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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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Day 10: Ellen has officially taken up baseball!
She's actually doing pretty well. Of course, we can't bench her because she's our only player.
We're holding out hope the Springfield Cardinals will sponsor a cat room, but until then, Ellen will continue carrying the entire sport on her back. 🤣
Help us cross home plate so we can start building Rescue One's new facility. Donate now at secure.qgiv.com/for/ddeexg/ .
What hobbies should Ellen take up next? At this point, we may be here awhile.
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Azra Update!
When Azra came into our care, we all hoped we'd find a simple explanation for why she couldn't use her back legs well but xrays showed there were no fractures or any obvious reason for her paralysis.
They said we needed to do water therapy so we ordered Azra her very own therapy pool.
Here is a note from her foster Stephen:
"Well, we have officially upgraded from wheelchair therapy to swimming therapy! Overall, Azra did great. At first she wasn't quite convinced that floating around in a big tub of water was the greatest idea I've ever had. She gave me that look... the one that says, "I'm questioning your judgment, Foster Dad."
But little by little, she learned to trust me. Once she realized she was safe, she relaxed... and I honestly think she started enjoying herself. We took a couple of breaks, and by the end of the session there was just something different about her. Her spirit seemed lighter, almost as if she had conquered something that once seemed impossible. There was an extra little twinkle in her eyes this evening that absolutely melted my heart.
The most exciting part was watching those back legs move in the water. Every kick is a reminder that hope is worth fighting for. We're not expecting miracles overnight, but if swimming helps strengthen those muscles, rebuild confidence, or even gives her a little more mobility, then every splash is worth it.
This is only the beginning of what will likely be a long journey, but one thing I've learned about Azra is that she refuses to quit. She has already overcome so much in her life, and together we'll celebrate every victory—whether it's an extra kick, another step, or simply another day where she believes in herself a little more.
A very special thank you to Rescue One for making sure Azra has every tool she needs to succeed. From her wheelchair to now her swim therapy, your support is giving this incredible girl every opportunity to write a brand-new chapter.
And if Azra could speak, I'm pretty sure she'd say...
"Thank you to every Rescue One supporter! Now... about those post-swim treats. I think I've earned at least three." ❤️
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