Family Friendly Jack Russell Terrier Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Dorchester, Dorset

4 Family Friendly Jack Russell Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Dorchester, Dorset

Find 4 Jack Russell dogs for adoption in Dorchester, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare Jack Russell dogs available for adoption in and around Dorchester, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a Jack Russell ready for a new home.

Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a Jack Russell that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.

New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and Jack Russell breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.

  • Milo 2

    Milo

    • 11 Year Old Male

    Milo's ideal home Milo is an 11 year old Jack Russell Cross looking for a loving home where he can enjoy his golden years. He can live with children age 14 and above and would prefer to be the only dog in the home, although he is happy to have friends when out and about. A private garden would be a lovely bonus for Milo, giving him somewhere to potter and relax, but is not

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (44 miles)

  • Luna 2

    Luna

    • 6 Year Old Female

    Luna's ideal home Meet Luna, a 5 year old Chihuahua cross looking for a loving home with her best friend Alfie. They must be rehomed together. Luna would suit a calm and patient family who can help her continue building her confidence. Luna can live with children ages 10 and above who are respectful of her space. Aside from Alfie, Luna would prefer to be the only dog in the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (44 miles)

  • Tilly 2

    Tilly

    • 6 Month Old Female

    Tilly's ideal home Tilly is an adorable 3 month old Terrier cross looking for her forever home. Like any young puppy, she is full of energy, curiosity and mischief. She loves spending her days exploring, playing and learning about the world around her. Tilly is looking for a home with a secure private garden where she can safely play and burn off some puppy energy. She can

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (44 miles)

  • Otto 6

    Otto

    • 6 Year Old Male

    Otto's ideal home Otto is a 6-year-old Jack Russell Terrier with a curious nature, a busy nose and a real zest for life. He is a friendly boy who enjoys human company, although he prefers affection in small doses and is often happier heading off to investigate his surroundings and enjoy a good sniff. He would suit adopters who appreciate a more independent character and who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (44 miles)

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  • Xander 5

    Xander

    1 day ago
    • 12 Year Old Male

    Xander's ideal home Meet Xander our dapper little 12 year old Jack Russell Terrier. This sweet little gentleman is looking for a loving home where he can cuddle up on the sofa with his new family. Xander could potentially live with another dog pending a successful meet here at the centre and is also able to live with cats and children of an older primary school age. He

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (61 miles)

  • Juno 1

    Juno

    2 days ago
    • 3 Year Old Female

    Juno's ideal home Say hello to Juno! She’s a 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier who is looking for a lovely family to help her feel less worried about the world. Juno’s perfect home would be on the quieter side of life, with everyone in the family being teenagers and older. She would love a garden to explore, as she is super curious and loves getting her nose to the ground!

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (61 miles)

  • Abigail 6

    Abigail

    2 days ago
    • 6 Year Old Female

    Abigail's ideal home Meet Abigail, the sweetest Jack Russell X Pug you’ll ever see! She’s 6 years old and she's looking for a forever family who can give her plenty of cuddles. Abigail is an easy-going girl who loves meeting new people and making doggy friends. She’d love to be able to meet plenty of dog pals when she goes on walks, and she could potentially live with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (61 miles)

  • Rocco 3

    Rocco

    6 days ago
    • 4 Year Old Male

    Rocco's ideal home Meet Rocco, the gorgeous 4.5-year old Terrier X looking for his forever home! Rocco would like to be the only dog in the home, as he can be a bit vocal out and about but would like to build up to parallel walks with calm Dogs. Rocco would be happy to live with sensible, older primary school age children, as he can be a bit worried of new people at first but

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (61 miles)

  • Betsy 6

    Betsy

    1 week ago
    • 8 Year Old Female

    Betsy's ideal home Beautiful Betsy is looking for a new home via our Homestay scheme. She is a loving girl who thrives from attention and loves snuggling up on the sofa. Betsy can live with primary school aged children but would like to be the only pet in her new home. She is walked muzzled to help with her interactions around Dogs and animals. Betsy has ongoing medical which

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (97 miles)

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    Barry

    1 week ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Barry's ideal home Barry is a gorgeous 1-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who is eager to find his new favourite people! Barry is a bundle of energy and would love an active home where he can get all his wriggles out through exercise and enrichment activities. He’d like to be the only pet in the home, and he’d also prefer if any children are at least secondary school aged, as

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (61 miles)

  • Millie 2

    Millie

    2 weeks ago
    • 3 Year Old Female

    Millie's ideal home Millie is a fun-loving Jack Russell Terrier. She may be small, but she has a huge personality! Millie is very much a terrier at heart and will chase birds, cats etc, so she will need to be the only pet in the home and will require her own private garden which will need to have solid wall or fence going all around. Saying that, she is the most affectionate

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (80 miles)

  • Tux 4

    Tux

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Tux's ideal home Say hello to Tux, our handsome 1-year-old Jack Russell Terrier! This little guy is looking for a forever family who can take him on nice sniffy walks before spending the evening cwtched up on the sofa together. Tux has shown some guarding behaviours around his food when he’s with other Dogs, so he would much prefer to be the only little prince in his new

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (61 miles)

  • Ronnie 3

    Ronnie

    2 weeks ago
    • 9 Year Old Male

    Ronnie's ideal home This sweet boy is Ronnie, our 9 year old Yorkie X Jack Russell Terrier. Ronnie is a loving boy looking for a family who can give him all the attention he deserves. He forms really strong bonds with his humans and wants to spend as much time with you as possible. For this reason, he would love to be the only pet in the home, so he can have all the cuddles

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (61 miles)

  • Rocco 2

    Rocco

    2 weeks ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Rocco's ideal home Rocco is a 2 year old Jack Russell x Cavalier with a fun, cheeky personality. He’s very friendly with people, although he likes to say hello in his own time. Rocco loves his toys and has a real habit of collecting things! He will often take items, including shoes, back to his bed area and can be protective of the things he has chosen to keep there. His new

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (80 miles)

  • Jonno 3

    Jonno

    2 weeks ago
    • 7 Year Old Male

    Jonno's ideal home Jonno is a 7yr old Terrier ready to find his new home. He is a loving and friendly boy who enjoys human interaction and playing with toys. Jonno can live with primary school aged children, Dogs and although we have no history around cats, he does have potential to share his home with them too. This would be in a home that can keep them separate to begin with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (97 miles)

  • Potter 3

    Potter

    2 weeks ago
    • 6 Year Old Male

    Potter's ideal home Meet Potter, our pocket sized Terrier! He may be small but he has a big personality. Potter is a friendly lad who is happy to greet new people so is able to live with secondary school aged children but would like to be the only pet in his home. He'll benefit from his walks being in low dog populated areas and wears a muzzle on walks to support him with his

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (97 miles)

  • Jaffa 1

    Jaffa

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Jaffa's ideal home Meet gorgeous boy, Jaffa! Jaffa is a 1.8-year old JRT looking for his forever home. Jaffa would like to be the only dog in the home, as he needs a bit of work on his social skills. Jaffa can be vocal towards Dogs out and about, so for this reason would prefer quieter areas to walk in where he can chill. Any children in the home should be secondary school

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (61 miles)

  • Teddy 3

    Teddy

    3 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Teddy's ideal home Teddy is a lovely 2-year-old Dachshund cross Jack Russell looking for a family to call his own. He could live with another calm, small-sized dog and would be happy sharing his home with secondary school-aged children. Teddy is a friendly boy who enjoys meeting people and is welcoming with visitors, making him a great addition to a reasonably busy household.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon (79 miles)

  • Rodney 3

    Rodney

    3 weeks ago
    • 5 Year Old Male

    Rodney's ideal home Rodney is a five-year-old Jack Russell cross Chihuahua with a lovely temperament looking for a home. Rodney could share his home with primary school aged children. He could potentially share his home with another dog pending a successful meet and mix here at the rehoming centre or be equally as happy as the only dog. He has no history around cats, small

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon (79 miles)

  • Snoopy 4

    Snoopy

    • 11 Month Old Male

    Snoopy's ideal home This handsome boy is Snoopy, our 10-month-old Collie x JRT. Snoopy is a very sweet and cuddly boy who can just be a little worried with new people at first, as he can be easily spooked. Snoopy could live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at our centre and would prefer all children in the home to be older secondary school aged and know

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (61 miles)

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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.

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  • 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.

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