Working Jack Russell Terrier Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Dorset

28 Working Jack Russell Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Dorset

Find 28 Jack Russell dogs for adoption in Dorset, 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 Dorset, 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.

  • Mickey 4

    Mickey

    • 9 Months Old

    Mickey's ideal home Say hello to Mickey, our handsome 7 month old Terrier! Mickey is looking for a calm, loving home to help him build his confidence and to give him all the love he deserves. Due to being a bit of a worried boy he would prefer to be the only dog in the home and for all children to be calm and sensible older secondary school age. He is still very young and has

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Huxley 6

    Huxley

    • 3 Years Old

    Huxley's ideal home Meet gorgeous boy, Huxley! Huxley is a 2-year old Staffy x JRT looking for his forever home. Huxley is a worried boy initially, but he is very sweet once he's had his nice introductory sniffs! He is the biggest fan of a fuss and a tummy rub once he's made friends with his people, and shows his silly, playful side. Huxley would love a quiet home with an

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Minty 3

    Minty

    • 16 Years Old

    Minty's ideal home Minty is a lovely senior gentleman with a gentle soul who is hoping to spend his golden years in a calm, understanding home where he can relax and feel safe. He would flourish in a peaceful, adult‑only household that values quiet routines and gives him the space he needs to feel secure. Minty is happiest as the centre of attention and would love to be the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (74 miles)

  • Trigger 4

    Trigger

    • 9 Years Old

    Trigger's ideal home Trigger is a lovely 9 year old Poodle cross terrier with a sensitive nature and a gentle personality. He's looking for a calm, understanding home where he can feel safe and settled at his own pace. Trigger can be a little worried, especially around new people, so he would be best suited to a home with children age 11 and over who can respect his space. He

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (51 miles)

  • Paddington (Paddy) 5

    Paddington (Paddy)

    • 10 Years Old

    Paddington (Paddy)'s ideal home Paddy is a lovely boy who is hoping to find a calm, understanding home where he can truly relax and shine. He would do best with adults or older, dog‑savvy secondary‑school‑aged children who can offer him the gentle, predictable environment he thrives in. Paddy is very good at expressing his needs and will simply choose to move away from

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (74 miles)

  • Lenny 4

    Lenny

    • 3 Years Old

    Lenny's ideal home Meet gorgeous boy, Lenny! Lenny is a 3.5-year old Crossbreed looking for his forever home. Lenny is an energetic little man, who enjoys his long, sniffy walks and a good run around. Lenny is able to walk past Dogs, but can sometimes be a bit vocal. He definitely prefers his own space, so would need to be the only dog in the home. Lenny would love a family

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Cedric 1

    Cedric

    • 1 Year Old

    Cedric's ideal home Cedric is a wonderful 1 year old Terrier cross. He is ready to find his new forever home, this little chap has such a wonderful playful nature once he has settled in his home and bonded with his human friends. He would need to live with sensible children aged 16 and above that are able to give Cedric the time he needs to grow in confidence. He could share

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (51 miles)

  • Jamie Tartt 2

    Jamie Tartt

    • 1 Year Old

    Jamie Tartt's ideal home This is Jamie - our beautiful 9 month old JRT. Jamie is a beautiful young boy, who is struggling in kennels. He would be looking for a loving home where all children are 8 yrs+. Jamie would not be able to live with another dog in the home but he really enjoys playing with his pals out and about - although, he can get a little overexcited at times.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

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  • Sassy 3

    Sassy

    2 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old

    Sassy's ideal home Sassy is a 1.5-year-old Terrier Crossbreed looking for a home with adopters who are happy to continue her socialisation and confidence building. She is looking for a quiet, adult-only home where she can build relationships at her own pace, she can take a little while to warm up to new people so any potential adopters would need to be willing to come and meet

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (51 miles)

  • Zuko 5

    Zuko

    2 weeks ago
    • 14 Years Old

    Zuko's ideal home Zuko is a handsome 14yr old Jack Russell Terrier who is looking for a new home through no fault of his own. This adorable gent been through a lot but remained really playful and affectionate. Being that bit older, he will suit a less active, peaceful home where he can relax. Kids will be a bit too noisy and unpredictable for his twilight years so he's looking

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (142 miles)

  • Marty 2

    Marty

    3 weeks ago
    • 6 Years Old

    Marty's ideal home Marty is a handsome 6-year-old Jack Russell Terrier with a sweet nature and a love for adventure. He's looking for an adult-only home where he can enjoy a calm and understanding environment with owners who will help him continue building his confidence. One of Marty's favourite things in the world is playing with toys, especially tennis balls! He can become

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (123 miles)

  • Joey 4

    Joey

    3 weeks ago
    • 10 Years Old

    Joey's ideal home If you have ever wondered what owning a turbo-drive kidney bean is like, then you should definitely learn more about Joey! This little guy is looking for a home where he can enjoy the quieter things in life. He's able to share his home with secondary school aged children, but would like to be the only dog in the home. He can pass Dogs calmly out on walks, and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Nia 6

    Nia

    3 weeks ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Nia's ideal home 4 year old Nia is a loving little girl who is very affectionate and has a lot of love to give. Like a typical Jack Russell she can be quite bouncy and will jump up to give you a big kiss when she meets you! Nia can be worried by small children as they can be loud and unpredictable, so would prefer all children in the home to be 11yrs+. She can make friends

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Edith 2

    Edith

    3 weeks ago
    • 8 Years Old

    Edith's ideal home Meet sweet little Edith, an 8-year-old Toy Poodle Cross. She would enjoy a family that will love her endlessly and ensure she has everything she needs to feel safe. Edith is looking for a calm, quieter home and residential area, as she can be a worried girl at times. Her family will need to help build her confidence and help her to come out of her shell. We

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (108 miles)

  • Baby 5

    Baby

    3 weeks ago
    • 3 Years Old

    Baby's ideal home Baby is a lovely little terrier who is looking for an active home where he can enjoy plenty of adventures, enrichment and cuddles! Baby can be a little nervous initially in new situations and when meeting new people, so would need a family who are happy to let him settle in at his own pace and continue gently building his confidence. Baby could live with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (79 miles)

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    Sue

    3 weeks ago
    • 1 Year Old

    Sue's ideal home Sue is an 18-month-old terrier cross with a playful personality and lots of love to give. She is confident meeting new people and enjoys being around her humans, whether that’s playing with toys, going for walks, or curling up for a fuss after a busy day. Sue has come into our care as a stray, so she will need a patient and understanding family who can help

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (147 miles)

  • Masey 1

    Masey

    3 weeks ago
    • 11 Years Old

    Masey's ideal home Masey is an 11 year old Corgi cross looking for a calm and loving home where she can enjoy her golden years. She would love her own private garden to explore and relax in. Masey can live with children aged 11 and above but would prefer to be the only dog in the home. She loves people and a comfy bed to sleep in! She will need minimal leaving hours while she

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (51 miles)

  • Tilly 2

    Tilly

    • 3 Years Old

    Tilly's ideal home Tilly is a lively and affectionate young Jack Russell Terrier with lots of personality and a huge love for people. She’s an energetic, playful girl who enjoys being involved in family life and will happily join in with whatever you’re doing. Tilly loves attention, games, toys, sniffy walks, and splashing in streams, and she would likely enjoy activities

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (79 miles)

  • Daisy 7

    Daisy

    • 4 Years Old

    Daisy's ideal home This gorgeous angel is Daisy. Daisy came into our care with Charmander and we would love to be able to rehome them together as he gains a lot of confidence from her. If they are rehomed separately, Daisy would benefit from being rehomed with another resident dog. Daisy is able to live with secondary school aged children as she has lived with older children

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Charmander 9

    Charmander

    • 6 Years Old

    Charmander's ideal home This handsome little man is Charmander. He is looking for understanding owners who are able to help him build his confidence. Once he is comfortable with you, he shows his silly side, and absolutely adores the company of his people. Charmander is looking for a home where someone will be with him most of the time, as he hasn't been left alone previously

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

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