3Polly's ideal home Polly is sweet 12 year old Jack Russell with bags of love to offer, she has been with us for a little while in one of our wonderful foster homes whilst she worked on getting her skin to a better condition. Polly absolutely adores us humans, and would love a companion at home with her to keep her company. Polly is currently in a foster home with an older,
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Mid Glamorgan, Wales (54mi)
2Teddy's ideal home Beautiful little Teddy is an older gentleman at 10 years old and is currently living in a foster home, where he's enjoying all his homey comforts. He is housetrained and loves nothing more than snuggling up on the sofa and spending time with his favourite people. Teddy's ideal home would be with older teenage children who can understand he prefers a quieter
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (69mi)
4Bluey's ideal home Bluey is a super special, 8, almost 9 year old Jack Russell looking for a new home to call his own. Bluey came to us from a very loving home, where his owner was no longer able to care for him and made the diffcult but right decision to entrust us to find him his ideal set up. A few years ago, Bluey suffered with his eyes and the decision was made by his
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Mid Glamorgan, Wales (54mi)
4Coco and Beth's ideal home Coco (brown and white) and Beth (tri-colour) are a very special bonded pair who are searching for a calm, quiet, adult‑only home where they can finally relax and feel safe. The world is still a big, slightly overwhelming place for them, as they haven’t experienced much yet, so they’ll need kind and patient adopters who are happy to help them
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (65mi)
4Mouse's ideal home Beautiful little Mouse is 5 month old Terrier Cross who is ready to find her forever home. She found herself in our care after being found as stray so we sadly don't know too much about her previous history. Mouse has spent a short time in a home environment where she had been making progress with her housetraining. Mouse hasn't been used to being left for
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (69mi)
3Bonnie's ideal home Beautiful little Bonnie is a 6 year old Jack Russell who has come into our care for no fault of her own. She has been in a home for all of her life where she was housetrained and quite happy spending a few hours alone. Bonnie loves her favourite people and enjoys snuggling up on the sofa watching TV. In true terrier style she loves to be out and about
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (69mi)
2Mossy's ideal home Mossy is a sweet older gentleman, an 11 year old JRT x Chihuahua looking for his retirement home. Mossy is unable to live with another dog in the home and would prefer a home where all children are 14yrs+. Once you have built a bond with Mossy, he is the sweetest lad and loves a cuddle! Mossy will find his place in your lap and stay there, but he may be a
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan (23mi)
3Joe's ideal home Joe is an 8-year-old terrier who came to us as a stray, so he may need a little help refreshing his basic training, including housetraining and getting comfortable with being left alone for short periods. He can be a bit nervous when he first meets new people, but with a little patience he soon warms up and shows his true personality. Once settled, Joe is a
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (69mi)
3Nugget's ideal home Nugget is a gentle and sensitive soul who will truly shine in a calm, quiet home. She feels most comfortable in a peaceful environment and would appreciate a household with minimal visitors and managed introductions, especially as she settles into her new home. Once she feels secure, her sweet personality really comes through. Because Nugget values her
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks (73mi)
5Radar's ideal home Radar is a handsome little pocket-rocket. He is a two-year-old Chihuahua cross Terrier looking for a loving home. He could potentially live with another playful dog or be equally as happy as the only dog in the home. He is looking for a home without cats or small furries and has no history with being around livestock. Radar could live with children as young
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Ilfracombe, North Devon (64mi)
6Otto'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
Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire (67mi)
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.
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (69mi)
4Mario's ideal home Mario is a little dog with a big personality! He’s been at Dogs Trust for a while now and is on the search for a special home. Mario is anxious of new people and situations so requires multiple meets at the centre to ensure a good relationship is built prior to adoption. Mario loves to sit with known people and enjoys scratches. He is looking for an
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire (47mi)
3Luna's ideal home Luna is a lovely 7 year old x breed looking for an active home. She is a really good companion but despite her age has lots of energy and loves to be out and about. She can live with older children 12 upwards that will give her her space. She can walk out and about with other Dogs but prefers to not share her home with one or cats. Luna is housetrained and
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks (69mi)
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (65mi)
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Telford, Shropshire (65mi)
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4Sammy's ideal home Sammy is a friendly, affectionate four-year-old who loves cuddles, toys and being around his people. He would suit a home with sensible, dog-savvy children aged between ten and sixteen years old who can understand and respect his space. Sammy will need some one-to-one support with toilet training, as he can scent mark indoors, and may need help building
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Mid Glamorgan, Wales (21mi)
4Daisy's ideal home Daisy is searching for a calm, stable home where she can truly feel secure. She’s had a lot of change in her life, so a predictable routine and patient guidance will help her settle and build confidence. She can be apprehensive when first approached and may be vocal at first, but if you give her a little space and approach gently, she warms up very
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Mid Glamorgan, Wales (21mi)
5Ethel's ideal home Ethel is a gentle, easy‑going girl who would flourish in a quiet to moderately active home. She’s wonderfully relaxed indoors, settles beautifully, and is comfortable with everyday household sounds—she’s just a little unsure of the TV and washing machine from time to time. Thanks to her calm nature and sweet demeanour, Ethel could happily join a
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks (73mi)
3Ross's ideal home Ross can live with other Dogs of a similar size and temperament, and also cats. Any children in the home will need to be 10 and over. Ross is house trained but not used to spending any length of time by himself. Ross has some medical issues including a grade two heart murmur, skin problems and hypothyroidism, and requires medication daily. Could you be Ross's
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside (112mi)
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.
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Jack Russells are a popular dog breed known for their appearance, temperament and suitability for a range of homes. If you are considering this breed, it is worth understanding their typical characteristics, exercise needs, grooming requirements and breeder standards before contacting sellers.
If you are looking for a Jack Russell Terrier, you can browse current classified listings on our site and read more about the breed before contacting sellers. New to owning a Jack Russell? Be sure to check out our Jack Russell Buyers Guide plus more information on What should be in a Jack Russell puppy starter pack. You can also learn more about the breed in our Jack Russell Terrier Breed Guide.