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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Phoenix

Phoenix is a 3 year young Llewellen boy that found himself in a horrible situation in Texas. He’s safe now. Phoenix is housetrained, good with people, dogs and cats. This regal boy has a trot like a Tennessee Walker. He’s Velcro and he’d love another playful dog in the home and a person that is home some or most of the day.

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Molle

Molle is a 5 year young busy ES girl that was surrendered in Texas after her owner passed away. She is in a foster home in the Hill Country.

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English Setter News

Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 day 16 hours ago

Meet Molle—a spirited and affectionate 5-year-old English Setter with a heart full of love and a zest for life! Molle’s journey has been one of resilience and adaptation. After losing her beloved owner, she found herself searching for a new forever home. Despite facing allergies and a skin infection, she’s See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

4 days 16 hours ago

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Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 week 1 day ago

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Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 week 3 days ago

Meet Handsome Augustus (Augie) – A Gentle Soul Looking for His Forever Home! 🐾 This stunning 5-year-old Orange Belton English Setter is ready to find a family that understands him. He’s a big boy at about 70 lbs and while we know he is an English Setter, we can only See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 week 4 days ago

Solomon’s story really begins with a Setter named Harry. Martie and her husband had adopted Harry from a North Carolina shelter during the Pandemic. They had recently lost their elder dog and felt their lives were simply not complete without a dog with whom to share it. Harry proved to See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 week 6 days ago

***UPDATE Claire is adoption pending. She will have a home with 6 foot fences and ES experienced parents used to supervising field ES outside plus SWESR siblings to play with and no human kiddos that make her anxious. Thanks and congrats to Claire's new parents, SWESR repeat adopters. Thanks and 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.