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:

Sky

Sky is 5 years young and 48 lbs. She was rescued from a hunting ranch in TX. She will need slow and controlled introductions with other dogs. She’s not in a home with cats but can be cat tested if needed. She adores people and is in a home with kids. Sky will need a secure fenced (4 foot probably ok) and Setter interesting medium or large yard.

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Luna

Luna is a sweet, beautiful 6 year old Setter who came to SWESR after her owners moved overseas and were unable to take her. She loves people and stuffed toys. She enjoys a medium sized fenced backyard. Luna is a devoted companion and is happiest being with her human.

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Bowie

Bowie is a handsome 9 year old Setter looking for his forever home. He came to SWESR when his previous owners moved overseas and were unable to take him. He needs a medium sized fenced backyard. Bowie is a velcro boy, always wanting to be near his human.

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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. 

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