Irish Setter Rescue & Adoption in Sydney

As of October 2026 there are no Irish Setters listed in Sydney rescue on LocalPetFinder. Irish Setters are among the rarer dogs in Australian rescue, and availability turns over quickly, so setting an alert is the most reliable way to catch one when it arrives. Irish Setter crosses are worth considering too.

LocalPetFinder lists Irish Setters available for adoption from rescues across Sydney and New South Wales, including the Inner West, Eastern Suburbs, Northern Beaches, Western Sydney and the Sutherland Shire. Rescues that regularly take in dogs of this type include RSPCA NSW at Yagoona and Animal Welfare League NSW at Kemps Creek, alongside foster-based groups. Listings update regularly, so browse the Irish Setters above and apply directly through the rescue.

Yes. Several Sydney and NSW rescues regularly have Irish Setters and Irish Setter crosses, including RSPCA NSW, Animal Welfare League NSW, Sydney Dogs and Cats Home, Monika's Doggie Rescue and Maggie's Rescue, plus breed-focused foster networks. A dedicated single-breed rescue is not always active, so the fastest path is to set an alert here and watch the general rescues. Use LocalPetFinder to see which rescues currently have Irish Setters available near you.

Purebred Irish Setter puppies are uncommon in Sydney rescue and are usually adopted very quickly, so the best strategy is to set an alert here and be ready to apply fast. Most Irish Setters in rescue are young adults, older dogs, or Irish Setter crosses, and these make just as loving a pet as a purebred puppy while often being calmer and already part house-trained. A rescue puppy or young dog costs a few hundred dollars fully desexed, vaccinated and microchipped, against several thousand from a breeder with a waitlist. If you searched "irish setter puppies sydney" or "irish setter puppies for sale", browse the Irish Setters above and set an alert for new arrivals.

Not for sale, for adoption, which is usually the better deal. Every Irish Setter here comes from a Sydney or NSW rescue, not a breeder or classified seller, and the adoption fee already includes desexing, vaccination and microchipping. That fee is typically a few hundred dollars, against often several thousand from a breeder with none of the vet work done. If you searched "irish setter for sale sydney", adopting gets you a vetted dog for a fraction of the price.

You can buy from a registered breeder, but it is worth weighing against adoption first. A reputable breeder often charges several thousand dollars and may have a waitlist, while a rescue Irish Setter costs a few hundred dollars fully vetted and may be available now. Be cautious of cheap "for sale" ads on classified sites and marketplaces, which are a known hotspot for scams and backyard breeding. The ACCC Scamwatch has documented deposit scams for pets that do not exist. For most Sydney families, adopting a rescue Irish Setter is cheaper, faster and gives a dog in need a home.

Irish Setters are affectionate, outgoing and famously fun-loving, often staying playful and clownish for years. They are sociable with people and usually with other dogs, and they thrive on company, disliking being left alone for long. Their high spirits suit an active family but can overwhelm a very quiet household. Ask the rescue how the individual dog is with children and pets.

A great deal. An Irish Setter wants well over an hour of exercise a day, with room to run, plus training and games to settle the active mind. Without enough outlet they can become boisterous and hard to live with. They love to range, so secure fencing and reliable recall training matter. Exercise in the cool of the day through a Sydney summer.

The long, silky red coat with its feathering needs brushing several times a week to prevent mats, especially behind the ears, on the legs and under the belly, plus regular ear checks. Expect moderate seasonal shedding. A rescue Irish Setter arrives desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and vet-checked, with any known health note on the listing.