Kentucky Russell Rescue
We do it for the dogs...
***OUR FEATURED DOG*** Meet Friday, our featured dog. He's such a sweet boy, and he's waited SO long for a home of his own...
Russell Rescue, Inc. is a non-profit national network of volunteers dedicated to placing unwanted or abandoned Jack Russells into permanent homes. We are the Kentucky Chapter.
The goal of Russell Rescue, Inc. is to have this unique hunting terrier be in the protective care of those who thoroughly understand this dog. This is a very unique dog that arrives in any life with a special set of needs not suited to everyone. They get into trouble. If they cannot find trouble, they create it. If bored, they can apply their extreme intelligence in destructive ways. They require an educated owner and a loving caretaker willing to provide what this dog needs to be happy and safe. Most of life with them involves protecting them from themselves and their own demise. They rarely lack courage and don't take to abuse, even accidental abuse...
***** Our Adoption Process *****
The following steps should help you (and us) determine if there is a match between you and one of our terriers in Rescue. All applicants are thoroughly screened and must meet certain qualifications before being referred for a terrier. Approval is based upon the understanding and acceptance of the nature of the terrier, the owner's lifestyle, and their ability to house the dog properly.
Start by reading Bad Dog Talk, which represents the very worst case scenario of owning a JRT....if you're still interested, please consider the following:
*Every applicant must first fill out an adoption form (see below).
*By submitting this application, you are making a formal request to adopt a dog from Russell Rescue, Inc. Please do not fill out this application if you are not serious about working with Russell Rescue, Inc.
*Remember, the more conditions you make (i.e., color, coat type, age, sex and body type), the longer it will take to find a suitable terrier to match your environment.
*If a terrier is matched to your application and placed in your home, you must agree to keep the terrier for at least 3 weeks (to allow time for the terrier and you to acclimate with each other).
*All rescue dogs must have containment (fence, kennel).
*We have few dogs that are good with cats.
*We rarely place terriers of the same sex together in one home (to reduce the risk of fighting).
*We never suggest that JRTs are suitable for metropolitan living.
*We do not suggest placing terriers where the terrier must remain at home alone for extended periods of time.
*All applicants are thoroughly screened and must meet certain qualifications before being referred for a terrier.
*Compatible terriers may not be immediately available; your patience is appreciated.
*Filling out an application does not guarantee that we will place a terrier with you.
*An adoption fee to Russell Rescue, Inc. is required to adopt a terrier, no exceptions!
*Every dog we place is up-to-date on all vaccines, heartworm tested, tested/treated for intestinal parasites, and spayed/neutered.
*The dogs themselves are FREE!...Adoption fees are used solely to cover the expense of services provided to dogs in rescue.
If you have any questions, please email KYRussellRescue@aol.com.
NOTE:
*All dogs in an adopter's household must be up-to-date on immunizations, and be spayed/neutered. We do not place rescue dogs in homes with unaltered (unspayed/unneutered) dogs.
* We DO check vet & landlord references, 100% of the time.
* We ONLY place dogs in homes with proper containment (fence, kennel, etc.) or with an owner who agrees to take a dog out on a leash 100% of the time.
***** Adoption Application *****
If you are interested in adopting a Jack Russell Terrier through KY Russell Rescue/Russell Rescue, Inc., you MUST fill out an adoption application. No exceptions! To fill out an adoption application, copy & paste the following into an email, answer ALL the questions, and email to KYRussellRescue@aol.com.
Adoption Application
- Name:
- Address/City/State/Zip:
- Home Phone:
- Work Phone:
- Email Address:
- Best Time to Call:
- Occupation:
- Do you own or rent your home?
- If you rent, do you have landlord's permission to keep a dog?
- Landlord's Name & Phone #:
- Do you live in a House, Apartment, Trailer, other?
- How long have you lived at this address?
- Do you have a completely fenced yard suitable for a dog?
- Do you have a kennel run?
- Describe fence or kennel run type, height and size:
- If no fence or kennel, how will you handle exercise and toilet needs?
- Do you have a suitable dog crate?
- How many adults in the household? Children?
- Age and gender of members in the house old?
- Are any members of your household allergic to animals?
- How many hours a day must the dog be alone?
- Are there other visitors to your home, human or animal, with which a new dog will have to interact?
- Please describe your lifestyle (active, passive):
- Do you own other dogs? Spayed/neutered?
- Please list breed, size, and gender of each:
- Do you own cats? If yes, how many?
- Any other animals? If yes, please describe:
- How many dogs have you owned in the past five years?
- If you do not still own the dog(s), please describe what happened to it (them). Please be specific.
- Why did you choose this dog?
- What activities do you plan with this dog pet, obedience, agility, etc?
- Do you intend to keep this dog primarily indoors or outdoors?
- Where will the dog sleep?
- Do you have a regular veterinarian?
- Vet's Name/Address/Phone #:
- Do you want to adopt a male or female?
- Age Preference:
- Would you be willing to consider a suitable dog of a different sex or age?
- Is there a specific dog you wish to adopt? If yes, dog's name:
- Personal Reference (Name/Relationship/Phone):
Thank you!
HOW YOU CAN HELP!!
Donate TIME, $$$, or SUPPLIES...
KY Russell Rescue/Multi-Breed Rescue is an all-volunteer organization. Volunteers are needed for everything from transporting dogs to screening adoption applicants over the phone and Internet. Our greatest need is for foster homes. To fill out a volunteer application, copy & paste the following into an email, answer ALL the questions, and mail to KYRussellRescue@aol.com.
NOTE:
*All dogs in a foster household must be UTD on immunizations, and be spayed/neutered. We do not place rescue dogs in homes with unaltered (unspayed/unneutered) dogs.
* We DO check vet & landlord references, 100% of the time.
* We ONLY place dogs in homes with proper containment (fence, kennel, etc.) or with an owner who agrees to take a dog out on a leash 100% of the time.
Volunteer Application
- Name:
- Address/City/State/Zip:
- Home Phone:
- Work Phone:
- Email Address (if you have one):
- Best Time to Call:
- Occupation:
- Do you own or rent your home?
- If you rent, do you have landlord's permission to keep a dog?
- Name of Landlord:
- Phone No:
- Do you live in a House, Apartment, Trailer, other?
- How long have you lived at this address?
- Do you have a completely fenced yard suitable for a dog?
- Do you have a kennel run?
- Describe fence or kennel run type, height and size:
- If no fence or kennel, how will you handle exercise and toilet needs?
- Do you have a suitable dog crate?
- How many adults in the household? Children?
- Age and gender of members in the house old?
- Are any members of your household allergic to animals?
- How many hours a day must the dog be alone?
- Are there other visitors to your home, human or animal, with which a new dog will have to interact?
- Please describe your lifestyle (active, passive):
- Do you own other dogs? Spayed/neutered? UTD on shots?
- Please list breed, size, and gender of each:
- Do you own cats? If yes, how many?
- Any other animals? If yes, please describe:
- How many dogs have you owned in the past five years?
- If you do not still own the dog(s), please describe what happened to it (them). Please be specific.
- Do you intend to keep this dog primarily indoors or outdoors?
- Where will the dog sleep?
- Do you have a regular veterinarian? Vet's Name/Address/Phone Number:
- Please check the area(s) listed below in which you would be interested in volunteering:
- _ Screening Applicants/Adoption Counseling
- _ Transporting dogs
- _ Behavior Counseling
- _ Foster Home
- _ Fund Raising
- _ Home Visits
- _ Staff booths/information centers (table at trials, pet expos, etc.)
- _ Shelter Contact
- _ Maintaining local lists of dogs available and posting them to national list (computer & internet access needed)
- _ Other (please describe):
- Please describe previous volunteer and rescue experience:
- Do you have any special dog handling experience? Please describe.
- How many hours per week can you devote to Russell Rescue? PLEASE BE REALISTIC!
- How flexible is your schedule? For example, if you receive a call in the morning, can you make time during the day to pick up a dog in an emergency situation?
- Please let us know your availability. Can you be reached at work without it causing a problem, etc?
- Please describe your feelings about what rescue is:
- How would you feel if you had to recommend euthanasia of a Jack Russell Terrier?
- Under what circumstances could you see yourself recommending euthanasia?
- Are you willing to handle and/or evaluate (check all that apply):*
- _ Sick dogs
- _ Pregnant females
- _ Dogs deemed mentally unstable by owner
- _ Females in heat
- _ Dog-aggressive dogs
- _ Intact dogs (until spay or neuter can be arranged)
- _ Dogs that don’t like children
- _ Geriatric dogs
- _ Dogs that are not housebroken or crate trained
- _ Extremely hyper dogs
- _ Escape artists
- Please list anything else you are or are not willing/able to work with:
* Please note: It is the policy of the Russell Rescue, Inc. not to take biting dogs.
- Reference: Other JRT owner or someone familiar with your philosophy on pet ownership:
- Additional comments:
YOUR DONATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED; EVERY DOLLAR HELPS!!
We ALWAYS need the following:
- Bleach (for cleaning up after so many dogs!!)
- Paper towels (see above!)
- Towels (for bedding)
- Laundry detergent (for washing the bedding!!)
- Dog toys (Kongs and tugs are favorites!)
- Gas cards (for transporting dogs)
- Dog food, DRY (any high-quality brand such as Nutro, Eagle Pak, Science Diet, Iams, etc)
- Pet store gift cards (for purchasing food)
- Dog treats (especially chewy bones, "Moo Shoes" {cow hooves}, rawhides, pig ears, and Greenies)
Email KYRussellRescue@aol.com for information on where to donate supplies.
THANK YOU!!
KY Russell Rescue/Russell Rescue, Inc. (KY)
Louisville, KY
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"The friendship of a dog is precious." ~Dwight D. Eisenhower
Kentucky Russell Rescue
Louisville, KY 40203
Email:
kyrussellrescue@aol.com
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