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.
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Every dog deserves
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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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Hi!It's me Cooper (or, as those who know me call me, SUPER Cooper!). I'm a one-and-1/2-year old, 25 pound Dachshund and lab mix fella with the perfect combo of brains, energy, and snuggle skills. I’m house-trained, crate-trained, and I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve — I can sit, shake, lay down, and wait like a total pro. I love to play fetch and play with toys. I’m what you’d call a “situational energy expert” — I match the vibe of the house. Want to run and play? I’m in! Ready to chill on the couch? I’ll grab the blanket. I love being wherever my humans are, and I love to play! I get along great with other dogs, and I love kids (though with my young dog energy, I might accidentally knock little bitties down). I get along just fine with dog-savvy cats too -- I love to play with them and sometimes chase them, but I would never hurt them.
My ideal fur-ever home has a fenced-in yard to run and play in. A playful dog buddy to play with would be great too, but I'd be just fine as an only dog! My leash skills are pretty good. I do pull some at first, but I do great with a front-hook halter that keeps me from pulling. I love walks, runs, and car rides (windows down, ears flapping -- best day ever!). I’m always ready for an adventure. At the end of the day, my favorite thing is curling up next to you under a fuzzy blanket. I’m loyal, affectionate, and happiest when everyone’s together in one room.
I’m looking for my forever family — hopefully an active one who’ll take me with them on adventures to dog-friendly places as their sidekick. If you’re looking for a smart, snuggly, loyal little buddy who’s ready to love you endlessly, I'm your guy! Fill out an application today, so we can meet!
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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WARNING - GRAPHIC PHOTOS
There are some programs at Rescue One that could easily be full-time jobs all on their own… and Outreach is one of them.
Since expanding outreach at our Rescue One Clinic in January, we’ve already completed 106 surgeries for animals who otherwise wouldn’t have access to care.
And while many of those days go as planned… some remind us exactly why this program matters so much.
This guy was scheduled for a routine neuter. He had been dumped on a property in Douglas County, and the property owner stepped up to care for him and the many others that have been dumped there. But just days before his appointment… he disappeared.
When he finally came back, it wasn’t the same story anymore.
He showed up injured, and while we don't know the cause, we do know what was supposed to be a simple surgery turned into something much more urgent.
Because of this program, he got the care he needed, his surgery, and now begins weeks of bandage changes and healing ahead. He was surrendered so he could stay with us at the clinic until he’s fully healed.
This is Outreach. It’s incredibly needed and it’s changing lives every single day because of your support!
We want to give a very special thanks to Dr. Archuletta who has been coming in on her off Fridays so we could expand our program even more since our waiting list is long. We thank you and so do these furbabies in need!
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