Southwest English Setter Rescue
Southwest English Setter Rescue (SWESR) is dedicated to rescuing English Setters throughout the Southwest United States.
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Southwest English Setter Rescue
We rehabilitate English Setters by providing full medical care and behavior assessment in a foster home in order to prepare them for adoption.
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Southwest English Setter Rescue
To ensure all SWESR dogs are placed in loving, permanent homes, we screen and qualify adopters and provide ongoing guidance and support.
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Southwest English Setter Rescue
SWESR promotes animal welfare through community education and outreach and values positive teamwork within our organization as well as partnerships across rescues.
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If you are considering adopting an English Setter rescue dog, click here to see all dogs currently  available and consider submitting an application. 

Here are some of our most recent rescues:

Edgar

Edgar is a shy 6 year young Setter who has lived outside with his mom Almondine his entire life. He is looking for a patient person with lots of love to give. He needs a home without cats and a 6′ fenced yard. Edgar is in a foster home in Edmond, OK.

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Augie

Augie is a 5 year old Orange Belton ES. He’s sweet and is learning about house training and manners in a foster home near Austin TX.

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English Setter News

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23 hours 37 minutes ago

Spur says “It’s Heartworm Pill Day!” Please don’t forget to protect your dog. #heartwormssuck #rescuedogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftwitter #dogs #heartworms See More

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1 week 23 hours ago

Break out the Margaritas! My name is Nacho and I am Chagas Free! Thanks to my great Dad and all my friends at SWESR, I am one lucky and healthy boy. I was only one year old when I was diagnosed, and now just a year later, I am celebrating See More

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1 week 3 days ago

It's the first day of Fall. We'd love to see photos of your pups enjoying the day.

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1 week 4 days ago

About Us

Established in 2012, Southwest English Setter Rescue (SWESR) is incorporated in Texas and a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization.

Our founding members all have many years of experience in English Setter and other animal rescue groups. All of our volunteers share a love for English Setters and an in-depth understanding of this wonderful breed.