will be done in long term foster, or new owners must agree to have this done once adopted.If you could offer your home to foster Ranger please fill out the form below (all expenses covered by RWD until a home is found) bit.ly/RWD-FOSTERIf you’d like to apply to adopt Ranger, please fill out the form belowhttps://bit.ly/RWD-ADOPTION
Kip is a young heading dog not showing interest in stock at all, so would make a great pet for an active family! He has a calm nature and good around kids, contact his owner for more information:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/kip-waipawa/
Tahi is a lovely old huntaway, 9 years old who is looking for a retirement home or a lifestyle block with a little bit of work. He is quiet natured but still thinks hes a young lad.Contact his owner:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tahi-amberley/
☀️ Are you READY for summer adventures while also making a difference? 🐾😎 COCKY, the ultimate destination for top-notch sunnies, has teamed up with Retired Working Dogs NZ to lend a paw and give back to our amazing four-legged pals! This month COCKY is donating 10% of all online sales to us! 🥳To help, visit www.cocky.kiwi, check out their awesome range, and type "RWD" in the delivery instructions when making a purchase. Let's support our Retired Working Dog's and look stylish at the same time!
We are vetting homes on behalf for this beautiful lady - Rose.Rose is a 10 year old Huntaway that has retired herself and now needs an amazing retirement home.She is the ultimate Velcro dog. Her happy place is anywhere where there are people willing to pat her. She would be incredible as a pets as therapy dog visiting rest homes as she will happily be patted all day. Rose is good with other animals. She is the boss lady, though so will need to be the only female dog in the family.If you would like to apply to adopt her, please fill in this form:https://bit.ly/RWD-ADOPTIONWe will require a property inspection and vet reference from potential homes.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rose-pahiatua/
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Big day at the Hunterville Schmozzle, hope to see you here!
❤🐾📅2024 Calendars are here. 📅🐾❤It's already November - I know that because I have an awesome Retired Working Dogs calendar on my fridge. Not only is that useful, I have had the pleasure of looking at Rio's happy face all month. Bring some furry goodness to your 2024 and buy your calendar today: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/
🙈Stop! These socks are NOT for dogs! But guess what? COCKY is donating 10% of their online sales in October and November to Retired Working Dogs NZ! So, while these fabulous socks may not be your dog's new chew toy, you can still rock them and support an amazing cause!To help visit www.cocky.kiwi, check out the range and type "RWD" in the delivery instructions with any purchases.
TRANSPORT NEEDED: Freya is coming into foster, and needs a ride from Waiuku to Whangarei early next week (after the 24th). If anyone is travelling this way and could help out, please contact Natalie on 027 453 0622.Thank you!
🐾🎅We think our 2024 calendar is the perfect Christmas present for the dog lover in your life. But don't just take our word for it. This is Trou, with the calendar she won for being our January Calendar Star. 😍🐾Head to our website to get your paws on your calendar now: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/
🐾2024 Calendar Available Now.🐾Can you believe it's only 80 days until Christmas🎁🎅? Luckily our 2024 Calendar is easy to order online and features twelve very good dogs and their stories. Dogs like Sharky who found her retirement home through RWD and is loving life. Order your calendar now to find out more about this gorgeous girl: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/
https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/shandy-hamilton/Shandy is a finely-build young lady who needs a gentle quiet home. She gets on great with other dogs but gets a bit worried by shouting and loud noises. Please click on the link text above to find our more about her.
❤We are loving this photo of Rio - our October star in our 2023 Calendar. There's only two more gorgeous dogs to come this year so it's time to secure your supply and order your 2024 calendar, available now here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/news/order-your-2024-calendar-today/ All funds raised go to helping more dogs like Rio. 🐾😍🐾
•••RWD FOSTER DOGS•••RUBY AND PETE (Sister and Brother)- 6 years old- Huntaway- Fostered in Feilding These two are just the loveliest dogs; they are super easy to have around. We would love for them to find a home together as they are very close, but we will consider rehoming them separately if they go to homes with another dog. Ruby is a stunning blue Huntaway. She can be a little shy initially but is very sweet. Pete is very happy and laid back. He has had to have one of his back legs amputated due to an old injury that he arrived with, but this doesn't hold him back. Great with other dogs, and we think they will be ok in homes with other animals or children.If you're interested in adopting Ruby and/or Pete, please fill out our adoption form:https://bit.ly/RWD-ADOPTIONMore information and photos of them can be found on our website:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ruby-and-pete-feilding/
UPDATE: Range has a lovely home lined up ❤️🐾Range is still looking for his 5 star retirement home. We can't believe this big handsome dude hasn't been adopted already!If you are looking for a best mate to take on walks over your lifestyle block, down the beach or to cafes, then this is the guy for you!Under very good command as he was an intermediate trial dog.Good with other animals and children. Loves affection and will lean against your leg in typical Huntaway fashionRWD are vetting homes on behalf of Range's owner. Please read his ad for more information and follow the link below to apply to adopt him:https://bit.ly/RWD-ADOPTIONAd: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/range-whanganui/
We love hearing about our dogs after they've found new homes. The lovely owner of these two sent us this photo today. "The big guy (Bailey) we have had 3 yrs in November. The smaller female (Poi) we have had 2 years in Dec. We got them both when they were 10 months old. They run with us, with the horses or mountain bikes 5 days out of 7 and cruise round our 20 acres for the rest of the time." Living the good life!
Get your paws on our 2024 Calendar now.So you've met our calendar cover boy Cliff. There are twelve more very good dogs and their stories in our 2024 calendar. This sweetheart is Scout - photographed by his owner Georgia. If you want to hear Scout's story you can buy your calendar here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Barket today, and congratulations to Anna the winner of the amazing raffle - donations of gifts from all the Barket stall holders. Huge thanks to Felix n Fido do for the day and specially awesome that Manaaki has a family wanting to adopt her. 🥰
And we're off - Eric and the team are looking forward to seeing you at Barket today. Head to @brewtownupperhutt. Thanks Felix n Fido for donating the gold coin entry koha to help our lovely retired working dogs.
Big day today, an early start for our fundraising superstars heading over to Barket at Brewtown Upper Hutt. You can meet them and a couple of doggos, as well as buy one of our 2024 calendars - hot off the press. Big day for the doggos in our house as well who were confused but very happy to get brekkie an hour 'early' with no begging - go daylight savings. 😍🐾📅
😍🐾2024 Calendar available to order now.🐾😍We are so excited to get our paws on our 2024 calendar, we thought we would give you a sneak peak of our January Star Trou - she's living her best retirement life. Order your calendar now to find out more about Trou and eleven other retired working dogs who have fallen on their paws as pets. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/ $25 plus postage and all proceeds go towards helping more dogs like Trou.
2024 Calendars are here😍Order your copy now: Cover boy Cliff is joined by twelve more very good dogs who have found new homes through Retired Working Dogs. Lovely photographs and the dogs' stories make this the perfect gift for the dog lover in your life. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/
Don't forget to come and see us at the Wellington Barket - Brewtown Upper Hutt , this Sunday 24th September from 9am. We're looking forward to meeting all of your dogs and if you have a Retired Working Dog we would love to hear how they are enjoying their retirement. Thanks to Felix n Fido for putting together such a great event and for donating the gold coin entry fees. 😍 More information here: https://fb.me/e/13eb7ceWI
We are very excited to be going to the Wellington Barket this year and very grateful to be the chosen charity to benefit from the gold coin entry fees. Thank you Felix n Fido, we'll see you at @Brewtown Upper Hutt on the 24th September.https://fb.me/e/13eb7ceWI
🐾URGENT HOME NEEDED🐾Cobber and Jed are two beautiful 20 month old heading dog brothers who are urgently looking for a new home-together or individually, as their family have had to move into town for health reasons and the dogs are now staying in a boarding kennels. These boys have grown up on a lifestyle block with sheep and children and other dogs.Friendly, energetic and fun loving, they’d make a great addition to an active family.(Cobber is the tricolour and Jed is black and white).Check out their ad here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cobber-and-jed-te-horo/
🐾 COMING SOON 🐾Our 2024 calendar is at the printers, a perfect Christmas present for the dog lovers in your life. Cliff is this year's Cover Boy. He used to work with sheep but a bad accident put an end to his working career. He now has the perfect retirement home with a cosy bed by the fire. The calendar features twelve other very good boys and girls and their stories.Watch this space and we will let you know when they are available to order. 😍
It’s a cold start here for Jack! ❄️🐾He’s still patiently waiting for his forever home.(And he’s very good with annoying puppies!)Check out his ad here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jack-pongaroa/
Wag is a nice young 6 mth old pup. Sadly he has hip dysplasia so isn't cut out for the working life. He's a little bit shy at first but friendly once he gets to know you. Gets on very well with other dogs and is quite playful but not overly boisterous for a puppy and would probably enjoy the quiet life.Contact his owner:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/wag-waipukurau/
Kate is a laid back, easy going older girl who is looking for a loving retirement home. Fine with kids and other dogs and should be ok with cats and chooks. Very pretty and a little bit fluffy, Kate has been speyed and will have a good bath and a brush before she goes to her new home. If you are looking for a sweet and chilled companion, then Kate would be a great friend for you.Check out her ad here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/kate-pahiatua-3/
Jack's ad has been updated now that he has been in temporary care for a little while, as he waits to find his forever home. He's a sensitive wee soul but once he trusts someone, he will love them and follow them anywhere. Looking for a working home with sheep (he only has 3 legs after an accident with cattle), or a lifestyle block where he can devote himself to a person and be their faithful companion. Wary of strangers and children, he needs a quieter life if he is to be a pet. Good with other big dogs, fine with chooks and good recall around stock. Voice and whistle commands for working.Check out his ad here: (Note he is now based in Pahiatua)https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jack-pongaroa/
Maggie is stunning looking huntaway cross, approx 18mths old. Maggie is after a new home . Unfortunately living in suburbs she is needing the space of a farm or lifestyle block and the company of another dog/s. She has a lot of energy, smart, quick to learn and eager to please. Please contact her owner:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/maggie-whangaparaoa/
✨URGENT HOME NEEDED✨Gorgeous May is a super cuddly friendly Huntaway who is getting a bit old and slow for the large station and would be great on a lifestyle or small dairy block. She is great with kids and loves a slower pace of life. May needs a new home as soon as possible as her team enters a busy season on the farm, so contact her owner via the link below if you think she will be your perfect match!https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/may-dannevirke/
UPDATE: We’ve had a huge response to Vice’s ad, thank you to everyone who has applied to adopt her. Her ad is coming down now while we work through contacting homes 🐾Attention Lifestylers!!Are you looking for a dog to help out on 10-20 acres? Do you have sheep that need shifting a couple of times a week? Vice is looking to downsize as she is still very keen to work but is not up for the big hill country anymore. This special girl is an open trial dog, very well trained, loves people and would love a 5-star home with a bit of spoiling in-between jobs.Edit: for those who are asking below, Vice is not interested in cattle work, sheep are her passion https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/vice-whanganui/
This month everyone who makes a donation will go into the draw to win a 20kg bag of CopRice Nz dog food. Your donations help dogs like Puma. Since we took Puma into foster she has been spayed, vaccinated, microchipped and x-rayed. She will need a rear leg amputation. Her vet costs will be over $1,600. You can make a donation at https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/supporters/ and help us carry on our mission to help retired, failed and injured working dogs. Thank you. ❤🐾🐕
❤️ FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED❤️Scribble is an 18 month old pig dog breed (has never hunted) who is looking for a very particular home. He is currently located in Feilding.This sweet, smoochy character thinks he’s a lap dog, will follow his person everywhere, and steals the hearts of everyone who meets him. He would be a fantastic companion for an active family, but is also very chilled and happy to lie around and sleep when there’s nothing going on.He’s also a little ratbag who is capable of scaling a 1.8m fence 😅 and because of this we have had to put him into boarding kennels for the time being, which is not ideal.Scribble never goes far, but he is very talented at removing himself from a section when the mood is upon him.We are looking for a home where Scribble is able to come to work with his person. Maybe a builder? Maybe you work in an office and have a space for him to curl up under your desk? He will need a secure, roofed run for those times he has to be left at home alone, and would love to be an inside dog otherwise.Scribble is great to walk, gets on very well with the two bossy female dogs he has been fostered with, can be a bit unsure with other male dogs but warms up quickly. Has not been in foster with stock but has seen them from a distance. Has met one cat and just stared at it, he may chase if a cat runs so will need some introductions. He has not met chooks. He is very food motivated and will be easy to train, has his basic commands mastered and is house trained.He would love a female dog buddy but will also be happy to be an only dog if he is with his people a lot.If you could offer Scribble a foster home please follow this link: https://bit.ly/RWD-FOSTERIf you would like to apply to adopt Scribble, please follow this link: https://bit.ly/RWD-ADOPTION
Cheif is a cruisy old dog, happy to sit there doing nothing but still acts like pup at work. He is a 9 yr old huntaway looking for a cruisy semi retirement home.Contact his owner:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cheif-ohakune/
Skip is a lovely older lady who is looking for a lifestyle block or small farm to retire to, where she can help out now and then and also be a loved family member. Great with people, loves to herd ducks. Best suited as the only female dog as she is bossy.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/skip-pongaroa/
3-legged Jack is looking for a very special home. His farm has sold and he needs to find a working home with sheep, but he has some quirks.Jack is suspicious of people he doesn't know and has nipped strangers in the past. Once he knows and trusts people he is fine, but this will take time. Please read his ad fully before applying for him.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jack-pongaroa/
Every donation made in July goes into win this HUGE bag of yummy @Coprice dog food! We rely on your donations to pay vets bills, provide food and support to dogs in foster before they are rehomed and to pay costs for transporting our dogs to their new families. We know it's tough out there for everyone, so we're always super grateful for donations, no matter if it's just a few dollars or more. This month we want to thank EVERY DONOR with the chance to win noms for their dog(s!) Thanks to CopRice Nz we have this 20kg bag to give away. We will draw the prize on 1 August and announce the winner here.Head to our website and hit the 'donate' button https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/supporters/ and let your hungry-dog-owning friends know too!
Flint is a 1 yr old male heading dog, a friendly fella, maybe a little shy at first. He is bright and quick to learn. Loves to run and play with other dogs. Needs an active life with lots of exercise. Unfortunately, due to a fright as a pup he isn’t going to make it as a sheep or cattle dog. Would suit someone on a lifestyle bock as a mate.Contact his owner:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/flint-raetihi/
UPDATE: We have a lovely foster to adopt home for Jack 🥰 thank you so much to everyone who offered their help. URGENT FOSTER HOME NEEDED Jack is still looking for a foster or forever home so we can bust him out of the pound. We need to have this sorted by this coming Friday at the latest.Currently located Taumarunui, but we can organise to get him anywhere between there and Wellington. Jack is 8 months old, was bred to be a hunting dog but has not hunted. Great with other dogs, loves to play. Has nice manners with people. Unsure what he is like with other animals.If you are able to foster Jack (all expenses paid by RWD) please fill in this form: bit.ly/RWD-FOSTERIf you would be interested in trialling Jack to adopt him, please fill in this form: https://bit.ly/RWD-ADOPTIONThank you ❤️
**STILL LOOKING!**Patch is an anxious but lovely 7yr old border collie. He loves the ladies! So an experienced female owner would be best. Patch gets nervous around a few things so be sure to read his application closely. For more info click the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/patch-porirua/
Knight - LevinKnight is a 1 year old castrated male Smithfield cross. He is a big strong boy who is very clever and loves to learn. This handsome boy would suit a home where he can use his brain as well as getting lots of exercise. Great with other dogs, loves people but can jump up a bit so would suit older children. Needs good fencing and further training around chooks and other animals.
Tosca - TaumarunuiTosca is a 3-4 year old castrated male working breed cross. He is good with all other animals and great with kids. Tosca has an impressive bark when people arrive and would ake a good alert dog. A lovely, easy boy to have around. Tosca is NOT good around moving vehicles as he will chase tyres. Fine when on a lead.
Jack - TaumarunuiJack is a 8 month old pig dog breed, has never hunted. He is a sweet boy with nice manners. He's great with other dogs and enjoys playing. We are unsure what he is like with other animals, but did come from a home with stock and chickens.
Macks working instructions clipped on the dash board.
Two great farm trucks
The happy family
Beaut on left and Mack on right
Colin and Lois and his fabulous old truck
Colin with new-old dog Mack and old-old dog Beaut lying down
A gentle reminder - we are not a Buy and Sell Page. We list dogs on behalf of private owner on the understanding that they are not asking for money. Please let us know if you are asked for money for a dog listed by a private owner (not our foster dogs or dogs listed on behalf of charitable organisations). You can message this page or contact us via our website: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/contact-us/. Thanks
UPDATE: both dogs have adoptions pending ❤️🐾Abby and Bet are two beautiful girls looking for a female shepherd (together or individually). Their owner is very sad to see them go, and only wants the best home for them. These two have worked and have voice commands, but have been out of work a little while due to owner’s health. They would love someone to bring them back into doing what they enjoy.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/abby-and-bet-eketahuna/
🐾FOSTER HOME NEEDED-FEILDING🐾Brax is an absolute sweetheart, the happiest, waggiest creature. But he is also a ratbag who does not like to be contained, and is very talented at removing himself from any form of cage or crate.Unfortunately for him (and us), he needs to be on strict cage rest for the next 4-6 weeks while he recovers from a pretty epic orthopaedic surgery 😅We would be very grateful if some lovely person who works from home would like to offer Brax a spot where he can be tied up in sight of his people, so he can chill and feel like he is a part of things and let his leg heal!He is actually very happy to lie around if he is tied up near people.We will provide all food, vet care and be on hand to support his fosterers.He will need to come back in to Totally Vets Feilding regularly to have X-rays and check his progress (and to lose his boy bits). He is good with other dogs, not worried about cats, and loves people.If you are in or near Feilding and would be able to help us with Brax, we’d love to hear from you! Please fill out this form: bit.ly/RWD-FOSTER
ADOPTED! 🐾🧡Tess is looking for a rural retirement home, she has a gentle and steady nature and is good with other animals and kids. She may still enjoy moving a few sheep every now and then on a lifestyle block, otherwise she is happy to cruise around and follow her person. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tess-pahiatua/
TRANSPORT NEEDED: Pip is looking for a ride from Palmerston North (or nearby) to Tauranga (or as close as we can get her!)Is there anyone travelling this way who would be willing to take her with them? She has never been on such a long journey before, so would probably be best suited to travelling in the canopy of a Ute or in a crate in the car. If you might be able to help, please contact Natalie on 027 453 0622. Thank you! ❤️🐾🙏
URGENT rehome needed - if you can help contact Tauranga pound.Sharing on Behalf of Tauranga Pound who are urgently looking for a foster or forever home for two year old Uncle Ken: https://www.tauranga.govt.nz/living/keeping-animals/missing-and-found-dogs/dogs-available-for-adoption
It's a beautiful day for Remembrance in the Wairarapa, we hope it is where you are too.
📌 ADOPTED 💓🐾Pip is a young heading dog who is looking for a great working home, agility career, or active experienced pet home. Purpose bred from working parents, all of her litter mates are working. Loves kids but can be over excited, best suited to bigger children. Nice soft nature with people, but potential to be bossy with other female dogs. Fine with chooks and pet sheep. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/pip-pahiatua/
🧡ADOPTED Banjo is a 3 year old desexed male, his Mum is a pedigree black labrador and Dad is heading dog x hunterway. He's a wonderful natured family dog that is great around other dogs, cats, chickens, kids etc, not interested in working at all. He has the calm laid back nature of his lab mum, is chocolate in colouring and has the deep bark of a hunterway but doesn't bark excessively. If you might like to have Banjo as your family dog contact his owner:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/banjo-otorohanga/
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11 Oct 2017

Saving our ‘mates’ – Wairarapa Times-Age

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Nat was interviewed by Beckie Wilson about the background to Retired Working Dogs.

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Retired Working Dogs NZ Charitable Trust
4 days ago
Retired Working Dogs NZ Charitable Trust

Jem is a 4 yr old Collie X Heading dog X. This beautiful girl is looking for a new home. She was a working dog but sadly she wasn’t quite cut out for what was required. After being a pet for the last year it is now obvious a farm/ lifestyle block would be best suited to her. She is the most loving dog, good with other dogs, stick proof, fixed, had all her shots, has a come here, willago, sit, stay and get up on her, She also has a run and stop if someone farming wanted to try her out. She will only be going to the best of homes and she can be trialed.
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Jem - Balclutha - Retired Working Dogs NZ

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About Jem: Jem is a medium-sized, female Heading Dog X, aged 4 years old. Description: Due to no fualt of her own this beautiful girl is looking for a new home. Jem is around 4 years old and is a … ...
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Retired Working Dogs NZ Charitable Trust
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Nina's trial didn't work out but through no fault of her own, so if you were interested in this wee girl before, here's your chance! Get in touch with her owner via the ad link below. ... See MoreSee Less

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Nina - Lower Hutt - Retired Working Dogs NZ

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About Nina: Nina is a medium-sized, female Heading Dog X, aged 2 years old. Description: Nina is a medium black and white heading dog x Smithfield. she has a very short tail and the typical small head...
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