Jack Russell Terrier Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Leicester, Leicestershire

128 Jack Russell Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Leicester, Leicestershire

Find 128 Jack Russell dogs for adoption in Leicester, 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 Leicester, 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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    Sue

    • 1 Year Old Female

    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 (99 miles)

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    Bella

    • 6 Year Old Female

    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 (94 miles)

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    Obi

    • 7 Year Old Female

    Obi's ideal home Obi is a sweet 6.5-year-old Terrier crossbreed looking for a home to call her own. This affectionate girl enjoys human company and would make a great companion, she particularly enjoys cuddling up to her favourite people. Obi enjoys spending time with calm walking friends here at the centre! Could you be Obi's perfect match? Obi is looking for a quiet,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (104 miles)

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    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 (104 miles)

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    Max

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Max's ideal home Max is a confident, excitable 2-year-old who greets the world with full enthusiasm—sometimes a little too enthusiastically! He’s instantly friendly with new people and may come across a bit OTT at first, but his joy is infectious. Max can live with children aged 8+ who are used to Dogs and comfortable around his bouncy nature. With his high energy levels,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (99 miles)

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    Rex

    • 5 Year Old Male

    Rex's ideal home Rex is a lively 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier with a big personality and an even bigger heart! He’s full of energy and loves nothing more than heading out for long walks and adventures where he can sniff out new scents. He’s very people-friendly and loves attention. Rex can live with children aged 12 and over but needs to be the only dog in the home. Rex

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (55 miles)

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    Peppy

    • 10 Year Old Male

    Peppy's ideal home Peppy is a one-of-a-kind pooch who has an abundance of character, and just as much love to give. His perfect match would be an adult-only family with minimal visitors and no visiting children, who share his passion for the outdoors, and who have the time, as well as the desire, to continue working with him on his training. Peppy is super smart and keen to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex (130 miles)

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    Lemmy

    • 11 Year Old Male

    Lemmy's ideal home 9-year-old Lemmy requires a home with a maximum of two adults and needs to be the only pet in the home. Lemmy is looking for a quiet, rural location with a secure garden (6 foot fenced) to enjoy. His leaving time could be gradually built up to 1-2 hours once he has settled into his new environment. If you rent your property, please obtain written permission

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire (11 miles)

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    Katya

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Katya's ideal home This gorgeous girl is Katya, a 3 year old Dachshund X Jack Russell Terrier. Katya came into our care as a stray and may never have known the comforts of a real home before. She is currently a very worried girl who is doing her best to learn that the world isn't as scary as it seems and that there are kind people who want to help her. For this reason she will

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (117 miles)

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    Lexie

    • 9 Year Old Female

    Lexie's ideal home Lexie is a super sweet 9 year-old Jack Russell Terrier. She loves to spend time with people she knows best. She would love someone who is able to make her feel safe in new situations as she can be a little nervous. Lexie loves to get out and about on walks and walks lovely on lead. Lexie is looking for a home with secondary or above aged children and would

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in West Calder, West Lothian (245 miles)

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    Ellie

    • 5 Year Old Female

    Ellie's ideal home Ellie is a sweet little Poodle cross Jack Russell with lots of love to give. Having come into our care from a home, she has already mastered the basics of family life. She is housetrained, settles well indoors, and is happy to be left for a couple of hours, making her an easy companion for many households. Ellie can find other Dogs a little overwhelming and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (27 miles)

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    Minnie

    • 5 Year Old Female

    Minnie's ideal home Minnie is a lovely Terrier cross Bichon who is looking for a patient and understanding family to call her own. Having come into our care from a home, Minnie has already settled into home life before. She is housetrained and is happy to be left for a few hours, making her a great companion for someone with a steady routine. Minnie can find other Dogs a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (27 miles)

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    Lily

    • 15 Year Old Female

    Lily's ideal home Lily is a sweet 15 year old Jack Russell Terrier. She still has a playful side and loves carrying her soft toys around or playing with a squeaky ball, before settling down for a cuddle on your lap. Lily would like to be the only pet in her new home so she can enjoy all the attention. She could live with sensible secondary school aged children who understands

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (116 miles)

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    Drako

    • 8 Year Old Male

    Drako's ideal home Fun little man Drako is an 8 and a half year old Jack Russell Terrier who loves a sniffy stroll and a comfy and snooze in equal measure. He likes to play with toys, but will defluff them, he is a gracious boy and is happy for you to tidy up after he is done. He is a friendly boy and likes to meet new people when out on his walks, with people he knows he will

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent (128 miles)

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    Rocky

    • 8 Year Old Male

    Rocky's ideal home Rocky is an 8-year-old Corgi/Terrier cross. He’s not really been around children as far as we know, but with his friendly nature he’ll be fine to live with those of secondary school age. Rocky needs to be the only pet in the home. He can have some doggy walking friends to help his socialisation but isn’t keen on interacting just yet. Could you be

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (50 miles)

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    Elsa

    • 10 Year Old Female

    Elsa's ideal home Elsa is a lovely girl looking for a very special home where she can truly thrive. She forms strong bonds with the people she loves and is happiest when she has company, so she is searching for a home where she will have very minimal to no time left alone. A household with multiple people would be ideal, ensuring there's usually someone around to keep her

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (85 miles)

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    Willow

    • 6 Month Old Female

    Willow's ideal home Sweet Willow is a young pup who should live with a confident dog to have as a role model. She is working on her confidence-building, as she can have a worried side, so she would really benefit from living with another dog who can help her confidence continue to grow. Willow would love patient and understanding owners who are willing to take things at her

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (80 miles)

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    Fern

    • 6 Month Old Female

    Fern's ideal home Adorable Fern is a young pup who would really love to live with another dog who can be a confident role model to show her the ropes and that life isn't so scary. Fern would love patient and understanding owners who are happy to take things at her own pace, as she can be a bit worried at times. She would like owners who are around a lot to help her settle into

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (80 miles)

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    Skittles

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Skittles's ideal home Meet Skittles, a lovely 2-year-old Jack Russell. She would love kind and patient owners who are willing to take the time to build a bond with her. She would like a quiet adult-only household with preferably one or two owners. Meeting new people can be scary for Skittles so having to get to know more than two people would be quite worrying for her.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (80 miles)

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    Hope

    • 6 Year Old Female

    Hope's ideal home Hope is an absolutely adorable little 6 year old Jack Russell who can be quite worried in general, but she loves her walks and attention. It doesn't normally take her too long before she climbs on to your lap for a wee cuddle! Could you be Hope's perfect match? Hope is a bit of a food connoisseur as she enjoys the finer things in life like cheese and chicken

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland (262 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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