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My basic info
Breed
Jack Russell Terrier
Color
White - with Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut
Age
10 years 10 months old, Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
25 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
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My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hello, everyone. Baxter here. I recently arrived with my scruffy “brother,” Scout. We’re waiting on our “glamour shots,” but here are some pics of us for now … and here’s my story …
I’ve been around the block a bit … and now I’m one of the new kids here. (Apparently, some of you will get that reference) I found my wonderful family about four years ago at the shelter after growing up in an abusive environment for my first year or two. I was a little timid and would dart if anyone moved too quickly … and I really didn’t like men. My adopted family knew about this and they were willing to work with me … and work with me they did! Yay!
They taught me all kinds of things, like trust, and that not all humans are bad … and then they taught me about this magical thing called ball/fetch! Ball is good! That totally won me over, and I even started to enjoy things like sitting on laps and belly scratches.
I am a bit of an outdoor boy now. I love to lie in the sun and chase lizards … and anything slimy on the ground … which, unfortunately, is kind of why I’m at rescue now. The place we moved to has Copperheads and other dangerous critters. I’m, well, “all Terrier” and don’t know when to back off sometimes. I have wrestled with snakes more than once, so my family decided it was best I find a new, safer haven in which to run and hunt.
So … that’s my story … Other details? I’m now about 5-6 years old and I’m a big boy around 25 lbs. Some hair, mostly muscle. I love my brother, Scout, and it would be cool if we were adopted together, but we’re not bonded. He’s pretty chill. I’m fine with other dogs, but I do like to announce my presence — and I’ll “talk” to you humans, too! I’m good with kids and, now, both men and women. No cats, though, please. I like the chase!
For the very best response time, please visit
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Please note: We are a small volunteer run rescue. We will respond to your requests for information as soon as we can but it would REALLY help if you go to our webpage http://www.jackrusselladoptions.org/adopt-a-dog/
and read our adoption policies and procedures before contacting us. That speeds up the process but forgive us if we are a bit slow sometimes; the dogs come first.
