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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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Everyone, meet Nadine. ❤️
This sweet 7-year-old is one of our newest rescues, and she came to us with one of her eyes severely damaged and bulging. It was painful and couldn't be saved, so Dr. Emma removed it to help her finally feel better.
The good news? Nadine doesn't seem to be letting it slow her down one bit. She's already settling in and proving that you don't need two eyes to be absolutely adorable.
Nadine is looking for a new family! If interested, fill out an application at rescueonespringfield.com!
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I don't follow the pack, and I was born to make my own trail... The name's Maverick, and at almost 2 years old, I'm 71 pounds of muscle, personality, and just a little bit of mischief. I don't believe every rule was written for me, and I'll admit I've been known to make up a few of my own. Life is more fun that way! I'm a one-of-a-kind guy with just about every temperament rolled into one. I can be playful, goofy, stubborn, affectionate, laid-back, and full of energy, all in the same day. One thing you'll never call me is boring! I'm learning my house manners, crate manners, and leash manners, and I'm making progress every day. I'm very treat motivated, so I've discovered that learning can actually be pretty rewarding. I'll do best with a patient adopter who understands that I'm still growing up and is willing to continue my training. If you put in the time, I promise I'll put in the effort. I get along well with other dogs and older kids, and I absolutely love having a canine buddy to wrestle and play with. Stuffed toys are my favorite treasure, and you'll often find me proudly carrying one around in my mouth. I also need plenty of sturdy chew toys because I can get a little mouthy, especially when I'm excited. I'm happiest when my people are nearby. I don't enjoy being separated from my family, and I'll let everyone know it by barking until we're reunited. At bedtime, though, I'm a crate superstar. I settle in beautifully and sleep quietly through the night. Around the house, I'm surprisingly laid-back. As long as I'm close to my favorite humans, I'm perfectly content to stretch out for a long nap. Of course, if I spot a squirrel on a walk, all bets are off! I might pull a little to investigate, but I'm easy to redirect and quickly remember my manners. A privacy-fenced yard is best for me and I love having a safe place to stretch my legs. Oh, and one more thing...if you leave food on the counter, I'll consider it a personal invitation. Keeping snacks out of reach is one of the easiest ways to help me succeed. I need a family committed to training so I can become a great companion! Blaze the trail with me, and I promise it'll be an adventure worth taking.
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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