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

Bowie
On-line matching the SWESR way!
Today’s handsome gentleman: BOWIE
Bowie’s vital statistics for your consideration:
Age: A dapper and dandy 9 years old
Fur Coloring: Chestnut brown with a kiss of cinnamon and

Luna
Barbara Woof-Woof Interviews SWESR Luna, Field Setter, who is looking for her forever home.
BWW: Luna, thanks for sitting down with us today so your public can get to know you better. You sit so beautifully!
Luna: Thank you,

Almondine and Edgar
Twelve-year-old Almondine and her 6-year-old son Edgar lived in a backyard with an elderly couple who became unable to care for them. Almondine was a hunting dog when she was younger, but she was also used as a backyard breeder. Edgar never hunted, and both

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.
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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

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.
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