Save Our Setters has rescued five puppies from Missouri who have been diagnosed with SAS, a genetic heart defect that results in premature sudden death. 
BUYER BEWARE!
Do not buy a puppy from a breeder, from a pet store, or from an individual without a thorough veterinary exam.  Exams of puppies under 16 weeks of age may be inconclusive.
Learn more here.
View several informative links here.
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Introducing: The Dogs!
Please click on a name or picture below to learn more about the dog(s)
PLEASE!! Have your pets spayed or neutered!
This page was last updated on: March 7, 2010
Save Our Setters is grateful for the support we
have received this year from donors and adopters worldwide.  Unfortunately, there never seems to
be enough in the coffers to meet all the needs of
all the rescues in our program.

Won't you please take a minute and remember the dogs
with a donation?  Over 95 % of our expenditures
directly benefit the dogs in our program.

Thanks from all the furkids at Save Our Setters!!
LASSIES:
LADDIES:
(These rescues have already found homes)
Will your next companion come from a Rescue...
The truth is that pups that don't sell can (and do) wind up in rescue.
If you buy from commercial breeders, they make a profit and breed more puppies.
If you adopt a rescue dog, the adoption fee is used to help more rescues.
It's your money.  It's your choice.
     (These pups were likely used as breeding             stock or may have been sold to other
           breeders)
SENIORS NEED LOVE, TOO!!!

Won't you consider giving a home to a sweet, older Setter?

Our "Seniors for Seniors" program provides for Senior Citizens on limited incomes to adopt a Senior Setterzen
for a greatly reduced adoption fee.

Inquire today!!
Since puppies in rescue are not too common, and rarely happen when most folks are wanting to add a puppy to the family, these folks look to breeders to fill the order.  With SO MANY breeders offering puppies, how does one know whether or not the breeder is reputable?  We know how difficult it can be to discern the good breeders from the bad ones.

WE CAN HELP!!!

Contact us with the name, city, and state of the breeder(s) you are considering, and we'll tell you whether they are truly hobby breeders (reputable), backyard breeders, or commercial breeders (puppymills).  While we don't know each and every backyard breeder out there (it seems they often crop up overnight!), we certainly know which breeders are NEVER a problem for rescue, and which breeders are CONSTANTLY a problem for rescue.  We may even know of GENETIC DEFECTS in the lines of the breeding stock you are considering.  Isn't that worth a quick email?

Also, be sure to order a free puppy report from Kim Townsend's Pet Shop Puppies
Click here to read about a recently
closed Puppy Mill in OK
Click here to read about a Puppy Mill in OK that is still operating!!
Several of our rescues
have been adopted by
their foster families, leaving a shortage of fosters.

Please consider becoming
a Save Our Setters
foster home!!
Click picture above for transport opportunities!
ALERT: FIVE Irish Setters from ILLINOIS that have come to SOS have had seizures.  Epilepsy is known to be a problem with the breed, and responsible breeders will not produce puppies with this inherited problem.  This is just one more reason to find out as much as you can before you select a breeder!
Simply click on the "Sponsor me!!!" link to help provide for a deserving Setter!
LADY
Irish Setter
Ten Year Old - MO
Energy Level - 3
Did you know that foster homes and funding are what make rescue possible?

We are down several foster homes due to medical issues, family emergencies, and the economy.

If you are in the central US and can foster, even for just a few weeks, the dogs need
YOU!!!
Surrendered by a puppymill
LADY's Heroes:  Shauna Orullian (in memory of IDGIE and KYLEE); Adele Miller (in memory of MUSHKA); with hugs from Rhonda Ashton; an Anonymous fan of the white faces; Richard Hood (in honor of Miss ANNIE); Victoria (in memory of NAVADA and SIERRA); Beth Rand; Richard Hood (in honor of ANNIE); The Wessels; The Willsons (in honor of TANGO and RITA whom we adopted when they were nine); ANNIE Hood ; Kristi Schrittwieser (in memory of SAILOR MOON); With luv from Julie, SHAYLA, and BELLE Martin, (us old broads need to stick together!)
Click here for an informative article
about puppymill dogs for sale in pet stores as well as on-line!
RILEY III
Irish Setter
Three Year Old - TN
Energy Level - 8
NO CATS!!
RILEY's Heroes:  with hugs from Rhonda Ashton; Carol Evanetz & Rescue Reds KYLIE, FAITH & SHANE in PA; Beth Rand
NO CATS!!
Ask us about our "Seniors for Seniors" program!
PUPPY BUYER'S MARKET!!

In recent times, rescue has taken in breeding stock from puppymills and backyard breeders who are getting out of Setters due to the low selling prices of the puppies.

Rescue has also taken in puppies
and adults that breeders had advertised as "free to good home", and found that they could not even GIVE THEM AWAY!

Even reputable breeders are
lowering their prices on older pups
that have not sold.

If the puppy you are considering does not have champions in the first and/or second generations,
you should be paying
NO MORE THAN $100
for a puppy that has had minimal vetting (shots and deworming only).
Sponsor me!!!
VOGUE
Irish Setter
Two Year Old - TN
Energy Level - 6
VOGUE's Heroes: making a wish on St.Patrick's Day that all my Irish Setter cousins at SOS find forever homes! With love, PADDY; SUSIE & GAGE Louie; the Shillinger Setters SUNNY & CLANCY (who are doing really well two years+ after adoption from SOS)
Use this link to shop at Amazon.com and help the SOS dogs!!!
WEST COAST HOME ONLY
ROXY
Gordon Setter
Ten Year Old - OK
Energy Level Unknown
Sponsor me!!!
ROXY's Heroes: SUSIE Louie (we senior setterzens have to stick together); Karen Zaleski (in honor of MARSHALL); with love from GILLIE Reback; RUEGER Evans; Judy, Nancy, and BELLE; Woofs from the Willsons
Ask us about our "Seniors for Seniors" program!
Sponsor me!!!
Sponsor me!!!
Courtesy Listing - Please complete application and we'll forward it on to his owner.
KROS
Gordon Setter Mix
One Year Old - PA
Energy Level - Puppy
Courtesy Listing - Please complete application and we'll forward it on to her owner.
KRIS
Gordon Setter Mix
One Year Old - PA
Energy Level - Puppy
NOT CAT TESTED
Available Now!
Available Soon!
(We are not quite ready yet, but will be soon!!!)
LASSIES:
LADDIES:
New arrivals will be posted
to the website soon!

Thanks for making
Save Our Setters
the MOST VISITED
Irish Setter Rescue website!!

Don't forget to bookmark this website so you can
check back often!!
SETTERS with MEDICAL NEEDS!!
"Setting A Higher Standard" isn't just a slogan.

Disease is just one of the MANY reasons we require our rescues to stay in foster care for a minimum of two weeks.

Would YOU want to adopt a sick dog from a rescue?

Know the policies of a rescue organization BEFORE adopting!!
While almost any rescue will "make room" for young and healthy dogs of their breed, very few are willing to "make room" for the tougher cases - those with medical issues, those who are older, and those whose future is uncertain due to behavioral issues.  We understand that not all Setters in need will be perfect.  This is why we are so grateful for each and every sponsor!!

Setters have been turned away for simple issues such as mild separation anxiety.  Setters have been turned away due to their status as Senior Setterzens.  We believe that rescue has an obligation to help Setters in need which is why, when we have room, we take in the tough cases that other Setter Rescues often turn away.  This is just one of many reasons that volunteering to foster for SOS makes a big difference!!  Meet some of the special kids we didn't refuse because they are simply...
CIAN
Irish Setter
Ten Year Old - KS
Energy Level - 3
MEDICAL HOLD
poor body condition, multiple rotten teeth, and heartworm disease
CIAN's Heroes:  SAMMY Grossman; Judy, Nancy, and BELLE; Tigertail Foods; Christine Williams; MaryAnn Kelley; Don and Edie Carlson; With Luv from CLOUD; Joan Willson; Kristi Schrittwieser; HANK and KLAUS Lathrop; With love from Dorigan Setters; Ruth and Larry Russell (in memory of MISTY); Eileen Kamerick (in honor of KILLIAN, the best Irish Setter on earth); Woofs from the Willsons; Meredith Sobota (in memory of HAZEL); Merry Christmas from SUSIE and GAGE Louie; Merry Christmas from Linda (in memory of the special angels DERBY, LADY, SCARLETT, and SADIE); Sandra Salstrom (in honor of McGUIRE); COLE and SHAMROCK Murphy, with love; Marlene Walsh (in memory of GEORGE)
Sponsor me!!!
SUNNY III (SHAUGHNESSY)
Irish Setter
Five Year Old - IN
Energy Level - 5
CHEVY's Heroes: With love from TAYLOR and my Mum; Kathy Lake (in honor of NICKY & MADDIE); Kate Brau (in honor of JENA & GARRETT), COOPER Fenwick, Happy Birthday to  Joan from Peggy & SAMMIE; Barbara Sandage (in memory of LADY and JAMIE); Jeri Rome
CHEVY
Irish Setter
Three Year Old - IA
Energy Level - 9
NOT CAT TESTED
Click candle to honor our loyal friends who have gone to the Bridge
VALVEETA CHEESEBALL
Irish Setter/Lab
Three Month Olds - WI
Energy Level - Puppy
BLEU CHEESEBALL
Irish Setter/Lab
Three Month Olds - WI
Energy Level - Puppy
Sponsor me!!!
Our sponsors are recognized on our very own Cheeseball webpage!
Our sponsors are recognized on our very own Cheeseball webpage!
DRAKE
English Setter
Five Year Old - AR
Energy Level Unknown
DUKE
English Setter
Three Year Old - AR
Energy Level Unknown
LILLY
English Setter
Four Year Old - AR
Energy Level Unknown
BYRON
English Setter
One Year Old - AR
Energy Level Unknown
DUNCAN
Irish Setter
Five Year Old - MI
Energy Level - 4
NO CATS!!
Courtesy Listing - Please complete application and we'll forward it on to his owner.
NO CATS!!
Courtesy Listing - Please complete application and we'll forward it on to his owner.
Courtesy Listing - Please complete application and we'll forward it on to his owner.
Courtesy Listing - Please complete application and we'll forward it on to her owner.
NO CATS!!
Sponsor me!!!
BONNY
Irish Setter
Two Year Old - MI
Energy Level - 9
Sponsor me!!!
NO CATS!!
NO DOGS!!
DUNCAN's Heroes: Please be our Valentine, luv ROSEBUD and KILLIAN; Judy, Nancy, and BELLE; Woofs from the Willsons; Betsy Newsome
Or from a Puppy Mill, Backyard Breeder, or Pet Store???
Sponsor me!!!
RIDGE
Irish Setter
Two Year Old - TN
Energy Level - 8
BONNY's Heroes:  PADDY Reback says please be mine!
SUNNY III's Heroes:  JESSE likes the mysterious type!
TUCKER
Irish Setter
Five Year Old - AR
Energy Level Unknown
Sponsor me!!!
RIDGE's Heroes:  Deb Stala (in loving memory of ALEX); Matt & Heidi Valyo (in memory of our great running partner CLANCY who got a second chance, too); Robert & Claudia Dayus (in memory of TARA); with luv from ; Penny Schneider (in honor of MYA)
  ADOPTION PENDING!!
DUNCAN REX
Irish Setter
Three Year Old - CO
Energy Level Unknown
Sponsor me!!!
Why comes I gots no sponsors?
Does no one luv me???
MAX
Irish Setter
One Year Old - FL
Energy Level - 8
Sponsor me!!!
TUCKER's Heroes:  Donna and Jeff Salisbury; Barb Head (in memory of McGUIRE)
  ADOPTION PENDING!!
FUDGE CHEESEBALL
Irish Setter/Lab
Three Month Olds - WI
Energy Level - Puppy
Sponsor me!!!
Sponsor me!!!
COLBY CHEESEBALL
Irish Setter/Lab
Three Month Olds - WI
Energy Level - Puppy
Sponsor me!!!
Sponsor me!!!
MAX's Heroes:  ROCK and BABY EDDIE Combs
  ADOPTION PENDING!!
  ADOPTION PENDING!!
Our sponsors are recognized on our very own Cheeseball webpage!
Our sponsors are recognized on our very own Cheeseball webpage!
GARNET
Irish Setter
Three Year Old - MO
Energy Level Unknown
MEDICAL HOLD
poor body condition
Sponsor me!!!
Why comes I gots no sponsors?  Does no one luv me???