Rescue One in the Community
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Rescue One assists with free vaccination clinics, spay/neuter assistance, and emergency pet food.
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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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Here is an update from yesterday...
With broken hearts, we have to share that Forda, who had been renamed Oak, did not make it.
As if that loss wasn't enough, we also lost seven puppies from a critically ill mama dog. Thankfully, mom is still with us and receiving the care she needs.
Days like these are the ones people don't always see. Rescue is filled with incredible victories, but it is also filled with heartbreak, grief, and the weight of loving animals that we cannot always save. Every member of our staff and volunteer team carries these losses with them because these animals matter. They are loved. They are mourned.
We are incredibly grateful for this community that stands beside us through the highs and the lows. Your support, encouragement, donations, shares, and kind words help carry us through the hardest days. While words can never fully express our gratitude, please know that we could not do this work without you.
Please keep Oak, the puppies, their mama, and our team in your thoughts today.
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DONATIONS NEEDED!
Today has been a day of emergencies... and we're not done yet. 🥱
This is Oak. She was found in Fordland after being hit by a car and shot in the face. Tonight, she underwent emergency surgery to remove part of her jaw. Once she is stable, she will also need a leg amputation.
At the same time, Monkey Bread remains hospitalized at the emergency vet receiving critical care.
Cases like these are why we do what we do, but the emergency bills add up fast. If you're able to help Oak, Monkey Bread, and the other animals fighting for their lives, please consider making a donation.
Every dollar makes a difference and here's how you can help:
Online: secure.qgiv.com/for/rescueone
Venmo: rescueonespringfield (no underscore, last four of phone number 7694
Paypal: rescueonespringfield@gmail.com
We what to send a huge thank you to Dr Heywood from Best Friends Animal Hospital for all of her help today and to Dr. Archuleta from EVC.
Stay tuned for updates about these dogs.
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Smallest surgery patient of the day: 2 pounds.
Largest surgery patient of the day: approximately one loveseat. 🤣
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