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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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Howdy there! Howie here, and I'm wondering why we haven't started our forever together, yet!
I'm an almost 6-year-old, 70-ish-pound, German Shepherd mix fella. I was found roaming around a nearby town with my friend Bernadette (who already got adopted).
I'm such a good, smart, high-energy boy! I'm already house and crate trained, and I'm great on the leash too! I get along with other playful dogs my size after proper intros. I play pretty rough, so it would have to be a dog who can keep up and put up with me. I haven't been cat tested yet, but I can be if needed.
I am great with kids, but I might accidentally knock down little bittie kiddies, so bigger sturdier kids are best. My forever home must have a privacy fenced yard for me to run and play in. Some of my favorite activities are playing fetch, playing in the water, and going on car rides! My perfect human would be someone who likes to be active, play ball, go for walks, etc., and who will take me on adventures to dog-friendly places. I am a fantastic alert dog, as I have a big shepherd bark if there’s something on the other side of the fence. But, when you meet me inside the fence, I am friendly (especially if you have a ball or hotdogs 🙂 If you want to be my friend, fill out an application today!
My adoption fee is $150 and includes my spay/neuter, vaccinations, wellness exam, heartworm test, and microchip! Fill out an application now at rescueonespringfield.com!
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Meet Duke — your future backyard king!
I’m Duke, a 1-year-old, 56-lb Pit Bull Terrier packed with energy, smarts, and love. I’m house-trained, know cool commands like sit, lay down, shake, and crawl, and I’m always ready for my next adventure!
I LOVE to run, zoom, and play, so an active home with a yard would be my dream. I’m great with dogs, cats, and kids (the trifecta), and I’m a happy, affectionate guy who just needs a little help polishing my crate and leash skills.
Fun fact: hard floors make me nervous… but I’ll cross them bravely for treats!
I also take daily Omega-3s for mild skin sensitivities.
My adoption fee is $150 which I ncludes neuter, vaccines, wellness exam, heartworm test & microchip.
Ready to rule your heart? Apply here:
www.rescueonespringfield.com/our-adoption-process/adoption-application/
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Avon calling! And yes…I’m way cuter than the saleslady you were expecting. Born on September 17, 2024, I’m a sweet little lady looking for my forever home.
I get along well with other cats (after a little warm-up time) and older kids, and even dogs with slow intros. Here’s the scoop about me: I’ve gotten super cuddly, and I actually enjoy being held now. I’m chatty, with the softest little chirpy voice. I like to lounge and let people come to me, but I’ll mosey over when I want affection. I adore laps, boxes, and high perches—any special spot I can claim as mine. I especially love sitting on top of my little ball-in-tube toy. Chairs, short cat trees, and wall perches are perfect for a lady like me.I’m very soft and love being pet—gentle strokes are my weakness.
I need to mention that I’m also FIV+, but don’t let that scare you. I’m healthy, happy, and incredibly gentle. Since FIV is only transmitted through deep, aggressive bites—and that’s absolutely not my vibe—the risk to other friendly cats is extremely low.
If you’re looking for a calm, gentle, snuggly companion who will chat with you, follow you occasionally, and curl up in her favorite spots while still enjoying plenty of pets, I might be your perfect match.
So—Avon calling! Will you answer?
My adoption fee is $25. 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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