Jack Russell Terrier Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Downpatrick, County Down

25 Jack Russell Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Downpatrick, County Down

25 Jack Russell dogs for adoption near Downpatrick, 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 Downpatrick, 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.

  • Benji 7

    Benji

    1 day ago
    • 4 Months Old

    Benji's ideal home Benji is a 4-month old enthusiastic puppy who loves being with people he knows! This clever boy has already learned various tricks and is looking for experienced owners who would happily continue his training. Benji has previously shown some resource guarding behaviours and will need his new family to continue to work on this with him. Benji is a very

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian  (139mi)

  • Bella 7

    Bella

    1 week ago
    • 5 Years Old

    Bella's ideal home Bella is looking for a home without children as her experiences with them haven't always been positive, and she will also need to be the only dog in the home as she lacks confidence around others. She is house trained and can be left alone for an hour or two. Bella will need multiple meets at the centre to build a bond with her new family. Could you be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (131mi)

  • Finley 3

    Finley

    3 weeks ago
    • 2 Years Old

    Finley's ideal home Finley can live with children of primary school age but will need to be the only pet at home as he does not enjoy the company of other animals. He is house trained and can be left alone for an hour or two without issue. Could you be Finley's perfect match? Finley is a confident chap who is always happy to see his handlers and never says no to a walk. He can

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (131mi)

  • Eddie 4

    Eddie

    • 2 Years Old

    Eddie's ideal home Eddie is a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier who is a wee happy chappie! He loves to play with his toys, and he loves enthusiastically throwing them around himself! Eddie has had a bit of a tough start in life, so can be a bit worried around handling, as well as other Dogs. He is therefore looking for a gentle and loving family who can continue his training.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland  (123mi)

  • Ben 3

    Ben

    • 16 Years Old

    Ben's ideal home Introducing our golden oldie boy, Ben! He is a 16-year-old crossbreed that is as sweet as pie. Despite his age he is full of life and has a lot of love to give. He enjoys coming up for snuggles on the couch, playing with his toys and exploring his surroundings. He is currently having a lovely time in foster and being a great house guest. He has been spending

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian  (139mi)

  • Lotus 5

    Lotus

    • 11 Years Old

    Lotus's ideal home Lotus is a beautiful 11 year old Jack Russell Terrier. She is full of beans and loves to hop up onto your knee for a cuddle. Lotus is on the lookout for a calm home with secondary or above aged children and is looking to be the only pet in the home. Lotus can feel uncomfortable around other Dogs and would prefer to walk in quiet areas where she is less

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian  (139mi)

  • Bobby 3

    Bobby

    • 4 Years Old

    Bobby'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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (131mi)

  • Sydney 2

    Sydney

    • 7 Months Old

    Sydney'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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (131mi)

  • Charlie 1

    Charlie

    • 7 Years Old

    Charlie's ideal home Say hello to adorable Charlie! Charlie is looking for his new home with his best friend Bean! As these Dogs are not used to living with children, we feel they will be best suited to an adult only home where everyone understands when they want their own space. Charlie and Bean would prefer to be the only Dogs in their new home, but could live with cats with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim  (44mi)

  • Bean 1

    Bean

    • 3 Years Old

    Bean's ideal home Say hello to sweet Bean! Bean is looking for her new home with her best friend Charlie! As these Dogs are not used to living with children, we feel they will be best suited to an adult only home where everyone understands when they want their own space. Charlie and Bean would prefer to be the only Dogs in their new home, but could live with cats with proper

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ballymena, Co Antrim  (44mi)

  • Tyg 3

    Tyg

    • 6 Years Old

    Tyg'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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (131mi)

  • Finch 2

    Finch

    • 1 Year Old

    Finch's ideal home Finch is a 1 year old Crossbreed who hasn't had the best start in life and is a gentle soul looking for a helping hand to build his confidence up. He's hoping to share his home with another dog, of a confident nature. A quieter home environment would be perfect for Finch, but he could share his home with switched on older children who are sensible around

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland  (123mi)

  • Valentine 2

    Valentine

    • 8 Months Old

    Valentine'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?

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland  (123mi)

  • Faith 2

    Faith

    • 12 Months Old

    Faith'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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland  (123mi)

  • Rosie 4

    Rosie

    • 12 Years Old

    Could 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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian  (139mi)

  • Ross 3

    Ross

    • 10 Years Old

    Ross's ideal home Ross can live with other Dogs of a similar size and temperament, and also cats. Any children in the home will need to be 10 and over. Ross is house trained but not used to spending any length of time by himself. Ross has some medical issues including a grade two heart murmur, skin problems and hypothyroidism, and requires medication daily. Could you be Ross's

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (131mi)

  • Chico 5

    Chico

    • 6 Years Old

    Chico's ideal home Chico is a 6 year old Jack Russell cross looking for a home with her sister from another mister, Coco! This delightful duo are able to share their home with other Dogs, as well as primary school aged children. They are comfortable being left home alone for around 3-4 hours a day. Could you be Chico's perfect match? Chico and Coco are such a well bonded pair

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland  (123mi)

  • Coco 5

    Coco

    • 8 Years Old

    Coco's ideal home Coco is an 8 year old Jack Russell cross looking for a home with her sister from another mister, Chico! This delightful duo are able to share their home with other Dogs, as well as primary school aged children. They are comfortable being left home alone for around 3-4 hours a day. Could you be Coco's perfect match? Coco and Chico are such a well bonded pair

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland  (123mi)

  • Simon 3

    Simon

    • 7 Years Old

    Simon'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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (131mi)

  • Casey 3

    Casey

    • 2 Years Old

    Casey'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

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside  (131mi)

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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