SWESR Storytellers

Share your story

All of our dogs have a story and every dog’s story deserves to be told, from intake through adoption and everything in between.

SWESR wants to be better about getting our dog’s stories out to you.

If you are an adopter or foster, could you please email us with your dog’s story and at least one picture? It does not have to be edited, just write and send. SWESR now has a Chief Storyteller and she will get the story ready to publish. And if you don’t like to write, Kate can even call you and you can tell her the story and she will do the writing.

If you are interested in volunteering and working on the Storyteller Team, send us your name, phone number, email, and why you want to be a SWESR Storyteller. This is a great way to volunteer and no need to commit more than a few hours every month or two.

Here’s the email to send stories and interests: info@swesr.org

Recent Stories

Nora

In 2015, Alan and Cheri lost their beloved Irish Setter Riley. When they were emotionally ready to open themselves up to another dog, they decided to foster as they wanted to help a pup in need but weren’t sure they wanted to commit to adopting

Lucy

SWESR Lucy came into rescue in 2021 as a 3-year old, after her hunting guide owner passed away. She’d been kept outside, in a kennel, and it was apparent she’d never been in a house before. She didn’t like loud noises, and a gruff voice

Lukie

While searching for a companion for her Irish Setter, Bailey, Carol came across the website for Southwest English Setter Rescue (SWESR). She scrolled through the pictures of available dogs and read their descriptions. She saw Lukie’s photo and was captivated. Well, maybe, she thought. The

Thunder

Nine and a half year old Thunder is a handsome English Setter who lived his entire life outside. He was used as a stud dog and was provided no medical care at all. The only time Thunder was allowed inside was if the weather was

Kai

In May 2017, SWESR was notified about a 7-year old blind English Setter in an Oklahoma shelter. Kai was rescued quickly and went to a foster home. His foster mother took him to a canine ophthalmology specialist, who diagnosed Kai with a degenerative eye condition called progressive

Patch

From Furever Foster Mom & Dad – Camille and Luke Sullivan – Patch came into our lives at over fourteen years old, a senior dog with a lifetime of hard work behind him. Surrendered to SWESR from a hunting ranch, he had lived in a