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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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Our emergency rescue team is out in Ava this morning on an 18 dog rescue. 18 dogs. Most chained in the woods and all needing immediate rescue after their owner was found deceased. We are pleading for any assistance from other rescues! If you have any space, please email us at rescueoneinfo@gmail.com as we DO NOT HAVE space for 18 dogs right now. Stay tuned...
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Hi there! Kappa here.
I'm an adorable 3 1/2-month-old kitty boy with BEAUTIFUL markings, who still hasn't grown into my big ol' ears haha! I was brought to Rescue One by a kind college student who found me with an abscessed wound on my neck. Luckily, I recovered quickly and am all healed up and ready to find my purr-fect furever home!
I am very playful, always happy to bolt out of the kennel and chase whatever dust bunnies, pieces of litter, or stray toys happen to be around. I'm a sweet little guy that enjoys company, and I'm great with being held and cuddled! I get along great with other cats, cat-savvy dogs, and respectful kiddos. Cat trees and other stuff to climb would be ideal for me in my forever home. I love jumping up and down the shelves in my kennel. Any toys are great! I especially love springs and other more "active" toys-- stuff that moves and can be chased around.
Unfortunately, I tested positive for FeLV, which isn't really that big of a deal. Other cats in the home will just need to be vaccinated against it in order to live with me. I love the company of other (vaccinated) cats, and I would do best with another cat or dog to keep me company.
If you want to meet me (and I hope you do), please click on the link below and fill out an application!
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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PUPS FOR PAROLE GRADUATE!
Hi there! I'm Idgie, as in Idgie Threadgoode direct from "Fried Green Tomatoes" (my favorite book!), and I'm a 1.5-year-old, 55-pound package of southern love in a Hound mix body.
I'm an energetic belle with spunk to spare, but I am just as good at serving up sweetness like your favorite milkshake at the Whistle Stop Cafe! I enjoy other dogs, adults, and kids, but my dinosaur tail might be too happy for teeny tots, or the most miniature mutts! I love touch and affection and give the warmest, gooiest hugs in the South.
I'm not just an Alabama Belle, either... I've got a big, beautiful brain between these gorgeous ears! I'm crate-trained and potty-trained, I go to the door to tell you when I need to tinkle! I am continuing to work on not pulling on the leash on walks. All I want is to please my paw-son. I LOVE love, so as long as I have my people, my heart is full.
My ideal home would be with an active family, with plenty of time for me, who loves to take me on their adventures! I would make a great trail companion. My favorite activities include playing with toys and tennis balls. A fenced yard would be great but no apartments please. I would be fine as your only canine family member, or with a furry sibling with similar energy.
My adoption fee is SPONSORED by NFORM Architecture 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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