The Mighty Jack Russell

If you take a peek at our gallery of adoptable dogs, you will quickly realize that we have a motley group of terrier characters, from full-blooded Jack Russells, to mixed JRTs, to a few little ole mutts far removed from the Russell or Parsons breeds. That’s because we simply love dogs and we have a hard time saying “no” to any dog who has fallen on desperate times.

So, why focus on Jack Russells? First, we simply love and respect the JRT. We have “been owned” by Jack Russells for years and love their intelligence, energy and loyalty. Most importantly, though, these little guys are often victims of uneducated circumstances. Television and movies have popularized the breed and led uninformed dog owners to believe some not-so-true things about them. As such, they are often snatched up by inexperienced pet parents who are not prepared for life with a demanding Jack and, as a result, they wind up in high-kill shelters. That’s where we step in.

That sad disclaimer aside, if you are well-educated about and experienced with the breed and are ready for a rewarding challenge or an addition to your pack, please take a moment to get to know our rescues. They’re each quite wonderful and unique in their own way, if we may say so … and we just did.