Working Jack Russell Terrier Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue

133 Working Jack Russell Dogs And Puppies For Adoption, Rehoming And Rescue accross the UK

Find 133 Jack Russell dogs for adoption across the UK, including rescue and rehoming listings from shelters, breeders and private owners.

This page helps you compare Jack Russell dogs available for adoption across the UK, 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.

  • Alfie 7

    Alfie

    3 days ago
    • 13 Year Old Male

    Alfie's ideal home Alfie is looking for a peaceful home where he can enjoy life at his own pace, with people who are happy to let him settle in and get to know them in his own time. He’d love a calm household with minimal visitors, where he can potter about, relax on the sofa and have plenty of opportunities for gentle sniffy walks. He’ll need to be the only dog in the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks

  • Rocco 2

    Rocco

    6 days ago
    • 2 Year Old Male

    Rocco's ideal home Rocco is a 2 year old Jack Russell x Cavalier with a fun, cheeky personality. He’s very friendly with people, although he likes to say hello in his own time. Rocco loves his toys and has a real habit of collecting things! He will often take items, including shoes, back to his bed area and can be protective of the things he has chosen to keep there. His new

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales

  • Ronnie 3

    Ronnie

    6 days ago
    • 9 Year Old Male

    Ronnie's ideal home This sweet boy is Ronnie, our 9 year old Yorkie X Jack Russell Terrier. Ronnie is a loving boy looking for a family who can give him all the attention he deserves. He forms really strong bonds with his humans and wants to spend as much time with you as possible. For this reason, he would love to be the only pet in the home, so he can have all the cuddles

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Vernon 6

    Vernon

    1 week ago
    • 6 Year Old Male

    Vernon's ideal home Vernon would be comfortable with a home where any children are upper secondary school aged and above. He would prefer to be the only dog in the home, although he could continue working on his social skills with calm dog friends out and about. He is looking for a cat-free home, and any small furries should be kept separate. Vernon will need a private, secure

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Millie 2

    Millie

    5 days ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Millie's ideal home Millie is a fun-loving Jack Russell Terrier. She may be small, but she has a huge personality! Millie is very much a terrier at heart and will chase birds, cats etc, so she will need to be the only pet in the home and will require her own private garden which will need to have solid wall or fence going all around. Saying that, she is the most affectionate

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales

  • Potter 3

    Potter

    6 days ago
    • 6 Year Old Male

    Potter's ideal home Meet Potter, our pocket sized Terrier! He may be small but he has a big personality. Potter is a friendly lad who is happy to greet new people so is able to live with secondary school aged children but would like to be the only pet in his home. He'll benefit from his walks being in low dog populated areas and wears a muzzle on walks to support him with his

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Pearl 7

    Pearl

    4 days ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Pearl's ideal home Pearl is a 3 year old Jack Russell Terrier. She is a friendly girl and could join a home with children of Primary School age and older. Pearl has been happy to say hello to Dogs at the centre but can be underconfident around them so would be best as the only dog in the home and would benefit from some calm doggy friends to socialise with outside of the home.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Bobby 7

    Bobby

    4 days ago
    • 3 Month Old Female

    Bobby's ideal home Bobby is a bright and fun little girl, looking for an active home that could continue her training. Bobby would benefit from someone who has experience with the breed to help her continue her socialisation with meeting new people and Dogs. She would suit a home without other animals or young children while she continues her training. Could you be Bobby's

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks

  • Maisy Moo 1

    Maisy Moo

    1 week ago
    • 10 Year Old Female

    Maisy Moo's ideal home Maisy Moo is a lovely 10-year-old girl who is looking for a quiet home to enjoy her retirement years. She’s a super sweet girl but is sensitive so can be worried meeting people she doesn’t know initially, once she knows you she absolutely loves a cuddle. Maisy hasn't had the chance to get out and about much in the past, so the world can still feel a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales

  • Jaffa 1

    Jaffa

    1 week ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Jaffa's ideal home Meet gorgeous boy, Jaffa! Jaffa is a 1.8-year old JRT looking for his forever home. Jaffa would like to be the only dog in the home, as he needs a bit of work on his social skills. Jaffa can be vocal towards Dogs out and about, so for this reason would prefer quieter areas to walk in where he can chill. Any children in the home should be secondary school

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Tux 4

    Tux

    5 days ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Tux's ideal home Say hello to Tux, our handsome 1-year-old Jack Russell Terrier! This little guy is looking for a forever family who can take him on nice sniffy walks before spending the evening cwtched up on the sofa together. Tux has shown some guarding behaviours around his food when he’s with other Dogs, so he would much prefer to be the only little prince in his new

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Ethel 9

    Ethel

    1 week ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Ethel's ideal home Meet Ethel our sweet 2 year old JRT cross. This sweet girl is able to live with Dogs as well as young secondary school aged children that are willing to listen and learn about her body language. She can be worried by new people and is looking for a home that can show her that the world isn't a scary place. She is intially looking for someone who is around

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Cardiff, Glamorgan

  • Pip 2

    Pip

    4 days ago
    • 6 Year Old Female

    Pip's ideal home Pip is a lively 6-year-old JRT with a heart of gold! This gorgeous girl can live with other Dogs, but she is also okay being the only pet. She can live with older primary school-aged children, can be left for a couple of hours and is good in the car. Could you be Pip's perfect match? Pip loves her walks and really enjoys getting out and about, whether that’s

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

  • Giles 4

    Giles

    4 days ago
    • 5 Year Old Male

    Giles's ideal home Sweet little Giles is a cheeky boy who loves nothing more than sniffing out snacks! He's on the search for an active forever home where he can enjoy lots of walkies and adventures. Giles' favourite thing in life is food and he isn't keen on sharing so it's important he can have a safe area where he can eat in peace. For this reason he could share his home

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Kenilworth, Warks

  • Freddie 4

    Freddie

    1 week ago
    • 7 Year Old Male

    Freddie's ideal home Freddie can live with high school aged children but not other pets as he is very reactive. He's house trained and good when left alone for a couple of hours. Potential adopters will need to meet our training team to discuss how to manage Freddie's reactivity to other Dogs. Could you be Freddie's perfect match? Freddie is a smashing little chap who loves

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Bernard 3

    Bernard

    5 days ago
    • 6 Year Old Male

    Bernard's ideal home Bernard is a very handsome 6yr old Dachshund Jack Russell Terrier Crossbreed. He is super friendly with everyone he meets! Sadly, Bernard is very scared of being on his own and cannot be left at all at the moment. He's living off-site with a foster carer for now who has told us he's wonderful company, house trained and been fine with anyone visiting the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Leeds, Yorkshire

  • Lilly 3

    Lilly

    1 week ago
    • 9 Year Old Female

    Lilly's ideal home Lilly is a 9-year-old Terrier cross Russell looking for a calm, adult-only home where she can relax and enjoy her retirement years without too much hustle and bustle. She could have walking friends and may be able to live with another dog, depending on the match. Lilly can be left for up to four hours and, while a private garden isn’t essential, it would

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

  • Jonno 3

    Jonno

    6 days ago
    • 7 Year Old Male

    Jonno's ideal home Jonno is a 7yr old Terrier ready to find his new home. He is a loving and friendly boy who enjoys human interaction and playing with toys. Jonno can live with primary school aged children, Dogs and although we have no history around cats, he does have potential to share his home with them too. This would be in a home that can keep them separate to begin with

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Evesham, Worcestershire

  • Squirt 2

    Squirt

    1 week ago
    • 3 Year Old Male

    Squirt's ideal home Squirt is a fun-loving 3-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who is full of beans! He can live with another tolerant dog and enjoys having canine friends around the centre. Squirt can also live with older primary school-aged children who understand when a dog needs a little space. He would do well with owners who have experience with or are willing to learn

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Telford, Shropshire

  • Teddy 3

    Teddy

    1 week ago
    • 1 Year Old Male

    Teddy's ideal home Teddy is a lovely 2-year-old Dachshund cross Jack Russell looking for a family to call his own. He could live with another calm, small-sized dog and would be happy sharing his home with secondary school-aged children. Teddy is a friendly boy who enjoys meeting people and is welcoming with visitors, making him a great addition to a reasonably busy household.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

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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.

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  • 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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