JACK RUSSELLS FOR ADOPTION

This page is dedicated to Dale Mountan who is one of rescue's unsung heroes. She has a shelter facility in NY that was donated by wonderful people. It is a JRTCA run facility for JR's of all walks of life. Dale had managed doing private rescue but is now affiliated with the JRTCA. All dogs available for adoption must have applications through www.russellrescue.com - please visit this site before inquiring about a specific JR. Dale has been instrumental in placing 100's of dogs yearly. She has a wonderful company known as Jasper publications which produces high quality JR calendars and novelty JR gifts. She devotes a section for some of the rescue dogs she has cared for. Although some stay briefly - they all stay in her heart forever!

We are dedicated to finding the ideal homes for these dogs. Jack Russells are not the breed for everyone. Most people tend to relinquish their dogs to the rescue because they didn't spend the time to research the breed. Jack Russells are bred to be hunting dogs and this can make them difficult to live with (small fast and furry are fair game!) They were originally bred to hunt fox, here in America they hunt a variety of quarry. Their hunting nature tends to tempt them to stray in an unfenced environment. This has made being hit by a car the number one killer of the breed. Due to these tendencies you can see why it is important to match the right dog with the right home.

Most dogs that come into the rescue were impulse buys or bought for kids. A lot of kids wanted a "Wishbone or Frasier" dog. Many parents didn't realize that this breed is not always suited for kids under 6. Many parents also found out that children who promised to walk and care for the dog got tiring and they lost interest. This is an active breed and don't mature until 18 mos. and even then can remain puppyish into their teen years!! The average lifespan is 16 active years! If you have children, please realize that this is like adding a child to your household. If you household is hyper your dog will feed off the energy level and can be hyper as well. If you have a quiet home then most of them will stay lower key.

We strive to educate prospective adopters about the nature of the breed. DESPITE what you have read above, this dog is a loving family pet. They must be raised in a firm environment and we recommend obedience training to give them a job! This breed loves to sleep in and snuggle under the covers. So, yes Jack Russells are active but they still enjoy sleeping in on the weekends too!!

Donations are greatly appreciated. We could always use collars, harnesses, leashes, dog treats, food and toys. Old blankets and towels to use for bedding to make them comfortable would be nice too. Thanks for your support!

If you don't find a dog on our site please visit www.petfinder.org for dogs throughout the states. We post a full listing of our available dogs and their pictures on the petfinder site.