More about Lainey

Meet Lainey — a 3‑year‑old, 14‑lb Jack Russell Terrier mix bursting with playful energy and a whole lot of love to give!   Quick Facts: Name: Lainey Breed: Jack Russell Terrier Age: 3 years old Weight: 14 lbs. House-Trained: Working on it! Crate-Trained: Yes Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: No Good with Kids: Yes, only older kids Energy Level: High Fence Required: No   About Lainey’s Breed: Our best guess is that Lainey is a Jack Russell Terrier mixed breed. Jack Russell Terriers are spirited, clever, and endlessly energetic dogs known for their bold personalities and playful nature. They’re quick thinkers with a strong sense of curiosity, and they thrive when they have plenty of activity, mental stimulation, and opportunities to explore. Despite their small size, they have big confidence and love being involved in whatever their humans are doing.   Their ideal home is one that offers consistent exercise, structure, and lots of engagement. They do best with active families who enjoy walks, playtime, and adventures, and who can provide guidance to help channel their energy in positive ways. With the right mix of activity, patience, and affection, Jack Russell Terriers make lively, loyal, and incredibly fun companions.   What to Love about Lainey: Lainey is an active, fun‑spirited girl who wants nothing more than to be in your lap and by your side! She can be a little shy at first, but she warms up quickly and becomes incredibly affectionate once she feels safe. After recently weaning her puppies, she’s ready for her moment to shine and enjoy life as the center of attention!   Lainey is working on her potty training post‑motherhood, is fully crate trained, and isn’t destructive when left alone. She loves to run, play, and go for walks, and she’s great on a leash. Because of her shyness, she’d do best in an adult‑only home or one with older, respectful kids who can give her space to settle in. She enjoys other dogs and has lots of playful energy, though her play style can be a bit more dominant. She’s not a fan of cats. This little firecracker would thrive with an active family who can give her room to run, adventures to enjoy, and plenty of love and lap time. Lainey is ready to find her forever home and blossom into the joyful, confident companion she’s meant to be!   Lainey’s Lucious Highlights: 3‑year‑old, 14‑lb Jack Russell Terrier mix with tons of playful energy Very active and loves to run, play, and go on walks Shy at first but warms up quickly and becomes a total lap lover Recently weaned her puppies and is now ready to shine as the center of attention Working on potty training post‑motherhood and is fully crate trained Not destructive when left alone, even outside of a crate Great with other dogs and has a more dominant play style Needs an adult‑only home or one with older, respectful kids due to her initial shyness Does not like cats Ideal for an active family with room to run and a love for adventure and snuggles   Comprehensive details are provided in the dog's description. to ensure a smooth process, please submit a completed application through our website at: http://crisisdogsnc.org/dog-adoption/. Please note that questions via email or social media channels may not receive a response without a completed application. As part of our commitment to responsible adoption practices, we require excellent veterinarian references and conduct virtual home visits. Additionally, your prior or current dog must be on year-round heartworm prevention. We assist with coordinating transportation by both land and air whenever feasible. All assessments regarding breed and age are conducted by licensed veterinarians. We look forward to assisting you in finding your perfect canine companion!