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My name is Johnny(bonded with Tommy)!

Posted 6 days ago | Updated 4 days ago

My basic info

Breed
Jack Russell Terrier
Color
Age
Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
22241923

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Purebred
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My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

URGENT: Foster or adopter Needed!! 

My heart is heavy writing this. Johnny and Tommy need a foster home this weekend if at all possible.

These sweet boys are 11-year-old full brothers, small at just 15–20 pounds, and they have never spent a single day apart. They’ve been together their entire lives, and keeping them together is incredibly important.

Since they were puppies (around 6–8 months old), they’ve lived on a farm where they’ve truly been the guardians of the land—an alarm system for anything that drives onto the property. They’ve peacefully lived alongside other dogs, goats, horses, donkeys, and pigs. They’re used to being outdoors most of the time and were brought inside during bad weather. They are not house trained, but they are smart, food-motivated, and eager to please.

They love treats and warm up quickly to people who come bearing snacks.

Johnny’s past hasn’t been easy. He was kicked by a previous owner wearing boots, so he can be skittish—especially around boots—and has some anxiety with crates and car rides. Despite that, he has so much love to give once he feels safe.

Tommy is the more outgoing of the two. He’s friendly and affectionate, though he also experiences some anxiety with crates and car rides—just not quite as intensely as his brother.

They’ve been fed pedigree kibble and have known a simple, consistent life together.

These boys don’t understand why things are changing. They only know each other. They deserve a soft place to land, comfort, patience, and to stay together in their golden years.

If you can foster—or know someone who can, please reach out. Giving Johnny and Tommy a home right now would mean everything to them… and to all of us trying to help them.

Apply online https://russellrescuetn.com/adoption or email Russellrescuetn@gmail.com if already approved I'm 

Available dogs are met by pre-approved adopters ONLY after a match is made. The application is the first step. Please complete the adoption (or foster) application here: https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/

 

We do not have any paid staff members. We are 100% volunteer powered. Thx for your patience.

 

If you’d like to help offset the costs of our precious dogs care: Donations can be made via PayPal russellrescuetn@gmail.com or Venmo @russellrescuetn (Russell Rescue Inc, Columbia, TN; Mary Ruth Rogers, last 4 of phone 5889)

 

Find all of our links here: https://linktr.ee/russellrescuetn

 

February 5, 2026, 12:51 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22241923
Contact
Phone
Address
Columbia, TN 38401

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

We will do everything we can to help you find the dog that is right for you. See our adoption requirements, read our contract, and apply at https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/

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Available dogs are met by pre-approved adopters ONLY after a match is made. The application is the first step. Please complete the adoption (or foster) application here: https://www.russellrescuetn.com/application-for-adoption/

More about this rescue

Russell Rescue of Tennessee is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) dog rescue organization. It was started in 2008 by Mary Ruth Rogers of Columbia, TN. Our mission is to save and re-home unloved, abandoned and abused dogs, especially the Jack Russell terrier. Most of our dogs come from high kill shelters in Tennessee, and other nearby states.

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