3Bitw's ideal home Bitw (Welsh name for 'small') is a wonderful, 5 year old female Jack Russell Terrier looking for a new home to call her own. Bitw is looking for a home where she can have lots of cuddles as she loves this more than anything! And maintain her current routine of field and beach adventures. Bitw could potentially live with another dog as she loves everyone she
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Mid Glamorgan, Wales
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
1Bean's ideal home Say hello to sweet Bean! Bean is looking for her new home with her best friend Charlie! As these Dogs are not used to living with children, we feel they will be best suited to an adult only home where everyone understands when they want their own space. Charlie and Bean would prefer to be the only Dogs in their new home, but could live with cats with proper
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Ballymena, Co Antrim
4Penny's ideal home Penny is hoping to find her forever home alongside her best friend, Cash. These two share a wonderful bond and are looking for a loving family who can welcome them both. Penny is a gentle, sweet-natured girl who really blossoms in a calm to moderately active home. She adores spending time with people she knows and trusts, and her soft, sensitive nature makes
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newbury, Berks
5Isla's ideal home Isla is a thirteen-years-young Jack Russell Terrier looking for a loving home. She could share her home with children eleven-years-old plus. She is looking to be the only dog in the home and a home without cats or small furries. She has no history around livestock. She is housetrained. She travels okay in the car but may bark. She is friendly with visitors to
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Ilfracombe, North Devon
2Frazzle's ideal home Meet beautiful Frazzle, an 8-year old Jack Russell looking for her forever home! Frazzle is able to go home with another dog, pending a successful meet in the centre. She is able to go home with children as young as 8yrs+ as she is such a gentle girl. Frazzle is a really sweet girl, who may have not had a 'normal' pet life. She will need support with the
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan
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Hyacinth's ideal home Hyacinth is a super friendly, confident young girl who loves meeting new people and will happily greet everyone she can with a wag and a smile. With a medium energy level, she enjoys her walks and exploring the world around her. When meeting other Dogs out and about on lead, she is confident but understandably curious. Hyacinth could potentially live with
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Wickford, Essex
6Moira's ideal home Say hello to our sweet little 1 year old Yorkie x Jack Russell Terrier, Moira! This baby angel is a typical happy-go-lucky girl with lots of love (and licks!) to give. Moira loves to have all the affection for herself, so would prefer to be the only dog in the home, but could be rehomed with her kennel friend Olga. She is a lovely girl who can live with
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan
2Faith's ideal home Faith is a gorgeous little 10 month old puppy who hasn't had the best start in life. She is a wee worried soul who is going to need a loving and patient family who can take things slowly and help build her confidence up. Faith would benefit from living with a confident dog who she can bounce off of. Could you be Faith's perfect match? Faith is looking to
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Glasgow, Scotland
3Jesse's ideal home Jesse is a two-year-old Terrier cross with a gentle heart and a sensitive soul. She is looking for a patient and understanding home in a quiet rural location, with peaceful walking routes right on the doorstep and a secure garden where she can feel safe. Due to her noise sensitivity, she wouldn’t cope in a flat or on a busy road, and she needs adopters who
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Shoreham by Sea, West Sussex
2Roberta's ideal home Say hello to our sweet baby Roberta, the six year old Jack Russel Terrier! This gorgeous girl came into our care as a stray and so is currently a very worried girl. Because of this, she is looking for a quiet home where she is the only dog and all children are 14+ and understand to go slow with her. Once she is settled into her new home, Roberta could be
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Cardiff, Glamorgan
1Buu's ideal home Buu is a 6-year-old Terrier crossbreed who came into our care after being found as a stray. This sweet girl is very friendly with everyone that she meets and loves a fuss from her handlers. She particularly likes playing with her toys and zooming around the exercise areas! Could you be Buu's perfect match? Buu is looking for a home with any children aged 12+.
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Rescue Centre / Charity • Newton Tony, Wiltshire
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 Russell Terriers are a lively and intelligent small breed, originally developed for fox hunting and well known for their energy, confidence and strong prey drive. Despite their compact size, Jack Russells are highly active dogs that thrive in homes where they receive plenty of exercise, mental stimulation and consistent training.
Jack Russell puppies for sale are often sought after by owners looking for a small but energetic dog, suitable for active households or those familiar with terrier breeds. They are typically bold, alert and full of personality, making them both entertaining companions and capable working dogs.
Jack Russells can vary slightly in coat type, including smooth, rough and broken coats, but all require regular care and enrichment to prevent boredom-related behaviours. Due to their intelligence and independence, early training and socialisation are important to help them develop into well-balanced adult dogs.
When browsing Jack Russell puppies, it’s important to choose a responsible breeder who can provide clear information about the puppy’s background, health and upbringing. Well-bred puppies should be confident, well-socialised and raised in a suitable home environment.
If you are new to the breed, you can read our Jack Russell Buyers Guide, learn what to prepare in our puppy starter pack guide, or explore our Jack Russell Terrier breed guide for more detailed information.