4Dexter's ideal home Dexter is a lively and cheeky 6 year old Pug cross Jack Russell, he gets on well with everyone he meets and could live with secondary school aged children. Dexter gets on well with Dogs and could live with another doggy friend in the home pending successful meets at the centre, but would be equally happy as the only dog. We don't have any information on how
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3Carly's ideal home Carly is a 9 year old sweetheart looking for her second chance of a forever home. She would like a relatively calm new home, where she can relax, occasionally play with her toys and have cuddles. Her new family will need to be happy with small, pottering type walks as Carly doesn't need too much but does still like to get out and about! Carly can live with
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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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3Nacho's ideal home Nacho is an adorable, scruffy Terrier crossbreed who is looking for his happy ever after. He is currently in one of our wonderful foster homes and is doing great, he is living there with another dog, a little female yorkie who is gets on great with but is independent of, happy to do his own thing and be with us humans. Nacho is dog social out and about too
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3Layla's ideal home Lovely Layla is a chilled-out girl looking for a quiet home to relax in. She can be a bit worried about handling and does have some stiffness around her back end, so she’s looking for an adult-only home happy with gentle companionship rather than lots of snuggles. Layla has lived with a dog before but would much rather be the only pet in the home as while
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3Rusty's ideal home Golden oldie Rusty is now ready to find his perfect retirement home where he can enjoy his senior years in comfort. At 10 years old, he much prefers the quieter things in life and loves spending his afternoons relaxing. Rusty is mostly housetrained and is content being left for an hour or so. His favourite place in the world is curled up beside you or on
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2Cindy's ideal home This precious little lady is Cindy! Cindy is looking for a quiet retirement home, where she can live out her golden years. Cindy could live with sensible secondary school aged children, who are understanding that she lives for her naps! Cindy is used to living with another dog and we think she would benefit from a home with a calm older dog who will match
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1Jack's ideal home Jack is a 3 month old Chihuahua cross Terrier. He is now ready to start looking for his forever home, he can be worried by new situations but with time and patients you get to see the fun, playful and such a loving little chap. He is going to need owners that are able to provide him with positive training and building his confidence in new situations. He is
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2Charlie's ideal home Charlie is a handsome young man looking for a somewhat quiet home of his home where he can get out and about a lot. His new home would be willing to give him a little time to grow used to them initially as all these big changes have been a lot for Charlie, but he is doing great and making lots of new relationships with people and Dogs here. Charlie would
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5Puffin's ideal home Meet Puffin, a gorgeous 2 year old JRT x looking for a special home. Puffin came into us from a really unfortunate situation and was riddled with fleas. Puffin - even on her intake day - was so incredibly trusting and friendly. We believe Puffin to be deaf, but this does not stop her! She loves a good explore and sniff in new environments and really
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2Ariel's ideal home Ariel is a 1 1/2 year old Terrier mix. She came into Dogs Trust as a Stray so sadly we have no history on her. However she is currently in one of our lovely foster homes. Ariel is looking for a home with children aged 16 and above, to enable her having a quiet environment. She loves other Dogs and needs other Dogs, so she must live with another dog or Dogs
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3Timmy's ideal home Timmy is a very loving boy but does take his time to warm up to people initially. Once he is comfortable with you, he loves nothing more than cuddles and being as close to you as possible. He really enjoys going for walks, gets excited to go out and has good lead manners. A quieter home with fewer visitors where he can get all the attention and spend lots of
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3Milo's ideal home Milo is a bundle of fun he is looking for an active home with owners who are looking for a dog to join them on day trips out. He loves other Dogs and enjoys their company. He can play a little over the top so will need a dog to match this playstyle . He will need remainding on house training - and will need help to be left alone , and if he is left to give
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4Hugo's ideal home Adorable little Hugo is a 4 year old Poodle cross who is ready to find an understanding and loving forever home. Hugo isn't quite as confident as he seems and gets a lot of confidence from his trusted friends with whom he forms strong bonds with. He'd love a family with children of 16+ who can understand his worries and learn to read his body language. Hugo
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2Roscoe's ideal home Roscoe is a clever, affectionate 7-month-old Jack Russell cross who loves cuddles and learning. He’s housetrained, sleeps through the night, and travels well. However, he needs consistent, structured training to manage his excitement around people and barking at Dogs. Roscoe thrives on mental stimulation, food-based games, and positive reinforcement.
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2Barry's ideal home Beautiful Barry is on the search for his forever home with patient adopters who are willing to take the time to get to know him. He can be worried initially by new people and handling so will need a family who give him time to settle in and open up at his own pace. He would be best suited to a quieter household as he can find loud noises unsettling. Due to
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1Jill's ideal home Jill is a sweet older girl looking for a retirement home where she can live out her golden years snoozing on a sofa! Jill is a 12yr old Terrier Cross who came into our care with bad skin, but she's on the road to recovery and she's feeling a lot more comfortable! She loves the company of people, and so would be looking for a family that would be around the
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4Teddy's ideal home Teddy is a three-year-old Terrier cross Welsh Collie looking for a loving home. He has history of living with children and can share his home with children as young as eight years. Teddy likes to socialise with other Dogs, in the home he is looking to be the only dog as he does not like to share his fuss, treats, and toys. He has no history of living with
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5Meg's ideal home Meet Cariad and Megan - two beautiful 12 year old JRTs looking for their retirement home together. These girls are super bonded and want to be rehomed together, with children as young as 8yrs (possibly younger if they are sensible) and another calm, resident dog. They have lots of experience living around livestock and various different farm animals, and are
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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.
