Animals

Retired working dogs face uncertain future as adoptions slow

20:30 pm on 24 June 2025

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The charity Retired Working Dogs has rehomed about 1800 farming canines over the last decade.

However, a decline in the number of people adopting them this year means they will soon have to stop accepting them from farms.

Marie-Claire Andrews is president of Retired Working Dogs and joins Mark Leishman.

Photo: Gianina Schwanecke / Country Life