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
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1Sebastian's ideal home Sebastian is a very cute, one-and-a-half-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who is still finding his feet and discovering the world at his own pace. He is looking for a calm, understanding home that will enjoy building a close bond with him as his confidence grows. Sebastian would be happiest living with young, responsible children aged 10 and over who
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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
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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
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2Stanley's ideal home Stanley is a lovely little Jack Russell who enjoys a gentle fuss, calm walk, comfy bed and human with treats! He absolutely loves his food and has a few basic tricks up his sleeve ready to show his forever family. Stanley walks lovely on the lead and is a very sweet natured little man. Could you be Stanley's perfect match? Stanley could live with other
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1Paddy's ideal home Paddy is a sensitive, thoughtful two-year-old who feels worried when meeting new people and will need multiple meets here at the centre to slowly build his trust and a bond. He will thrive with patient, understanding adopters who can respect a hands-off approach at first, allowing him to settle and get to know his new family at his own pace. Paddy is
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1Thistle's ideal home Thistle is an adorable 5 year old Jack Russell Terrier X looking for her furever home in time for Christmas. She is a friendly girl who could join a home with children of primary school age and has the potential to live with a canine companion pending successful meets at the centre. Once settled, she could be built up to being left for short periods of
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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
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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
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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
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2Poppy J's ideal home Poppy J is a gentle older girl, who at 11 years old has found herself looking for a new home through no fault of her own. Her ideal home would be in a quiet environment, both indoors and outdoors, without many sudden loud noises as she finds this overwhelming. She could share her home with children but again, would like them to be of an age where they can
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2Benji's ideal home Benji is a 7-year-old, confident and friendly boy who enjoys meeting new people and will happily make friends with his visitors. He has a medium energy level and loves getting out for walks, especially in quieter areas where he can take his time sniffing and exploring. Benji will need access to a secure outdoor space and must remain on lead when out in
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5Percy's ideal home Percy is a handsome four-year-old Jack Russell Terrier looking for a loving home. He could share his home with children as young as eleven. He’s looking to be the only dog in the home and will need a home without cats or small furries. He has no history around livestock. Percy is used to having constant company and dislikes being left alone so will
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2Eddie's ideal home Bella and Eddie are looking for a home in a quieter area with access to quiet walks. They have lots of love to give and enjoy being on your lap for cuddles. They need to be the only dogs in the home and can live with sensible children aged 12+. Could you be Eddie's perfect match? If you are looking for a couple of golden oldies that love a cuddle to add to
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2Bella's ideal home Bella and Eddie are looking for a home in a quieter area with access to quiet walks. They have lots of love to give and enjoy being on your lap for cuddles. They need to be the only dogs in the home and can live with sensible children aged 12+. Could you be Bella's perfect match? If you are looking for a couple of golden oldies that love a cuddle to add to
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2Yoda's ideal home Yoda is looking for a new family that are searching for the classic Jack Russell – confident, adventurous and fun! He is really fun little guy, and can live with older primary school age children as he can be independent and does need his space at times. Yoda can be frustrated by other dogs, so would need to be the only pet in his home, and ideally have
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3Ollie's ideal home Ollie is hoping to find a calm, adult-only home in a peaceful area where he can enjoy gentle walks away from busy roads. He thrives in quieter environments, and calm routines will help him feel safe. A private, secure garden would give Ollie his own special space to relax, explore, and potter about freely and safely. He can be a little unsure when meeting
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4Banksy's ideal home Banksy is a sweet older boy looking for his forever home. He is looking to live with children 11+ with visiting sensible children 8 +. He plays well and is a friendly boy but may need leaving hours built up slowly as he can be worried left on his own. He is looking for a medium exercise level household where he can enjoy his nice sniffy walks and some fun
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4Maddie's ideal home Maddie is a sweet 15 year old Jack Russell Terrier. Being an older girl, she is looking for a calm and quiet retirement home. She could live with sensible high school age children, and she could have younger visiting children. She’s fine around dogs but not really interested in them so would prefer to be the only dog in the home. She’s also not
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2Cloud's ideal home Meet Cloud! Our beautiful 15-year old JRT looking for his forever home - preferably with his best friend, Clementine. Cloud could live with another dog in the home, and all children would need to be 8yrs+. Cloud is a super friendly boy who can be a little bit vocal initially, but he is a super softy and just wants a cuddle. He walks beautifully on lead, and
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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.
