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Bruce

Jack Russell Terrier · Male · Adult · 5 years

Bruce is a handsome boy who was admitted into our care through our social rehoming scheme, he is now ready to find himself his new home! Bruce is a happy, friendly chap who thrives on human company, he has an energetic and adventurous personality, who loves spending time out on his daily walks, using his nose to explore the world around him! Once he is settled in his environment and once he gets to know you, he really loves people and loves being the centre of attention, he enjoys spending time with his human friends and just loves to hop onto your lap, where he sits and watches the world go by. Bruce is not used to being left alone for long, so would be best suited to a family who are around most of the time initially to help him settle into the home as he is happiest when he is included in all the comings and goings of daily life! Bruce has two luxating patellas that are a low grade and do not require surgery. This condition does not hold him back in his day-to-day life, and he is able to stay active and happy. To help keep his joints healthy, he will need to continue taking joint supplements, stay at a healthy lean weight, and avoid overdoing exercise. Bruce could live with children over the age of 12 years who have a sensible approach and experience with dogs. He could possibly live with another well-suited small dog upon successful meeting at our centre. It is unknown how he would react around cats.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 5 years
Location
🇮🇪
Shelter
USPCA
Living with Bruce
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by USPCALearn about Jack Russell Terrier

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Bruce home

What you'll need for Bruce in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Bruce

What life with Bruce looks like

Bruce is a small adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at USPCA.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇮🇪Adopting from Ireland

Irish shelters require a home check (often phone or video) and an adoption contract. Animals are vaccinated, chipped, and registered. Cross-border placements to mainland Europe require the rabies titer test (TRACES system).

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Frequently asked

Adopting Bruce, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Bruce?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. USPCA handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Bruce on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Bruce if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — USPCA will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Bruce already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Bruce isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with USPCA early rather than rehoming privately; they know Bruce and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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