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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
Hi, I'm Sparrow - the perfect combination of playful and laid back, smart and silly, and when the day is done. . . I'm an excellent cuddler. I'm about a year-old cattle dog/labrador mix, and I'm the perfect size, at just under 50-pounds.
I'm a smart young man, as well. I learned house training in no time at all. I'm now working on my crate and leash skills now. I already know come, sit and off.
I enjoy playing with other friendly dogs about my size, so I'd love to have a canine sibling. Dog-savvy cats are okay, too. Older, respectful kids would be fine - I might accidentally knock little ones over. A fenced yard is a must so we can play and enjoy each other.
Could I be the missing member of your flock?
My adoption fee is SPONSORED and includes my spay, 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! We do adopt out of state with vet references and video home check.
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Clover here, with a special message for my forever family. . . I'm a 1-year-old, 45-pound, happy, wiggle worm in a Catahoula Leopard Dog mix body. Of course, I'm house, crate and leash trained. I'm playful and I can be a little timid, at times, but I'm becoming more confident every day. I get along with other dogs, cats and older, respectful children (I might accidentally knock tiny ones over).
Our family should have a fenced yard, maybe another kind, playful canine and a fenced yard where we can all hang out. . . together. Together! That just has such a wonderful ring to it!!! Love, consistency and patience will be key to my development. I'm learning sooooo much right now! The sky is the limit!
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 application!
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Boaz means strong and steadfast and I am both! Even though I was abandoned, I hold no grudges. I stayed until I was rescued, regardless of the circumstances.
Now, I'm on the search my true forever family. I'm about 8-months-old, 55-pounds, a potty-training champ, who whines in my kennel until I settle, and I'm pretty good on my leash.
I would love another kind, similar-sized dog in my forever home, along with humans who love us like family should. I do admit that I have very little sense of personal space, so my canine sibling(s) will have to be patient as I continue to learn. I haven't been around kids yet. A fenced yard will be important so we can play, play, play, then snuggle, snuggle, snuggle. I could even be a shotgun rider in a big rig, as long as I get ample exercise and our home base has what we need.
I learned 'sit' in no time at all, and the routine in my foster home extremely quickly. The sky is probably the limit as to how much, and how quickly, I can learn everything!! I know I am the missing piece that will make my forever family whole.
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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