Jack – 11 year old male Jack Russell Terrier
Jack is an 11 year old Jack Russell Terrier who came into Oldies Club care after the death of his owner. Poor little Jack was found next to his owner’s body and he had been there for about two days. Jack’s now in an Oldies Club foster home in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Greater Manchester, waiting for someone to offer him a permanent home.
Settled quickly: Jack’s foster home isn’t far from his original home so he settled quickly, though he was understandably a little sad at losing his owner.
Can be left but loves company: At his foster home Jack is with four other dogs and hasn’t been left for long, but Jack’s foster carer doesn’t see a problem with Jack being left for a few hours. However, he does love company and so he wouldn’t be suitable for a home with full-time workers. Jack has been used to someone being around all the time and is at his happiest when out and about on his walks.
Good with dogs: Jack is living with four bitches at the moment. There is the odd grumble between them all, mostly from the girls to him (!), and he’s had a couple of little growls back but nothing that isn’t normal for dogs. Like all dogs he likes to sniff others but doesn’t like it himself.
Probably doesn’t like cats: Jack was said to not like and cats and his foster carer hasn’t had an opportunity to test him with cats.
Very good with children: Jack’s been excellent with all the children he’s met and he likes to give them kisses. He should be fine to live with well-trained children aged 5 years and over.
Lives for his walks: Jack likes nothing better than going for his walks; in fact he lives for them. He is excellent off lead and his recall is good. He likes sniffing other dogs but will stop if you tell him. His foster carer says: “My young dog and her friend were having a mad growly playfight the other day and he thought it was fun and joined in with them“.
Jack would stay out all day if you let him. He adores being out and about. His foster carer continues: “As it’s easy from where we live he has been getting out 6 or more times a day, sometimes walking round the Heath and others just staying at the front of it and playing with other dogs running round having fun. He would settle with less and does settle down when in the house but he’s happiest when out and about.”
Fine in the car: Jack trembled at first in the car but has been in it a lot now and settles on the back seat.
Jack’s favourite pastimes: Going out, going out and going out, haha! He likes playing tug with cuddly toys, fleeces, towels (anything really). He also likes to sit on cushions, and when he lies in his bed he has a fleece and buries himself in it (you don’t know he’s there). Oh and sitting on your knee giving kisses.
Jack’s perfect home: Somewhere that he can have lots of attention as he loves people and sitting on your knee or cuddling up beside you. And obviously somewhere that he can indulge his passion for the outdoors.
Health notes: Jack is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, wormed and flea-treated. He is in excellent health and is fit and lively considering his age.
Foster carer’s summary of Jack: “Cute, loving, quirky, adorable. Jack’s had a bit of a hard life (in his past) yet is still a trusting adorable boy. He just wants to be someone’s best friend and be loved and cherished. He has his quirks (like most dogs) but is no trouble at all and is one of the easiest dogs I’ve ever known. He’ll be a lovely companion to somebody and give his love and devotion in bucketfuls. He’s Simply The Best xx“.
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