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:

Lucy and Lefty – Foster or Adopter Needed
Lucy and Lefty are sweet, loving 7 1/2 years old and very bonded to each other so will need to stay together. They have a high escape drive so will need a 6′ securely fenced yard. Due to a high prey drive, no cats or small dogs. They are in a foster home in OK.

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.

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.
English Setter News
Dolly, whose original name was Birdie, was the product of a casual backyard breeder situation. When she was 8-weeks old, her owners gave her to family friends. This new family had a fairly chaotic life. From the time of her adoption Dolly spent up to 9 hours a day completely See More
Meet October's calendar contest winner - Tess. Tess was found on a KS road about 1 1/2 years ago. We adopted her from a local shelter soon after. She fits in with our 3 other setters extremely well and behaves as if she's lived here all her life. She has See More
Last week we posted about SWESR Sherlock’s Freedom Ride from the shelter to his foster home. A key responsibility of fosters is to work with the SWESR Foster Team to get their new dog to the Vet within the first two weeks of arrival for extensive Intake Veterinarian care including See More
*Lucy and Lefty in OK need your HELP!* Lucy and Lefty are a bonded pair of 5-7 year old field English Setters that really need a foster hero. A Good Sam in Oklahoma rescued them from a situation where they were not cared for and allowed to roam the neighborhood. See More
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.
