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:

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.

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 near Austin, TX and is good with other dogs.

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.
English Setter News
Spur says “It’s Heartworm Pill Day!” Please don’t forget to protect your dog. #heartwormssuck #rescuedogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsoftwitter #dogs #heartworms See More
It's International Day of Friendship. We'd love to see photos of what you and your best friend are doing today (or any day). #InternationalDayofFriendship #dogs #resuedogs #adoptdontshop See More
***FILLED! THANKS TO THOSE THAT SHARED THIS REQUEST!! Home Visit Needed in Easton CT 06612*** SWESR is looking for someone to do a home visit in Easton CT. This is a Setter experienced home so you don't have to have an ES to do this visit. We have a form See More
My name isn't Merry for nothing. I am one of the most recent but not the last SWESR dog to be overjoyed to be saved from Chagas Disease. Thank you, SWESR! Here's a scary fact or three for Central Texas dog owners. According to Dr. Roy Madigan's most recently published See More
Two years ago Watson was in a Denver shelter due to a bite to the owner’s young child when the child startled Watson as he slept. The owners tried to get him back when they secured a rescue commitment with SWESR, but the shelter would not release him to the See More
Thank You for Supporting SWESR! Thank you for sharing the beautiful pictures and stories of your Setters, all of the dogs are winners in our eyes! Because of the amazing generosity of so many, we are thrilled that the contest raised $21,453 to offset the medical expenses of our rescue 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.



