From Foster to Forever
SWESR’s From Foster to Forever communications will highlight SWESR Setters who are ready for adoption. Fostering is a critical part of the rescue process. A dog is rescued, they enter the foster program and ultimately leave as a newly adopted family member.
With these From Foster to Forever stories we hope to provide education about our special breed and the rescue process, as well as open up foster homes for new incoming dogs. We also want to generate a call to action to our followers to share these stories in conversation and on social media so these deserving dogs can find their forever home.
If you are interested in volunteering on the From Foster to Forever team by writing these communications, email us at info@swesr.org with your name and phone number, and tell us why you want to be a part of this program. This is a great way to volunteer and no need to commit more than a few hours every month or two.
Recent Stories
Augie
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 boy at 70lbs. He was an outdoor dog and neglected, so it says a lot of good things about Augie that he is doing as well as he is, learning to live indoors with rules he has to follow. He is sweet, affectionate, and very eager to please.
Nelson
Three-year-old Nelson had an unstable start in life. What is known of his history is that an owner of his moved away and, viewing Nelson as expendable, simply left him as a stray in the neighborhood. A Good Samaritan in the neighborhood took care of Nelson for several months, but was moving and was unable to take Nelson with him. ortunately, he contacted SWESR, who were able to place Nelson in a loving foster home, where he is now.
Kris
In late November 2023 Kris came into rescue as one of three English Setters owner surrendered to an Oklahoma municipal shelter. This particular shelter works with SWESR volunteers, and they called an experienced SWESR foster, Deb, to pick up the dogs.
All three dogs were in rough shape. They were underweight. Their skin was terrible, and Deb knew they would never be adopted looking as bad as they did. The plan was for the dogs to be boarded, as there were no available foster homes with immediate openings for three pups.