Rescue One in the Community
Adoption Events
Come and meet some of our rescued dogs at one of our many adoption events, and find a friend!
Community Involvement
Rescue One assists with free vaccination clinics, spay/neuter assistance, and emergency pet food.
Local Fundraisers
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Every dog deserves
a safe home.
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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Beep-beep… because I’m Wylie, and once I get going, I’m FAST. I’m a one year old Australian Cattle Dog (Red Heeler) weighing about 28 pounds, and I’m basically the real-life version of a coyote on a mission — smart, quick, and always thinking three steps ahead. I’m house trained, crate trained, and leash trained, and I already know commands like “stay” and “outside.” I’m not just energy… I’m working-dog energy, the kind that needs a purpose and a family who gets it. I’m looking for a home that understands my breed — not novice dog owners, please. Heelers like me are loyal, intense, and built to move. I’d thrive with an active family who wants a true adventure buddy and training partner.
Now, here’s the part of my story that explains why I need a little extra understanding: I was found running loose as a stray and had to be trapped on I-44. That was scary, and when I get overwhelmed, I can slip back into “flight mode” — which is why a secure privacy fence is a MUST for me. I’m not trying to be “bad,” I just have instincts that kick in when I’m frightened, and I need a family who will keep me safe and set me up for success. I’ve also been on crate rest while healing from multiple broken bones, so I’ll need someone who can help me ease back into activity the right way — and once I’m cleared, I’ll be ready to put all that heeler drive to good use. I’m great with other dogs and I do well with older kids, but I’m not good with cats. My herding instincts are strong, and I can’t help wanting to chase and control movement — it’s in my DNA. If you’re experienced, active, and ready for a loyal little coyote who just needs the right pack to belong to, I’m your Wylie!
Fill out an application today at rescueonespringfield.com!
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TONIGHT we’re shining the spotlight on some truly LOVELY LADIES looking for their forever homes!
Our Adoption Special runs through Saturday and that means $50 dog adoptions and $25 cat adoptions!
Can we get at least THREE of them adopted this week?! We think so!
Click on their pictures to learn more about each of them and then fill out an application today at rescueonespringfield.com!
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