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

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

Find 26 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.

  • 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 (51 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 (51 miles)

  • Domino 1

    Domino

    • 7 Year Old Male

    Domino's ideal home Domino is looking for a patient and understanding home that will help him continue building his confidence. He would love adopters who enjoy taking gentle walks where he can spend plenty of time sniffing and exploring his surroundings. As Domino can feel worried around unfamiliar Dogs and some men, his new family should be happy to follow his introduction

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Barnabus 3

    Barnabus

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Barnabus's ideal home Meet handsome boy, Barnabus. Barnabus is a 1.5-year old Jack Russell Terrier looking for his forever home! Barnabus is able to live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet in the centre. Barnabus would also be happy to share his home with sensible children of secondary school age+. He is a super sweet boy, who loves his walks and is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (61 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 (51 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 (51 miles)

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  • 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 (79 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 (102 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 (102 miles)

  • Toto 3

    Toto

    2 weeks ago
    • 7 Year Old Male

    Toto's ideal home Meet Toto – a lovely 7-year-old Terrier cross Toto is a friendly, affectionate boy who absolutely loves people. He is a real cuddle-bug who loves nothing more than sitting on your lap and soaking up attention. He is housetrained and can be left on his own for short periods. Toto also loves getting out and about and really enjoys adventures in the woods with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

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

  • Rolo 2

    Rolo

    2 weeks ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Rolo's ideal home Rolo is a handsome 2-year-old Dachshund x JRT who would like to be the only pet in his new home. Once he has settled in, he may enjoy having some walking friends. Rolo can live with secondary-school-aged children and, with support from our behaviour team, he can be left for a couple of hours. He also travels well in the car. Could you be Rolo's perfect match?

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (138 miles)

  • Lilly 3

    Lilly

    2 weeks ago
    • 9 Year Old Female

    Lilly's ideal home Lilly is a 9-year-old Terrier cross Russell looking for a calm, adult-only home where she can relax and enjoy her retirement years without too much hustle and bustle. She could have walking friends and may be able to live with another dog, depending on the match. Lilly can be left for up to four hours and, while a private garden isn’t essential, it would

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (138 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 (74 miles)

  • Jack 6

    Jack

    3 weeks ago
    • 10 Year Old Male

    Jack's ideal home If you're looking for a super sweet older boy for some gentle company then meet Jack. He's a 10yr old Jack Russell Crossbreed who is looking for a retirement home through no fault of his own. He loves people and is super friendly. He would love a calm and peaceful home with people who will be around all the time initially to settle him in, but in time should

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (142 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 (74 miles)

  • Sherman 2

    Sherman

    3 weeks ago
    • 3 Year Old Male

    Sherman's ideal home Sherman is a friendly 3-year-old Jack Russell Terrier whose favourite thing in the world has to be bum scratches! This happy little fella could potentially live with another dog and enjoys playing with his canine friends. He can live with secondary school-aged children and can be left alone for up to four hours. Could you be Sherman's perfect match?

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (138 miles)

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    Florence

    • 6 Year Old Female

    Florence's ideal home Flo is a sweet and affectionate six-year-old Jack Russell who is looking for a loving family to give her lots of attention. She can be a little unsure in new environments but once she feels safe, her curious and adventurous side soon shines through. With people she knows, Flo is full of excitement, greeting them with lots of wiggles and enthusiasm, and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (147 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)

  • Loki 1

    Loki

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Loki's ideal home Meet handsome chappy, Loki! Loki is a 2-year old Springer Spaniel X looking for his forever home. Loki wouldn't mind living with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet in the centre. Loki does guard food from other Dogs, though, so mealtimes would need to be managed accordingly. Loki would be looking for a home where all children are older primary

    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.

  • 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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