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Rescue One assists with free vaccination clinics, spay/neuter assistance, and emergency pet food.

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Rescue Stories

Fiona

Fiona came to us very emaciated after being dumped by Fellows Lake. Despite her starvation, Fiona was a very sweet dog, with a pleasant temperament toward people. Fiona was in no shape to be adopted out, but thanks to the many generous donors who contributed supplies and medical care, she regained her proper weight and we could begin the process of finding her a forever home. Months later she found the perfect home. Finally, she is a happy dog and has a human who loves her.

Harlow

Sweet Harlow was found after being shot point blank in the head. She was rushed to the vet where she had to have surgery to remove her eye and bone fragments from her jaw. She bounced back in no time and found her forever home!

Hervil

Hervil was found in the woods by hikers. He had been shot in the head, so they immediately contacted Rescue One for help. The bullet was lodged in his nasal cavity and had to be surgically removed. After a couple of months of healing, he found a wonderful forever home!

Ingrid

When Ingrid was rescued, she was in terrible shape. She had an injury to her mouth that was very infected, as well as infected ears and skin. She was also over 20 lbs underweight. She appeared to have given up hope. Over the next several months and with aggressive treatment, she began to blossom! While her muzzle is permanently disfigured, she found her forever home and is very loved!

Jetta

Jetta came to Rescue One with 7 other dogs. She was only a couple of months old, and had a terrible injury to her nose and severe mange. She had to have surgery to be able to breathe out of her nose, and it healed wonderfully! Her skin healed as well, and shortly after that she found her forever home!

Lindy

Lindy was spotted by someone driving down the road; they could see her ribs from their car. She had a massive tumor on her back left leg that totally encased her foot. Dr. Katie Loula of Christian County vet clinic removed the 2½ lb. tumor, plus a couple of toes. In no time at all, Lindy was walking around without any issues. The hair has all grown back and you can’t even tell that she’s missing a few toes. She put on 15 pounds on in one month, making those ribs disappear. She was adopted by a family with children and now is living the dream in a suburb of Denver with a family that loves her very much!

Morgan

One of our volunteers shared Morgan’s story. She had been in a shelter in rural Arkansas for over 4 years. After seeing her face, we could not turn away from helping her. Our volunteers drove the 3 hours to get her, and after being in our care for 3 months, she found her forever home!

Topher

Topher was found after being dumped in the trash. His stomach was very enlarged, and several liters of fluid had to be drained from his stomach. He was sent to the MU Vet Hospital where he was diagnosed with Cor Triatriatum Dexter, which is a very rare birth defect. He had corrective surgery and is looking forward to living long and happy life!

Zander

Zander was rescued in Stone County. It would have been impossible to count all of the punctures on his poor body. Some of his teeth had been pulled, which is not uncommon in bait dogs. He also had a fractured scapula and broken ribs. He was hospitalized for over a week and was unable to get up for 5 days. After several months of rest and love, he recovered! He is a wonderful, loving dog.



Rescue One on Facebook

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22 minutes ago

What a week it's been! We've had 45 new intakes, 8 emergency rescues, and distributed 730 lbs of outreach food. Among the rescues was Pogo, a little guy who came in with a dislocated hip and a severely injured front leg that required emergency amputation. His care has been costly, and if you'd like to help with his expenses or support the next emergency, here's how you can pitch in:

Venmo: @rescueonespringfield
PayPal: rescueonespringfield@gmail.com
Online: rescueonespringfield.com/donate
Mail: Rescue One 1927 E. Bennett STE B Springfield, MO 65804
Or on this post through Facebook

The need in our community is immense, and every donation, no matter the amount, can make a huge difference. Imagine the impact if all our followers contributed, even $1,—it is the difference between life and death for many homeless, abandoned, and neglected pets. Thank you for your consideration to support our mission of bettering the lives of animals in our community!
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What a week its been! Weve had 45 new intakes, 8 emergency rescues, and distributed 730 lbs of outreach food. Among the rescues was Pogo, a little guy who came in with a dislocated hip and a severely injured front leg that required emergency amputation. His care has been costly, and if youd like to help with his expenses or support the next emergency, heres how you can pitch in:

Venmo: @rescueonespringfield
PayPal: rescueonespringfield@gmail.com
Online: rescueonespringfield.com/donate
Mail:  Rescue One 1927 E. Bennett STE B Springfield, MO 65804
Or on this post through Facebook

The need in our community is immense, and every donation, no matter the amount, can make a huge difference. Imagine the impact if all our followers contributed, even $1,—it is the difference between life and death for many homeless, abandoned, and neglected pets. Thank you for your consideration to support our mission of bettering the lives of animals in our community!

4 CommentsComment on Facebook

@topfans

Poor Pogo, he’s precious

I’m in Little Rock and am looking to adopt a small dog. Do you have any?

14 hours ago

Royce has officially been looking for a family of his own for a year! 😮 Let's find him a forever home! Fill out an application at rescueonespringfield.com to meet him. 💜 ... See MoreSee Less

9 CommentsComment on Facebook

Aww I love Royce and his bubble adoring self

Gorgeous boy! He’s going to be a best pal to a great family, hope he gets adopted and loved quickly

Royce is beautiful. And this is brilliant! Well done

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22 hours ago

Hi! I'm Lando and I am a 4 and a half year old Australian Kelpie mix boy.

I am a large sized boy and am currently working on getting back to my goal weight. Previously, I indulged in a little too many doggie treats, which packed on some extra pounds.

I am a very good boy, in fact I might say I am the best boy. I am potty trained, house trained and crate trained. I also know the "sit" and "down" commands. Smuggling dog toys from all over the galaxy to my dog bed home is a fun pastime for me. I also love to play with friendly and playful dogs. In fact, since I love other dogs so much, I am going to need a playful, friendly dog in my adoptive home. I love puppies and dogs off all ages. I haven't really been around cats much, so I am not sure if they are part of the dark side or if they are Jedi rebels. I would have to meet one to know for sure. I have lived with children of all ages and I do well with them. I will need a house setting with a privacy fenced yard, no invisible fence and no apartments. I also would rather have someone who is home more than not who is 100% committed to spending time with me and making me a priority in their life. I love spending time with my doggie friends and my humans.

My adoption fee is $150 and includes my spay/neuter, vaccinations, wellness exam, heartworm test, and microchip! If you're interested in meeting/adopting me, please visit www.rescueonespringfield.com/our-adoption-process/adoption-application/ and fill out the form!
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Hi! Im Lando and I am a 4 and a half year old Australian Kelpie mix boy.

I am a large sized boy and am currently working on getting back to my goal weight. Previously, I indulged in a little too many doggie treats, which packed on some extra pounds.

I am a very good boy, in fact I might say I am the best boy. I am potty trained, house trained and crate trained. I also know the sit and down commands. Smuggling dog toys from all over the galaxy to my dog bed home is a fun pastime for me. I also love to play with friendly and playful dogs. In fact, since I love other dogs so much, I am going to need a playful, friendly dog in my adoptive home. I love puppies and dogs off all ages. I havent really been around cats much, so I am not sure if they are part of the dark side or if they are Jedi rebels. I would have to meet one to know for sure. I have lived with children of all ages and I do well with them. I will need a house setting with a privacy fenced yard, no invisible fence and no apartments. I also would rather have someone who is home more than not who is 100% committed to spending time with me and making me a priority in their life. I love spending time with my doggie friends and my humans.

My adoption fee is $150 and includes my spay/neuter, vaccinations, wellness exam, heartworm test, and microchip! If youre interested in meeting/adopting me, please visit www.rescueonespringfield.com/our-adoption-process/adoption-application/ and fill out the form!

3 CommentsComment on Facebook

Your the most sweetiest and most adorable and greatest boy I hope you get the most loving and best home there is 🥰❤️

My goodness he is beautiful ❤️

🙏❤️🙏

2 days ago

We want to send a big shout out to Mike for hosting an AMAZING dinner tonight for our capital campaign committee meeting at Char Steakhouse & Oyster Bar! Your continued support is so appreciated and we love the Rescue One logo on your chefs jacket!

If you haven't checked out Char, you are missing out!!!
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We want to send a big shout out to Mike for hosting an AMAZING dinner tonight for our capital campaign committee meeting at Char Steakhouse & Oyster Bar! Your continued support is so appreciated and we love the Rescue One logo on your chefs jacket!

If you havent checked out Char, you are missing out!!!

17 CommentsComment on Facebook

Thanks for your support, Char Steakhouse & Oyster Bar! As a foster and volunteer, it is awesome for me to see business leaders in our community step up to the plate for the sake of the animals in need. Little Ms. Brita sends her thanks as well.

Thank you Mike!! And thanks for your support of Rescue One!!

Thank you so much!!! And that logo on your chefs coat 😍😍😍

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2 days ago

Newbie Alert ~ Meet Raine! ❤️

Raine is a sweet 6-month-old Shiba/Pom mix. She is a breeder release who is a bit nervous but already a pro at cuddling. Breeder releases like Raine often need extra patience and training as they're adjusting to life outside of a cage. If you're interested in giving Raine her forever home, please fill out an application at rescueonespringfield.com! She will be available soon!
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Newbie Alert ~ Meet Raine! ❤️

Raine is a sweet 6-month-old Shiba/Pom mix.  She is a breeder release who is a bit nervous but already a pro at cuddling.  Breeder releases like Raine often need extra patience and training as theyre adjusting to life outside of a cage. If youre interested in giving Raine her forever home, please fill out an application at rescueonespringfield.com! She will be available soon!

49 CommentsComment on Facebook

I’ve always wondered what breed my little man was. Now I know. To any potential adopters- they are one of the sweetest, beautiful, loving and good natured furbabies. My little buddy is 12 years young this month and a rescue.

You absolutely will NEVER find a better home for her or any other animal than Kelse Jenisch. I speak for everybody who knows her. Rescue One please seriously consider giving this baby the ultimate posh lifestyle with Kelse and Trevor 🩷.

We have a Shiba and they are such a special breed. This little angel is beautiful!

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