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.
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Meet Taylor & Travis
Are you ready for the ultimate power couple? Taylor and Travis are 2-year-old Great Pyrenees mixes who are writing the sweetest love story—and they’re looking for a forever home where they can stay together.
At 90–100 pounds each when fully grown, they’re big on size but even bigger on love. Travy needs to put on about 10 more pounds to be in peak shape for the season.
Unlike the breed’s livestock guardian reputation, these two are all about family life. They’d much rather guard your spot on the couch than a flock of sheep. Privacy fence is required for these two lovebirds.
They’re over the top friendly, gentle, and affectionate. If you’ve ever dreamed of having two giant, fluffy best friends who adore each other as much as they’ll adore you, this is your Love Story.
Some duos are just meant to be… and these two belong together. Can you be the one to give Taylor & Travis their happily ever after?
Taylor chases squirrels but they both ignore lazy cats. Sturdy kids are best due to their size and puppyish personalities.
Adoption fee is $200 for the pair. They are fully vetted and ready to learn all about being a part of a family.
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Meet Johnny—a 2-year-old, 50-pound Cattle Dog mix with a big personality and an even bigger heart!
Johnny recently graduated from the Pups for Parole training program and is smart, eager to learn, and loves treats. He's happiest hiking, playing fetch, learning new tricks, or simply hanging out with his people after a day of fun.
He'll do best in a home with a fenced yard and older children, where he can burn off his energy and keep showing off what a great boy he is.
Best of all? His adoption fee is sponsored! If you're looking for a loyal adventure buddy who will keep you laughing, Johnny is ready to meet you. Apply today at rescueonespringfield.com!
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Thank you Fastbreak Sports for your continued support to help pets in need! We appreciate you!Bob and I just dropped off your donations to Rescue One from our special Rescue One charity packs - every penny was your gift as you helped raise $400 in cash and an awesome haul of food to help out one of the best charity organizations in the Ozarks! You helped feed so many needy dogs and cats not to mention the funds they can use for medical emergencies. THANK YOU TO OUR AWESOME CUSTOMERS - you are much appreciated.
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