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Beautiful girl Fran, a 1 year old Huntaway, is here looking for a new home as she unfortunately showing no interest in working on the farm.Fran is the most funky young dog. She makes an awesome running companion staying at your heel whilst unleashed. Fran is so sweet and always looking to impress, just not if it involves moving sheep or cattle.Contact her owner via the link belowhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/fran-taumarunui/

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🐾BONNIE NEEDS A NEW HOME URGENTLY🐾Bonnie is a 6 year old Border Collie. Shes grown up on dairy farms where shes been able to run around and burn energy. She is used to stock but needs more training. Shell be a great pet for someone or could be trained to work on a lifestyle block as shes still young and healthy.Bonnie is loyal, energetic, loving and very loveable. Shes confident and playful but loves a cuddle on the couch. Very friendly dog who loves children and gets along with other dogs.Her owner is sadly unableto give her the life she deserves due to a move from the farm and therefore wants her to go to a home where she live her life to the fullest with a loving family.Contact her owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bonnie-rangiora/

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Its officially the end of our 24/25 fundraising event season - next up will be the Hunterville Huntaway Shemozzle!In the meantime we want to thank generous suppliers who made fundraising that little bit easier. Big pats to: Norsewear Baxter and Bentley Dog Company Stoney Creek NZ. Our new friends Animates Vetcare NZ Petone were awesome in making Petone Fair such a hit and raising more than $1000 and Hercules Instant Shelter helped us out by giving us a great deal and cash rebate on our new event stand. Of course, our oldest best mates @CopRice Nz were there every step of the way.If you have contacts to a business whod love to help, wed love to hear from you! Send us a message attention: support team 🥰🐾😍

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Dan, a Handy dog, is a friendly boy who has been worked on dairy farms although he was used very minimally for stock as there was not a lot of work for him. Although he is now 10 he is still very fit healthy and active, which is kind of the problem, as his owners have moved to town and Dan is not quite ready for the quiet sedentary lifestyle. He just needs a bit more space so is seeking an active retirement rural lifestyle.Contact his owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/dan-pahiatua/

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Big, handsome boy Carlos is a 4 year old Handy dog. Hes a failed working dog who would much rather be a running buddy or go on tramping adventures. He is a soft soul who is shy for new people but once you know him he is fine. Unfortunately the farm isnt big enough for 2 dogs and because he doesnt work then he doesnt get out as much as he should. Lots of energy which needs to be satisfied. He is good around stock and likes to hang around whatever you are doing. He also likes collecting things which is cute.If you have a very active lifestyle and need a loyal buddy, please contact Carloss owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/carlos-masterton/

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Storm, an 8 year old heading dog is going deaf so is unable to muster big paddocks anymore (he’s still keen but can’t hear once he’s 20+ metres away). He also had an unfortunate accident resulting in him losing an eye. He may be suited to a small lifestyle block. He’s a very loyal friendly dog who loves a pat.Contact his owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/storm-silverdale/

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Moss and his owners have now moved toDannevirke Moss is just over 12 months old now and not showing any sign of wanting to work in spite of both parents and his brother all being working dogs.He has a soft nature, friendly, quite a sweetheart who would make a great companion for someone. Shy till he gets to know you but will be very loyal. Theres a small chance he may make the click one day but needs a home where he can have a bit more attention. Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/moss-raetihi/

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📌Scratch has found a new home💓Sweet little Scratch is a 1 year old Border Collie X whos looking for a loving pet home with a family and someone to continue her training and teach her about the world.Scratch has had a bit of a slow start. She showed promise as a pup but shes too soft to continue farm training with. She spent a lot of time in her kennel till 1 month ago when she came to live with her current owner and family so is still a bit unsure sometimes when out and about. She LOVES kids and will lay around all day for a scratch or a cuddle. Quick to learn so once shes your mate you can teach her anything you want without much effort. For more information about Scratch and to contact her owner see below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/scratch-patch-eketahuna/

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Flick is an 11 year old Heading dog with fireside ambitions!! She has had an incredible life and a successful career as a hill country mainstay under her belt but her body is slowing down now and although still in work at the moment her owners would like to see her re-homed for a well earned retirement before the cold winter months set in. She spends a lot of her day sleeping in the sun now and would easily transition to a slower lifestylealthough she would love to keep up some light work. She has amazing pet potential - cuddly, affectionate, eager to please. She has persisted in trying to convince her owners that she’s an ‘inside dog’ her entire 11 years.Flicks owners are hoping she can find a loving home that can give her the life of pampering she has always dreamed of, if you can help contact them via the link below: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/flick-akaroa/

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Tessa is a large, female Huntaway/Collie, aged 4 years old.This gorgeous gal is looking for her happily ever after home. Best suited to a rural or semi rural home, a place with a large garden & lots of outdoor space where she can chill & enjoy herself & be allowed indoors to be part of the family. Must be a cat free home and preferably no small children.For heaps more information about Tessa and to contact her owners click on the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tessa-blenheim/

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Grouch is a handsome 4 (ish) year old Border Collie X. He may be named Grouch however he is anything but!! He is a sweet, kind, energetic, loving boy who gets along with everyone! Unfortunately Grouch is going blind and cannot help with getting the cows in anymore as he has started to run into things and its just a matter of time before he hurts himself. He is spending less and less time out of his pen and he would now be better being in a permanent home environment with his people and other dog friends. Grouch would make an ideal family member as he has so much love to give, he is always happy and doesnt let his disability slow him down!Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/grouch-opotiki/

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Lovely Leaf is an absolute delight to have around!! Hes a very happy go lucky 5 year old heading dog but sheep and cattle just arent his passion. He will happily work small mobs in small paddocks but big mobs and paddocks arent his thing. He would be a great fit for either a small lifestyle farm or an active pet home. Leafs real love is playing with the hose 🥰🥰For more information and to contact his owner click on the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/leaf-pongaroa/

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Thanks you for your interest, heaps of offers to work through. CLOSED NOW ! ❤️❤️URGENT REHOME REQUIRED.Stunning Red is a purebred Kelpie, 6 years old. Red is currently being fostered temporarily as his owner has died suddenly and there is no one to take him on. He has come off a farm but it is unknown whether he has worked much.Please contact his fosterer via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/red-gisborne/

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Handsome Herb is a Border Collie X, 2 years old. He shows some interest in stock but not enough to make the grade for his current owner hence the rehome. Herb is a lovely dog, loves people and would make a great family dog, hes good with cats, dogs, horses etc. A little timid at times.Are you an active family with a forever home for Herb? Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/herb-alexandra-2/

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Lovely Ziggie is a young dog with potential that deserves more!! He is a Heading dog X, was left in the Taupo amnesty cages at about 6 months of age, hes now 2 and lives on a large lifestyle block. Ziggie has an exuberant friendly nature, fast, but a bit clumsy. Unfortunately he has a hard wired prey drive so his owners cats get targeted hence the rehome, chooks are behind a hot wire which he respects. He fixates on local rabbits and shows pointing. For more information on Ziggie please contact his owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ziggie-rotorua/

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Kia ora community! So many of you have got involved in our work recently, sharing comments online, and we thank you for that. 🥰🐾But a few making negative comments and shaming farmers for rehoming their dogs needs to stop. We need farmers to feel safe to reach out rehome their dogs, creating a great outcome and a lovely home for any retired working dog, for any reason. The negativity is also pretty tough on our volunteers managing unkind comments while working hard to rehome.We LOVE the support we have and this community - we hope we can all continue to work constructively to see more RETIRED WORKING DOGS 😍Calendar dogs here to remind us of the amazing outcomes we can achieve together!Smoke Bound Kate Queen Skye Browse Bound Jake Pixie Jake Timmy Tink and Scruffy thank-you for your ongoing support.

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Prince is an 8 year old Heading dog seeking temp/permanant home as his owner is going overseas. He will need to go somewhere where he gets a bit of work as even though he is older, he is still keen as anything. Prince is a sweet, energetic loyal dog. He is one of his owners best mates who says it’s a really hard decision to let him go but knows there could be an amazing home out there for him to be treated like the prince that he is,For much more information and to contact his owner see the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/prince-methven/

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Jock is an 8 year old Huntaway seeking a temporary, potentially permanent home as his owner is going overseas. Jock will need to go somewhere where he will get work, not a huge amount but enough to kind of knock the boredom out of him. Hes a friendly boy who loves a good cuddle. His owner describes Jock as an old soul and his best mate, and says it’s a really hard decision to let him go but knows that there could be an amazing home out there for him where he will be treated like a king. See the link below for much more information about Jock and to contact his owner: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jock-methven/

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Tyke isnt just a sweet face, hes great for training sheep and will work well on a hobby farm or lifestyle block - has commands. His owner says this three-year-old is used to stock and children, and is just a @happy-go-lucky fella whod be better on a smaller scale operation.Find out more about Tyke: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tyke-blenheim-or-kaikoura/

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Young Sarge needs a new home as his owner is leaving farm life 😕 but we know that a boy as good as this will find a new home here 🥰 His owner says hes a happy boy, loves a pat and gets on with everyone. In the pros column he is also toilet trained, used to stock and gets on well with other dogs. Given his breed - he does like to bark when excited - so might suit a lifestyle block?Find out more: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/sarge-waipukurau/

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Brooke has been adopted ❤️Brooke is a 10 year old Huntaway, too old for the hills now. Shes a very friendly girl, no vices, will make a fantastic pet, very sound, pet day champion in the past!!! She will only go to an approved home....lost her bark a bit so would make a fantastic family pet.Contact her owner below if you can offer this lovely lady her loving retirement home:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/brooke-napier/

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Pointer X Cattle Pups, aged 2 months.These pups are happy, healthy and full of beans.They would love a job or a home with an active family or on a lifestyle block.We can fly puppies south for their perfect families at the adopters cost.Contact Gemma at Whakatane SPCA below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/pointer-x-cattle-pups-whakatane/

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🐾PLEASE HELP FIND THIS SWEET BOY A GREAT HOME AND A JOB 🙏🏻
Ace is a 1 year old Huntaway X who was rescued by the advertisers sister at 12 weeks of age from an evironment where he was beaten, neglected, ill-treated and threatened with being shot. This kind lady is a solo mother of 3, and as Ace has grown, it has become evident that she doesn’t have the tools, time, or knowledge he needs to achieve a good quality of life. Ace requires a job, and would best suit a farm with a loving human who will show him the way of life. He will need training and patience but will make an amazing companion,
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About Ace: Ace is a medium-sized, male Huntaway X, aged 1 year old. Description: Ace 1 year old bearded collie x huntaway Not desexed Vaccinated Brown and black in colour Is Ace used to children? Yes....
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Gorgeous Gus is an 11-month-old heading dog who has great breeding and has shown great potential for heading pretty much since birth. He has basic commands (Sit, stay, get up etc.) but could work on his recall and would suit someone with more experience training dogs to get the best out of him.
Gus is full of enthusiasm and he can sometimes be a bit too energetic to have around small children and would probably chase cats and chickens given the chance. This will all mellow out with age.
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Gorgeous Gus is an 11-month-old heading dog who has great breeding and has shown great potential for heading pretty much since birth. He has basic commands (Sit, stay, get up etc.) but could work on his recall and would suit someone with more experience training dogs to get the best out of him.Gus is full of enthusiasm and he can sometimes be a bit too energetic to have around small children and would probably chase cats and chickens given the chance. This will all mellow out with age.Gus is ready to find a good working home that offers lots of love, attention, and belly rubs!Contact his owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/gus-feilding/
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