4Pippa's ideal home Pippa is a delightful 1yr old Jack Russell who is looking for a forever home with people who love all the bubbly personality her breed bring. She is super friendly and will be up on your knee for a snuggle before you know it! She has led quite a sheltered life though so will need her new family to slowly build her confidence with the wider world with
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire
1Skye'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
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks
5Ethel's ideal home Ethel is a gentle, easy‑going girl who would flourish in a quiet to moderately active home. She’s wonderfully relaxed indoors, settles beautifully, and is comfortable with everyday household sounds—she’s just a little unsure of the TV and washing machine from time to time. Thanks to her calm nature and sweet demeanour, Ethel could happily join a
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks
3Casey's ideal home Casey can live with children over the age of 14 and needs to be the only pet at home. She is house trained and can be left alone for four hours or so once she's settled in. Her immediate neighbourhood would ideally be free of cats. Could you be Casey's perfect match? Toy mad Casey stopped tolerating the neighbour's cat and took matters into her own paws so
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside
4Sophie's ideal home Sophie is looking for a home with her best friend Angel. They can live with cats and teenagers and are both house trained but not used to being left alone for long periods. Could you be Sophie's perfect match? Sophie and Angel are a gentle pair of golden girls who find themselves looking for a new home after their owner passed away. They like a quiet life
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside
4Angel's ideal home Angel is looking for a home with her best friend Sophie. They can live with cats and teenagers and are both house trained but not used to being left alone for long periods. Could you be Angel's perfect match? Angel and Sophie are a gentle pair of golden girls who find themselves looking for a new home after their owner passed away. They like a quiet life and
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Liverpool, Merseyside
2Lola's ideal home Lola is a 9 year old terrier cross looking for a quiet home where she can be the only pet. She adores human company and according to her foster parents is a dream house guest. She is fully house trained, travels well in the car, and can be left home alone for a few hours. Even though she is a senior lady she is still very active and enjoys going out for her
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Sadberge, Co Durham
2Louise's ideal home Louise is a delightful, bright, and bouncy 6-month-old who is full of confidence and excitement. She’s very friendly when meeting new people and loves making friends wherever she goes. Louise is confident with other Dogs and could happily live with cats, Dogs, small furries, and children aged 6 and over. She’s a high-energy youngster who adores playtime
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex
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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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire
4Mouse's ideal home Beautiful little Mouse is 5 month old Terrier Cross who is ready to find her forever home. She found herself in our care after being found as stray so we sadly don't know too much about her previous history. Mouse has spent a short time in a home environment where she had been making progress with her housetraining. Mouse hasn't been used to being left for
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Kenilworth, Warks
2Clementine's ideal home Poor Clementine is an adorable Jack Russell who was found abandoned as a stray just before Christmas. We believe her to be around 10yrs old and she really is such a sweetheart. She loves people and will be up on your knee before you know it! She likes a quiet life where she will get plenty of attention so will need to be the only pet in a home with no
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Leeds, Yorkshire
3Nugget's ideal home Nugget is a gentle and sensitive soul who will truly shine in a calm, quiet home. She feels most comfortable in a peaceful environment and would appreciate a household with minimal visitors and managed introductions, especially as she settles into her new home. Once she feels secure, her sweet personality really comes through. Because Nugget values her
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks
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3Rita's ideal home Super energetic girl Rita is a 7 year old Jack Russell who loves being involved in everything. She is very playful and likes her toys, soft toys and balls are her favourite, although she does prefer to bound and zoom around after her human and doggy friends. She enjoys a good fuss and will lean on you for more and then crawl onto your lap for ultimate snuggle
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent
4Mavis's ideal home Super energetic girl Mavis is a 6 year old Jack Russell who loves being involved in everything. She is very playful and loves her toys, balls are her favourite, she loves a good game of fetch. She does like soft toys and teddies but does tend to defluff them. She enjoys a good fuss and will lean on you for more and then crawl onto your lap for ultimate
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Chestfield, Kent
3Beatrice's ideal home Beatrice is an eleven-year-old Jack Russell Terrier looking for a loving home with gentle, compassionate, and understanding adopters. She is now blind in both eyes; can possibly see shadows and the way she has adapted to her world around her is an inspiration. She could share her home with teenage children – sixteen years plus. She is looking to be the
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Ilfracombe, North Devon
2Crystal's ideal home Crystal is looking for a home as the only pet but would enjoy well-matched walking friends once settled in her new home. You will catch her either playing chase with her favourite people or leaning in for a fuss. Crystal can live with children aged 12+. She can have her leaving hours built up to 4-6 once she has settled. Could you be Crystal's perfect
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wymeswold, Leicestershire
5Irene's ideal home Meet Irene, our beautiful, bouncy Beagle cross pup! She is suitable to live with primary school age children and could share her home with another playful dog, following a successful mix at the centre. Although we have no history of Irene around cats, she could potentially live with them following a successful scent swap and gradual introductions in the
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Evesham, Worcestershire
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Winifred's ideal home Winifred is a sweer Jack Russell Terrier who is able to live with children 8 +. She will need her leaving hours built up slowly. She is housetrained and travels well in the car. Could you be Winifred's perfect match? Winifred is a sweet playful girl looking for a quiet home. Once she gets to know you she loves to give out lots of cuddles. She loves her
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan
2Rosy's ideal home Rosy is on the search for her retirement home with adopters who will take her for regular walks. She loves the company of humans and much prefers to relax and spend time with them rather than playing with other dogs, though she could live with an older, small to medium-sized, calm dog. Rosy could live with a cat that has lived with dogs before. She would like
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Uxbridge, London
3Moonlight's ideal home We are thrilled to introduce - Moonlight! Moonlight is the most gorgeous little Chihuahua X looking for her forever home. She is 4-years of age, and looking for a home where can receive all of the cuddles and walks and plays that can be offered. Miss Moonlight can be rehomed with a resident dog, as she is super tolerant of all dogs but also loves a game
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan
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.
Jack Russells are a popular dog breed known for their appearance, temperament and suitability for a range of homes. If you are considering this breed, it is worth understanding their typical characteristics, exercise needs, grooming requirements and breeder standards before contacting sellers.
If you are looking for a Jack Russell Terrier, you can browse current classified listings on our site and read more about the breed before contacting sellers. New to owning a Jack Russell? Be sure to check out our Jack Russell Buyers Guide plus more information on What should be in a Jack Russell puppy starter pack. You can also learn more about the breed in our Jack Russell Terrier Breed Guide.