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

21 Family Friendly Jack Russell Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Leicestershire

Find 21 Jack Russell dogs for adoption in Leicestershire, 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 Leicestershire, 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.

  • Lemmy 4

    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

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  • Peggy 7

    Peggy

    • 6 Year Old Female

    Peggy's ideal home Penny is a bubbly and friendly Terrier crossbreed who is a total social butterfly. She loves spending time with other Dogs so whilst we don't have a history of her living with other pets, she could have a dog companion in the home pending a successful introduction. Since we also have no history of her living with children, we'd recommend that any children in

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (117 miles)

  • Bella 2

    Bella

    • 8 Year Old Female

    Bella's ideal home Bella is looking for a family that can be around during the day, as she just loves to be with people (if you’re looking for a shadow Bella’s the girl for you). She would enjoy an active home, as has heaps of energy and just loves a walk. Although she’s looking to be the only dog in the home, it would be nice for Bella to have some doggy friends out and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Badger 2

    Badger

    • 10 Year Old Male

    Badger's ideal home Badger is a three-year-old Patterdale who could live with another dog or be the only pet in the home. He can live with primary school-aged children and, following his assessment, should be able to cope with being left for short periods. He is also okay travelling in the car. We have no previous history to indicate how Jenny would be around cats. Could you

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire (65 miles)

  • Rockie 4

    Rockie

    • 6 Year Old Male

    Rockie's ideal home Rockie is a lovely 5-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier x Jack Russell who is currently enjoying life in foster care. He is a gentle, affectionate boy who can be a little worried when faced with change and may struggle to settle at first. His new family will need to give him plenty of time, patience and reassurance while he adjusts to his new surroundings.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (102 miles)

  • Rusty 3

    Rusty

    • 3 Year Old Male

    Rusty's ideal home Rusty is looking for a home where he can be the only pet and where everyone is teen aged or above. He will need a family able to help him adjust at his own pace so minimal leaving hours will be important initially. Could you be Rusty's perfect match? Sweet lad Rusty is an active little guy looking for a family who can keep up! He’s finding kennels

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

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    Hazel

    • 2 Year Old Female

    Hazel's ideal home Hazel is a super sweet 2-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross who is full of life and always ready for her next adventure. She doesn’t enjoy kennel life and is at her happiest when she is out and about, exploring the world and spending time with her handlers. Hazel is happy and keen to be clipped on for walks and loves having a good sniff and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (102 miles)

  • Monty 3

    Monty

    • 8 Year Old Male

    Monty's ideal home Monty is an incredibly sweet an 8yr old Jug (Jack Russell Pug Cross). He’s instantly friendly with everyone and loves to snuggle! Given the opportunity he likes to climb onto your lap for a fuss, but he’s also happy relaxing on his own. Monty’s dream lifestyle includes pottering and sniffing around exploring, finding tasty treats during search games

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire (125 miles)

  • Cooper 5

    Cooper

    • 1 Year Old Male

    Cooper's ideal home Cooper is on the hunt for his forever home, could that be you? He's looking for an adult only family who are willing to provide a calm home environment without too much hustle and bustle. Cooper bonds very strongly with his humans, and can sometimes worry about sharing them, so he is looking to be the only pet in the home. He is used to having company most

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (132 miles)

  • Jinx 4

    Jinx

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Jinx's ideal home Meet Jinx, a 3-year-old Terrier cross. Jinx would benefit from a calm and supportive family who can help her gain her confidence. She can be worried by cars and is looking for adopters who can be patient with her and help her overcome some worries she may have around new environments and people. Jinx could live with calm secondary-aged school children who

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (88 miles)

  • Xander 5

    Xander

    • 12 Year Old Male

    Xander's ideal home Meet Xander our dapper little 12 year old Jack Russell Terrier. This sweet little gentleman is looking for a loving home where he can cuddle up on the sofa with his new family. Xander could potentially live with another dog pending a successful meet here at the centre and is also able to live with cats and children of an older primary school age. He

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (132 miles)

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    Lily

    • 16 Year Old Female

    Lily's ideal home Lily is a lovely 16-year-old girl who is looking for a peaceful, adult-only retirement home through no fault of her own. She is friendly when meeting new people, although she has previously shown some reactivity towards visitors to the home, as well as some guarding behaviours, so her new family will need to be understanding and willing to give her time and

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wickford, Essex (102 miles)

  • Pixie 2

    Pixie

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Pixie's ideal home Pixie is a young Jack Russell cross with higher energy levels who would love a family who can carry on with her basic training and gradually build up her confidence around car travel. She would be best suited to live in a home that isn't on a main or busy road. Pixie will not be able to live with cats, birds or small furries due to breed traits. She could

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (88 miles)

  • Juno 1

    Juno

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Juno's ideal home Say hello to Juno! She’s a 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier who is looking for a lovely family to help her feel less worried about the world. Juno’s perfect home would be on the quieter side of life, with everyone in the family being teenagers and older. She would love a garden to explore, as she is super curious and loves getting her nose to the ground!

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (132 miles)

  • Abigail 6

    Abigail

    • 6 Year Old Female

    Abigail's ideal home Meet Abigail, the sweetest Jack Russell X Pug you’ll ever see! She’s 6 years old and she's looking for a forever family who can give her plenty of cuddles. Abigail is an easy-going girl who loves meeting new people and making doggy friends. She’d love to be able to meet plenty of dog pals when she goes on walks, and she could potentially live with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (132 miles)

  • Rocco 3

    Rocco

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Rocco's ideal home Meet Rocco, the gorgeous 4.5-year old Terrier X looking for his forever home! Rocco would like to be the only dog in the home, as he can be a bit vocal out and about but would like to build up to parallel walks with calm Dogs. Rocco would be happy to live with sensible, older primary school age children, as he can be a bit worried of new people at first but

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (132 miles)

  • Betsy 6

    Betsy

    • 8 Year Old Female

    Betsy's ideal home Beautiful Betsy is looking for a new home via our Homestay scheme. She is a loving girl who thrives from attention and loves snuggling up on the sofa. Betsy can live with primary school aged children but would like to be the only pet in her new home. She is walked muzzled to help with her interactions around Dogs and animals. Betsy has ongoing medical which

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire (65 miles)

  • Buddy 3

    Buddy

    • 6 Year Old Male

    Buddy's ideal home Buddy can live with children of primary school age but will need to be the only pet due to fighting with another dog in the home, but can have friends for walks. He is house trained and has been good when left by himself for a few hours. Could you be Buddy's perfect match? Buddy is a super little friend who has settled quickly into centre life. An active

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside (96 miles)

  • Smithy 4

    Smithy

    • 4 Year Old Male

    Smithy's ideal home Smithy is an almost 4 year old Beagle cross who is ready to find his forever home. This handsome boy is currently living in foster and is enjoying all the comforts of home life. Smithy loves to be active and enjoys nothing more than walkies and adventures exploring new places. He's a friendly boy who loves meeting new people, but can be a little over the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks (41 miles)

  • Pearl 7

    Pearl

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Pearl's ideal home Pearl is a 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier. She is a friendly girl and could join a home with children of Primary School age and older. Pearl has been happy to say hello to Dogs at the centre but can be underconfident around them so would be best as the only dog in the home and would benefit from some calm doggy friends to socialise with outside of the home.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk (82 miles)

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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.

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