Adoption Status: Available to Adopt

Foster Status: In foster care

DOB:  2014 - 10 years old

Sex: Male

Breed: Jack Russell x Bichon

Size: Small

Fencing Requirements: Minimum 1.5m SECURE (can't go under it can't go over it proof) - this boy is a Houdini and can climb fencing. He will find any little escape hole.

Hobbies: Zoomies, naps in the sun, taking himself on adventures, chasing cats, playing with doggy friends (as long as they're not too annoying)

Good Habits: House and crate trained, knows basic manners, always comes when you call his name, affectionate, enjoys sharing the couch, dog social, loves to get out on adventures. Particularly loves men (but is keen on anyone who'll give him an ear scratch)

Bad Habits: Chases cats, his middle name is Houdini - if you give him the opportunity, he will get out for a walk on his own.

Personality Type: Medium energy. Loves to get out and go on adventures, then come home and chill. Definitely needs regular exercise daily and someone to get out and zoom with. Affectionate, a real companion sort of guy without being too clingy.

Special Requirements: None that we're aware of (apart from secure fencing)

Adoption Fee: $320

Ideal Home: Jack is a happy and outgoing boy and despite being in his middle aged years, still has plenty of spring in his step. He would best suit a child free home where he can still get out on adventures and get plenty of exercise but where he can chill out and relax on a comfy couch after and laze in front of the fire or in a comfy bed on the deck in the sun. Jack would make a fabulous companion for a couple or single person and would love another little female doggy companion (6+ would be fab) in the home. A home where his person is home during the day would be ideal. A home with someone who understands the personality traits of the Jack Russell breed would be great.

Jack is a confident and happy boy who loves adventure. Don't let his middle age fool you, he still has plenty of gas left in the tank and will hopefully still have at least another 6-7 years in him yet!

He came into care with his fur sister Molly. They are the same age, and have likely been together their whole lives but after some testing, we've found they do not appear to be overly attached to each other. Ideally a home together would have been great, but unfortunately Molly needs surgery and has quite a recovery time ahead of her yet so we've made the decision to start the search for Jack's new home without her.

Jack is the IDEAL guy to keep the neighbour's cats out of your vege garden. Not one steps foot on the property without him seeking them out and banishing them from his turf! Obviously this means that a cat free home would be best. He's great with dogs and loves to play with the other little female dog in his foster home, but she is quite a bit younger than him and gets a bit annoying at times, so another female dog in the home who is closer to his age would be great (we'd say 6+ female who likes to play but likes to just chill out in the sun too).

Jack acts like a spring chicken most of the time and loves to get out and have a good zoomie around the garden. He's always on the go, but does have an off button, so also loves to spend his quiet time snoozing in the sun or in a cozy bed (or beside you on the couch!). He'd be the perfect home office companion, reminding you often to take those computer breaks!

Jack is fully house and crate trained and will require regular grooming - he was in rough shape when he arrived and needed a full clip due to severe matting. He is good with older kids but is a middle aged gent who's never spent a lot of time around kids so any new hoomans would need to make sure to advocate for him around children so they don't get in his face and overwhelm him. Jack knows his basic manners (sit etc) and has a fab recall which is a huge bonus.