4Lillie's ideal home Lillie is looking for a retirement home where everyone is over the age of 12 years old and able to respect her space. She needs to be the only pet in her new home but can be left for a full working day comfortably. Could you be Lillie's perfect match? Lillie is a gorgeous little old lady, looking for a peaceful home to call her own. She’s a little shy at
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2Lilo's ideal home Lilo is a fabulous 6-month-old Jack Russell Pug Crossbreed. She's full of personality and full of energy! She's a little standoffish when she first meets you, but with a few treats and a little space she soon comes round. once you're in the club you'll see how playful and downright adorable she is! She'll need her adopters to put in some time initially to
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Tofu's ideal home Tofu is a gentle, affectionate 9-year-old boy who’s looking for a second chance at life with a family who can help him feel safe and secure. He can live with calm, respectful primary school-aged children and would be happiest in a moderate to quiet home where he can settle in at his own pace. Tofu will need to be the only pet in the home, but he really
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Jack Jack's ideal home Meet Jack Jack, a lovable 14-year-old Jack Russell cross with a big personality! He would thrive in a home where he can be the only pet (so all the cuddles can be for him!) and would be happiest in an adult-only environment. Jack Jack loves his people so much so that he will need owners that are around most of the time. However, he happily travels in the
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4Radley's ideal home Radley is looking for a patient home that are prepared for a longer process in gaining his trust and slowly building his confidence when settling into the home, something that our behaviour team will provide ongoing support with. Radley's ideal home will have access to his own private and secure garden where he will spend most of his exercises to begin
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2Hugo's ideal home Hugo is a gorgeous almost 11-year-old Jack Russell. He can be shy and worried by new people and places, so needs calm and patient adopters who are prepared to take things at his pace. He spooks easily so young children would be too much for him, but high school aged and above would be fine. As he is looking for a quiet environment, he would need to be the
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1Rex'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
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2Tia's ideal home Tia is a super sweet 12 year old Terrier - poodle mix looking for a quiet home to enjoy her retirement with. She's looking for a home where any children living or visiting the home are older teenagers. She could potentially live with a dog savvy cat, as she is doing well with ta cat buddy in foster but all cats are individuals. We believe she could potentially
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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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1Thistle's ideal home Thistle is an adorable 5 year old Jack Russell Terrier X looking for her furever home in time for Christmas. She is a friendly girl who could join a home with children of primary school age and has the potential to live with a canine companion pending successful meets at the centre. Once settled, she could be built up to being left for short periods of
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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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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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7Hugo's ideal home Little Hugo can live with children aged eight and up but will need to be the only dog as his reactions to others can be mixed. He is house trained and can be left alone for four hours or so once he's settled in. Hugo can pant heavily in the car and isn't used to travelling for more than 15 minutes. Could you be Hugo's perfect match? Hugo is a lovely golden
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4Sparky's ideal home Sparky is a sweet little boy who found himself with us due to being a stray so we don't have lots of history on him. He may not be house trained so will need someone around most of the day to give a refresher if needed and to build up leaving hours. He can live with children aged 14 and over. He will need to be the only pet in the home but can walk with
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
3Bean's ideal home Bean is a very cute 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier who is on the search for his furever home. He loves to be out and about anywhere where he can have a good sniff! New environments can make Bean feel nervous at times but if he is with one of his favourite people then it does not take long before he goes off exploring. Like new spaces, Bean may also be
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Chutney's ideal home Chutney is a very sweet 1 year old Jack Russell Terrier cross who is on the hunt for his furever home. He loves a fuss and a cuddle and will even jump on your lap for more! He has been very friendly with everyone he has met and is able to live with primary school aged children. Chutney's dream home would be where he is the only pet and in a quieter area
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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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Rescue Centre / Charity
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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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.
