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:

Phoenix

Phoenix is a 3 year young Llewellen boy that found himself in a horrible situation in Texas. He’s safe now. Phoenix is housetrained, good with people, dogs and cats. This regal boy has a trot like a Tennessee Walker. He’s Velcro and has some separation anxiety. He’d love another playful dog in the home and a person that works/stays at home.

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Kris

Kris is a 8 year young handsome boy that was left at a shelter in Oklahoma by his previous owner. Kris is in a foster home in Edmond, OK.

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Nelson

Nelson is a 3 year young boy who was abandoned in TX and SWESR was contacted by a good Sam to help him. He’s in a foster home in San Antonio and is good with other dogs.

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Storytellers

Monty

When Randy and Kathy’s 15-year-old, 85-pound Irish Setter crossed the Rainbow Bridge in April 2020, they could tell their 54-pound red Setter rescue, Sorcha, was grieving her companion. The entire family wanted a second dog, and they decided to “downsize” to an English Setter.   

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Phillip

Phillip was five years old when he came into rescue. He’d been a family dog, but his family wanted more from him than companionship. He’d failed hunting school twice, and his family determined he didn’t fit into their idea of what they wanted from a dog. Thankfully, they contacted SWESR so Phillip could find a home who would love him for who he is, and not for who they wanted him to be.

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Nora

In 2015, Alan and Cheri lost their beloved Irish Setter Riley. When they were emotionally ready to open themselves up to another dog, they decided to foster as they wanted to help a pup in need but weren’t sure they wanted to commit to adopting again. The Irish Setter organization had no dogs available, but after looking on-line, they discovered Southwest English Setter Rescue (SWESR).

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English Setter News

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2 days 14 hours 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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4 days 13 hours ago

🌟 Meet Rooster, Your Next Best Friend! 🌟 Looking for a cuddly, sweet companion? Rooster is a charming English Setter in need of a foster See More

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6 days 4 hours ago

🌟 Nelson Needs a Forever Home! 🌟 Meet Nelson, a 3-year-old English Setter with a heart full of love to give. Nelson’s had a challenging See More

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6 days 14 hours ago

It’s March Madness and opening weekend of baseball season. Let’s see photos of your dogs enjoying their favorite activity. #marchmadness #baseball #dogs #adoptdontshop #rescuedogs #fosterdogs See More

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1 week 1 day ago

SWESR Allie is 12 today. She is a ray of sunshine and enjoying regaining her health. Join us in celebrating her day.

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1 week 4 days ago

When Randy and Kathy’s 15-year-old, 85-pound Irish Setter crossed the Rainbow Bridge in April 2020, they could tell their 54-pound red Setter rescue, Sorcha, was See More

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1 week 6 days ago

Happy first full day of spring even though it might not seem like spring in some areas. Ranger wants to see pictures of what everyone See More

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2 weeks 2 days ago

#dogs #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #fosterdog #selfcare #selfcarematters See More

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2 weeks 3 days ago

Happy St. Patrick’s Day #stpatricksday #dogs #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop #fosterdogs #lucky 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.