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

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

Find 124 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.

  • Elsa 6

    Elsa

    3 weeks ago
    • 10 Year Old Female

    Elsa's ideal home Elsa is a lovely girl looking for a very special home where she can truly thrive. She forms strong bonds with the people she loves and is happiest when she has company, so she is searching for a home where she will have very minimal to no time left alone. A household with multiple people would be ideal, ensuring there's usually someone around to keep her

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newbury, Berks

  • Bobby 1

    Bobby

    2 weeks ago
    • 11 Year Old Male

    Bobby's ideal home 11 year old Bobby would like you to be around most of the day while he settles into his new life. He’s like access to a garden, however this is not essential. He would suit a quiet home just due to being in his senior years, so children best suited would be of secondary school age. Could you be Bobby's perfect match? Bobby loves a snuggle on the sofa, a

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in ,

  • Willow 2

    Willow

    3 weeks ago
    • 6 Month Old Female

    Willow's ideal home Sweet Willow is a young pup who should live with a confident dog to have as a role model. She is working on her confidence-building, as she can have a worried side, so she would really benefit from living with another dog who can help her confidence continue to grow. Willow would love patient and understanding owners who are willing to take things at her

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Zane 2

    Zane

    2 weeks ago
    • 3 Year Old Male

    Zane's ideal home Zane is a fun loving, three year old Jack Russell Terrier. He’s a busy little chap who loves nothing more than being out and about, exploring with his nose, making him the perfect companion for someone looking for adventure! Zane loves to play with his people and if you start a good game of tug with him, he’ll be sure to show off his lively terrier play.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex

  • Lily 4

    Lily

    3 weeks ago
    • 15 Year Old Female

    Lily's ideal home Lily is a sweet 15 year old Jack Russell Terrier. She still has a playful side and loves carrying her soft toys around or playing with a squeaky ball, before settling down for a cuddle on your lap. Lily would like to be the only pet in her new home so she can enjoy all the attention. She could live with sensible secondary school aged children who understands

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales

  • Drako 2

    Drako

    3 weeks ago
    • 8 Year Old Male

    Drako's ideal home Fun little man Drako is an 8 and a half year old Jack Russell Terrier who loves a sniffy stroll and a comfy and snooze in equal measure. He likes to play with toys, but will defluff them, he is a gracious boy and is happy for you to tidy up after he is done. He is a friendly boy and likes to meet new people when out on his walks, with people he knows he will

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Chestfield, Kent

  • Fern 2

    Fern

    3 weeks ago
    • 6 Month Old Female

    Fern's ideal home Adorable Fern is a young pup who would really love to live with another dog who can be a confident role model to show her the ropes and that life isn't so scary. Fern would love patient and understanding owners who are happy to take things at her own pace, as she can be a bit worried at times. She would like owners who are around a lot to help her settle into

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Skittles 4

    Skittles

    3 weeks ago
    • 2 Year Old Female

    Skittles's ideal home Meet Skittles, a lovely 2-year-old Jack Russell. She would love kind and patient owners who are willing to take the time to build a bond with her. She would like a quiet adult-only household with preferably one or two owners. Meeting new people can be scary for Skittles so having to get to know more than two people would be quite worrying for her.

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Uxbridge, London

  • Bobby 4

    Bobby

    • 5 Year Old Female

    Bobby's ideal home Bobby is a 5-year-old Jack Russell Terrier who was previously used as a working dog. She is looking for a relatively active home that can keep up with her, as she's not one to sit still for long. Bobby could happily live with secondary school-aged children and may also be able to share her home with a well-matched dog. She has a very strong instinct to chase

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Acorn 2

    Acorn

    • 2 Year Old Male

    Acorn's ideal home Acorn is a sweet independent little chap, he enjoys a fuss and the company of his friends but is also happy to wander off and do his own thing. Acorn is a friendly boy particularly if you have a snack or two to share! Could you be Acorn's perfect match? Acorn enjoys exploring the world one sniff at a time, he is currently working on his manners with other

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Wymeswold, Leicestershire

  • Hope 4

    Hope

    • 6 Year Old Female

    Hope's ideal home Hope is an absolutely adorable little 6 year old Jack Russell who can be quite worried in general, but she loves her walks and attention. It doesn't normally take her too long before she climbs on to your lap for a wee cuddle! Could you be Hope's perfect match? Hope is a bit of a food connoisseur as she enjoys the finer things in life like cheese and chicken

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Glasgow, Scotland

  • Luna 2

    Luna

    • 5 Year Old Female

    Luna's ideal home Meet Luna, a 5 year old Chihuahua cross looking for a loving home with her best friend Alfie. They must be rehomed together. Luna would suit a calm and patient family who can help her continue building her confidence. Luna can live with children ages 10 and above who are respectful of her space. Aside from Alfie, Luna would prefer to be the only dog in the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire

  • Mica 5

    Mica

    • 7 Year Old Female

    Mica's ideal home Mica can live with children of high school age but not other pets. She is very worried at the moment but she could be introduced to some walking friends once she's settled in. We have no history for Mica so cannot guarantee that she is house trained or has been used to spending anytime by herself before. Mica has skin and ear issues that are currently being

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Liverpool, Merseyside

  • Milo 2

    Milo

    • 11 Year Old Male

    Milo's ideal home Milo is an 11 year old Jack Russell Cross looking for a loving home where he can enjoy his golden years. He can live with children age 14 and above and would prefer to be the only dog in the home, although he is happy to have friends when out and about. A private garden would be a lovely bonus for Milo, giving him somewhere to potter and relax, but is not

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Newton Tony, Wiltshire

  • Moose 3

    Moose

    • 9 Year Old Female

    Moose's ideal home Meet Moose, a lovely 9 year old Jack Russell Terrier looking for a calm, loving retirement home. She may be a little shy and bark when she first meets you, but once she knows you're a friend, she adores gentle neck and belly rubs. Moose enjoys a quiet potter on the lead and would much rather snuggle up than go on long walks. She's lived around young children

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Mid Glamorgan, Wales

  • Tilly 4

    Tilly

    • 14 Year Old Female

    Tilly's ideal home Tilly is a fourteen-year-old Jack Russell Terrier. She is a sweet older lady who is looking for a cosy retirement home. She would prefer a quieter household and could live with sensible secondary school aged children who are happy to take things nice and slow. Tilly is looking to be the only dog in the home and would benefit from having calm, quiet Dogs to

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Ilfracombe, North Devon

  • Judy 2

    Judy

    • 1 Year Old Female

    Judy's ideal home Judy & Kitty are a sweet pair of Jack Russell Terriers looking for a new home together. They are a bonded pair and Judy gains a lot of confidence from Kitty who is the more outgoing of the two. They are nervous meeting other Dogs so a home with each other and no other Dogs is best, however they can live with cats providing sensible introductions are carried

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Kitty 4

    Kitty

    • 3 Year Old Female

    Kitty's ideal home Judy & Kitty are a sweet pair of Jack Russell Terriers looking for a new home together. They are a bonded pair and Judy gains a lot of confidence from Kitty who is the more outgoing of the two. They are nervous meeting other Dogs so a home with each other and no other Dogs is best, however they can live with cats providing sensible introductions are carried

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Sixpence 1

    Sixpence

    • 10 Year Old Female

    Sixpence's ideal home S ixpence is a 10 year old Terrier X who has lived quite a sheltered life so far. She is looking for a patient and understanding home that understand her nervous nature and can allow her to settle into her new home at her own pace. Sixpence has come from a home with other Dogs but any dog interactions should be carefully managed as she has not been used

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Snetterton, Norfolk

  • Angel 4

    Angel

    • 6 Year Old Female

    Angel's ideal home Angel is a gorgeous 6 year old Jack Russell Terrier. She’s a bright, affectionate girl and full of charming character. Angel loves nothing more than being close to her favourite people, happily following you from room to room before curling up beside you for a cosy cuddle on the sofa. She enjoys a good game of tug with squeaky soft toys and has the

    DogsTrust

    DogsTrust

    Rescue Centre / Charity in Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

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