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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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Living life with a little rebellion, a lot of heart, and endless puppy energy—yeah, that’s totally my vibe. I’m Lane, a 14-week-old female Pittie/Shepherd mix, currently weighing about 15 pounds, and I’m expected to grow into a fun, medium-sized dog. I’m a playful, sweet girl who loves being around people and soaking up all the good things puppyhood has to offer.
I’m working on my puppy basics like house training, crate training, and leash skills, and I’m off to a great start. I do well with other dogs, enjoy older kids, and bring happy, bouncy energy wherever I go—kind of like my Stars Hollow namesake. I’m very much in my puppy era: playful, teething, and curious about everything. I did have glaucoma in my right eye, and my pupils are still a little reactive, so my adoption fee is reduced.
I’ll need a family who’s committed to continuing my training, helping me build good habits, and guiding me as I grow. A secure fenced yard is important so I can safely run, play, and burn off my puppy energy. If you’re looking for a loyal, loving pup with a little spunk and a whole lot of heart, I’m ready to be the Lane to your Gilmore Girls story.
My adoption fee is $75 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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Ready to flow with this River through life? I’m River… a 48 pound, one year old Anatolian Shepherd mix — and I’m still growing! I’m a long, lanky, slightly derpy boy when I get excited, but most of the time I carry myself with the quiet dignity of a monk… mixed with the playful charm of your favorite goofy uncle. I’m currently working hard on my house, crate, and leash training. I’m a smart guy and I really want to learn — especially if snacks are involved (more on that in a second). I’m very skinny right now and need to gain weight, so good food and regular meals are important for me. I’m a little obsessed with food — I won’t guard it or get aggressive — but I’m still learning not to jump up to grab treats from your hands or counter surf. I’m pretty laid back and love to sleep (probably because I’m still filling out this tall frame of mine). Give me a soft rug, mat, or comfy blanket and I’m in heaven. Actually… I might grab the rug and parade around with it first. I just love them that much. I would really love a home where I can sleep in bed with my people, snuggled up warm and safe. I’m good with other dogs and older children. I play very gently with smaller dogs and tend to be submissive with bigger dogs. When I’m around my dog friends, I’ll happily join in for playtime. I’m not sure about cats yet, but I did see some at the clinic and didn’t react to them. Oh — and I like to talk. I have the cutest howl that might remind you of a Husky. I’ll chat with you about my day, sing you a little song, and then curl up beside you for kisses. I know my name and my heart lights up when you say it. What I really need is a family or individual who has time to spend with me someone who will give me love, patience, good meals, cozy blankets, and a place right beside them to rest my head. I have such a sweet spirit and just want to belong. If you’re ready for a gentle, soulful, slightly goofy best friend who will flow right into your heart, I’m your River.
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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