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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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Peppers come in spicy and sweet varieties... and I'm sweet as can be! My name is Pepper, and I'm a 3 year old American Bulldog mix weighing in at a perfectly lovable 62 pounds. I'm house-trained, crate-trained, leash-trained, and have great house manners. In fact, since arriving in foster care, I haven't had a single accident in the house! I was found all alone, soaking wet, and begging for someone to take me somewhere warm and safe. I'm a smart cookie who already knows "sit" and "shake," and if you have treats, you'll definitely have my attention. Food motivation can convince me to do just about anything! My personality is the perfect blend of mellow and playful. I enjoy going for walks, playing with my foster dog siblings, and soaking up attention from my people. I get along well with other dogs and kids, and I know how to relax when it's time for a nap. Whether you live in a house with a fenced yard or an apartment, I'd be happy as long as I get my daily exercise and plenty of love. Just keep in mind that my short body and round tummy mean I tire out a little faster than some dogs!
One thing you should know about me: I don't seem to understand my size. I'm a 62-pound chunk who is absolutely convinced I'm a tiny lap Chihuahua. If there's room on your lap, I'm climbing aboard! And if you happen to have a little food left on your face, don't worry. I'll happily help clean it off. Giving kisses is one of my favorite things in the whole world. If you're looking for a sweet, affectionate companion who will keep you smiling, make you laugh, and shower you with love every day, I can't wait to meet 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! We do adopt out of state with vet references and video home check
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Remember Butch? Fresh out of a rural pound and already acting like he owns the place. While our vet tech was trying very hard to do actual work before surgery patients arrived, Butch had other plans… Namely: “play with me immediately. “
When subtle hints weren’t working, this pitbull/mountain goat mix escalated to hopping up onto the desk. He may lack office professionalism and awareness of personal space, but he is still a big love bug, looking for a foster home.
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Hello my loves, my name is Maud. I'm a 3 year old Diluted Tortoise Shell Calico. My fur is so soft and plush like a cozy blanket. I'm also a Manx, so I'm very unique. But enough about my appearance, it only matters what's in my heart. I'm full of LOVE. If your looking for a life long companion, a soul that will love you endlessly, look no further I'm your girl. I'm as gentle as a warm summer breeze, my kisses are soft as butter, and my caress and purrs will lull you to sleep. I get along great with other kitties and respectful children. I'm a perfect lady in the litter box and around the house. I love to be with my human! I will play gently, sometimes I'm just darn right silly. But most of all, I love to cuddle. So my loves, are you my furever?
Maud is fully Vetted and ready for adoption. She is FIV+.
My adoption fee is $25. This fee includes my vaccinations, FIV/FELV testing, de-wormer, spay/neuter, microchip, and flea preventative. Fill out an application at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt
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