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3 years • Male • Parson Russell Terrier
There is 1 Jack Russell looking for a new home in and around Cambridge right now, listed by RATS Animal Rescue. Jack Russells here are Jack Russell and Parson Russell Terriers, including crosses.
It is with a rescue within about 25 miles of Cambridge, in Buntingford. Each card shows the town and how far it is from the centre of Cambridge.
Each profile links to the rescue, who will talk you through their adoption process and fee.
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3 years • Male • Parson Russell Terrier
1 Jack Russell is listed in or around Cambridge today, all with one rescue. It is male. The newest was added on 5 October 2026.
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| Breed group | Terrier |
|---|---|
| Size | Small |
| Height (breed standard) | 25 to 30 cm |
| Exercise | Up to 1 hour a day |
| Size of home | A flat is big enough (Parson Russell: a small house) |
| Grooming | Once a week |
| Coat | Short (sheds); smooth, broken or rough |
| Lifespan | Over 10 years (Parson Russell: over 12 years) |
The Royal Kennel Club calls the Jack Russell Terrier a "modern descendent of the hardy terriers developed by the Rev John Russell". Its roots are in the working terriers of the British Isles, and The Royal Kennel Club says it is hoped the breed "will remain essentially a working Terrier both in type and temperament". The breed standard describes the temperament as "bold, fearless, friendly and confident".
Sources (checked 30 September 2026)
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Breed descriptions are general. Every rescue animal is an individual, so the rescue's own assessment of the animal comes first.
4 dogs listed in Cambridge are marked small by their rescue, of every breed and cross. If size matters more than breed, they are all in one place.
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As of 8 November 2026, 1 Jack Russell is listed for adoption in and around Cambridge on LocalPetFinder, from RATS Animal Rescue. It is with a rescue within about 25 miles of Cambridge, shown with its town and distance. Each profile links to the rescue, and you apply to adopt with them directly.
As of 8 November 2026, RATS Animal Rescue (at Buntingford, about 19 miles away): 1. The newest was added on 5 October 2026. Each profile links to the rescue, which handles the adoption.
With the rescue that has the dog. Today the Jack Russells on this page are with RATS Animal Rescue (1). Open a profile and apply to that rescue: each one runs its own application, home check and adoption fee. We don't rehome animals ourselves.
They are separate breeds. The Royal Kennel Club recognised the Parson Russell Terrier in 1990 and changed its name in 1999 to tell it apart from the Jack Russell, which it recognised in 2016. UK Jack Russell breeders kept a type similar to the Parson Russell in proportion, but in a smaller frame.
The Royal Kennel Club says up to an hour a day, while PDSA and Battersea both say at least an hour, plus play and training. Battersea says owners often underestimate how much exercise these small dogs need. Ask the rescue about this dog, as age and health make a difference.
It depends on the dog, not the breed. Most of the 1 Jack Russell listed in and around Cambridge today don't say either way, so ask the rescue. Where a profile says nothing, ask the rescue what age of children the dog could live with.
The Jack Russells listed in and around Cambridge today are with RATS Animal Rescue at Buntingford, about 19 miles away (1); each profile shows that rescue's fee. Each rescue sets its own adoption fee. Dogs Trust charges £300 for a puppy or adult dog in England, Wales and Scotland, and Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over and £335 for dogs aged 1 to 7. The fee usually covers neutering, microchipping and first vaccinations, and each rescue confirms its own fee.
No. We don't list animals for sale. Every Jack Russell on this page is with a rescue or rehoming centre. The 1 Jack Russell listed in and around Cambridge today is with RATS Animal Rescue at Buntingford, about 19 miles away (1), and each rescue shows its own fee on the profile. For comparison, Dogs Trust £300, and Blue Cross puppies under six months start from £525. If you searched "jack russell puppies for sale Cambridge", the Jack Russells here are the rescue route: you apply to the rescue and pay its adoption fee, not a sale price. In England, Lucy's Law has meant since 6 April 2020 that puppies under six months can't be sold by a third party such as a pet shop or dealer: you buy direct from the breeder or adopt from a rehoming centre.
Usually not. UK rescues normally ask for an adoption fee, which pays towards neutering, microchipping and vaccinations. Of the 1 Jack Russell listed in and around Cambridge today, each shows its rescue's fee on the profile; all are with RATS Animal Rescue at Buntingford, about 19 miles away (1). Many rescue fees are under £500: Dogs Trust charges £300, and Blue Cross from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over. An animal offered "free to a good home" is usually a private advert rather than a rescue. All dogs in the UK must be microchipped by 8 weeks old, and in England, Wales and Scotland a dog can't pass to a new keeper until it is chipped, so ask to see the microchip details.
Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Cambridge is under a year old by its listed age. Puppies do get listed, so check back or look at the adults, whose rescues can tell you much more about their character.
Not right now: none of the 1 listed in and around Cambridge is aged 7 or over by its listed age. Older Jack Russells do come into rescue, so check back. Some rescues charge less for older dogs: Blue Cross fees start from £235 for dogs aged 8 or over.
As of 8 November 2026, the Jack Russells listed in and around Cambridge are with RATS Animal Rescue at Buntingford, about 19 miles away (1). You can also see Jack Russells across England. To see what is closest to you, search by postcode with the pet finder on our home page. To hear when one is listed, set up an email alert on this page.
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