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:

Max – Under Medical Evaluation

Sweet Max will be on Medical Hold for a month or so while he sees a Specialist for a possible liver issue.
Max is 3 years young and ready for his furever home. He came to SWESR because of his love of escaping so he’ll need a home with a secure yard and 6 foot + no climb fencing. Like a typical field ES, we suspect he gets bored outside and mostly wants to be with his people. He loves people, other dogs and has lived with young children. He’s in a foster home in OKC, OK.

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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. He is in a foster home in Edmond, OK.

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TJ

TJ is 6 years young. He is sweet and timid. His owner passed away and he was a kennel/hunting dog but it turns out that hunting is not his thing. TJ would rather be sitting in your lap. TJ is is in a foster home in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Storytellers

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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Lucy

SWESR Lucy came into rescue in 2021 as a 3-year old, after her hunting guide owner passed away. She’d been kept outside, in a kennel, and it was apparent she’d never been in a house before. She didn’t like loud noises, and a gruff voice from anyone (not even directed at her) sent her like a pancake onto the floor in fear.

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Lukie

While searching for a companion for her Irish Setter, Bailey, Carol came across the website for Southwest English Setter Rescue (SWESR). She scrolled through the pictures of available dogs and read their descriptions. She saw Lukie’s photo and was captivated. Well, maybe, she thought.

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English Setter News

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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 See More

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Today is National Love Your Pet Day. It's a day to recognize the special relationship you have with your pet and to show your pet See More

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🐾🐕 Join Our Team! Merchandise Coordinator Needed 🐕 Southwest English Setter Rescue is on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated volunteer to join our See More

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Won't you be my Valentine? #valentinesday #doglove #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop🐾 #fostertoadopt #dogs See More

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**4.5 year old Bench or Ryman ES boy in OK needs a foster asap** As you may know, Bench ES are often rescued in partnership See More

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🦷🐾 February is National Dog Dental Month! 🐾🦷 It's time to celebrate our furry friends' smiles by giving them the best dental care possible! Just See More

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Microchips save lives! That’s why SWESR microchips all of our incoming dogs. As you may have seen, the microchip company Save This Life has ceased See More

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🐾 Calling all dog lovers! 🐾 Although we will be keeping our Facebook and Instagram accounts, we’ve also opened a BlueSky account for those of See More

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Featuring February’s calendar contest winner - Callie. Callie is a proud SWESR alumna. She enjoys food, treats, naps, belly rubs, snuggling, and more food and 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.