bowie

Meet Bowie, a stunning nine-year old chestnut field Setter looking for his forever home or forever foster home – a home and someone looking for devoted companionship from this spry, handsome, dapper fellow! Bowie’s previous owners moved overseas and were unable to take him and Luna with them. (Luna is also a SWESR dog available for adoption.) Bowie is an intelligent fellow whose expressions are watchful and observant, and is a dedicated cuddler looking for a companion who will be as devoted to him as he is to you. Don’t be fooled by Bowie’s age, as he is able to run and turn on a dime, enjoys walks, and exploring the backyard, especially when a human companion is with him, which is his preference. He also welcomes play sessions inside of the home. Bowie welcomes belly rubs and love, and rightfully deserves to be the center of attention. He likes to talk with you, playfully grumbling when engaged with you and his toys, combined with kisses and smiles from him. But he will also let you know with a grumble or light growl if you are petting an area that bothers him or if he is concerned about something like a visit to the veterinarian’s office or a strange dog approaching him. While Bowie does not care for being picked up a lot, he is a serious Velcro boy, wanting to be next to you on the couch, even using his paw to bring your hand toward his belly for rubs, which he loves. Bowie appreciates his meals and would welcome the chance to help you with their preparation. He does a dance if he thinks his dinner time has passed and wants to draw your attention to that fact – an impressive spinning dance to behold, complete with the convincing cocking of his head and expectant expression to communicate the hour. Bowie is accustomed to having furniture rights and wants to be near you, including sleeping next to or near to you. He really enjoys walks and exploring, but is in the early stages of learning to walk on a loose leash, and does the best with the use a gentle lead and treats as rewards. His excitement for walks is evident. He is a super smart Setter, but it is unknown if he had a ton of leash walks in his past, thus patience and training will benefit in this area. Bowie knows the commands for “sit” and “stay,” and appreciates praise as well as treats when training. Bowie is house-trained and has never had an accident while with his fosters. He will even ring a string of bells on the back door to tell you if he needs to go out. Bowie enjoys exploring and sitting and observing outside, mainly when his human is with him. Like to read or have your coffee outside? Bowie’s your buddy to accompany you! Want to look at the stars in the sky? Bowie will gladly contemplate the cosmos by your side! Want someone to sit by your feet while you write or catch up on the news online? Bowie will support your intellectual pursuits! Yardwork? No problem- he’ll be there to encourage and supervise! Bowie is currently taking allergy medicine once a day, but no worries or angst, for giving medicine to Bowie is easy. He is eager to have his additional treat and has never once spit out his allergy pill. In fact, he’ll meet you at the medicine cabinet and patiently wait for his medicine. Bowie is also very easy to bathe and enjoys being groomed. He patiently sits in the tub/shower while he is bathed, and completes the activity with zoomies after he’s clean. One suspects that he takes great pride in his appearance! His stance is simply regal! Bowie rides well in the car, but gets a bit concerned if one of his humans leaves the vehicle, even with the other human present, and will anxiously await the person’s return. When enroute, he is very quiet and relaxed. Tethering him in the car works fine. He will also wait when instructed to enter and exit the car, but tethering is still recommended for safety’s sake since he is an English Setter, after all! Bowie would be a great match for anyone seeking a loyal, intelligent, devoted loving dog and a human who is home most of the time. Bowie values being with people and does not enjoy being apart from them. If you’re a homebody, Bowie would be a great companion, ready to be by your side. Belly rubs and kisses are much appreciated by this expressive fellow. Currently Bowie enjoys a medium-sized fenced backyard with a six-foot privacy fence. He is not currently sharing a home with other pets or children, with the exception of Luna, a fellow English Setter who has lived with Bowie all of her life. (Luna is also available for adoption, and they can be adopted together.) He is not a candidate for hunting. Bowie is curious about open doors; thus, a watchful eye on gates, doors, etc., is recommended, especially in the beginning when he is getting used to a new environment.   If you are looking for a devoted, loyal companion who is dedicated to you and wants to be your best friend, please contact SWESR regarding adoption or being a furever foster for Bowie.      March 8, 2026, 1:40 pm