How do I contact the shelter about Ivy?

Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Bristol Animal Rescue Centre handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ivy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.

Can I adopt Ivy if I live in another country?

Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Bristol Animal Rescue Centre 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 Ivy 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 Ivy 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 Bristol Animal Rescue Centre early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ivy 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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Ivy

Jack Russell Terrier · Female · Adult · 7 years

Ivy is a little lady at just under 5kg, however despite her small size she has a big personality. She loves to play and have a cuddle once she knows you. Ivy has previously lived with another dog but she wasn’t that interested in being around him, so at the moment she may prefer to be rehomed as an only dog. However, please keep an eye out for updates as we do plan on introducing her to a suitable dog on site soon. She enjoys going out on walks – she isn’t fazed by people, bikes or traffic but may get a little worried by large vehicles if they pass by quickly. Ivy has been very friendly with everyone she has met across site and out on walks and is quite happy to just keep walking past unless greeted. She is very polite with her greetings, although can get a little bit worried if people approach too fast (which is understandable as she is so small, it can be a little bit scary!) Ivy loves a cuddle and will jump on to your lap whenever she feels like she wants some affection. She does enjoy playing with toys at times too but sometimes needs some encouragement to get started. As she has previously lived with children, Ivy can live in a home with children 8 years +. We are also happy for the home to have visiting younger children as long as any potential adopters have previous experience of managing dogs around children appropriately. Ivy has a very high prey drive so won’t be able to live in a home with any small animals or cats. It is also highly recommended that Ivy stays on a lead or long line when out and about on walks as in true terrier fashion if she wants to go after something, she will. Ivy has been doing some muzzle training, just as practice if it is ever needed when out and about on walks (due to this prey drive) and it’d be a good idea for her muzzle training to continue in the home as well. Ivy is a lovely sweet girl and is looking forward to finding her next loving home where she will be cherished and made to feel at home straight away. "*" indicates required fields Here’s where we ask more questions about you, your lifestyle and what you’re looking for in a dog. You'll hear from us only if you're a match for the pet you've applied for.

Size

Large

Age

Adult · 7 years

Location

🇬🇧Bristol

Shelter

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre

Living with Ivy

✓Vaccinated
✓Spayed
✕Good with cats
✓Good with kids

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About Ivy

What life with Ivy looks like

Ivy is a large adult jack russell terrier dog waiting at Bristol Animal Rescue Centre in Bristol.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. 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.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Ivy, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Ivy?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Bristol Animal Rescue Centre handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Ivy on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Ivy if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Bristol Animal Rescue Centre 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 Ivy 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 Ivy 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 Bristol Animal Rescue Centre early rather than rehoming privately; they know Ivy 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.