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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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How is this sweet girl not adopted yet??!!?

My name is Tiger Lilly, and I’m a 2-year-old, 33-pound mixed-breed sweetheart with a big personality and an even bigger heart. I’m a happy-go-lucky, social girl who loves meeting new people and making friends wherever I go. Whether it’s a new adventure, a fun outing, or simply spending time with my favorite humans, I’m always ready to join in on the fun!

The good news? I’m already potty trained and crate trained, so I’ve got some important life skills mastered! I’m also continuing to work on my leash manners and learning all the exciting things the world has to offer.

Like any good Lost Girl, I love being part of the pack and sharing adventures with my friends. I adore other dogs and would love a canine sibling to romp around with, but I’d also be happy soaking up all the attention as your one and only. I do well with cats and am comfortable with children who are ready for a fun-loving companion.

My playful spirit and cheerful attitude make every day feel like an adventure. Whether I’m exploring the backyard, playing with my dog friends, or cuddling up after a day of fun, I’m happiest when I’m spending time with the people I love. My dream home has a fenced yard where I can safely play and a family who is ready to include me in all of life’s adventures.

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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How is this sweet gi

My name is Kevin and I need you. I'm just over a year old, and I've already survived parvo and a host of other challenges. None of it has stopped me from being a happy-go-lucky guy.

I'm still at the goofy stage and haven't quite learned that I'm not tiny anymore. At about 75-pounds, I still flop like a puppy. I'm fully house and kennel trained, and not bad on my leash.

Because of my rough start, I will need to continue with regular vet visits, joint supplements, and likely pain meds. Honestly, I never act like I'm in pain. I enjoy playing fetch in the fenced backyard (we'll definitely need one of those in my forever home). Because I've been kind of puny since being saved, I haven't been around other dogs yet. That, as well as older, respectful kids, is something we could discuss.

Due to my special needs, my adoption fee is reduced. I know I need you. Do you need me? I'm truly a special boy, looking for my special forever!

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!
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