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Russell Rescue, Inc. - Boynton Beach, FL

Dog rescue in Boynton Beach, FL

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.

The goal of the Russell Rescue, Inc. 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.

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Rescue FAQs

Russell Rescue, Inc. contacts are located throughout the United States and Canada. They are available to provide assistance, information and guidance to you about Russell Rescue, Inc. Please contact the representative located in your state.

FL Regional Coordinator - FLRussellRescue@gmail.com

We have dogs in foster care throughout the state of FL.

Additional adoption info

The following steps should help you (and us) determine if there is a match between you and one of our terriers in rescue. All applicants are thoroughly screened and must meet certain qualifications before being referred for a terrier. Approval is based upon the understanding and acceptance of the nature of the terrier, the owner's lifestyle, and their ability to house the dog properly.

If you are interested in adopting a Jack Russell Terrier through Russell Rescue, Inc., you MUST fill out an adoption application. No exceptions! A list of available terriers available in the US by state is available online at our Web site, www.russellrescue.com.

Please review the following important points regarding the adoption of a Jack Russell Terrier:

*Review the Bad Dog Talk which represents the worst case scenario of owning a JRT, http://www.russellrescue.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=10&Itemid=13

*Every applicant must first fill out an adoption form, http://www.russellrescue.com/index.php?option=com_form&Itemid=26

*All rescue dogs must have containment (fence, kennel).

*We do not place dogs in homes where there are children under six years of age.

*We have few dogs that are good with cats.

*We rarely place terriers of the same sex together in one home (i.e., fighting).

*We never suggest that JRTs are suitable for metropolitan living.

*We do not suggest placing terriers where the terrier must remain at home alone for extended periods of time.

*All applicants are thoroughly screened and must meet certain qualifications before being referred for a terrier.

*Compatible terriers may not be immediately available; your patience is appreciated.

*Filling out an application does not guarantee that we will place a terrier with you.

*All terriers in Rescue are spayed/neutered.

*An adoption fee to Russell Rescue, Inc. is required to adopt a terrier.

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