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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
1Jack's ideal home Jack is a 3 month old Chihuahua cross Terrier. He is now ready to start looking for his forever home, he can be worried by new situations but with time and patients you get to see the fun, playful and such a loving little chap. He is going to need owners that are able to provide him with positive training and building his confidence in new situations. He is
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Charlie's ideal home Charlie is a handsome young man looking for a somewhat quiet home of his home where he can get out and about a lot. His new home would be willing to give him a little time to grow used to them initially as all these big changes have been a lot for Charlie, but he is doing great and making lots of new relationships with people and Dogs here. Charlie would
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
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
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Ariel's ideal home Ariel is a 1 1/2 year old Terrier mix. She came into Dogs Trust as a Stray so sadly we have no history on her. However she is currently in one of our lovely foster homes. Ariel is looking for a home with children aged 16 and above, to enable her having a quiet environment. She loves other Dogs and needs other Dogs, so she must live with another dog or Dogs
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Milo's ideal home Milo is a bundle of fun he is looking for an active home with owners who are looking for a dog to join them on day trips out. He loves other Dogs and enjoys their company. He can play a little over the top so will need a dog to match this playstyle . He will need remainding on house training - and will need help to be left alone , and if he is left to give
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
1Jill's ideal home Jill is a sweet older girl looking for a retirement home where she can live out her golden years snoozing on a sofa! Jill is a 12yr old Terrier Cross who came into our care with bad skin, but she's on the road to recovery and she's feeling a lot more comfortable! She loves the company of people, and so would be looking for a family that would be around the
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
5Meg's ideal home Meet Cariad and Megan - two beautiful 12 year old JRTs looking for their retirement home together. These girls are super bonded and want to be rehomed together, with children as young as 8yrs (possibly younger if they are sensible) and another calm, resident dog. They have lots of experience living around livestock and various different farm animals, and are
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
5Cariad's ideal home Cariad and Megan are two gorgeous 12 year old JRTs looking for their retirement home together. These girls can live with children as young as 8yrs - possibly younger if they are sensible - and another resident dog pending a successful meet here at the centre. Cariad and Megan are closely bonded and need to be rehomed together, and they have spent time
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Loki's ideal home Loki is looking for a quiet home when he can have lots of cuddles and company. His new home would ideally have no youngsters as Loki can be a little nervous and any Dogs in the home would give Loki his space to settle. Loki doesn't need a super active home but does like to have sniffy walks and join his humans out and about! Most importantly, his new humans
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Jamie Tartt's ideal home This is Jamie - our beautiful 9 month old JRT. Jamie is a beautiful young boy, who is struggling in kennels. He would be looking for a loving home where all children are 8 yrs+. Jamie would not be able to live with another dog in the home but he really enjoys playing with his pals out and about - although, he can get a little overexcited at times.
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Jeff's ideal home Jeff is our beautiful 5 year old JRT x Chihuahua who will shower you with love & kisses! He is looking for a home where all children would be 11yrs+ and he is able to live with another resident dog in the home providing a successful meet here at the centre. He has a real liking for the back of the sofa and loves to have a snuggle with his people so he can lie
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Roy Kent's ideal home Meet Roy Kent! A beautiful 3 year old JRT looking for his forever home. He would like a home where all children are 11yrs+. Due to Roy's social skills, he would not be able to live with another dog in the home. He is a very affectionate boy, who loves a good cuddle. He loves spending time off-lead in our secure paddocks for the best zoomies and a good
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
5Violet's ideal home Meet our sweet, little Violet. She is a 7 year old Jack Russell Terrier looking for her forever home. Violet can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet and can live with secondary school aged children. Violet will need some work on her time being left alone as we are unsure if she has been previously. She is housetrained, but may need
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
5Chester's ideal home Say hello to our sweet JRT boy Chester! He's an older gentleman at 8yrs old, but he can live with children 8yrs+. Chester does need a little bit of work on his social skills, so he would be unable to be housed with another dog. Chester is a chilled dog, loves to stroll and sniff about on his walks. He loves a good scratch, and is happy to be fussed. He
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
4Dexter's ideal home Dexter is a lively and cheeky 6 year old Pug cross Jack Russell, he gets on well with everyone he meets and could live with secondary school aged children. Dexter gets on well with Dogs and could live with another doggy friend in the home pending successful meets at the centre, but would be equally happy as the only dog. We don't have any information on how
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
3Carly's ideal home Carly is a 9 year old sweetheart looking for her second chance of a forever home. She would like a relatively calm new home, where she can relax, occasionally play with her toys and have cuddles. Her new family will need to be happy with small, pottering type walks as Carly doesn't need too much but does still like to get out and about! Carly can live with
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
1Jess's ideal home Jess is a super sweet older girl, looking for a quiet home where she can go on lovely walks, play with her toys and cuddle with her favourite people. Jess needs to be the only dog in the home as she doesn't appreciate other Dogs in her space, and can get worried if they're too over the top with her. She can walk with other Dogs but they need to be quiet and
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
2Charlie's ideal home Charlie is an older man, at a great 13 years old, looking for a quiet retirement home to call his own. Charlie is a very happy gentleman, he potters around, minding his own business and then totters over to you with an extra waggy tail for a little cuddle! He is looking for a somewhat quiet home, when he can snooze in peace but also get his little walks as
DogsTrust
Rescue Centre / Charity
7Buddy & Walter's ideal home Prepare to have your heart melted - meet our gorgeous Jack Russell duo Buddy and Walter! These boys would love to find their forever home together as they are very bonded and love each other. They're able to share their home with primary school aged children, but would do better as the only pets in the home as they much prefer each others' company
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.
