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Dog
Surfing Jack Russell Style
Who We Are and What We Do Best:
Russell Rescue is a not for profit rescue for dogs in need.
Particularly for Jack Russell/Parson Russell Terriers in the
Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia areas.
Our rescue mission is to save and re-home unloved, abandoned and abused
terriers from situations that place their lives in jeopardy.
Adopting a friend:
Terrier breeds in general tend to have a life style that can be
challenging to some individuals, because of these unique traits,
Russell Rescue tries to place every companion animal in qualified homes
that meet very specific guidelines as to what a terrier requires of
it's adopter. Not only will the potential adopter fill out an adoption
contract that can be lengthy, but they will have to supply references
from personal veterinarians and individuals with an extensive history
of dog ownership. An interview with the adopter is crucially important
to the final outcome as well as a home visit to verify the conditions
the companion animal will expect.
When the adopter has met all of the criteria expected for successful
adoption they still may not be deemed suitable for a Jack Russell, but
they may have a wonderful home for a different type of dog.
Occasionally, a potential adopter has a lifestyle that does not lend
itself to this breed. However, even in this worst case scenario the dog
of the original inquiry may not suit the adopter at all. In this
case Russell Rescue will make every effort to help the adopter
find the appropriate dog for their special and unique life style.
What you need to do to adopt:
The first step to adopting is to study this site and decide it the Jack
Russell Terrier is
the dog for you. Complete the on line application and submit. You will
be contacted as to
the disposition of you application as soon as possible.
Volunteer and Foster Home
Application:
Russell Rescue is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to placing
unwanted or abandoned Jack Russell Terriers. Volunteers are needed for
everything from transporting dogs to screening adoption applicants over
the phone and Internet. Our greatest need is for foster homes.
If you are willing and able to open your home to a Jack Russell until
the best home is found, please let us know, in detail, your situation.
Please be as thorough as possible in answering the questions below, and
be realistic as to how much time you are able to devote to
volunteering. This information sheet is strictly to determine how much
we can intrude on your life! Please be brutally honest, because we do
not want to ask you to do something you are not comfortable with.
Dorothy Swann is the volunteer coordinator and can be reached at dswann@netzero.net
and
click HERE for the online application for Adoption, Volunteering or Fostering
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A Pictorial Guide to the Jack Russell Terrier
WARNING !!!
This is NOT a Jack Russell Terrier but rather a poor Boston Terrier who was accidentally included with a group of Jack Russell Terriers (like the happy little guy directly below him). Who could know the terror of something like that? "Lemme out of here !!!!"
Happy yet prone to Mischief Although Jack Russell Terriers are a "happy" breed, they are NOT as they are portrayed in the movies, on TV, or other forms of media. Those dogs are professionally trained and handled, and are very obedient only for VERY short periods of time. Celebrity dogs have their needs met by the trainer, and perform their jobs accordingly. Dirt,
Dirt and more Dirt
Jack
Russell Terriers are bred to go underground, following scent to locate
and bark at quarry until they are dug down to or the quarry bolts. If
they do not have an outlet for their natural instincts, they will
invent new and fun jobs for themselves, which frequently include
guardian of the world and/or their possessions and family, chasing
cars, hunting birds, bugs or leaves, or endlessly digging in the soil.
Bathing
and Shedding
After
getting dirty, Jack Russell Terriers are not overly fond of taking a
bath (use a gentle shampoo). You do not want to bathe them too often as
it can lead to dry skin. Please note that the Jack Russell Terrier is
NOT a non-shedding breed! All coat types shed! Smooth coats shed the
most, dropping hair continuously year round. Rough coats maintain the
guard and dead coat, requiring manual shedding a few times a year.
Crate
Training
A Jack
Russell Terrier should always be crate-trained. They can be very
destructive if left unattended! Most behavioral problems are due to a
lack of companionship, discipline, activity and exercise. If you've
only seen perfect, well-behaved JR's, they are ones that were lucky
enough to be exercised, well socialized, and trained.
Love to
Dig
Jack
Russell Terriers love to dig. You might want to say goodbye to your
flower bed. They can also dig under, climb or jump over fences; some
can climb trees and any height chain link fencing. The traits and
skills that make them excellent hunting dogs (i.e., digging, barking,
aggressive nature) are often interpreted as bad habits that cause
people to give them up.
Aggressive
Toward Other Dogs
Jack
Russell Terriers are often aggressive with other dogs. Same-sex
aggression and aggression towards other breeds of dogs is well
documented with this terrier. It is strongly recommended that no more
than two Jack Russells (of opposite sex only) ever be permitted to stay
together unattended.
Big Dog
... Little Body
Jack
Russell Terriers are are a big dog in a little body. They have the same
need (or more!) for exercise as a much larger dog... and the mentality
to match -- they think they are at least 150 pounds, and are fearless,
often challenging other dogs three times their size.
About
those Small Animals ...
Jack
Russell Terriers are commonly known to harass, injure or kill other
small pets, such as cats, birds, rabbits, mice, rats, etc., simply due
to their strong natural hunting instinct. Raising a puppy with a cat
does not guarantee the cat's life-long safety!
Children
Jack
Russell Terriers will not tolerate even unintended mistreatment from a
child. They will not put up with typical child handling such as pulling
of ears, tails, etc., or taking or "sharing" of the dog's bones, food,
toys, etc. Jack Russells are not recommended for households with
children under the age of six unless you are previously experienced
with JRTs.
Breeding
Jack
Russell Terriers make wonderful parents. However, breeding is risky
business and should not be undertaken lightly. Breeders should follow
the Breeders Code of Ethics, have their breeding stock BAER and CERF
tested, and breed only to JRTCA-registered terriers
Loved by
their Owners
Jack
Russell Terriers can become very possessive of their owner or a
favorite member of the family or of what they consider to be their
personal property if allowed to do so to the point of showing
aggressive protective behavior that must be controlled from an early
age.
On the
Run
Jack
Russell Terriers absolutely need a securely fenced yard! Jack Russells
will roam due to their hunting instincts.... even if left in an
unsecured for a few minutes! You can let them out every day for three
years with no trouble.... but one day they will disappear and may never
come back. Many JR's have been killed by cars by darting into the road
in pursuit of a squirrel, cat, etc.
Fearless
Jack
Russell Terriers are fearless and require firm, consistent discipline.
They are extremely intelligent, continue to test their limits
throughout their life. More often than not, train their owners before
the owner knows what has happened! This ability to train their owners
can include displays of aggressive behavior. Their assertive nature
must be understood and handled properly!
JRTs
Around the World
Jack
Russell Terriers can be found throughout the world. There are large
concentrations of the breed in the United States, Great Britain,
Canada, Australia, Sweden, South Africa and many other countries.
Long-Term
Commitment
Jack
Russell Terriers require a long-term commitment to obedience, activity,
exercise and entertainment... their unique character, intelligence and
high energy level can frustrate you, will undoubtedly entertain you,
and can bring you great joy or great grief. If this type of
relationship does not appeal to you, then consider another breed.
So.......... Would YOU like to be my new Buddy?
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Courtesy
of the Jack Russell Terrier Club of America
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