Russell Rescue, Inc. (RRI) is a network of volunteers dedicated to placing unwanted or abandoned Jack Russells into permanent homes. RRI arranges for emergency rescues throughout the country, and gathers information designed to match appropriate permanent and temporary homes. It is funded by donations and supported by Jack Russell Terrier lovers and volunteers throughout the world.
The majority of the dogs that end up in Rescue are unwanted simply for being Jack Russells by nature and behavior. Owners often find that they were unprepared for the care required for this high energy terrier; they did not understand the nature of the breed, and their instinctive desire to hunt. Owners are often gone all day, and therefore unable to provide the time, attention, and strenuous exercise this little dog requires. We would like to emphasize that Jack Russells need an active lifestyle, as they are hunting dogs by instinct.
The goal of the Russell Rescue is to have this unique hunting terrier be in the protective care of those who thoroughly understand this dog.
This is a very unique dog that arrives in any life with a special set of needs not suited to everyone. They get into trouble. If they cannot find trouble, they create it. If bored, they can apply their extreme intelligence in destructive ways. They require an educated owner and a loving caretaker willing to provide what this dog needs to be happy and safe. Most of life with them involves protecting them from themselves and their own demise. They rarely lack courage and don’t take to abuse, even accidental abuse.
Mission and Vision
To protect the Jack Russell Terrier by educating pet owners and breeders to the special needs of this breed to prevent displaced terriers. By offering advice and support to owners who wish to keep their pets, assisting them as to prevent the surrender of their Jack Russell Terrier.
To provide for the temporary health and well being of Jack Russell Terriers given to the Russell Rescue, Inc by the owners who can no longer care for their dogs or Jack Russell Terriers housed in shelters, by offering temporary foster homes and/or referring educated adopters to the homeless Jack Russell Terriers in shelters.
To place Jack Russell Terriers in suitable homes where they can live as the breed they are meant to be.
To assist these terriers in finding homes where the quality of life will ensure a long safe healthy lifestyle for the terrier.
To release terriers who through no fault of their own from the pain and suffering of their lives in the most humane way when necessary.
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Adoption Policy
Requirements to Adopt from Russell Rescue
Terriers in Rescue are in great need of proper JR homes and while they may need a little special handling, adopting a terrier in need can be much more rewarding than starting with a new puppy. However, please review the following important points regarding the adoption of a Jack Russell Terrier.
1. Review the Bad Dog Talk which represents the worst case scenario of owning a JRT.
2. Every applicant must first fill out an adoption form.
3. All rescue dogs must have containment (fence, kennel).
4. We do not place dogs in homes where there are children under six years of age.
5. We have few dogs that are good with cats.
6. We rarely place terriers of the same sex together in one home (i.e., fighting).
7. Most terriers in Rescue are young adults; puppies are rarely, if ever, available.
8. We never suggest that JRTs are suitable for metropolitan living.
9. We do not suggest placing terriers where the terrier must remain at home alone for extended periods of time.
10. All applicants are thoroughly screened and must meet certain qualifications before being referred for a terrier.
11. Compatible terriers may not be immediately available; your patience is appreciated.
12. Filling out an application does not guarantee that we will place a terrier with you.
13. All terriers in Rescue are spay/neutered.
14. A adoption fee to Russell Rescue, Inc. is required to adopt a terrier.
15. By submitting this application, you are making a formal request to adopt a dog from Russell Rescue, Inc. Please do not fill out this application if you are not serious about working with Russell Rescue, Inc.
16. If a terrier is matched to your application and placed in your home, you must agree to keep the terrier for at least 3 weeks (to allow time for the terrier and you to acclimate with each other).
17. We can only place terriers in homes located in the United States.
We endeavor to make wise and permanent placements for each terrier. Remember, the more conditions you make (i.e., color, coat type, age, sex and body type), the longer it will take. Please be open-minded to the different qualities that each terrier has to offer.
https://www.russellrescue.com/available-terriers/
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