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🐾RIDE HAS BEEN SORTED!🐾Max is looking for a ride to his new home!Currently in foster in Feilding, he needs to get to Masterton (or somewhere in between like Woodville or Eketahuna)If you are able to transport Max this weekend (11/12) please contact jacquiThank you 🙏❤️🐾
After her busy day at the Martinborough Fair last weekend Jill is looking forward to seeing you at the New Zealand Rural Games 2023 in Palmerston North on Saturday 11th March. Come along and have a chat to the team and if you have a retired working dog we would love to see them too. 😍🐾
☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆What are you wanting in a new companion....?Great with all animals?Good with children? Relaxed most of the time but would like an active home? House and crate trained? If you are wanting all these things then Gem is the girl for you. Gem has been waiting for awhile to find her forever home and we are sure you'll fall inlove with her once you meet her. Email our foster team if you are interested in knowing more about Gem or wanting to add her to your family.Retired.workingdogs@gmail.com Check out her link here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/gem-pahiatua/
☆ RWD FOSTER DOG ☆Scruffy ✔️ Goofball ✔️ Kindhearted ✔️ Loyal ✔️ This makes it had to believe that Bear is still waiting for a forever home. He gets along with other dogs, cats, stock, chickens and will be good in a home with older children. 4 years old, Huntaway x Beardie and currently fostered in Pahiatua. Email our foster team if you are interested in knowing more about Bear or wanting to add him to your family.Retired.workingdogs@gmail.com More photos in the comments. Check out his link here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bear-pahiatua/
Shine is a large but timid failed working dog. She would love a home with a large section and another medium to large dog to play with. Contact her owners: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/shine-greytown/
It's been a long day at the Fair so Charlie and Jill are giving the hoomans a quick break.
Hello dog lovers. If you are in Martinborough this weekend we will be back at the Martinborough Fair - craft fair and market on Saturday. A shout out and giant thank you to South Wairarapa Rotary for the spot. We have some more goodies to raffle including our very pupular hamper (much appreciated by our last winners) and a $100 voucher for Smack Bang a barking good pet boutique in central Wellington. We will be on Texas St opposite the Mitre 10 car park and we would love to chat to you about what we do and, if it isn't too hot, we always love to see our Retired Working Dog graduates if you live nearby. Please don't take your dogs around the Fair though - it can be very busy.
UPDATE: an incredibly generous human has covered this gorgeous girl's surgery costs! We are truly grateful. If you are interested in potentially fostering her then please email retired.workingdogs@gmail.com ❤️A wonderful team in the Taranaki have taken on Miss, a 2yo working dog who needs a forelimb amputation after sustaining a severe injury. She won't be able to go back to her previous career but would love a home on a lifestyle block! We're looking for a potential foster home for Miss, and if anyone is able to donate towards her surgery we would be very appreciative, especially in these tougher times! Please head to our website if you are able to help out: www.retiredworkingdogs.org.nz ❤️
Loyal, gentle Bess is looking for a semi-retirement home where she can still keep active and feel useful.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bess-pongaroa-pahiatua/
Gloria is super cute, eager to learn new things, and very clever. She is looking for an active home that will keep her mind busy.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/gloria-taumarunui/
🐾Looking for a foster or forever home 🐾Elliot hasn’t made the cut as a working dog, so now he’s on the hunt for an active pet lifestyle.Currently in temporary foster in Whanganui, we’d love to talk to you if you’d be interested in offering him an all expenses paid (by us) stay at your place in longer term foster, or if you’d like to meet him and see if he’d fit as your family member.Elliot is affectionate and eager to please. He enjoys playing with other dogs but sometimes misses social cues with other male dogs and can be pushy. Female dogs seem to love him!Would not put a foot wrong in front of you with stock or chooks, but could potentially get carried away if no one was watching, so for this reason we’d prefer he went somewhere away from temptation.He’d love to be someone’s running buddy, go for weekend adventures and get out regularly for walks. If you could offer a foster home in the lower north island, or a forever home anywhere in the country, please email Natalie at retired.workingdogs@gmail.comhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/elliot-whanganui/
***ADOPTED***Nina is a smart, respectful, well trained girl who needs a job to do and an active home. Head to our website to find out more. #retiredworkingdogsnz #workingdogsofnewzealand #dogsofìnstagram #birddogsnz #adoptadognz #adoptdontshop #huntingdogsnz
🐾🐾Come and see us at the Martinborough Fair this Saturday 4th Feb. 🐾🐾We have goodies to buy and a barkingly good raffle with amazing prizes.🐾Dog Crate and Surround from https://www.belovedpetfurniture.co.nz/🐾Free dog groom from Ria Park and Bark in Carterton🐾Award-winning Extra Virgin Olive Oil from @Olive2oil 🐾A bag each of CopRice family dog food and working dog beef food🐾Some fabulous RWD merchandise and calendarsTickets are $5 each or three for $10 and you can find us opposite the Mitre 10 Car Park on Texas Street. We're looking forward to seeing you.CopRice
Hi wonderful RWD family!If you are South Wairarapa or Wairarapa based and have adopted a dog from us, we’d love to see you at the Martinborough Fair this Saturday 4th Feb.Maybe your new family member would like to come along and help us spread the word about what we do? It’s a MASSIVE day with lots of people, so not suited to dogs who don’t like big crowds and other dogs.If you would like to come along, we will be at site TW51 (Texas Street West) and we’ll be there from 8am-4pm.If you have any questions, please email us retired.workingdogs@gmail.com Look forward to catching up with you and your RWDs! 🐾❤️
Socks is the last of a litter of five. She is super cool, loves everyone, wants to be near you and likes to bark when she's playing. Mum is the mainstay Huntaway, Dad is a bit of a mystery. She's in Alexandra - head to our website for more information. #rwdnz #retiredworkingdogsnz #dogadoptionsnz #huntawaysofnewzealand
🐾🐾🐾Happy February dog lovers - here are some of the lovely dogs that found new furever homes in January. We have close to 70 more still looking 😢. These dogs are usually friendly, loyal and smart, and, if they're retiring from the farm, they are well trained and adapt quickly to pet life. Maybe your new best mate is waiting for you here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/
🐾🐾🐾2023 RWD Calendars🐾🐾🐾It's the last day of January and you know what that means? Yes a new Calendar dog tomorrow! Meet Bessie. If you want to know more you can still buy a calendar: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/news/2023-calendar/. We will also have some for sale at the Martinborough Fair on Saturday 4th Feb - we will be on Texas Street opposite the Mitre 10 Car Park.
STILL LOOKING. Poppy is very affectionate. She loves attention and lots of pats. She has plenty of energy to burn and would love an active home or lifestyle where she could help with a few sheep. Contact her owners:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/poppy-pahiatua/
**** URGENT *** Listing on behalf, please contact Jimmy if you can help with an urgent home for Coco.
***😍ADOPTED🥳*** Cap has a lovely new home.URGENT Poor old Cap is a bit stressed where he is right now. He's happy with his current people and a couple of the other dogs on the farm but he's not doing so well in the larger pack. He would love a retirement home where he's the only dog or maybe with another female. His current owners are looking after him rather than rehome him multiple times but would love to find him his forever home: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cap-gisborne/
《RWD FOSTER DOG》BEAR - 4 YEARS OLD - MALE - HUNTAWAY X BEARDIE - LOCATED IN PAHIATUAIf you are looking for a big, kindhearted goofball to complete your family, then look no further than Bear. Described by his foster family as “honest and affectionate”, Bear is just a giant teddy.Bear is a bit of an all rounder, he gets along with dogs, cats, sheep, geese, turkey, you name it. He does get into a bit of mischief if left for long periods of time, digging holes, stealing boots, but he will make up for this with his loyalty and love. If you would like to show interest in Bear, please email retired.workingdogs@gmail.com or check out his link here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bear-pahiatua/
We're back at Martinborough Fair - craft fair and market on Saturday 4th Feb. Find us on Texas Street West opposite the Mitre 10 car park and you could win a beautiful dog crate and surround from http://www.belovedpetfurniture.co.nz/. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/news/rwd-at-martinborough-fair/
2022 was a good year for Smudge!Knee fixed ✅️ Adopted ✅️ Calendar boy ✅️To help other dogs like this guy, please buy our 2023 calendar and spread the word!https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/
Hoon is gutted he's not in the calendar this year but he's still ready to support his fellow RWDs! We still have calendars available, all proceeds go to support RWDs all over the country!https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/
《RWD FOSTER DOG》Who wants a new best mate? Then why don't you adopt Ace!! Ace is a year old and a male Heading Dog. He is such a dude! Loves hanging with his people and is great with other dogs he has met. He is so cool that he likes to hang out at bunnings so he can meet lots of people that will give him all the pats. He is learning new things every day and has come so far in foster. He does have a bit of a medical condition, but don't let this scare you off. This should clear up as he gets older and stronger. Read all about it in the link below. We are looking for a home that will keep on top of his medical issue (with over the counter supplements) and make sure he rests when needed. He has shown interest in cats, so preferably a cat free home or someone very confident in setting boundaries with him.Check out some videos of him in the comments section.Fostered in Feilding but out of region homes are considered.If you would like to show interest in Ace, please email retired.workingdogs@gmail.com or check out his link here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ace-feilding/
Happy New Year! It has been a rollercoaster morning in my house. I had to say goodbye to the 2022 RWD calendar 😭. My tears could only be stopped with the quick opening of the 2023 calendar to the lovely giant ears and drooly jowls of Gypsy. You too could gaze upon this magnificent face this month as we still have calendars for sale on our website: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/
2022 was BUSY. We helped over 370 dogs find new homes. Thank you to everyone who found a place in their home and their heart for a RWD this year and to everyone who follows our pages, likes and shares our posts. We will see you next year. 🥰🐾
Lace is off for a trail, wishing you all the best Lace.Lace is an older heading girl. She would love a lifestyle home where she can help with a few sheep. She absolutely loves belly rubs, pats and being brushed - she's a gentle soul and will be great company for some lucky person. Head to our website for more information. #rwdnz #dogsofinstagram #retiredworkingdogsnz #dogadoptionsnz #headingdogsofinstagram #headingdogsofnz #olddogsarethebestdogs
Seriously cute older boy looking for his retirement home! Chop would love to be your best buddy and spend his days adoringly at your feet. Great with all other animals except for pigs and chooks. Loves people, enjoys his walks, would really like a home where he gets to sleep inside ❤️🐾https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/chop-taumarunui/
Merry Christmas from our team of 2 and 4 leggeds to yours. From left to right we have Hoon, Charlie and Trix (who would only permit, very understated Christmas decorations) just three of our team's puppers. Thank you to everyone who has listed or adopted a dog this year, and to our many volunteers who foster dogs, fundraise, run our website and social media, look after our finances and much more. We couldn't do it without you. Have a great Christmas.
🎅🎄🐾BUY NOW for Christmas - our RWD 2023 calendar features the pictures and stories of twelve beautiful dogs who have left the farming life behind. Here's a sneak preview of Bessie (our February girl) for all you Beardie lovers out there. All proceeds go towards helping us find new homes for working dog breeds. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/product/2023-rwd-calendar/
So honoured to be chosen by the team at Wairarapa College Whare Āwhina Supported Learning Centre to receive their profits from this year’s adapted ‘Young Enterprise Scheme’ project. They sold bath bombs and soaps and made a $700 profit!! Wow! Here’s M-C being presented with the cheque by the entrepreneurs.Donations keep us going and doggos fed so this means the world to us. Thank you team! You can help too by donating via our website: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/supporters/
🎅🐾😍There's still time to buy the perfect gift for the dog lovers in your life. Our 2023 RWD calendar features 12 dogs like Jill, and their stories. Jill is a tripod who had to leave the farming life. She's a foster fail and now works as a therapy dog. Buy the calendar here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/product/2023-rwd-calendar/
*** UPDATE: Has a new home ***Tank is a handy dog who is looking for a semi-retirement. He is still keen to work, ideally on a flatter easier property as he is slowing down. Tank can have selective hearing - but who doesn’t at that age! Contact his owner:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tank-taupo/
It's the last day of November so here are some of the furry faces who have found new homes this month. The eldest was 11, the youngest just 2 months. Olive waited for her home for 237 days, Lily for just one. You've helped us with transport for 3 dogs and 2 urgent rehomes, as well as raising funds for Smudge's surgeries - Thank you.
ADOPTED! 💕🐾Jupp is a happy, playful, young boy who is showing early signs of arthritis, which isn't causing him any issues day to day, but he means he can't work. He would make a lovely pet for a home with space to run and play. #rwdnz #dogsofinstagram #retiredworkingdogsnz #dogadoptionsnz #headingdogsofinstagram #headingdogsofnz
https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ice-blenheim/URGENT HOME NOW NEEDED:Ice is a sweet young heading dog who is great around family but needs an active home away from stock. Please click on the blue link above to see more details (tech fail!)
UPDATE: Boy is off to his new home in Tolaga Bay!Thank you so much to everyone who offered their help, shared his post or tagged a friend.Amazing work team!All the best in your new life Boy ❤️🐾❗️URGENT❗️Boy is at the Taupō District Council Pound and unfortunately has until Sunday to find a home, we have no available foster homes for him, so can't take him into our care.Can one of our RWD community offer him a forever home?UPDATE 25/11: We have spoken with the Pound this morning, if someone is able to commit to taking Boy then they will transfer him into RWD care and hold him while we organise transport to you.He is lovely with people, was very timid when he arrived but has come out of his shell a lot. Once he trusts you he is very affectionate.Boy would love a rural home for the space, but that would need to be an experienced rural home as the pound is unsure how he would be with other animals. A residential home would be fine (maybe more suitable) as long as he was getting lots of exercise.Boy has not been able to be run with other dogs at the pound but has met them through the enclosures and has seemed fine. As he has been in care for over a month now, he is starting to kennel guard with other dogs.Please email retired.workingdogs@gmail.com if you think you might be able to help Boy. Alternatively, please call the pound directly between 10am and 12pm if you could take Boy.Thank you 🐾❤Boy is a 2 year old Heading, Border Collie cross (possibly pigdog type) with a sweet personality. They are looking for a rural home for him where he can thrive.Call the pound on 07 376 0899 or pop into the pound 12pm to 2pm tomorrow (or contact them to book a time).Taupō District Adopt a Dog Video in the comments and more information in his post:https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=438632741790011&id=100069298656129&mibextid=Nif5oz
Christmas Shopping Sorted with our ever popular Calendar. Meet Gary, he's our Mister March and apparently an absolute goober. If you want to see more pics of dogs like Gary head here to order your own calendar (don't worry we won't tell the cat).: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/product/2023-rwd-calendar/ All proceeds go towards helping goobers like Gary.
🎁🐶 If you're looking for the perfect Christmas gift for the dog lover in your life our ever popular Calendar's are in stock and available to buy on our website. Here's a sneak preview at our January girl, Gypsy and her amazing ears. You can read her story and eleven others in our 2023 calendar. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/shop/
4-Jan-2023 ADOPTED! 🧡🐾💕Still looking for her forever home! Get in touch if you think Meg could fit into your family 💕Meg is looking for a kind owner who is patient and gentle. She has come a long way but is still uncertain with sudden movements and loud voices. Adores children, good with other dogs. Would love a rural home, another playful dog buddy and a purpose. May be useful on a dairy farm as she has a big bark.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/meg-pahiatua-3/
*** ADOPTED 😍🐾 ***🧡 Gorgeous Cruise is still looking for his new home! Get in touch with his owner 🧡Cruise has not yet shown any interest in working, despite being well bred. He may still do it for someone who has more time to spend with him but would otherwise make a great pet for an active family. Good with other dogs, fine with older kids and very pretty with his red coat and one blue eye.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/cruise0-pahiatua/
《RWD FOSTER DOG》Chase has been under RWD the longest out of any of our foster dogs. Being in care since February he is definitely ready to find his forever home.A 2.5 year old male Heading dog, Chase is a shy boy and needs a special home that can cater to his sensitive nature. He gets on great with all dogs and can happily live with cats, chooks and stock. Chase can spook easily so would need to be kept behind some good fencing or a nice dog run when he’s not hanging with his humans. We are looking for a rural home for Chase that ideally has another confident dog to help him come out of his shell even more. The home needs to have patience and be willing to understand what Chase needs.Video of Chase in the comments section.Fostered in Feilding but out of region homes are considered.If you would like to show interest in Chase, please email retired.workingdogs@gmail.com or check out his link here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/chase-feilding/
《RWD FOSTER DOG》Who wants a new best mate? Then why don't you adopt Ace!! Ace is just about a year old and a male Heading Dog. He is such a dude! Loves hanging with his people and is great with other dogs he has met. He is so cool that he likes to hang out at bunnings so he can meet lots of people that will give him all the pats. He is learning new things everyday and has come so far in foster. He does have a bit of a medical condition but don't let this scare you off, this should clear up as he gets older and stronger. Read all about it in the link below. We are looking for a home that will keep on top of his medical issue (with over the counter supplements) and make sure he rests when needed. He has shown interest in cats so preferably a cat free home or someone very confident in setting boundaries with him.Check out some videos of him in the comments section.Fostered in Feilding but out of region homes are considered.If you would like to show interest in Ace, please email retired.workingdogs@gmail.com or check out his link here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ace-feilding/
ADOPTED 💕Lady is looking for a rural home as an only dog. Please read her ad in full before contacting us. Although she is beautiful looking and incredibly loving to people, she is not good with other dogs and has some specific needs. For the right family, Lady will make a fantastic pet and adventure buddy.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/lady-masterton/
《RWD FOSTER DOG》Tawny is currently in foster and ready to find her forever home! And isn't see adorable?!Just under a year old, Tawny is a mixed breed female that was bred for pig hunting but was never trained up for it. She is doing so well in foster, she is clever and very trainable. She loves all people and plays very gently with small humans. She gets on well with other dogs, except sometimes when she is on a lead she can get over excited, but this is being worked on. She is currently being fostered with a rescue puppy and they play really nicely together and she is helping with the pups confidence. Loves to play chase with the pet sheep down the fence line and is super good with the chickens. She is still learning because she’s a baby, her recall is not 100% but has improved.We would love to find her a home with some kids to go on adventures with, and a playful dog buddy. She’s medium energy, loves a good run but is not a dog who needs to be out there doing it all day. Find some videos of her in the comments section.Fostered in Feilding but out of region homes are considered.If you would like to show interest in Tawny, please email retired.workingdogs@gmail.com or check out her link here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tawny-feilding/
***😍ADOPTED🥳***Phil is lively, friendly young chap who didn't have the best start in life. He's had a go at being a working dog but he would rather be your best friend. He's great with other dogs but can be timid if he feels threatened. He has lots of love to give, head to our website for more information. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/phil-masterton/?fbclid=IwAR03Fd5WHsVL-GjWpbSpIzK1Gt8gjJsr7P-V7hAyPkO3PRTsTOoqJ82qqVI #rwdnz #dogsofinstagram #retiredworkingdogsnz #dogadoptionsnz #headingdogsofinstagram #headingdogsofnz
It is a Great News Day! Thanks to her owner's determination, and our RWD community, lovely Olive has found a new home. We first listed her back in March and we've posted about her a few times since. Thanks to everyone who has liked or shared her posts, every little helps. Here's a photo shared by her new family. 🐾😍
🧡 WE'RE COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS! Our calendars are due back from the printers next week, so for all you lovely people who have placed orders, they'll be on their way to you soon! Thank you so much for your support 🧡
Thanks to SPCA New Zealand and Companion Animals New Zealand for awarding us a desexing grant, helping us to desex, microchip and NZCAR register some of our foster dogs. #rwdnz #dogsofinstagram #retiredworkingdogsnz #dogadoptionsnz.
Here are some of the furry faces who found new homes last month. We have nearly 70 more looking for homes on our website at the moment. They are aged from 4 months right up to 11 years old, including 3 Tesses, 2 Patches and a Wombat. Head here to find out more: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/
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《RWD FOSTER DOG》Ace is currently in foster and ready to find his forever home! Is this with you?A 10 month old Heading Dog, Ace is a very social boy and just loves his people. He is intelligent and learns new commands easily. Loves playing with toys and stealing pinecones and logs from the wood pile. Ace gets on well with other dogs and will need to be taught boundaries if going to a home with cats, chickens or stock.He has been diagnosed with luxating patella (occasionally his knee pops out) so will need moderate exercise and time to rest after play, also ongoing joint supplements would be ideal for him but don't let this scare you off! He is such a good boy and ready to steal your heart. Fostered in Feilding but out of region homes are considered.If you would like to show interest in Ace, please email retired.workingdogs@gmail.com or check out his link here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ace-feilding/
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