2Crystal's ideal home Crystal is looking for a home as the only pet but would enjoy well-matched walking friends once settled in her new home. You will catch her either playing chase with her favourite people or leaning in for a fuss. Crystal can live with children aged 12+. She can have her leaving hours built up to 4-6 once she has settled. Could you be Crystal's perfect
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (144mi)
3Bobby's ideal home Bobby can live with children of high school age but not other pets as he was squabbling with another dog. He is house trained and can be left alone for a couple of hours without worry. Could you be Bobby's perfect match? Bobby is a very relaxed little chap in his kennel but he likes to take his walking opportunities to explore as much as he can. He's a
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (113mi)
2Sydney's ideal home Sydney can live with children of primary school age and other Dogs, but not cats. He will need all of his basic training so his adopters will need to be committed to training a puppy. Could you be Sydney's perfect match? Young Sydney wasn't being quite cared for as he should so he's looking for a family that are dedicated to helping him be the best little
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (113mi)
3Tyg's ideal home Tyg is housetrained and happy being left alone for a few hours once settled. He hasn't travelled in the car much so will need this building up. He can live with children of primary school age and although he needs to be the only dog at home, he can have walking pals. Could you be Tyg's perfect match? Tyg is a little a very busy little chap, he would love a new
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (113mi)
2Valentine's ideal home Will you be Valentine's perfect match? This 5 month old (approx) puppy is a little darling who is very apprehensive and worried by the world. He is looking to find a patient family who can help build his confidence up. Valentine would love to live with another dog, who is confident and can show him the ropes! Could you be Valentine's perfect match?
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Glasgow, Scotland (130mi)
2Faith's ideal home Faith is a gorgeous little 10 month old puppy who hasn't had the best start in life. She is a wee worried soul who is going to need a loving and patient family who can take things slowly and help build her confidence up. Faith would benefit from living with a confident dog who she can bounce off of. Could you be Faith's perfect match? Faith is looking to
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Glasgow, Scotland (130mi)
4Could you be Rosie's perfect match? Rosie is a sweet-natured older girl looking for her forever home where she can receive lots of love. She enjoys playing with her toys, pottering around the house and coming over for plenty of fuss and affection. Rosie loves her walks and is always excited to head out for some fresh air outside. She is also happy to jump in the car for a
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Rescue Centre / Charity • West Calder, West Lothian (103mi)
3Casey's ideal home Casey can live with children over the age of 14 and needs to be the only pet at home. She is house trained and can be left alone for four hours or so once she's settled in. Her immediate neighbourhood would ideally be free of cats. Could you be Casey's perfect match? Toy mad Casey stopped tolerating the neighbour's cat and took matters into her own paws so
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (113mi)
3Simon's ideal home Simon would like a home where there are no other pets and any children are over 16. He is house trained but will only toilet on a walk, not in the garden, and can be left by himself for an hour or two. Could you be Simon's perfect match? Simon is a happy little fella who likes his walks and explores confidently, sniffing his way into every corner. He does
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (113mi)
3Rolo's ideal home Rolo can live with sensible children over the age of 10 as well as cats and other small Dogs. He's house trained but isn't used to being home alone at all. Could you be Rolo's perfect match? Tiny Rolo is very bewildered by all that's going on around him. He hasn't really been out of the house and suddenly he's in a busy, noisy environment, doing his best.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (113mi)
2Eddie's ideal home Bella and Eddie are looking for a home in a quieter area with access to quiet walks. They have lots of love to give and enjoy being on your lap for cuddles. They need to be the only Dogs in the home and can live with sensible children aged 12+. Could you be Eddie's perfect match? If you are looking for a couple of golden oldies that love a cuddle to add to
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (144mi)
2Bella's ideal home Bella and Eddie are looking for a home in a quieter area with access to quiet walks. They have lots of love to give and enjoy being on your lap for cuddles. They need to be the only Dogs in the home and can live with sensible children aged 12+. Could you be Bella's perfect match? If you are looking for a couple of golden oldies that love a cuddle to add to
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (144mi)
4Maddie's ideal home Maddie is a sweet 15 year old Jack Russell Terrier. Being an older girl, she is looking for a calm and quiet retirement home. She could live with sensible high school age children, and she could have younger visiting children. She’s fine around Dogs but not really interested in them so would prefer to be the only dog in the home. She’s also not
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire (73mi)
4Buddy's ideal home Buddy is a cute 4 year old Jack Russell x Pug who is a wee worried boy looking for a helping hand to explore with! Buddy is an affectionate soul who loves snuggling up on the sofa with his humans. At the moment he is looking to be the only dog in the home, but would like to continue working on his confidence around other Dogs on his walks. Could you be
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Glasgow, Scotland (126mi)
6Colin's ideal home Colin is cuter than the famous caterpillar! At 15, he is simply fabulous and loves nothing more than a little potter and bum scratch! Colin is able to live with similar sized Dogs and children around primary school age. Could you be Colin's perfect match? This little lad would love to find his perfect retirement home with a family looking for love! As an
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Glasgow, Scotland (126mi)
3Tom's ideal home Tom and brother Jerry will need to be the only pets at home but they can have some walking pals. They are house trained but not used to being left by themselves for more than two or three hours. A secure garden is a must as they have escaped from one previously. Tom and Jerry have never been around children before but we feel they would be fine with high
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (113mi)
4Lemmy's ideal home 9-year-old Lemmy requires a home with a maximum of two adults and needs to be the only pet in the home. Lemmy is looking for a quiet, rural location with a secure garden (6 foot fenced) to enjoy. His leaving time could be gradually built up to 1-2 hours once he has settled into his new environment. If you rent your property, please obtain written permission
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire (144mi)
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Adopting a Jack Russell Terrier usually involves completing an application form, meeting the dog in person, and agreeing to any checks or requirements set by the current owner or rescue organisation. This helps ensure the Jack Russell is matched with the right home.
Before adopting a Jack Russell, consider the breed's exercise needs, grooming requirements, and temperament. Understanding the typical traits of a Jack Russell can help you decide if it's the right fit for your lifestyle.
Browse the listings on this page to see Jack Russell Terrier dogs currently available for adoption. You can filter by location to find Jack Russells closer to you, making it easier to arrange a visit and meet the dog in person.
Many rescues and private owners charge an adoption fee. This fee often covers vaccinations, microchipping, and sometimes neutering, helping to ensure the dog is healthy and ready for a new home.
Jack Russell Terriers are a lively and intelligent small breed, originally developed for fox hunting and well known for their energy, confidence and strong prey drive. Despite their compact size, Jack Russells are highly active dogs that thrive in homes where they receive plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and consistent training.
Jack Russell puppies for sale are often sought after by owners looking for a small but energetic dog, suitable for active households or those familiar with terrier breeds. They are typically bold, alert and full of personality, making them both entertaining companions and capable working dogs.
Jack Russells can vary slightly in coat type, including smooth, rough and broken coats, but all require regular care and enrichment to prevent boredom-related behaviours. Due to their intelligence and independence, early training and socialisation are important to help them develop into well-balanced adult dogs.
When browsing Jack Russell puppies, it’s important to choose a responsible breeder who can provide clear information about the puppy’s background, health and upbringing. Well-bred puppies should be confident, well-socialised and raised in a suitable home environment.
If you are new to the breed, you can read our Jack Russell Buyers Guide, learn what to prepare in our puppy starter pack guide, or explore our Jack Russell Terrier breed guide for more detailed information.