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.

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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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English Setter News

Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 hour 3 minutes ago

Happy 13th anniversary, SWESR! For many, turning 13 can be tumultuous. You’re in-between. You have a sense of where you want to go in life, but you don’t have the wherewithal to see that through. And even then, things may change. Turning 13 for SWESR has been a clarifying time. See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

3 days 32 minutes ago

Augie is going to evolve into a genuinely spectacular dog for the right adopter. His previous owner told a rescuer “come get this dog, or I’m going to shoot him.” Needless to say, SWESR stepped up for Augie quickly. We estimate him to be 5-years-old, and Augie is a big See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

4 days 16 hours ago

It’s National Dog Day so Augie says let’s flood Facebook and Instagram with photos of your pet! Remember Augie is available for adoption. You can read more about him on our website. swesr.org/augie-just-rescue/ #nationaldogday #dogs #adoptdontshop #rescuedogs See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

5 days 31 minutes ago

#dogs #rescuedogs #adoptdontshop #doglove See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 week 1 day ago

Rope toys can be very dangerous to dogs. Search your dog’s toy boxes and throw all rope toys away, including the toys that have ropes in addition to other materials.

Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 week 3 days ago

Stevie was the winner of this years SWESR photo contest and will receive this beautiful painting of her done by Danica Pouka Art & Photography. It’s time for everyone to start taking photos of their pups for next years contest. We are so grateful to Danica for offering this as 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.