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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
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
DogsTrust
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
DogsTrust
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.
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Tetley's ideal home Tetley is looking for a quiet home where everyone is over the age of 15 years old and where he will be the only pet. He’s a nervous chap looking for a home with minimal comings and goings and ideally with low leaving hours. Could you be Tetley's perfect match? Tetley is a gentle soul looking for a family able to boost his confidence and show him how great
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Ozzy's ideal home Adorable little Ozzy is currently living off site in a foster home where he is enjoying all the comforts of home life. At 8 years old he much prefers the quieter life and can find meeting lots of new people a scary experience. He'd love nothing more than a peaceful home with adults only where he can snooze, enjoy his favourite treats and enjoy a game of fetch
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
5Rigby's ideal home Lovely little Rigby is looking for a home where he will be the only pet with a private + secure garden he can run around in. He can live with children aged 12+ and can be left for up to 4-6 hours alone. Although he is a friendly boy, he can struggle seeing other Dogs from a distance so quiet walking areas + a family willing to support him with this is a
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Cobb's ideal home Lovely little Cobb is looking for a home where he can be the only pet and where everyone is over the age of 12 years old. He’s shown potential to be left for 2-3 hours but we have no history so this isn’t guaranteed. He loves people but is less comfortable with Dogs face to face so would love quiet walks. Could you be Cobb's perfect match? Cobb is a sweet
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Rocco's ideal home Rocco is looking for a home where everyone is over the age of 12 years old and where he can be the only pet. He’s a little livewire and would love an active home and maybe even a family interested in doing some fun training with him. He can be left home alone for up to 4 hours at a time, with potential for this to increase as he settles in. Could you be
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Millie's ideal home Millie is a friendly, playful girl who is ready to find her forever home. She will need to be the only pet in the home but can have walking friends out and about. Millie can be reactive to Dogs so will need a family who are happy to continue with her training, which she is doing really well at so far. Millie is able to live with children of secondary school
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
1Luna's ideal home Meet lovely Luna, a beautiful 7-year-old terrier cross with a heart full of love and a twinkle in her eye! This darling girl could happily share her space with another friendly doggy pal after a successful meet at the centre and would love to have walking buddies to join her on her daily adventures. Luna can live with primary school–aged children and above
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
3Rosie's ideal home Rosie is being rehomed alongside best pal Poppy. They can live with children over the age of 10 but no other pets as Poppy is quite avoidant of other animals. Both Dogs are house trained but need someone there most of the day as they aren't used to being left alone for any length of time. Rosie has mitral valve heart disease and a grade four heart murmur but
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Toby's ideal home Toby needs a home with no other pets as he was brought to us for not getting along with another dog in the home. He is house trained, can be left alone for a couple of hours once settled, and can live with children of high school age. Ideally he'll be rehomed away from a main road as he is afraid of traffic. Could you be Toby's perfect match? Toby isn't
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Agnes's ideal home Agnes will need to be the only pet at home whilst she works on social skills. She can live with teenagers and is house trained, but we're not so sure that she is used to spending time alone so will need her family to be prepared to put time into building up solo time gradually for her. Agnes came into our care with a docked tail which is illegal in the UK
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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.
