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.
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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.
Rescue One on Facebook
It's National Rescue Dog Day! Let's paws and celebrate our rescued furry friends by sharing them in the comments!
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Zeus here, not to be confused with the Greek god of the sky and thunder, I'm the too-good-to-be-true canine companion. I'm a 7-year-old, 80-pound, blue heeler mix gentleman of the manner,
My outlook on life is simple: a good meal, a daily walk, and a cozy place to sleep. My foster mom describes me as steady, well-behaved and affectionate. . . and she's never wrong.
I'm perfectly house and crate trained and wonderful on a leash. I adore humans and love to be close to them. I'm protective of my people so I'd would prefer to be your one and only fur baby. I'm very smart and responsive to commands. One of the smartest dogs my foster mom's ever been around, and again, she's never wrong. I’m laid back and enjoy spending quality time with those who love me. I will need a house setting and a fence yard at my forever home.
If you're looking for a loyal, low-key companion, I just might be your guy! Here's the app to meet me:
www.rescueonespringfield.com/our-adoption-process/adoption-application/
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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Hey there! My name is Saint, and I would love to go marching in (to your heart)!
I am a handsome, 70-pound, 5 1/2-year-old Husky fella, and I am looking for my fur-ever family. My name sure fits me well, because I am such a GOOD boy! I am super friendly, house trained, and I get along great with other dogs, cats, adults, and kids. Older sturdy kids are probably best though, just because I am a big boy and might accidentally knock little bitties down. I am smart and eager to please! I love to play with other dogs and cats, and another fur buddy in my new home would be great. However, I would be fine as an only pet too. I don't love being left in a crate during the day, but I will happily sleep in there at night. I don't really need to be crated though, because I am not destructive. I have great manners. I don't bark at or jump on people. I am still perfecting my leash skills, as I do tend to pull a little at first. I need a home with a fenced yard to run and play in (no apartments for me). I would love to be part of an active family who will take me on adventures to dog friendly places
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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