Mission Statement

Above and Beyond English Setter Rescue (A&BESR) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit all volunteer organization dedicated to rescuing, fostering, and finding safe, loving homes for English Setters/Setter mixes who have been surrendered, abandoned, neglected, or abused. We provide medical care, education, nurturing, and support of the dogs we rescue.

Delivering on our Mission

• We have rescued more than 3,500 dogs since our founding in 2004.
• We are a foster-based rescue with foster homes in every geographic region of the country and Canada.
• We collaborate with other rescue groups and shelters to save setters domestically and internationally.
• We are all volunteers and are 100% supported by generous donors. We receive no state or federal funding, or funding from special interest groups or national dog rescue organizations.
• Once in rescue, our foster volunteers evaluate the temperament and personality of the dog to determine the type of home environment that would be best for the permanent placement of the dogs.
  1. All dogs receive basic vetting: spay or neuter, vaccines, and parasite testing and any needed treatment.
  2. Many have significant medical needs which require advanced medical care for heartworm disease, tumors, and orthopedic procedures, etc.
  3. A&BESR provides for all necessary medical care prior to adoption.
• We maintain a relationship with adopters to provide support, information, referrals, consultations, and other assistance requested.
• We educate the public, potential fosters and potential adopters about the English Setter breed through our website, phone calls, attending pet and rescue events, and participating in public forums.
• We assist individuals on a case-by-case basis.