2Bertie's ideal home Bertie is looking for an active home where he will be the only pet. Bertie can mix with Dogs if introduced appropriately however is fear-reactive to Dogs out on walks so adopters will need to be willing to help build his confidence when out and about. Once settled, Bertie would be comfortable being left for a couple of hours. He is a very friendly boy who
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6Alfie's ideal home This handsome little man is Alfie. He is a 10.5 year old Jack Russell looking for his forever home. Alfie can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre and he enjoys making dog friends out on walks. He is looking for a home with older teenagers as he doesn't always want to have too much handling. Alfie does enjoy a small fuss
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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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10Dasher's ideal home Meet Dasher, she is a 1 year old Terrier cross looking for her forever home. She can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre and can live with secondary school aged children. Dasher is still on the road to recovery after leg operations and is slowly increasing her exercise, for this reason, she must have ground floor
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2Bennie's ideal home Bennie is looking for loving adopters who will be around for most of the time as he does struggle being left. He could potentially live with sensible children aged 8+, but needs to be the only pet in the home. Could you be Bennie's perfect match? 5 year old Bennie is a super sweet gentleman who is finding kennel life quite stressful at the moment. He loves
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4Ritz's ideal home Ritz is a sweet, sensitive soul with a big heart and a gentle nature. At 8 years old, this lovely terrier cross is looking for a calm, understanding home where he can truly relax and feel secure. He thrives on company and may find it hard being left alone, so he’ll need a family who can be around for most of the day while he builds up confidence at his own
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4Mary's ideal home Mary is a young girl who hasn’t had a great start in life. She doesn’t seem to be used to handling and much prefers playtime instead. She’ll do best in a home without children, though older teenagers would be ok. Though Mary came into our care with Moo and they get along really well, she really struggles to meet other Dogs. Therefore she will need to be
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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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2Bolt's ideal home Bolt is a super sweet interactive boy, who loves to play! He can be nervous around new things or places but has really grown in confidence during his time at the centre. Bolt would be best suited to a home which has access to quiet walks whilst he settles in and finds his feet. He can live with older children aged 15+ who are confident and calm around Dogs.
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4Keith's ideal home This is Keith, he is a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier cross looking for his forever home. He has not had the best start to life and we do have limited history on him, though we have spent time getting to know him here at the centre. Keith does need to be the only pet in the home and does need some work on his social skills with other Dogs. He can live with
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3Colin's ideal home Meet Colin, he is a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier cross Shih Tzu. He is currently unable to live with another dog but he can make friends on walks. Colin can live with secondary school aged children. We do not have much history on Colin but we have spent time getting to know him since he has been in our care and we can see he has a lot of potential. Could
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5Ritchie's ideal home Ritchie is an older chap looking for a fresh start. He’s a friendly chap who has been really happy to meet new faces here. Ritchie absolutely loves to play and can be a bit protective of his toys. For this reason he’s not going to be one to live with young children. Secondary school age kids would be fine as long as they’re sensible with him though.
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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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2Raisin's ideal home Raisin is a super sweet 13 year old Jack Russell Terrier looking for her forever home with her sister Rum. She can live with secondary school aged children that will give her some space when she needs her nap. When meeting new people she is instantly friendly and loves a fuss and cuddle. Could you be Raisin's perfect match? Despite Raisin's age, she still
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5Rum's ideal home Rum is a very sweet 13 year old Jack Russell Terrier looking for her forever home with her sister Raisin. She is can live with secondary school aged children who will understand she is an older lady and needs to have her afternoon nap! When meeting new people she is instantly friendly and really enjoys and gentle fuss. Could you be Rum's perfect match? Despite
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3Prudence's ideal home Meet the beautiful Prudence, who is looking for a forever home with her mother, Isabella. These two sweethearts have found their way into our care through no fault of their own, and they’ve been an absolute joy to look after. Both Bella and Prudence are incredibly friendly, happy girls who adore meeting new people. Prudence may be an older lady but is
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3Isabella's ideal home Meet the beautiful Isabella (affectionately known as Bella) who is looking for a home with her lovely daughter, Prudence. These two sweethearts have found their way into our care through no fault of their own, and they’ve been an absolute joy to look after. Both Bella and Prudence are incredibly friendly, happy girls who adore meeting new people. Bella
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4Digby's ideal home Digby is a very sweet boy looking to find his perfect match! He loves his toys and will always greet you with one in his mouth and a waggy tail. Digby would enjoy quiet walks so he can have a good sniff and explore. He can live with sensible children aged 12+. Could you be Digby's perfect match? 4 year old Digby is looking for a loving family that will
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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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2Basil's ideal home Basil is an energetic, happy little pooch who is full of Terrier mischief! He was found as a stray and could do with a little confidence building as he can be a wriggly boy, but it rarely takes him long to figure things out. Basil can live with children of around secondary school age as long as they are happy with his puppyish behaviours. He can also share
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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.
