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
Join us at one of our community fundraising events and help support Rescue One!
Help us save lives.
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.
Rescue One on Facebook
Tickets are officially SOLD OUT! 🎉
Good luck to everyone who entered! We can’t wait to see who the lucky winner will be.
Join us this Saturday from 9:00–11:00 AM for our adoption event and the big drawing! The winner will be announced at 10:00 AM. You do not have to be present to win, but we would love to see you there!
If you can’t attend, we’ll be live right here on Facebook for the drawing.
Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser!
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Every time a tail wags, an angel gets its wings… and mine wags just for my people. They call me George Bailey — a 7 year old, 45 pound Beagle/Cattle Dog mix with loyal eyes and some serious old-man charm. If you know the classic story, you know George Bailey was steady, devoted, and all heart. That’s me in dog form. You see, my owner passed away and I was left to fend to myself. Now I am in foster care and ready to find my new home.
I’ve got laid-back, “let’s sit on the porch and watch the world go by” vibes. I’m not here for chaos — I’m here for companionship. My favorite place is wherever my humans are. After only a few days in my foster home, I decided it was my job to look out for my person. Loyalty runs deep in me. I’m crate trained and do well with having my own safe space. I’m still working on house manners and leash skills. Truthfully, the leash makes me nervous right now, so I’d love a home with a decent-sized backyard where I can stretch my legs without feeling unsure. With patience and kindness, I know I’ll keep gaining confidence. As for other dogs, I’d likely do best either as your one-and-only (I’d be perfectly happy with that arrangement), or with a calm female dog — with slow, thoughtful introductions. I like to build trust the right way, just like any meaningful relationship. If you’re looking for a devoted best friend with gentle eyes, old-soul energy, and a heart that believes every day with you could be a wonderful life… I’m ready to come home.
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 form! We do adopt out of state with vet references and video home check.
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UPDATE: TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!
ATTENTION! CAR RAFFLE TICKETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT OUR HEADQUARTERS!
As of this morning, there were 21 left online at rescueonespringfield.com/car-raffle/ . If you hurry, you may be able to snag one!
We can't wait to see who wins on Saturday!
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