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Toby

Jack Russell Terrier · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Name: Toby Age (approx): we were told he was 9 but the vets think he is older Breed: he looks like a jack Russell x Disposition: friendly gorgeous boy Loves: affection Dislikes/wary of: Dog friendly: he has lived with another dog but we would like him to have a peaceful home as an only dog. Cat friendly: he has lived with a cat On lead behaviour: good Previous bite history: not that we know of Fully house trained: Prey drive: not that we have seen Requirements: Breed experienced owners: not required Can they live with other dogs : we would prefer him to be an only dog Children in the home: he could live with teenagers but would prefer adults Rural/Urban: either Someone at home for company: definitely, Toby is a companion dog General background: Toby has had a bit of a rough time . He’s just had a much needed dental and been neutered . Our vets also discovered a heart murmur he is not presently needing medication for this . He’s absolutely gorgeous and his puppy dog eyes just melt your heart . Toby needs a nice retirement home where he can enjoy some nice walks and lots of tlc Please read the specific requirements We assess and treat every dog as an individual, and include as much information as we can in each post. We won't be able to respond to questions on here due to caring for the dogs in our care. If you are interested please email us REHOMING AREA IS BERWICK TO NEWCASTLE Homecheck will apply, and adoption fees will be discussed at that time.

Size

Medium

Age

Puppy · 4 months

Location

🇬🇧United Kingdom

Shelter

Northumberland Dog Rescue

Living with Toby

✓Neutered
✕Good with dogs
✓Good with kids

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About Toby

What life with Toby looks like

Toby is a medium-sized puppy jack russell terrier dog waiting at Northumberland Dog Rescue in United Kingdom.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇬🇧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 Toby, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Toby?: Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Northumberland Dog Rescue handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Toby on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Toby if I live in another country?: Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Northumberland Dog Rescue 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Toby 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 Toby 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 Northumberland Dog Rescue early rather than rehoming privately; they know Toby 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.