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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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1James's ideal home James is a handsome 2 year old JRT x on the search for his forever home. He can live with a resident dog in the home pending a successful meet here at the center and he would like a home where all children are over the age of 14. James has come to us from a rubbish background, where he was not exposed to a lot in his short life, so he has been very
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1Eddie's ideal home Eddie is a gorgeous 2 year old JRT cross looking for a patient, loving home to call his own. Eddie would love a home where all children are over 14 years old as he can be a bit worried. It would be beneficial for Eddie to be rehome with a calm, confident resident dog to show him the way, as we find Dogs bring him so much more confidence. Eddie is a lovely
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5Ralphy's ideal home Ralphy is a handsome older gentleman who just likes to take life at his own pace. He loves a good sniffy wander, and then taking himself off to bed for a snooze. He does love a little fuss and will nudge your hand to tell you he's not done receiving love! Being an older gentleman, he's not looking to share his home with another dog so he can relax, but he
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10Otis's ideal home Otis is a 7-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who is looking for a calm, patient and understanding home where he is the only pet. He is best suited to an adult-only household where life is steady and predictable with minimal visitors and a secure private garden for him to enjoy. He must be kept on a lead when out and about and must not be allowed to greet
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5Mia's ideal home No, this isn't Buck the crazy weasel from Ice Age - this is sweet girl Mia! Mia is a 4 year old JRT x Pug that has come into our care from a sheltered background. Mia has never lived in a home environment before and so would need help with basic training and coping alone. She is particularly fearful of going through doorways, but with a patient owner that is
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5Josh's ideal home This dashing little man is Josh. He is an 11.5 year old Jack Russell Terrier cross Chihuahua. Josh can live with another dog in the home, pending a successful meet at the centre, though we are unsure how he is with cats. He can live with secondary school aged children that understand he is an older boy and will give him space when he needs his power nap!
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3Roddy's ideal home Roddy is a bright boy who can't wait to meet his family. While we don't know if Roddy has ever been around children before he'll be fine to live with children of around secondary school age. Roddy has the potential to live with other Dogs too. Any match would need a successful meet in centre before adoption. As he can get a little worried about formal
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7Benji's ideal home Benji is an absolute heart-stealer and he knows it! He's looking for a quiet home environment where he can bask in the love of his adopters. Benji needs to be the only pet in an adult only home, as he is worried meeting new people. His adopters will need to come to visit him a couple of times just to ensure he has started to form a bond with them before
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2Bella's ideal home Bella and Lola are a pair of Pugs who would love to find a forever home to adopt them both. They have a really good history around young children and could live with kids of primary school age. Bella and Lola would also be open to sharing their home with a pre-existing dog, pending successful mixes in centre prior to adoption. Could you be Bella's perfect
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3Nacho's ideal home Nacho is an adorable, scruffy Terrier crossbreed who is looking for his happy ever after. He is currently in one of our wonderful foster homes and is doing great, he is living there with another dog, a little female yorkie who is gets on great with but is independent of, happy to do his own thing and be with us humans. Nacho is dog social out and about too
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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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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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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
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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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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.
