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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.
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Forget winning the Super Bowl, the only trophy I want to win is your heart! My name is Sterling Skye! I am a beautiful, 5-year-old, 70 lb., Hound/Pitty mix. I am spunky and love to have a good time! I have great manners, know my training commands and take my treats very gently. I also do great with children school age and up! We could have so much fun playing in the backyard together!
I would prefer to be your only furry love, so no cats or other dogs, please. I'm looking for a home with a fenced yard where we can play and enjoy life! Do you drive a big rig across the country? Well, I could be your shotgun rider! I'm one bubbly princess who would love an active family! Think of all the adventures we could go on and places we could see! I can be a bit bashful in new places but with you by my side, I know life would be great! The only trophy I am interested in is your heart! Fill out an application today so I can make your home Mahome.
*I am a graduate of the Pups for Parole training program!
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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Some teas are sweet, but I’m the kind of sweet that comes with a bobtail, a playful pounce, and a whole lot of love! Born July 24, 2026, I’m Luzianne, and I’m here to prove that the sweetest things in life come in small, furry packages. Unlike my adventurous sister Lipton, I prefer to take life at a cozier pace. I’m happiest doing what I know best: playing with my favorite toys, snuggling up with people, and cuddling with my sister. But don’t let my laid-back nature fool you—when it’s playtime, I really shine! I’ll chase just about any toy you offer me, but feathers and fishing-pole toys are my absolute favorites. I love making you part of the fun, whether I’m waiting for you to dangle a string for me or turning you into my very own jungle gym. And you simply HAVE to see my little bobtail! It swishes and poofs up when I’m excited or stalking a toy, and trust me, it’s just about the cutest thing ever. When all that playing finally wears me out, I’m happy to curl up beside my sister or settle down near my favorite people for a well-deserved rest. I get along with cats, dogs, and kids, so I’m ready to bring my special blend of sweetness to a family of my own. Speaking of my sister, Lipton and I would absolutely love to find a home together! She may be the adventurous tea of the pair, but I’m the cozy cup you reach for when it’s time to relax. Together, we make the perfect blend! If you’re looking for a playful little sweetheart who’ll keep you smiling, make you laugh with her adorable bobtail, and curl up nearby when the day is done, I might just be your perfect cup of tea. Won’t you let me steep my way into your heart?
My adoption fee is $75. This fee includes my vaccinations, FIV/FELV testing, de-wormer, spay/neuter, microchip, and flea preventative. Fill out an application at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ROS/Cat if you would like to meet me!
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