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:

Libby

Libby is almost 3 years young and a beautiful girl. She would do best as an only dog. She needs a secure 6′ fenced yard. She has a high prey drive so no cats. Libby is very affectionate and adores her people. She is in a home near Denver, CO.

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Kris

Kris is a 7 1/2 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 about 4 yrs 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

15 hours 19 minutes ago

SWESR Spur certainly hit the jackpot when he landed his furever home with his dad in Las Vegas! Spur’s original owner passed away and he was returned to his breeder, but Spur wasn’t about to tap out. He was adopted to a hunting home, but he suffered a temporary bad See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

22 hours 49 minutes ago

Who’s scared of Friday the 13th? Not SWESR, that’s for sure! We’ve rescued almost 700 English Setters since we were founded in 2012. Won’t you make Friday the 13th a lucky day for our newest SWESR dogs’ and donate to the Big Give? www.thebiggivesa.org/organizations/southwest-english-setter-rescue See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 day 11 hours ago

Over the next seven days we will be highlighting some of SWESR’s programs and some very special Setters who have benefited from our work over the last year, which were entirely funded by your donations. From fostering through to adoption, from fighting heartworm disease and beating Chagas, from young pups See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 day 18 hours ago

“Heart and Soul”—it’s more than a song, you know. Every individual on the SWESR team puts their heart and soul into the important work of helping English Setters in need, and our dogs respond with their hearts and souls. For some, it takes a little time to gain or regain See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

2 days 18 minutes ago

It’s September, which means it's time for SWESR’s Annual Big Give Fundraiser! Please join us today through the 19th as we celebrate all things SWESR. Check Facebook and Instagram and your email for the link to SWESR’s Big Give donation page. Almost 50% of our annual budget comes from this See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue updated their cover photo.

2 days 12 hours ago

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.