How does adopting a Jack Russell work?

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.

What should I know before adopting a Jack Russell Terrier?

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.

How can I find Jack Russell dogs available for adoption near me?

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.

Is there a fee to adopt a Jack Russell?

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.

Family-friendly Working Jack Russell Terrier Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Havant, Hampshire

12 Jack Russell dogs for adoption near Havant, 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 Havant, 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.

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Goose
1 week ago
- 2 Years Old
Goose's ideal home Goose is a 2.5-year-old Terrier looking for an active home who can keep his terrier mind occupied! He has an adventurous spirit and would thrive in a home with owners up for a long walk and a keen eye for continued training. Goose loves to play with toys, particularly tuggy toys and is happy to engage in a game with his handlers. He is very much a

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (36mi)
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Minty
2 weeks ago
- 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

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (40mi)
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Brian
3 weeks ago
- 8 Years Old
Brian's ideal home Brian and Harry are a loveable duo of older Dogs, looking for a patient, understanding home where they can continue their lives side by side. These bonded boys would like to live in a smaller residential area, with access to a secure garden, where they can potter about and enjoy gentle daily routines. They would prefer to be the only pets in the home, as

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (30mi)
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Trigger
3 weeks ago
- 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

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (36mi)
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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

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (36mi)
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Cash
- 5 Years Old
Cash's ideal home Cash is searching for his forever home with his beloved best friend, Penny. These two share a wonderful bond and are looking for a family who can welcome them both with open arms. Cash is a gentle, sensitive soul who truly flourishes in a calm, peaceful household with steady, predictable routines. A quieter environment helps him feel secure, and he will

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (40mi)
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Penny
- 4 Years Old
Penny's ideal home Penny is hoping to find her forever home alongside her best friend, Cash. These two share a wonderful bond and are looking for a loving family who can welcome them both. Penny is a gentle, sweet-natured girl who really blossoms in a calm to moderately active home. She adores spending time with people she knows and trusts, and her soft, sensitive nature makes

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (40mi)
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Jesse
- 2 Years Old
Jesse's ideal home Jesse is a two-year-old Terrier cross with a gentle heart and a sensitive soul. She is looking for a patient and understanding home in a quiet rural location, with peaceful walking routes right on the doorstep and a secure garden where she can feel safe. Due to her noise sensitivity, she wouldn’t cope in a flat or on a busy road, and she needs adopters who

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (30mi)
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Beans
- 10 Years Old
Beans's ideal home Beans is a wonderful 10 year old Terrier cross. He is currently in one of our lovely foster homes and has settled in well. He is now ready to start looking for his forever home. He will need to be the only pet in the home and have quiet walking areas as he can be reactive towards other Dogs. He loves people and has met everybody lovely since being in our

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (36mi)
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Ethel
- 8 Years Old
Ethel's ideal home Ethel is a gentle, easy‑going girl who would flourish in a quiet to moderately active home. She’s wonderfully relaxed indoors, settles beautifully, and is comfortable with everyday household sounds—she’s just a little unsure of the TV and washing machine from time to time. Thanks to her calm nature and sweet demeanour, Ethel could happily join a

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (40mi)
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Otto
- 6 Years Old
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

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (36mi)
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Scrappy
- 4 Years Old
Scrappy's ideal home Scrappy is a 2 year old terrier cross with a cheeky character and a real zest for life. Being a youngster, Scrappy loves plenty of fun things to do, he thinks toys are great fun and particularly enjoys a teddy. He’s an affectionate little guy who enjoys sitting on a lap for a fuss and a massage and can share his new home children of 14 years who are

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (30mi)

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Clive
1 week ago
- 9 Years Old
Clive's ideal home Clive is on the search for his forever home! He would love a quiet home with adopters who are able to understand his worries over formal handling and who can appreciate extra space. He is looking for adopters who can take him on sniffy walks and help him embrace the quieter life. Clive should be the only dog and pet in the home, but can have walking friends.

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (52mi)
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Lola
2 weeks ago
- 9 Years Old
Lola's ideal home Lola is a sweet senior who is looking for a new home. As an older girl, she’s best suited to live with children of around secondary school age. Lola has lived with other Dogs previously and can do so again pending a successful mix at the centre, she does prefer small, calm pooches. Lola is currently out in a foster home. Could you be Lola's perfect match?

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (94mi)
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Tilly
2 weeks ago
- 1 Year Old
Tilly's ideal home Tilly is a sweet and affectionate young Jack Russell, aged 1 year and 10 months, looking for a patient and understanding home where she can continue to build her confidence. She can be a little appeasing when first meeting new people, often rolling onto her back, so her new owners will need a good understanding of canine body language to recognise when she

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (82mi)
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Doc
3 weeks ago
- 9 Months Old
Doc's ideal home Doc is a fun-loving, confident puppy of just 8 months old who is full of excitement and enthusiasm for life. He loves meeting new people and Dogs, though his excitable nature means he can be a little full-on at times, so he’ll benefit from a family who can guide him with positive, consistent training as he learns his manners. Doc would suit a home that can

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (82mi)
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Tinkerbelle
3 weeks ago
- 7 Years Old
Tinkerbelle's ideal home Tinkerbelle our gentle girl is ready to find her forever home after coming into us due to a change in accommodation. She is suitable to live with primary school aged children. Tinkerbelle can share her home with other Dogs, pending a successful mix in centre prior to adoption. She also has the potential to live with cats, pending a successful scent

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (94mi)
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Irene
- 8 Months Old
Irene's ideal home Meet Irene, our beautiful, bouncy Beagle cross pup! She is suitable to live with primary school age children and could share her home with another playful dog, following a successful mix at the centre. Although we have no history of Irene around cats, she could potentially live with them following a successful scent swap and gradual introductions in the

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (94mi)
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Rosy
- 13 Years Old
Rosy's ideal home Rosy is on the search for her retirement home with adopters who will take her for regular walks. She loves the company of humans and much prefers to relax and spend time with them rather than playing with other Dogs, though she could live with an older, small to medium-sized, calm dog. Rosy could live with a cat that has lived with Dogs before. She would like

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (52mi)
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Bruno
- 7 Years Old
Bruno's ideal home Bruno is a 7-year-old sweetheart looking for a calm, adult-only home where he can truly relax and be adored. He’s a happy little character who enjoys meeting new people and absolutely loves being picked up and cuddled. Medium in energy, Bruno enjoys his walks and travels well in the car, but he can be conflicted when meeting unfamiliar Dogs and may bark at

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Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (82mi)

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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.