2Poppy & Bess's ideal home Say hello to Poppy (9) and Bess (7),our terrific terrier twosome who are on the lookout for their perfect forever home. These gorgeous girls are the best of friends and are hoping to find a loving family who can welcome them both with open arms. They can happily live with other friendly Dogs and primary school-aged children. Poppy and Bess are also
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3Brillo's ideal home Meet brilliant Brillo – a cheeky, charming, and playful 2-year-old terrier who’s ready to find his forever home! Brillo is looking for a home where he can be the only pet and be the star of the show. He can happily live with secondary school-aged children and initially he will need owners who are around most of the time as he loves human company. Could
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3Judy's ideal home Judy is a 15 year old Jack Russell Terrier Cross Chihuahua looking for her retirement home to enjoy the rest of her golden years. She would like to live with an adult only family and will have to be the only pet in the home. Around other Dogs, Judy likes to have her own space. She would be happy to have a garden all to herself to spend the days sunbathing and
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3Kiki & Dotty's ideal home Meet Kiki (3) and Dotty (4) – an inseparable pair of adorable crossbreeds who are looking for their forever home together. These two peas in a pod need to be the only pets in the household, but they could have doggy friends out on walks. They’re wonderfully adaptable and can live with children of any age, making them a great fit for a family home.
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3Chino's ideal home Chino is a fun-loving Jack Russell cross Shih Tzu with a big personality and an even bigger love of laps. He loves his bed and his food, but he’s not too keen on sharing them—so he’ll need to be in an adult-only, single-pet home where his space is respected and routines are consistent & our training team are on hand to support with this. Chino enjoys
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2Charlie's ideal home Charlie is an older man, at a great 13 years old, looking for a quiet retirement home to call his own. Charlie is a very happy gentleman, he potters around, minding his own business and then totters over to you with an extra waggy tail for a little cuddle! He is looking for a somewhat quiet home, when he can snooze in peace but also get his little walks as
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7Buddy & Walter's ideal home Prepare to have your heart melted - meet our gorgeous Jack Russell duo Buddy and Walter! These boys would love to find their forever home together as they are very bonded and love each other. They're able to share their home with primary school aged children, but would do better as the only pets in the home as they much prefer each others' company
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1James's ideal home James is a handsome 2 year old JRT x on the search for his forever home. He can live with a resident dog in the home pending a successful meet here at the center and he would like a home where all children are over the age of 14. James has come to us from a rubbish background, where he was not exposed to a lot in his short life, so he has been very
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4Mancha's ideal home Little Mancha is our gorgeous long-legged Jack Russel who can live with children of secondary school age and above who are happy to give him space when he needs it. Mancha must wear a muzzle at the vets and so will need adopters comfortable with this. He will need a home with the ability to separate him for feeding and he would also love to be the only dog
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1Eddie's ideal home Eddie is a gorgeous 2 year old JRT cross looking for a patient, loving home to call his own. Eddie would love a home where all children are over 14 years old as he can be a bit worried. It would be beneficial for Eddie to be rehome with a calm, confident resident dog to show him the way, as we find Dogs bring him so much more confidence. Eddie is a lovely
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5Ralphy's ideal home Ralphy is a handsome older gentleman who just likes to take life at his own pace. He loves a good sniffy wander, and then taking himself off to bed for a snooze. He does love a little fuss and will nudge your hand to tell you he's not done receiving love! Being an older gentleman, he's not looking to share his home with another dog so he can relax, but he
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6Reggie's ideal home Reggie is a sweet boy who can live with children of secondary school age or over. As he does gain a lot of confidence from other Dogs and can be unsettled on his own in the home we think he would greatly benefit from having another dog in the home. He would also benefit from a home where his new family are around as much as possible initially to help him
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5Mia's ideal home No, this isn't Buck the crazy weasel from Ice Age - this is sweet girl Mia! Mia is a 4 year old JRT x Pug that has come into our care from a sheltered background. Mia has never lived in a home environment before and so would need help with basic training and coping alone. She is particularly fearful of going through doorways, but with a patient owner that is
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5Josh's ideal home This dashing little man is Josh. He is an 11.5 year old Jack Russell Terrier cross Chihuahua. Josh can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre, though we are unsure how he is with cats. He can live with secondary school aged children that understand he is an older boy and will give him space when he needs his power nap!
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3Albert's ideal home Albert can live with children over the age of six but will need to be the only pet at home as he can be choosy about friends. He is house trained and can be left alone for a few hours without worry once settled. Could you be Albert's perfect match? Cheeky Albert is a super little Jack Russell who just seems to be happy about everything! He loves to say
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3Roddy's ideal home Roddy is a bright boy who can't wait to meet his family. While we don't know if Roddy has ever been around children before he'll be fine to live with children of around secondary school age. Roddy has the potential to live with other Dogs too. Any match would need a successful meet in centre before adoption. As he can get a little worried about formal
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7Benji's ideal home Benji is an absolute heart-stealer and he knows it! He's looking for a quiet home environment where he can bask in the love of his adopters. Benji needs to be the only pet in an adult only home, as he is worried meeting new people. His adopters will need to come to visit him a couple of times just to ensure he has started to form a bond with them before
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2Bella's ideal home Bella and Lola are a pair of Pugs who would love to find a forever home to adopt them both. They have a really good history around young children and could live with kids of primary school age. Bella and Lola would also be open to sharing their home with a pre-existing dog, pending successful mixes in centre prior to adoption. Could you be Bella's perfect
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1Eddie's ideal home Eddie is looking for a calm and understanding home with patient owners who can give him the time and reassurance he needs to settle in. As he can be a little sensitive and shy at first, his new family should be happy to go at his pace until he gains confidence. Eddie will need to be the only dog in the home, as he prefers the company of people to other Dogs.
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2Benji's ideal home Benji is an 8 month old Jack Russell cross, we are told with a Shih Tzu. He is an absolute live wire but a bundle of fun and love at the same time, therefore he is looking for a home with people who are going to continue his training as prior to coming to us, he had lived quite a sheltered life and is currently figuring out how to be a dog! He will need a
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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.
