Rescue One in the Community
Adoption Events
Come and meet some of our rescued dogs at one of our many adoption events, and find a friend!
Community Involvement
Rescue One assists with free vaccination clinics, spay/neuter assistance, and emergency pet food.
Local Fundraisers
Join us at one of our community fundraising events and help support Rescue One!
Help us save lives.
Every dog deserves
a safe home.
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.
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Giving Tuesday is our last big push of the year, and we need our entire community So this week, we’re asking every single follower to donate any amount.... truly, even $1.
Because look at what even the smallest gifts can treat:
$5 can provide antibiotics to a pet in need.
$10 can provide pet with a lifesaving vaccine.
$25 can alter feral cat through our TNR program.
$50 can spay or neuter a dog, stopping the cycle.
$100 can provide an entire litter of puppies with vaccines.
$200 can treat a dog suffering from heartworms.
$500 can treat a puppy fighting parvo.
$1,000 can treat a broken leg after being hit by a car.
Your $1 matters. Your $5 matters. Every amount matters and is our last chance of the year to refill the programs that allow us to literally change and save lives.
Please donate and tag your friends, challenge your family, share this post, and ask them to give even $1.
Because if everyone in this community does something… we can do so much. WE NEED OUR VILLAGE.
Here is how you can help:
Online link: www.paypal.com/donate?campaign_id=RFFX4KN4SC5PQ
Venmo: rescueonespringfield (last four: 7694)
PayPal: rescueonespringfield@gmail.com
By mail or in person at 2000 S. Stewart Springfield, MO 65804
ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
Tax ID Number: 46-5050383
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Dear Santa,
All I want for Christmas is a home of my own! I'm Albert, and I’m a 13 year old, 70 pound Yellow Labrador Retriever with a gentle heart and an old soul. I’ve been trying very hard to be a good boy this year. I’m still working on my house and crate skills, but I’m great on the leash, and I absolutely love being outside. Give me a yard, some sunshine on my face, and a ball to nudge around, and I’m in heaven. I’m a sweet, laid-back guy who loves snuggles, naps, and a slow, peaceful life. I nap a lot and will snooze pretty much anywhere—including tiny spots like closets.
When I want cuddles, I’ll flop onto the couch and do my happy little wriggle until you notice me. I’m very good with the dogs in my foster home and with any foster pups who come and go. Out in public, I can be reactive to some unfamiliar dogs, and I’m not good with cats, but I am great with kids and enjoy their gentle company. I know several commands—Sit, Paw, Lay, and Come. At my age, you could guess that I do have special needs. I’m deaf, prone to ear infections, and I have a cyst on my neck that bleeds occasionally but doesn’t bother me. I take medication for pain, mobility, and my joints because, well, these old bones don’t move the way they used to. I don’t have a lot of mobility, so short walks, snuggles, and simple routines are perfect for me. What I dream of most is a slow-paced family or an older couple who will let me spend my golden years in comfort.
A fenced yard would be wonderful so I can bask in the sun and feel the breeze without going too far. Car rides, yard time, soft beds, and warm hands—those are the things that make my tail thump. So Santa… if you can hear an old dog’s wish, all I want for Christmas is a forever home where I can spend the rest of my life loved and safe.
My adoption fee is $75 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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Thank you for being a friend ~
Some stories don’t end the way we hope they will… and our hearts are heavy as we share that Annie passed away unexpectedly.
We had 118 days with her, but what matters more is that Annie had 118 days of being loved. She had 118 days of comfort, soft beds, gentle hands, and a full bowl. 118 days where she wasn’t wandering alone. 118 days where she finally mattered.
When Annie came to us, she had been found wandering the train tracks… and medically, she was a train wreck. A severe skin infection that left her swollen and miserable. A large mammary tumor. Painful, infected teeth. A tired little body that had carried far too much suffering and far too little kindness.
But Annie was a fighter. And in those first couple weeks, we watched her spirit come back to life. Her eyes softened. Her hair began to grow. Her tumor was removed. And her love for life finally had room to shine.
Her foster, Stephen, made her a promise the day she arrived:
“Every tomorrow will be a better day.”
And he kept that promise. Every single day she was here.
We wish her story had been longer but in the time she did have with us, she was cherished deeply.
Run free, Annie.
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