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!
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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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It’s time to clean out those closets, garages, and storage spaces and turn your unused items into life-saving funds for animals in need!
A huge THANK YOU to WellSpring School of Allied Health - Springfield for generously allowing us to use their gym for this year’s sale and donation drop-offs!
📍 Drop-Off Location:
3033 S Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO 65807
🗓 Donation Drop-Off Times:
• Friday, April 3: 4:00–7:00 PM
• Saturday, April 4: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Monday, April 6: 4:00–7:00 PM
• Tuesday, April 7: 4:00–7:00 PM
• Wednesday, April 8: 4:00–7:00 PM
• Thursday, April 9: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accept clothing, broken items, or anything unsellable. Thank you for helping us keep this sale successful!
Garage Sale Dates:
• Friday, April 10: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Saturday, April 11: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Bonus on Saturday:
• Wellspring students will be offering chair massages for donations
• We’ll also have an adoption event on-site
Every item you donate helps provide food, medical care, and second chances for animals who need us most.
Thank you for supporting Rescue One and the animals we serve!
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Sweet as sugar and loyal as they come — I’m Sweet Pea! I’m a 2 year old, 38 pound, pretty-and-petite hound mix girl with a heart that’s just as big as my love for my people. If you’re looking for a best friend who wants to be with you (and preferably snuggled up touching you) as much as possible… well, you just found her. I came to Rescue One after being left behind when my previous owners were evicted. It was a confusing start for me, but I’m safe now — and I’m ready for my real forever family. The good news is that I’m truly a good girl. I’m house trained, crate trained, and I’m a pro on a leash. I love structure and routine, and I’m happiest when I know I’m safe and close to my person. Because I bond so deeply, I do struggle with separation anxiety. I’m the kind of girl who wants to be part of your world, not left behind — so I’ll need a home where someone is around more than they are not. Apartments won’t work for me, because when I’m stressed I can be very loud, and I don’t want to get myself (or you!) in trouble. I’m also a loyal little protector. When new people come into my home, I may bark or howl at first — it’s mostly a fear response — but I usually warm up quickly once I realize everything is okay. For that reason, I’d do best with adults or respectful older kids, but no little ones please.
Now let’s talk about other animals! I’m doing great with dog-savvy cats, and honestly… I might even prefer a friendly, confident cat sibling. I’ve been known to enjoy playing with a cat more than I enjoy playing with dogs. With dogs, I can be selective. I do well with dogs I know, but I’m still working on confidence around new dogs — especially if they’re smaller or get too much in my space. My dream home includes a privacy-fenced yard where I can run and play safely, a family who understands that I’m sensitive and deeply devoted, and a home where I won’t be left alone for long stretches of time. If you’re looking for a sweet, loyal, snuggly little shadow who will love you with her whole heart, I just might be your perfect match.
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! We do adopt out of state with vet references and video home check
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