• Your Cart - $0.00
Logout
Retired Working Dogs NZ
  • Home
  • About us
    • Staff only
      • Dogs DB
      • List of organisations.
      • Knowledge Base
  • Adoption
    • Dogs for adoption
    • Adoption Process
    • Success stories
    • Applications
    • Adopted Dogs
    • Our lifers
  • Supporters
  • Events
  • Media
  • Shop
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • About us
    • Staff only
      • Dogs DB
      • List of organisations.
      • Knowledge Base
  • Adoption
    • Dogs for adoption
    • Adoption Process
    • Success stories
    • Applications
    • Adopted Dogs
    • Our lifers
  • Supporters
  • Events
  • Media
  • Shop
  • Contact Us
Comments Box SVG iconsUsed for the like, share, comment, and reaction icons
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.
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/
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/
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/
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/
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/
A great offer if you are considering giving one of our gorgeous dogs a new home and they live too far from you. Simply, take a screenshot of the dog you have adopted as proof. Easy as! https://www.petbus.co.nz
《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/
《RWD FOSTER DOG》BRYN - 10 MONTHS OLD - MALE - HUNTAWAY CROSS - LOCATED IN HASTINGS Bryn is looking for an active family home and a playful dog buddy. This boy loves people, is fine with cats and other animals.Find out more about Bryn here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bryn-hastings/
River is a small collie x staffy puppy. She's friendly and a fast learner and loves people and cuddles, but isn't too keen on other dogs. Head to our website for more information. #rwdnz #dogsofinstagram #retiredworkingdogsnz #dogadoptionsnz
《RWD FOSTER DOG》SMUDGE - 2 YEARS OLD - MALE - MEDIUM SIZED WORKING BREED CROSS - LOCATED IN FEILDING Smudge is a handsome, affectionate superstar of a dog who would make the best family member. He so desperately wants to work but has a few issues which means that he is unable to do so, and will develop arthritis at a younger age. We are looking for a family home for Smudge where he gets gentle exercise and lots of love.Find out more about Smudge here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/smudge-feilding/
《RWD FOSTER DOG》CHASE - 2.5 YEAR OLD - MALE - HEADING - LOCATED IN FEILDING Chase is looking for a quiet rural home and someone with patience and lots of love to help him realise the world is not such a scary place. Prefer no children. Good with other dogs, fine with cats/stock/chooks. Needs a secure area to be left in if home alone.Find out more about Chase here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs.../chase-feilding/
《RWD FOSTER DOG》BAILEY - 8 YEARS OLD - FEMALE - GREYHOUND MIX - LOCATED IN FEILDING Bailey is looking for a country home, and a family who will give her lots of love and help her feel secure. This affectionate older girl is a real sweetheart once she knows and trusts you. She is fine with cats, stock, kids and other dogs.Find out more about Bailey here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bailey-feilding/
🐾BOTH ADOPTED Through absolutely no fault of their own, Jazz and Bruce are looking for a new home again! These two are seriously loveable pet dogs who just want to please. If you are after a duo to light up your home, then please contact their owner: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jazz-and-bruce-christchurch-2/
6x 11 week old female Heading X Border Collie pups.Looking for working homes or agility/obedience homes only.Parents are both from working lines.Lovely, healthy pups with good basic manners.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/heading-dog-puppies-taumarunui/
Kutcher-Marton.Big, happy, friendly 20 month old huntaway x heading dog. Looking for a home as a pet with a purpose or as a working dog. Fostered on a dairy farm, loves being out behind the cows and showing natural talent. Very trainable, loves children, fine with other dogs. Still working on cats.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/kutcher-marton/
Trixie-Feilding1 year old speyed, 3 legged heading dog. Trixie is a beautiful girl who is looking for a working home, preferably on a dairy farm. This girl is FAST even with 3 legs, and has been clocked at 25km/hr. Lovely nature, can be timid and seems more inclined to trust women. Great with kids and other dogs. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/trixie-feilding/
Chase-Feilding2.5 year old male castrated heading dog. Chase is looking for a quiet rural home and someone with patience and lots of love to help him realise the world is not such a scary place. Prefer no children. Good with other dogs, fine with cats/stock/chooks. Needs a secure area to be left in if home alone.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/chase-feilding/
Bear-Raetihi 14 month old castrated male Smithfield Cross.Loves children and would be a great adventure buddy. Good with other dogs, enjoys playing. Obedient and good recall. Fine with other animals although does like to play with them-easily called away.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bear-raetihi/
UPDATE: Rio is out on trial in his dream home 🥳❤🐾Rio-Feilding.18 month old castrated male heading X huntaway.Looking for a working home as showing natural ability on stock. Excellent basic obedience. Clever and eager to learn new things. Alternatively an active pet home where he has lots of exercise and good boundaries and routinehttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rio-feilding/
UPDATE: Adopted!! ❤🐾Jimmy-Palmerston North.8-10 month old male mixed breed, good with other dogs, loves kids and people, looking for an active homehttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jimmy-palmerston-north/
Bailey is looking for a country home, and a family who will give her lots of love and help her feel secure. This affectionate older girl is a real sweetheart once she knows and trusts you, and is fine with cats/stock/kids and other dogs. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bailey-feilding/
Young June is showing great potential as a working dog with some basic training already under her belt. Very friendly and affectionate, contact her owner for more information.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/june-hastings/
UPDATE: ADOPTED ❤🐾Sweet and clever Buzz is looking for an active pet home and a dog buddy. Good with other dogs and cats, has mastered all the basics.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/buzz-palmerston-north/
ADOPTED! 🧡🐾Scooby is looking for an active pet home with a dog companion, or a good working home. Gentle and easy going, gets on well with other dogs and loves kids. Both parents were working dogs.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/scooby-upper-hutt/
Snow is looking for a new home as he hasn't quite figured things out as a working dog-very keen though so may suit someone who has time to put into him. This boy has a lovely nature, wants to please and is a bit of a goof. Lots of energy so if he goes to a pet home he will need someone prepared to keep him busy. Would suit a home with bigger children due to his enthusiasm. Good with other dogs, quite interested in small animals but so far has only stared at them, no aggression. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/snow-pongaroa/
UPDATE: ADOPTED ❤🐾Pretty, smoochy Fern is looking for an active retirement home as she is going deaf at the age of 6. Still able to hear you within 2-300m, but struggles outside of this. Fern would love to be spoiled by a family who can give her daily exercise and take her on adventures.Well behaved and good with other dogs, will stare at small animals but comes away when called.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/fern-pongaroa/
Ahh, my favourite time of the month - a look at some of the furry faces who have found awesome new homes in August. Retired working dogs make great pets and as I'm writing this post we have over fifty more looking for their furever homes. From 2 months to 11 years old, still working, not suited for work or retiring from work. Smart dogs for smart people. Head to our website. 🐾😍
Kutcher is another beautiful young dog who is looking for a job! Showing promise working cattle on the dairy farm where he is fostered. Good with other dogs, eager to please, very good with kids and listens well. Kutcher would love to be a working dog or a family pet that has a purpose and lots of room to stretch his legs.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/kutcher-marton/
Pablo is still looking for a working home - we're told he's a great dog but needs some time and training. Contact his owner: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/pablo-hastings/
Chase is looking for kind, patient owners to help him realise that the world is not such a scary place. If you are rural, have a calm and confident dog to help guide him, live a quieter life (no small children is best), and are prepared to dedicate time to bringing this lovely boy out of his shell, then we would really like to hear from you. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/chase-feilding/
If this is you - can you message us please? You won a Mitre 10 voucher in our Dogs Day Out photo competition and our e-mails keep bouncing back. Thanks
Ace is a super cute and very clever young heading dog who is looking for a special new home. Ace has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia, and so is unable to be a working dog. He's looking for a person or people to adore and follow around, and enough exercise to keep him busy and happy, but not as a running or cycling companion. Ace learns things very quickly and would love a home that could take him to obedience and possibly scent training to keep his mind busy. https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ace-feilding/
Ruby is looking for a playful dog buddy, an active home, and some bigger kids to have adventures with ❤🐾She may also suit someone wanting to put time into training her to work, as she shows a lot of eye on stock.Clever, happy and pretty, Ruby has heaps of potential and would be a great running buddy or agility prospect.(She is also super wriggly and hard to take photos of 😂)https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ruby-raetihi/
Bear is looking for an active family! This handsome boy loves to please and is very trainable. Good with other dogs, bigger children (bouncy), and has been fostered with a range of other animals. A lovely dog who will make an awesome family member.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bear-raetihi/
These gorgeous pups at the Whakatane SPCA are growing fast. Check out their full listing here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/music-pups-whakatane/
🧡🧡 We are so grateful to be a recipient of this grant, to help us de-sex our current crop of foster dogs! Thank you SPCA and NZCAT! 💛
***Mork has found a home***Mork is a lovely older gentleman who is great with kids and sounds like an all round top guy. He has been a loyal hunting companion for years and is now looking to settle in to his retirement. Contact in the link below if you can offer this boy a home:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/mork-porangahau/
UPDATE: ADOPTED ❤🐾Serious cuteness alert!!Molly is looking for an active family home that can keep her clever mind busy and take her on lots of adventures. Good with other dogs, happy, trainable, and incredibly pretty 😍https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/molly-ohakune/
May is a fun-loving, enthusiastic, best buddy looking for an active family home in town. This cheerful girl would love to go on adventures with her family! Best suited to a home with dog experienced owners to continue her training.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/may-ashhurst/
Trixie the tripod is looking for a working home on a flat property with cattle. She is very keen to do the job she was born for, and doesn't let her missing leg slow her down at all.Sweet nature, eager to please, obedient and good with other dogs.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/trixie-feilding/
UPDATE: Meeting her new Mum this week ❤🐾Beautiful Bree is looking for a quiet home with a nice warm fire and some special people. Affectionate but not needy, fine with other dogs, toilet trained and good in the car. Bree has come a long way in foster but still needs some patience and understanding to help her cope with new environments.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bree-palmerston-north/
These 'Music' Pups are listed on behalf of the Whakatane SPCA. Mum is a Heading dog and these happy pups will make great farm dogs or pets for an active family. Head to our website for more information. #retiredworkingdogsnz #dogadoptionsnz #rwdnz #dogsofinstagram #workingdogsnz #headingdogsofnz
Here are just some of the happy faces who found new furever homes last month. There are over 50 more looking for homes on our website so head on over if you've got room in your heart and your home for a loyal companion. #adoptdontshopnz https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/
Best Photo on the Day - Runner Up
Best Photo on the Day - Winner
Jimmy is a super cute pup who is looking for an active family home. He would love to have a playful dog buddy as he lives for playing. This lovely boy is toilet trained, has good basic obedience, learns quickly and wants to please. Great with kids, other dogs, pet rats and birds. He will be a decent sized dog and he does need a home that can exercise him daily.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jimmy-palmerston-north/
UPDATE: Flea has found a wonderful home ❤️🐾Flea is looking for a rural retirement home and would love to be a faithful companion. Affectionate and obedient, would be perfect for an active retired person or couple. EDITThanks for your concerns the chain was used so a photo can be taken 😊 Pup is the dog in the background.Hope that clears it up for people.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/flea-pahiatua/
Thanks to our judging team - Richard and family from South Wairarapa Vets.
Best Dressed - Third Prize. Texas, ably assisted by Bridget.
Raffle Winner - Thanks to Coprice for their ongoing sponsorship.
Dog that looks most like owner - Second Prize. Boomer and Stefan.
Best Trick - Third Prize. Mac and owner Samantha.
Best Dressed Dog - First Prize. Dipper (Covid) and his little buddy Kobe (Ashley Bloomfield).
Best Trick - Second Prize. Four month old Fitz and owner Brittany.
Best Dressed - Second Prize. Card with his best mate Charlotte.
Best Trick - First Prize. Lexi, Levi and owner Hannah.
Dog that looks most like owner - First Prize. Waka and Vanessa.
Dog that looks most like owner - Third Prize Equal. Hemi and Heather (pictured) and Honey and Trevor.
Load more

Pet dogs

Bryn-Hastings

RWD Foster dog, North Island, Dogs for Adoption, Male dogs, Puppies, Young dogs, Pet dogs

Nash-Feilding

RWD Foster dog, Dogs for Adoption, North Island, Male dogs, Older dogs, Pet dogs

Lady-Masterton

Dogs for Adoption, North Island, Female dogs, Young dogs, Pet dogs

Cruise-Pahiatua

Dogs for Adoption, North Island, Male dogs, Young dogs, Pet dogs, Working dogs

Meg-Pahiatua

Dogs for Adoption, North Island, Female dogs, Puppies, Young dogs, Pet dogs, Working dogs

Ruby-Raetihi

RWD Foster dog, Dogs for Adoption, North Island, Puppies, Young dogs, Pet dogs, Working dogs

Ace-Feilding

RWD Foster dog, Dogs for Adoption, North Island, Male dogs, Puppies, Young dogs, Pet dogs

Chase-Feilding

RWD Foster dog, Dogs for Adoption, North Island, Male dogs, Young dogs, Pet dogs

Kutcher-Marton

RWD Foster dog, Dogs for Adoption, North Island, Male dogs, Young dogs, Pet dogs, Working dogs

Bailey-Feilding

RWD Foster dog, North Island, Dogs for Adoption, Female dogs, Older dogs, Pet dogs

Roxy-Ohakune

RWD Foster dog, Dogs for Adoption, North Island, Female dogs, Puppies, Young dogs, Pet dogs

Tawny-Feilding

RWD Foster dog, Dogs for Adoption, North Island, Female dogs, Puppies, Young dogs, Pet dogs

© 2022: Retired Working Dogs NZ. All rights reserved.
Designed & built by Avalon Marketing & Website Design Ltd.; hosted by Rosetta Group

Staff Only

I forgot my password