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Meet Gizz Gizz is 9 years old and looking for a slower life with heaps of pats. Loves to work but is starting to feel his age on the hills.An Ideal day for Gizz would be finding his best mate, sitting with them all day getting pats.To know more about Gizz contact owner belowhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/gizz-hamilton/

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Tex is a gorgeous, friendly and gentle lad. Hes a 1 year old Heading dog who has loads of energy and loves daily exercise. Unfortunately he’s not a natural and doesn’t show any interest in wanting to work stock yet. This is tricky for his owner who is only learning to train a working dog so needs a more responsive & willing student so sadly, Tex must move on to a loving new home, perhaps to a more experienced trainer or more time for Tex to click. He enjoys playing with children, socializing with other dogs and he’s been brought up with chickens. Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tex-balclutha/

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Range is a friendly 7-year-old Huntaway looking for a retirement home where he can go for runs or do a little bit of light work, He has had a couple of injuries which have limited his full day working ability therefore he would now suit a lifestyle block or a small farm with some work.Range has a chill personality 😎Contact his owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/range-napier/

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Hi, I’m Tux – Your New Best Friend in the Making! 🐾I’m a 1-year-old Heading Dog X with a heart full of love and legs made for adventure! Right now, I’m living with my awesome fosterer and they’ve helped me grow into a happy, confident, and clever pup. I’m ready to find my forever home – could that be with you?I’m a medium-sized girl with loads of energy, and I love to play! Whether it’s chasing toys, wrestling with doggy friends, or running alongside you on the trails, I’m all in. I’ve been socialised with over 100 dogs (yes, really!) and I get along with all of them. I’m also great with kids, especially older ones who know how to give me space when I need it.The best part? I’ve had an amazing start with a professional dog trainer as my fosterer, and they’re keen to keep supporting my transition into your home. ✔ Great with dogs & kids (prefer older/dog-savvy ones) ✔Toilet trained✔ Crate trained✖️ Not suited for homes with chickens and a cat home, Id need boundaries in place.So... what do you think? Are you ready to add a fun-loving, loyal, and snuggly friend to your life? I can’t wait to meet you! 🐶Love, Tux📍 Fostered in Palmerston North💉 Desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to bring joy to your home!Find out more about her here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-tux-palmerston-north/Want to adopt Tux?Fill out an adoption application here: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Nyla is a Beardie/huntaway, 6 years old. She has lived on a large lifestyle block most of her life, has a lovely nature and will do anything to please. She has sides, walk up, sit and stop commands in whistle and voice. She has been introduced to dog trials so can work sheep or cattle. Unfortunately she has not turned out to be that successful at dog trialing and we have other dogs that are getting most of the attention. Nyla would suit a home on a similar lifestyle block where she can do some work and get the love and attention of a new family.Contact her owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nyla-kerikeri/

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Nancy is super smart and a driven pup looking for a job to do!! She picks things up first time!!Shes a heading dog X puppy, 5 months old, friendly and social and ready for her new home and working life.Contact Gemma via the link below to find out more:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/nancy-and-ash-whakatane/

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Ash is a 10 year old heading dog who has been a mainstay, now is looking for a well earned loving retirement home.Hes still happy to do some work but really needs to scale right back. Ash has been more than just a working dog, but a mate and a companion as well, so deserves to find a great home for the next stage in his life.Contact his owner below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ash-methven/

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Meet Lucy – The Loving Lap Dog Who Will Steal Your Heart!📍 Fostered in Palmerston North💉 Desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to bring joy to your home!Looking for an affectionate, energetic dog who will be your loyal companion? This 8-year-old Hunting – Pig Dog is full of love and still has plenty of energy to keep up with your active lifestyle. Lucy is a medium-sized girl with a heart of gold. She’s always up for fun and loves to play, but she also knows how to relax and cuddle after a good run. She can be a little vocal on walks and may need some training to focus, but once she’s settled in, she’s a joy to have around.What we know about Lucy:✅ Toilet and crate trained✅ Great with older kids and other dogs✅ Loves to play and enjoys meeting new dog friends✅ Knows basic commands and has good house manners❌ Not suited for stock or dog parksWhat Lucy is looking for:- An active home with older children who can handle her excited energy- A household with another dog to play with- A secure, stock-free yard and plenty of adventureReady to learn more about Lucy?Find out more about her here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/rwdnz-foster-dog-luna-palmerston-north/ Want to adopt Lucy?Fill out an adoption application here: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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Heading dog x gsp x lab pups, 3 months old, looking for their forever homes.Great pups from an accidental litter, great with little kids and other animals. Full of beans, sweet, gentle and absolute characters but also rough as gut pups that don’t mind rough and tumble from the bigger dogs.They are born to their owners semi retired main heading dog and a gsp lab (duck hunting dog) so the pups have tons of potential for working, They try to herd out lambs and are now attempting to copy the working dogs with running to catch up trying to sneak on the quad or in the ute. Go into their kennels at night so definitely smart pups.https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/pups-motueka/

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Meet Pip – The Pocket Rocket with a Heart of Gold!📍 Fostered in Palmerston North💉 Desexed, vaccinated, microchipped, and ready to roll!Looking for a dog who’s fun and fiercely loyal? Say hello to Pip! This 1-year-old Heading Dog has personality for days and energy that’ll keep you on your toes. Whether she’s playing with her male dog pals, snatching shoes (shes sneaky like that!), or sniffing out every interesting scent on her walks, Pip’s always up for an adventure.What we know about Pip:✅ Toilet trained✅ Crate trained at night✅ Great on and off lead with excellent recall✅ Used to older children (8+), stock, and male dogs❌ Not a fan of cats or chickens—sorry, farm life isn’t for her!What Pip’s looking for:- A secure, escape-proof yard (she’s quick on her feet!)- A fun, active male dog buddy to keep up with her- Experienced dog owners who can set clear boundaries, offer plenty of playtime, and keep up with her energyWant to learn more about Pip?Check out her profile here: https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/pip-palmerston-north-rwdnz-foster-dog/ Ready to adopt?Fill out an adoption application here: https://form.jotform.com/adoptionsrwd/ADOPTIONAPP

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May is a 7-year-old Huntaway who would love nothing more than to be a pet dog, She is very affectionate, loves children, is fine with chooks and not really interested in farm work. She’s in great health and is just a chill, happy go lucky dog with lots of love to share.Contact her owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/may-cheviot/

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Jaydee is a friendly, beautiful natured girl who is looking for a small flat lifestyle block to call her new home as the steep hills are a bit hard on her back legs these days being 11 years old and having an old cruciate ligament injury. She is however, still happy and healthy.She would still love to have a job to do by helping out to move a few cattle or sheep in between just being your new best friend.She is great with people, other animals and children.Contact her owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/jaydee-seddon/

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Contact Taupō District Adopt a Dog for more information 🐾 https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ae4hFHhMF/

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May is a sweet friendly dog, she enjoys life whatever she is doing. She is 11 years old now and has been working on farms all her life and enjoys her job. Still has mustering and yard work left in her but best on a smaller block now due to her age. She is very easy to have around, still jumps up on the bike but needs a bit of help to get on the ute. Her owner would love her to go to a farm where she can still be useful or as a companion dog.Contact via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/may-middlemarch/

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Range is a 1 year old mixed breed Hunting/Pig dog who unfortunately hasnt shown any interest in hunting at all yet and would rather be a loved family pet.She has a very sweet personality, very lovely nature and just wants to be your mate. Shes well socialised with other dogs, big or small and is stock proof.Shes a very happy dog who loves to play and is quite energetic. She absolutely loves to run. so a rural active lifestyle is best for sweet Range.Contact her owner via the link belowhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/range-dargaville/

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📌TESSA IS STILL WAITING FOR HER FOREVER HOME & FAMILY🙏Tessa is a 4 year old Huntaway X. This gorgeous gal is looking for her happily ever after home. Must be a cat free home & preferably no small children.Best suited in 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.For much more information on Tessa and to contact her owners please go the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tessa-blenheim/

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📌Yellow is out on trial🙏Yellow is a sweet young Huntaway X, 1 year old. Shes a happy little dog but would rather hang out in the yard with the two retired dogs than coming to work.She is interested in stock but if she thinks she’s right she would rather run home than being told what to do, which is cute and funny but not really appropriate when trying to work. One of the older dogs pushed her off the buggy, so since then she’s not a fan of the buggy and won’t go anywhere near it. Yellow loves walking with her mum and dad in the evenings. Good on the lead,Contact her owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/yellow-ashhurst/

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📌Yellow is out on trial🙏Yellow is a sweet young Huntaway X, 1 year old. Shes a happy little dog but would rather hang out in the yard with the two retired dogs than coming to work.She is interested in stock but if she thinks she’s right she would rather run home thanbeing told what to do, which is cute and funny but not really appropriate when trying to work. One of the older dogs pushed her off the buggy so since then she’s not a fan of the buggy and won’t go anywhere near it. Yellow loves walking with her mum and dad in the evenings. Good on the lead,Contact her owners below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/yellow-ashhurst/

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Freddy needs more room!!! Hes a young Border Collie X, whose owners recognise that Freddy needs a bigger property and feel he would be great on a farm or lifestyle block. Working potential perhaps? He needs space as he’s energetic and loves playing and being active. He’s super social and loves dogs and humans,Contact his owners via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/freddy-whangamata/

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📌Ash has a new home💓TGIF and heres Ash whose smile says it all!Ash is a young heading dog seeking a pet home - while he started on farm, a fractured femur put an end to his working life. His owner says hes showing no ongoing impacts of the injury. He is toilet trained and good with children, has great recall and is well-trained. He just LOVES his people and pet life. 🥰https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/ash-christchurch/

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Meet Gizz
Gizz is 9 years old and looking for a slower life with heaps of pats. Loves to work but is starting to feel his age on the hills.
An Ideal day for Gizz would be finding his best mate, sitting with them all day getting pats.
To know more about Gizz contact owner below
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Meet Gizz Gizz is 9 years old and looking for a slower life with heaps of pats. Loves to work but is starting to feel his age on the hills.An Ideal day for Gizz would be finding his best mate, sitting with them all day getting pats.To know more about Gizz contact owner belowhttps://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/gizz-hamilton/
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Tex is a gorgeous, friendly and gentle lad. He's a 1 year old Heading dog who has loads of energy and loves daily exercise. Unfortunately he’s not a natural and doesn’t show any interest in wanting to work stock yet. This is tricky for his owner who is only learning to train a working dog so needs a more responsive & willing student so sadly, Tex must move on to a loving new home, perhaps to a more experienced trainer or more time for Tex to click. He enjoys playing with children, socializing with other dogs and he’s been brought up with chickens.
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Tex is a gorgeous, friendly and gentle lad. Hes a 1 year old Heading dog who has loads of energy and loves daily exercise. Unfortunately he’s not a natural and doesn’t show any interest in wanting to work stock yet. This is tricky for his owner who is only learning to train a working dog so needs a more responsive & willing student so sadly, Tex must move on to a loving new home, perhaps to a more experienced trainer or more time for Tex to click. He enjoys playing with children, socializing with other dogs and he’s been brought up with chickens. Contact his owner via the link below:https://retiredworkingdogs.org.nz/dogs-for-adoption/tex-balclutha/
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