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Mylo - Home to Home

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 3 mos
South Elgin, IL
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Disclaimer: This animal is not in Anderson custody. and is a courtesy post to help a member of the community rehome directly without shelter intervention. Any adoption inquiries should be directed to the owner at chrystalp94@gmail.com and/or (630) 809-7078. To reiterate, Anderson Humane is only advertising this animal on behalf of a member of the public; please reach out to them directly using the information above, as this animal is not in Anderson Humane’s custody. Anderson Humane makes no guarantees regarding medical or behavioral status of this animal, and the current owner is solely responsible for disclosing any challenges or concerns. Anderson Humane is not responsible for any unsuccessful adoptions. Mylo is a sweet dog who just wants your time. He wants to be loved and petted. Mylo would do well in a home with an older couple with older kids 12+.
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Trixie

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 3 mos
South Elgin, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Trixie, a little bundle of baby energy with a BIG love for cuddles! ❤️ This sweet girl wants nothing more than to be your very own lap dog. She'll happily curl up right beside you and soak up all the snuggles she can get. Trixie does great with other dogs, is very food motivated (making training extra fun!), and already knows how to sit! She's also making some impressive leaps in her potty-training journey. With her sweet personality, eager-to-learn attitude, and endless love to give, Trixie is ready to spring right into her forever family's arms just in time for the holidays! 🎄🐾 Stop by during our adoption hours. For more details, email bloomingdale@ahconnects.org or give us a call at 847-697-2880 x: 90. The friendly folks here will be happy to answer all your questions! All of our dogs and puppies go home spayed or neutered, microchipped, and heartworm tested (for dogs 7 months and older). They are also up to date on core vaccines, as well as heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives. Each adoption includes a 3.5-pound bag of dog or puppy food and a free vet exam at one of our participating veterinary partners.
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Russell

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 8 yrs 1 mo
Palatine, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Russell is the kind of little dog who quietly works his way into your heart — curious, confident, and full of those funny little quirks that make you smile without even trying.Around 8 yrs old, Russell loves exploring the yard, taking in all the smells, and checking out whatever is happening around him. He rarely barks, enjoys his meals, and is doing well with house training, often prancing by the door when he needs to go outside.Russell is still settling into the routines of home life. He prefers relaxing in a pen rather than a kennel and is learning what to expect from his people. Every now and then, he lets out an unexpectedly dramatic little squeal — one of the endearing quirks his foster family has come to know.He has done well with children and is interested in other dogs. Russell would love a home where he can feel secure, explore at his own pace, and become someone’s cherished little companion. If you have room in your life for a small dog with a big personality and a tender heart, Russell may be waiting for you.Interested in meeting this dog? Fill out an application and we will be in touch.We love our dogs. We want happy lives for all of them and are looking for the home that provides the best fit for each dog’s individual needs. Please understand that there may be multiple families interested in this dog. Also, please know that the breed mix listed is simply a guess. In most cases, we don’t know their background. We encourage you to base your decision on individual personality and pet qualities instead of relying on our guess. Please understand, we only adopt our animals out near the Chicagoland area. Questions? Email us at adoptions@sccrescue.org. Hope to see you become part of the SCCR family!
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Peppy

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 10 yrs
Palatine, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
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Peppy is a sweet, easygoing little guy with a simple plan for life: follow his favorite humans, explore the yard, play with squeaky toys, and never, ever turn down a snack. Around 10 yrs old, He`s a pretty quiet roommate, too, and will happily follow you from room to room just to see what you`re up to. He`s making great progress with house training and has figured out that the door is his ticket to outside. He`s also well-behaved when left home alone, enjoys his walks, and is always up for a little backyard exploring. Fair warning: keep the garbage out of reach. Apparently, Peppy thinks trash cans are just snack boxes waiting to be discovered!Peppy can be a little shy when first meeting someone, so slow introductions are the way to his heart. He`s good with kids of all ages and is cautiously playful with dogs his own size. He`s not a fan of being picked up, but he`s more than happy to keep you company from the comfort of his own four paws.If you`re looking for a handsome sidekick with a soft spot for squeaky toys, snacks, and being your shadow, Peppy is ready to report for duty!Interested in meeting this dog? Fill out an application and we will be in touch. We love our dogs. We want happy lives for all of them and are looking for the home that provides the best fit for each dog’s individual needs. Please understand that there may be multiple families interested in this dog. Also, please know that the breed mix listed is simply a guess. In most cases, we don’t know their background. We encourage you to base your decision on individual personality and pet qualities instead of relying on our guess. Please understand, we only adopt our animals out near the Chicagoland area. Questions? Email us at adoptions@sccrescue.org. Hope to see you become part of the SCCR family!
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JC

Jack Russell Terrier Chihuahua

Female, Senior
Aurora, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Needs special attention, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Meet JC, she is an approx. 10 year old Jack Russell. I don't know too much about her background but she is sweet yet timid. When I go to pet her she will flinch so I think someone was not very nice to her. She's a small girl at only 21 pounds and due to her age, she will not get any larger. On a past transport she was almost left behind in the shelter most likely because of her age but we could not do that. She was so happy to be picked to come. JC will follow me everywhere. She gets along well with the other dogs here, she just kind of keeps to herself, she likes to go in the car and stick her head out the window so I have to lock them. JC does have some hearing loss so she has to be kept closer either on leash or fenced yard. After having her for a few days, we did blood work to check everything because of her age; most all came back well but it was found she has cushings, a condition that sometimes affects both cats and dogs. She was drinking excessive amounts of water and peeing more. She is now on medication that has helped tremendously. It does cost about $50.00 per month thru Chewy. Due to this Rover Rescue has waived her adoption fee. She will do best in adult home or with older children. A fenced yard would be ideal so she can get frequent potty breaks thru the day. She does sleep quietly thru the night in her little kennel with comfy bed. I'm hoping someone will be able to provide for her and give her the best thru her senior years. If you think you would be interested in a new best friend forever long that may be please call Jody at 708 268 6965. The adoption fee will be waived for the family who is willing to give her the great life she deserves. Adoption fee includes: - microchip - spay/neuter - age appropriate vaccinations: Bordetella, DH(L)PP, rabies - heartworm preventive & flea/tick preventive - deworming
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Poppers

Jack Russell Terrier Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo
Mundelein, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
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Adoption fee $400. Please fill out an application at www.adoptablefriends.org

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Jamaica

Rat Terrier

Male, Puppy
Elgin, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. **If you are interested in being considered for this dog, please be sure to complete an application directly on our website - not through a 3rd party service.**   Welcome our little Tropical island litter born 6/7/26. We believe they are Rat terrier mixes ( We do not DNA test ) Mom is 16 lbs and a lovebug. The pups are starting to work on all things puppy and will also begin their journey with socialization. These pups are the perfect size for many adventures such as walking, camping, hiking, restaurant patio visits and of course lots of family love, enrichment tools and many snuggles. Could one of these pups be your new best friend for life? Potential adopters should be prepared for all things puppy such as crate and potty training as well as socialization and obedience training.   Puppies in this litter are Jamaica (M), Kona (m), Bahama (m), Cayman (m), Fiji (f) and Bali(f) The tropical island litter’s adoption fees are  $400.  This includes age appropriate vaccines, completed wellness visit, microchip and spay/neuter at one of our contracted vets at 6 months of age.  *HWMAR presents the information in these bios based on our foster observations and any information presented to us regarding prior living conditions, breed specifications. While we aim to be as accurate as possible, each animal is individual and their behaviors and personalities can change in different surroundings.  HWMAR holds no guarantees to personality, behavior or breed* Please review our adoption process & complete an application on our website - www.hoofwoofmeow.org/adoption   We adopt within 150 mile radius of Elgin, IL **We are a 100% volunteer rescue.  All of our dogs are in Foster Homes**Submission of an application does not guarantee adoption of any specific animal as they may have applications pending or might not be the right match. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 10, 2026, 5:52 pm
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Cayman

Rat Terrier

Male, Puppy
Elgin, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. **If you are interested in being considered for this dog, please be sure to complete an application directly on our website - not through a 3rd party service.**   Welcome our little Tropical island litter born 6/7/26. We believe they are Rat terrier mixes ( We do not DNA test ) Mom is 16 lbs and a lovebug. The pups are starting to work on all things puppy and will also begin their journey with socialization. These pups are the perfect size for many adventures such as walking, camping, hiking, restaurant patio visits and of course lots of family love, enrichment tools and many snuggles. Could one of these pups be your new best friend for life? Potential adopters should be prepared for all things puppy such as crate and potty training as well as socialization and obedience training.   Puppies in this litter are Jamaica (M), Kona (m), Bahama (m), Cayman (m), Fiji (f) and Bali(f) The tropical island litter’s adoption fees are  $400.  This includes age appropriate vaccines, completed wellness visit, microchip and spay/neuter at one of our contracted vets at 6 months of age.  *HWMAR presents the information in these bios based on our foster observations and any information presented to us regarding prior living conditions, breed specifications. While we aim to be as accurate as possible, each animal is individual and their behaviors and personalities can change in different surroundings.  HWMAR holds no guarantees to personality, behavior or breed* Please review our adoption process & complete an application on our website - www.hoofwoofmeow.org/adoption   We adopt within 150 mile radius of Elgin, IL **We are a 100% volunteer rescue.  All of our dogs are in Foster Homes**Submission of an application does not guarantee adoption of any specific animal as they may have applications pending or might not be the right match. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 10, 2026, 5:52 pm
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Kona

Rat Terrier

Male, Puppy
Elgin, IL
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website. **If you are interested in being considered for this dog, please be sure to complete an application directly on our website - not through a 3rd party service.**   Welcome our little Tropical island litter born 6/7/26. We believe they are Rat terrier mixes ( We do not DNA test ) Mom is 16 lbs and a lovebug. The pups are starting to work on all things puppy and will also begin their journey with socialization. These pups are the perfect size for many adventures such as walking, camping, hiking, restaurant patio visits and of course lots of family love, enrichment tools and many snuggles. Could one of these pups be your new best friend for life? Potential adopters should be prepared for all things puppy such as crate and potty training as well as socialization and obedience training.   Puppies in this litter are Jamaica (M), Kona (m), Bahama (m), Cayman (m), Fiji (f) and Bali(f) The tropical island litter’s adoption fees are  $400.  This includes age appropriate vaccines, completed wellness visit, microchip and spay/neuter at one of our contracted vets at 6 months of age.  *HWMAR presents the information in these bios based on our foster observations and any information presented to us regarding prior living conditions, breed specifications. While we aim to be as accurate as possible, each animal is individual and their behaviors and personalities can change in different surroundings.  HWMAR holds no guarantees to personality, behavior or breed* Please review our adoption process & complete an application on our website - www.hoofwoofmeow.org/adoption   We adopt within 150 mile radius of Elgin, IL **We are a 100% volunteer rescue.  All of our dogs are in Foster Homes**Submission of an application does not guarantee adoption of any specific animal as they may have applications pending or might not be the right match. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 10, 2026, 5:52 pm

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Jack Russell Terrier shelters & rescues in Elgin, Illinois

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for Jack Russell Terrier puppies in Elgin, Illinois. Browse these Jack Russell Terrier rescues and shelters below.

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Shelter

3.3 miles

Anderson Humane

1000 S. La Fox St., South Elgin, IL 60177

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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Rescue

14.2 miles

Second City Canine Rescue

570 N Smith st, Palatine, IL 60067

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

17.7 miles

Rover Rescue

PO Box 4074, Aurora, IL 60507

Pet Types: dogs

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Rescue

20.4 miles

Adoptable Friends, NFP

26592 North Gilmer, Mundelein, IL 60060

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

20.4 miles

REACH Rescue

Mundelein, IL 60060

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Rescue

21.1 miles

Ricky's Rascals

101 N State St, Marengo, IL 60152

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

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Rescue

23.4 miles

Focus on Cumberland County Animal Safety-IL Transport Stop

Chicago, IL 60176

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

26.6 miles

Wright-Way Rescue

5915 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove, IL 60053

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Rescue

29.7 miles

Starfish Animal Rescue

P.O. Box 1355, Plainfield, IL 60544

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Shelter

35.9 miles

Animal Welfare League

10305 Southwest Highway, Chicago Ridge, IL 60415

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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