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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/

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/

🐾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/

‼️ Foster or Forever home needed ‼️Are you looking for a faithful companion? A smoochy inside dog? Someone to share the couch with in the evenings?Rick would like to be considered please!12 years old, castrated, lovely manners and great recall. Rick would be the best buddy for a retired person or couple. He needs to be the only male dog, and is best suited to a town home without cats. Unfortunately he has caused some issues in his current foster home by fighting with the other boys (he doesn’t let his age hold him back 😅) so we would also consider a foster home for him while he waits for his family to find him.To apply to adopt this handsome older boy please follow this link:https://bit.ly/RWD-ADOPTIONTo offer Rick an all expenses paid (by RWD) stay while he waits for his forever home, please follow this link:bit.ly/RWD-FOSTERTo find out more about Rick, please check out his ad here:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rick-feilding/

‼️ Foster or Forever home needed ‼️Meg is a big beautiful 3 year old huntaway who is looking for an active rural pet home where she can be the centre of attention.Due to her dislike of sharing the love with other dogs, Meg has unfortunately outstayed her welcome at her current foster home (although they love her dearly) so we are looking to find her dream home or another more Meg-friendly foster home.Her ideal home:✅ Rural: she’s not really a dog park kinda girl✅ Only child: Meg gets a bit mean when she has to share with other dogs✅ Without small kids or bossy cats ✅ Lots of love and fun things to do, she’s happiest when she’s out and about with her person. If you can give this smoocher the home she is looking for please fill in this form:https://bit.ly/RWD-ADOPTIONIf you are able to foster Meg as an only dog until her forever home is found, please fill in this form:bit.ly/RWD-FOSTERFor more information about Meg please see her ad:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/meg-dannevirke-2/

Lovely Lace has a beautiful personality, gentle, friendly and loving, playful and energetic. At 1 year old she has shown no interest in stock but would make a wonderful family pet. If you can give this super girl her forever home please contact her owner on our website below: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/lace-kingston/

🐾We are advertising Boyd on behalf of ARAN Animal Rescue NZ and Whanganui Adopt a Dog🐾Boyd is in need of a foster or forever home. He is a Heading Dog X and is located in the Manawatu Region.Boyd is a happy boy and still full of beans at 5 years old. He needs an active home, so he can go on lots of walks and adventures. Boyd needs mental exercises as well as physical, he would benefit from some more training. His new home must have good fencing and for someone to be home part of the day. Boyd will be de-sexed, fully vaccinated, chipped and registered.Application to adopt:http://www.jotform.com/aranrescuenz/questionnaireApplication to foster:https://www.jotform.com/aranrescuenz/aran-fosterers-agreementAny questions, please contact ARAN directly via email: aran.rescue.nz@gmail.com or Whanganui pound directly via 06-3490001

‼️ FOSTER OR FOREVER HOME NEEDED ‼️Our special boy Chase is looking for a new foster or even better, forever home.Chase has been with his foster family for a year now and they’ve been wonderful for him, but circumstances have changed and he needs to move on.Please read his ad carefully before applying. He is a very good but pretty anxious boy and has some needs that must be met. In the right environment we know that he will be a great companion ❤️🐾 Follow this link to his ad: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/chase-feilding/If you are able to offer him the forever home he has so desperately been waiting for, please complete this form:https://bit.ly/RWD-ADOPTION If you could offer him a foster home until his family is found, please fill in this form: bit.ly/RWD-FOSTERThank you 🙏🐾❤️

📌ADOPTED 💓🐾Bo is a female border collie, 18 mths old, Her owners from Auckland love Bo but are very realistic about what she truly needs. She needs an owner who will love her unconditionally, give her heaps of space but mainly one that will keep her exercised & stimulated - either putting her to work or taking her for big and long walks. She is a very sweet and loveable dog .She knows basic commands and when not distracted she is good with recall.Head to our website if you would love to give Bo her best home: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bo-auckland/

Flash is the loveliest old girl, border collie x, 11 years old who is in need of a well earned retirement home, where she has lots of room to lay around and relax. She will only go to the best of homes!! If you think you can offer Flash an ideal home please contact her owner via our website below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/flash-whangarei/

○●RWD FOSTER DOG●○We still haven't managed to find Bear's forever home and we have no idea why!! - Beardie x Huntaway - 4 Years old- Located in Pahiatua Bear will be your buddy for life, he likes to follow his people around and has learnt basic obedience very fast. He gets along with all animals, dogs, stock, chooks and does harmlessly chase a cat in his current foster home but is called off easily. We are looking for a lifestyle block or rural home that will keep Bear busy and carry on his training. Unfortunately he won't be a working dog.If you think you are the perfect match for Bear, please fill out our adoption form: https://bit.ly/RWD-ADOPTIONOr email any questions to: Retired.workingdogs@gmail.com Adoptions may be considered from anywhere in New Zealand.More photos and information at this link:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/bear-pahiatua/

🐾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. 😍🐾

ADOPTED! 🧡🐾☆ 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/

ADOPTED! 🐾💛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! 🐾❤️

*** ADOPTED ***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/

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

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