Jack Russell Terrier Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Shaftesbury, Dorset

12 Jack Russell Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue In Shaftesbury, Dorset

Find 12 Jack Russell dogs for adoption in Shaftesbury, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare Jack Russell dogs available for adoption in and around Shaftesbury, whether you are looking for a puppy, an adult dog, or a Jack Russell ready for a new home.

Before enquiring, check each dog's age, temperament, background and rehoming requirements so you can choose a Jack Russell that suits your home, lifestyle and experience.

New to adoption? Read our buying checklist and Jack Russell breed information to help you prepare before contacting a seller or rescue.

  • Masey 1

    Masey

    4 hours ago
    • 11 Years Old

    Masey's ideal home Masey is an 11 year old Corgi cross looking for a calm and loving home where she can enjoy her golden years. She would love her own private garden to explore and relax in. Masey can live with children aged 11 and above but would prefer to be the only dog in the home. She loves people and a comfy bed to sleep in! She will need minimal leaving hours while she

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (23 miles)

  • Bella 2

    Bella

    • 4 Years Old

    Bella's ideal home Bella is a 4 year 8 month old sweetheart who is looking for a loving home where she can feel loved and secure. She would prefer to be the only dog in the home so she can enjoy all the attention to herself! Bella can live with children age 11 and above and would suit a family who can build up her leaving hours gradually, giving her time to adjust at her own

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (23 miles)

  • Goose 4

    Goose

    • 2 Years Old

    Goose's ideal home Goose is a 2.5-year-old Terrier looking for an active home who can keep his terrier mind occupied! He has an adventurous spirit and would thrive in a home with owners up for a long walk and a keen eye for continued training. Goose loves to play with toys, particularly tuggy toys and is happy to engage in a game with his handlers. He is very much a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (23 miles)

  • Mops 3

    Mops

    • 3 Years Old

    Mops's ideal home Mops would like a home with no other pets so he can be the centre of attention, but he can have doggy friends out and about! He would love a secure garden with high fences for him to play and explore in once he is settled. Mops would also like a home with minimal leaving hours to start with so he can settle in without worry. Could you be Mops's perfect match?

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (23 miles)

  • Minty 3

    Minty

    • 16 Years Old

    Minty's ideal home Minty is a lovely senior gentleman with a gentle soul who is hoping to spend his golden years in a calm, understanding home where he can relax and feel safe. He would flourish in a peaceful, adult‑only household that values quiet routines and gives him the space he needs to feel secure. Minty is happiest as the centre of attention and would love to be the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (45 miles)

  • Trigger 4

    Trigger

    • 9 Years Old

    Trigger's ideal home Trigger is a lovely 9 year old Poodle cross terrier with a sensitive nature and a gentle personality. He's looking for a calm, understanding home where he can feel safe and settled at his own pace. Trigger can be a little worried, especially around new people, so he would be best suited to a home with children age 11 and over who can respect his space. He

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (23 miles)

  • Dave 5

    Dave

    • 9 Years Old

    Dave's ideal home Dave is a sweet 9 year old Poodle cross Terrier with a gentle nature and heart full of love! He's a real cuddle monster who enjoys nothing more than snuggling up with his favorite people after a nice, relaxed walk. Dave would suit a quieter home where he can enjoy a peaceful lifestyle and feel comfortable. He can be a little worried when meeting new people,

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (23 miles)

  • Cedric 1

    Cedric

    • 1 Year Old

    Cedric's ideal home Cedric is a wonderful 1 year old Terrier cross. He is ready to find his new forever home, this little chap has such a wonderful playful nature once he has settled in his home and bonded with his human friends. He would need to live with sensible children aged 16 and above that are able to give Cedric the time he needs to grow in confidence. He could share

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire (23 miles)

  • Paddington (Paddy) 5

    Paddington (Paddy)

    • 9 Years Old

    Paddington (Paddy)'s ideal home Paddy is a lovely boy who is hoping to find a calm, understanding home where he can truly relax and shine. He would do best with adults or older, dog‑savvy secondary‑school‑aged children who can offer him the gentle, predictable environment he thrives in. Paddy is very good at expressing his needs and will simply choose to move away from

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (45 miles)

  • Skye 1

    Skye

    • 2 Years Old

    Skye's ideal home Skye would be wonderfully suited to a quieter or moderately active home—one that can offer her a sense of routine, gentle handling, and a calm, predictable atmosphere. In a peaceful environment, her confidence really shines, and she can continue growing into the happy, relaxed dog she’s meant to be. She would thrive in a home with secondary‑aged

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (45 miles)

  • Penny 4

    Penny

    • 4 Years Old

    Penny's ideal home Penny is hoping to find her forever home alongside her best friend, Cash. These two share a wonderful bond and are looking for a loving family who can welcome them both. Penny is a gentle, sweet-natured girl who really blossoms in a calm to moderately active home. She adores spending time with people she knows and trusts, and her soft, sensitive nature makes

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (45 miles)

  • Cash 6

    Cash

    • 5 Years Old

    Cash's ideal home Cash is searching for his forever home with his beloved best friend, Penny. These two share a wonderful bond and are looking for a family who can welcome them both with open arms. Cash is a gentle, sensitive soul who truly flourishes in a calm, peaceful household with steady, predictable routines. A quieter environment helps him feel secure, and he will

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks (45 miles)

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  • Tilly 2

    Tilly

    1 day ago
    • 2 Years Old

    Tilly's ideal home Tilly is a lively and affectionate young Jack Russell Terrier with lots of personality and a huge love for people. She’s an energetic, playful girl who enjoys being involved in family life and will happily join in with whatever you’re doing. Tilly loves attention, games, toys, sniffy walks, and splashing in streams, and she would likely enjoy activities

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (71 miles)

  • Daisy 7

    Daisy

    2 days ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Daisy's ideal home This gorgeous angel is Daisy. Daisy came into our care with Charmander and we would love to be able to rehome them together as he gains a lot of confidence from her. If they are rehomed separately, Daisy would benefit from being rehomed with another resident dog. Daisy is able to live with secondary school aged children as she has lived with older children

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (52 miles)

  • Charmander 9

    Charmander

    2 days ago
    • 6 Years Old

    Charmander's ideal home This handsome little man is Charmander. He is looking for understanding owners who are able to help him build his confidence. Once he is comfortable with you, he shows his silly side, and absolutely adores the company of his people. Charmander is looking for a home where someone will be with him most of the time, as he hasn't been left alone previously

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (52 miles)

  • Margie 3

    Margie

    3 days ago
    • 4 Years Old

    Margie's ideal home Margie is an adorable 4 year old Dachshund x Jack Russell Terrier looking for a quiet home and a new human best friend! She is a gentle girl who prefers to be the only dog in the home and for all children to be 14yrs+, as she has shown stress and guarding behaviours in the past. Due to loving her human companions, Margie prefers for you to be home most of

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan (52 miles)

  • Piglet 1

    Piglet

    6 days ago
    • 10 Months Old

    Piglet's ideal home Piglet is a young Jack Russell pup who is still learning and building her confidence. She would like her adopters to open the world up slowly to her to allow her to move at her own pace while continuing to build her confidence. Piglet would really benefit from a home that is actively involved in her ongoing training. She would love to have a crate in her

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (81 miles)

  • Scooby 3

    Scooby

    1 week ago
    • 10 Years Old

    Scooby's ideal home Meet Scooby, a 10-year-old Terrier cross. He is a super-friendly dog that likes to stay busy and active. He would benefit from a home that is willing to continue his training and take him on fun and enriching activities. He is suitable to live with dog-savvy primary-aged children and can have regular visitors. Scooby has no history of being left alone, so

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London (81 miles)

  • Sam 7

    Sam

    1 week ago
    • 15 Years Old

    Sam's ideal home Sam is a lovely older gentleman looking for a calm, comfortable home to enjoy his retirement years. At 15 years old, this sweet Jack Russell Terrier x Border Collie still loves his walks, enjoys playing with toys (especially balls!), and likes having his favourite people nearby. He is fully house trained, can be left for reasonable periods once settled, and is

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales (71 miles)

  • Poppy 4

    Poppy

    2 weeks ago
    • 10 Years Old

    Poppy's ideal home Poppy is a ten-year-old Terrier cross LOOKING FOR A HOME TOGETHER WITH PENNY. They are happy to socialise with other Dogs. They have no history with cats, small furries, or livestock. Poppy and Penny could share their homes with children as young as eleven. They travel well in the car. They are instantly friendly with new people and could cope with a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon (83 miles)

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

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