Adopt a Jack Russell rescue dog

Many conscientious pet owners these days are aware of the problem of dog overpopulation. Due to irresponsible breeders and owners, millions of dogs around the world are euthanized each year in animal shelters and veterinary clinics for no other reason than the fact that they have no loving home to go to. The simple fact is that there are more dogs in the world than loving pet owners.

Jack Russell Terriers (JRT) are especially prone to meeting that fate. Because they are small and very cute, many people mistakenly believe that they would make good dogs for small children. Either that or they don’t anticipate the exercise requirements this highly active breed needs. What these people don’t know is that the Jack Russell was bred to hunt. He is a very active and energetic dog and often does not get along with other pets such as cats unless properly socialized at a young age.

Due to these factors, there are now many JRTs in Jack Russell shelters and rescue organizations around the world. If you’re interested in helping save one of these brave pups from a terrible fate by offering them a loving home, here’s what you need to know about adopting a Jack Russell.

1. Consider the age of the dog you adopt. The care requirements for a puppy are very different than for an adult or aging dog. Also, remember that Jack Russells can live for more than 15 years. This is a long-term commitment.
2. Adoption is usually much cheaper than buying a new puppy.
3. Be sure to check for any health problems that may exist in the dog. Rescue workers are usually volunteers and will be very honest with you on this matter, unlike some puppy breeders who only care about money.
4. Try to get an idea of ​​the life the dog has had up to now. If the dog has been severely abused and poorly socialized, he may need to be prepared for a difficult journey in terms of training the bad behaviors that have accumulated over time. But remember that no dog is a lost cause; you may be the only person with the heart and patience to take on a “problem case.”
5. To find a dog to adopt, you can try contacting local Jack Russell clubs, breeders, veterinarians, or contact a Jack Russell rescue club directly by looking them up in the phone book or online.
6. Remember that rescue dogs will normally be neutered and microchipped when you adopt them. Both are good things. Being microchipped means that if your dog is lost or stolen, you have a very good chance of getting it back. The fact that these dogs are neutral means that they will not contribute further to the overpopulation problem. If you have plans to breed then an adoption dog is not right for you, but you should not breed unless you have done your research on the subject and the breed itself and have the advice of other experienced breeders to guide you. Breeding should only be done out of a commitment to maintaining and improving the breed.
7. If you already have a dog, be aware that a rescue dog may not get along with it. Many rescue dogs do not socialize well with other animals. However, with some dogs, this won’t be a problem. Most Jack Russell Terrier rescue organizations will allow you to run a trial to see how well the dog fits into your home.
8. Don’t be surprised if someone from the salvage organization wants to ask you a lot of questions and search your house. These people are passionate about JRTs and want to make sure these animals don’t end up in a shelter or rescue center, so they are often very selective about who they will allow to adopt their dogs. Please do not take offense at this, as it is standard practice.