Southwest English Setter Rescue

Established in 2012, Southwest English Setter Rescue (SWESR) is dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of displaced English Setters. We are Incorporated in Texas and a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization. Our founding members all have many years of experience in other animal rescue groups, including English Setter rescue. We share a love for English Setters, an in-depth understanding of this wonderful breed and the desire to find loving forever homes for our rescued dogs. We started SWESR with a vision of teamwork within and partnership across rescues. The majority of the dogs in our program are rescued after being abandoned or surrendered to shelters in the Southwestern USA. We also assist individuals who wish to give up their Setters for adoption. We welcome prospective adopters from the USA and Canada. All SWESR dogs live in foster homes where their energy level, temperament, training and other skills can be assessed prior to adoption. All our dogs receive a complete vet exam, are spayed or neutered, brought up-to-date on vaccinations, tested and treated for heartworms and parasites, given heartworm prevention and micro-chipped before adoption. Because our goal is to make the best possible placement for a dog, we work closely with prospective adopters to ensure a successful adoption in a well matched home. SWESR is wholly dependent on our adoption fees and private donations to meet our expenses. All donations go directly to the care of our rescue dogs. We need volunteers to support our efforts, especially foster homes, in Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada and California. Please consider making a donation or volunteering for SWESR. SWESR adopts to homes throughout the USA and Canada. Because we require pre-adoption screening (i.e. home visit), adopters outside of the Southwestern USA may need to be patient while we locate a volunteer to assist us with the home visit step of our application process.