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.
Rescue One on Facebook
Hello, I'm Corina, a brave and beautiful, 3-year-old, German Shepherd Dog mix girl, looking for a kind and patient family who will help me continue to gain confidence and learn what it's like to be a valued member of the family.
I love to play with other dogs and I'm pretty sure I'm a lapdog. . . once I know you're trustworthy, of course. I just weigh about 38-pounds, so the lap thing really isn't a problem. I'd love a canine sibling who will help me navigate the process of acclimating to a true home. I'm also fine with dog-savvy cats and patient, respectful children.
This house-training thing is a snap, I'm comfortable in my kennel and I walk well on my leash. Of course, we'll all want a privacy-fenced yard to run and play in.
I promise I'll be a wonderful, loving and loyal family member!
My adoption fee is $150 and includes my spay, 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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We are so honored to be chosen by Perfect Picture Pony to honor her boy Jax.
Our new building will allow us to help more animals and support our community better. More space means more spay & neuters, more outreach vetting opportunities, more surgery tables for emergencies.
Come out to 4X4 Brewing -Fremont Hills THIS Saturday from 5-7pm to be part of this story. We would love to hear about your Jax and your WHY.Will you help me honor my Jaxon on October 3rd? Love lives on through our actions!
💔 I need to tell you why this event means so much to me.
On September 14th, I lost my boy, Jax.
And honestly… I still don't know how I'm supposed to live in a world without him.
I had Jax for eight years.
For the last three of those years, diabetes became part of our everyday life.
Every morning.
Every evening.
6:30.
Six-thirty wasn't just a time on the clock anymore.
It was Jax time.
I fed him. I gave him his insulin. I watched his numbers. I worried. I prayed. I celebrated the good days. I cried through the bad ones.
For three years, I did everything I could to keep my boy here.
And then one day, despite everything I did…
I had to let him go.
There is a very special kind of heartbreak that comes from caring for an animal every single day for years and then suddenly realizing you don't have to set that alarm anymore.
No bowl to fill.
No insulin to give.
No Jax waiting for me.
Just silence.
And I would be lying if I said I haven't asked myself…
“What am I supposed to do with all this love now?”
Then I realized.
Maybe I'm not supposed to keep it.
Maybe I'm supposed to give it away.
So I'm taking the love I have left for Jax and turning it into something that can help animals who are still here.
❤️ Moo-ving Hearts & Saving Paws is a benefit I'm holding for Rescue One.
On October 3rd, my mini Highland cows will be there waiting for you.
You can pet them.
Brush them.
Take pictures with them.
Love on them.
And for $10, you can be part of something that means more to me than I can possibly explain.
And please… if you're able to give more than $10, give more.
Because every extra dollar is another little piece of Jax's story becoming something good.
100% of the money raised will go to Rescue One to help with their new building.
Jax can't save those animals.
But maybe his story can help someone else save one.
Maybe the money raised in his memory can give an animal a safe place to sleep.
Maybe it can help an abandoned dog find a family.
Maybe it can give an animal that has never known what it feels like to be loved… the chance to finally know.
And maybe that's how I keep Jax's memory alive.
Not by pretending I don't miss him.
Not by trying to move on.
But by taking the enormous amount of love he left behind…
and turning it into something that saves lives.
So if you knew Jax, loved Jax, followed his story, or maybe you've never even heard his name until today…
I hope you'll come.
Bring your kids.
Bring your friends.
Bring your $10.
And if your heart tells you to give more, please do.
Come hug a Highland.
Take a picture.
Make a memory.
And help me turn the worst heartbreak I've ever felt into something beautiful.
Because somewhere, there is an animal waiting for a second chance.
And I want Jax to help give them one. 🐾❤️
Moo-ving Hearts & Saving Paws
📅 October 3rd
⏰ 5–7 PM
📍 4 by 4 Brewing Co. — Nixa, MO
🎟️ $10 per person
🐮 100% benefiting Rescue One
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"A Jedi must have the deepest commitment..." -- Yoda
Greetings. I am Jedi, a force of nature with a heart as big as the galaxy! I am a 7-month-old Husky/Shepherd mix boy, weighing in at 60 pounds, who is on a quest to find my forever home where I can shower my family with love and affection. Because I am young, I am still in training, and working hard to master all the skills it takes to become the perfect loyal companion. I am house and crate training and working hard of my leash skills. I have also been learning how not to jump on people. I am already skilled in the art of cuddling, however. I am playful and smart and eager to please and to learn. I require a home with a fenced yard and no pesky cats and a family who is patient and willing to continue my training. I get along well with other canines and humans who are sturdy enough to play with me. I love car rides, and would love a family who will take me on many adventures to dog-friendly places. Are you ready to welcome me into your world and embark on a journey of love and companionship? It's destiny!
Fill out an application so we can meet soon!
In the meantime...
May the Force be with you.
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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