Russell Rescue, Inc. (RRI) is a network of volunteers dedicated to placing unwanted or abandoned Jack Russells into permanent homes. The Network 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 JR's need an active lifestyle, as they are hunting dogs by instinct.

We Need Your Help!

Would you being willing to volunteer your time, to give your love and to provide for the care of a rescue dog? As a foster, you would provide a safe environment, food, shelter and basic care for a Jack Russell Terrier waiting to find his/her forever home. Hopefully you would also be able to provide some basic training (housebreaking, crate training, manners) while you’re at it, in order to make your foster dog more attractive to potential adopters. RRI will reimburse you for food and basic health expenses. And best yet, you would be saving a dog's life!

We require a minimum of a 3 week commitment although the rescue could be adopted in a shorter time or take longer to find the perfect home.

If you want to become a foster for RRI-CA; complete the Foster Application.

Interested In Adopting?

Please see our list of Available Terriers.; If you see a Terrier on our website that you are interested in please note the Terrier's name on the application or the type of Terrier you are looking for.

The first step in meeting or adopting a Terrier from Russell Rescue, Inc. is to complete an online Russell Rescue, Inc. application.

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