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Iris

Jack Russell Terrier · Female · Young · 1 year

Although Iris can be nervous, she is the more confident of the pair she currently shares her kennel with and often takes the lead when approaching new situations. Due to this strong bond, Iris will need to be rehomed with Bloom as they provide comfort to each other. Iris enjoys meeting other dogs of a similar size and has had off-lead interactions with smaller dogs, although she can be wary of larger dogs and may bark at them. Friendly, loving, and full of potential, Iris is looking for a family to open their home and hearts to her and her best friend Bloom. Iris is an 11-month-old Jack Russell Terrier looking for a calm, patient home where she can continue to build her confidence at her own pace. She is a sensitive and nervous young girl who can be wary of new people and unfamiliar situations, particularly when out on walks. However, once she feels safe and secure, Iris is affectionate and will happily seek out attention from those she trusts. She would benefit from adopters who understand nervous dogs and are willing to give her the time, space, and reassurance she needs to settle in. Iris could live with older secondary school-aged children who have experience of nervous dogs and will respect her boundaries. She will also need ongoing support and training to help improve her confidence when walking on a lead.

Size
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇬🇧Wickford
Shelter
Dogs Trust Basildon
Living with Iris
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
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Cared for by Dogs Trust Basildon · WickfordLearn about Jack Russell Terrier

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Iris home

What you'll need for Iris 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 Iris

What life with Iris looks like

Iris is a young adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at Dogs Trust Basildon in Wickford.

An young 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 United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

Wickford, United Kingdom browse more dogs in United Kingdom.

Frequently asked

Adopting Iris, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Iris?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Dogs Trust Basildon handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Iris on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Iris if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Dogs Trust Basildon 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. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Iris 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 Iris 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 Dogs Trust Basildon early rather than rehoming privately; they know Iris 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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