Southwest English Setter Rescue
Southwest English Setter Rescue (SWESR) is dedicated to rescuing English Setters throughout the Southwest United States.
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Southwest English Setter Rescue
We rehabilitate English Setters by providing full medical care and behavior assessment in a foster home in order to prepare them for adoption.
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Southwest English Setter Rescue
To ensure all SWESR dogs are placed in loving, permanent homes, we screen and qualify adopters and provide ongoing guidance and support.
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Southwest English Setter Rescue
SWESR promotes animal welfare through community education and outreach and values positive teamwork within our organization as well as partnerships across rescues.
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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:

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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Maggie and Myha

Maggie and Myha are 10 year young Setter sisters. They were rescued in partnership with Western States ES Rescue and are in a foster home in Clancy MT. The man that owned them since they were puppies passed away. They are bonded and must stay together. They are house trained and good with other dogs, no info on how they are with cats.

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Chickpea

Chickpea is a 5-6 year young girl that is friendly, affectionate, and loves kisses. She was a stray in an OK shelter. She is good with other dogs and possibly cats. Chickpea is in a foster home in St. Charles, MO.

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English Setter News

Southwest English Setter Rescue

2 days 1 hour ago

I DID IT!!! Well maybe with a little help from my Dad and SWESR, but I really did do it. I am officially Chagas free. And take a look at me. The treatment didn't affect my sparkle and shine one bit. Hope my example helps others to face Chagas head See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

5 days 1 hour ago

#dogs #rescuedog #adoptdontshop #bestfriends See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 week 1 day ago

Happy first full day of spring even though it might not seem like spring in some areas. Dolly and Franklin want to see pictures of what everyone is doing today. #firstdayofspring #spring #dogs #rescuedogs See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue updated their cover photo.

1 week 1 day ago

Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 week 2 days ago

***PLEASE HELP Jack in OK ~ Foster or Foster-to-Adopt home needed ASAP*** Jack is a middle aged (7 ish) field English Setter that is in need of a foster or foster to adopt home ASAP as his previous owner passed away. He is in Oklahoma and needs a place to See More

Southwest English Setter Rescue

1 week 3 days ago

It’s March Madness and the brackets are set. We know that all our dogs are winners! We are on the edge of our seats wondering which dog(s) will find a home. You know what you need to do, foster and adopt now! #marchmadness #rescuedogs #fosterdog #fostertoadopt #dogs #adoptdontshop 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.