Blaze

About Blaze (Setter anglais) in United States

Blaze is waiting for you at Southwest English Setter Rescue in United States. Alfie is a one-of-a-kind, high-energy companion with a joyful spirit and a deep love for both people and other dogs. He is 4 years old and about 55 lbs. Alfie was originally adopted as a puppy from the Austin TX shelter, and he found himself back in the shelter as a stray recently. The owner, per his microchip, did not respond when the shelter reached out so SWESR was contacted for help. We knew he wasn’t a purebred ES but he looks “settery” and he really needed out of a very full, very rescue friendly shelter. Our DVM said that he was severely malnourished and he was either on his own for quite some time or someone was starving him; so it is not surprising that Alfie is very food motivated because he knows what it is like to endure food insufficiency. When it’s feeding time, Alfie spins and does the cutest front leg prancing dance. After spending just a few minutes in the back with Alfie, our Vet said “this dog is going to give someone a lifetime of smiles”. Alfie can tell us a few things about his life before rescue: he is house and crate trained and someone was very physical about disciplining him to the point that he’s afraid to get on the couch, even when invited. He has gotten comfortable enough in his foster home to get on the couch a couple of times after watching the other dogs enjoy furniture privileges. Alfie is smart and very much wants to please his person and he knows when he is caught doing something he shouldn’t, like sneaking a can of dog food or a packet of cat treats off the counter. From the start, Alfie has shown himself to be affectionate, social, and eager to connect—he thrives on interaction and happily accompanies his people wherever they go. He bonds quickly, enjoys physical closeness, and has a playful, almost exuberant presence. Alfie especially loves other dogs and will enthusiastically seek them out for play, often wanting to run and play for hours at a ti