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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.
Zeke
Rescue One was contacted about a puppy who had been shot in Webster County. At the Emergency Vet Clinic, we learned that he had been shot just below the tail and the bullet had severed his urethra. The next day he was taken to University of Missouri Veterinary Hospital. After a night of tests and consults, we were informed they did not think a repair was possible. The very next day Dr. Nichole Scott at Spring Valley Veterinary Hospital performed a successful Perineal Urethrostomy! Zeke is now adopted and has two kids that adore him!
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Hey folks!! My name is Asher and I'm hoping you can help me out. You see my family had to give me up and now I am looking for my new forever home! I LOVE kids! I would also be fabulous as an only fur child. I don't like to share your love with other dogs. I'm a 2 year old black Shepherd mix weighing in at 59lbs. I sit, lay, kennel up and load up into the car great! I'm a great car rider and leash walker! I can play fetch and catch and I love to run! Don't I sound awesome? Turn in your adoption application today!!!
*I am currently in the Pups for Parole training program. I will be available for adoption once I graduate in a few weeks, but you can apply for me now! Upon graduation, I will have all the basic training necessary to make a great companion. I will need a family willing to continue my training, I sure don't want to forget all that I'm learning!*
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.
*****WHO WILL BE OUR 3 LUCKY WINNERS?****
Grand Prize: 2019 Subaru Forester
2nd Prize: $750
3rd Prize $500
Helping homeless pets: PRICELESS
$25 per ticket! Only 3500 tickets will be sold! For details or to buy tickets, visit: https://rescueonespringfield.com/car-raffle/. Winners will be drawn at Reliable Subaru on March 23rd at 2pm! *need not be present to win*, #subarulovespets
Girls just wanna have fun! I'm Leidi, a 40 pound lab mix and I'm looking for a forever family who is up for adventure! I'm 11 months old and I love to play!!! I hope you like to play fetch because wowza, that's one of my favorite games! I'm housebroken, crate trained, and I love to ride in the car! I'm great with other dogs, kids, and cats too! I have an outgoing personality and would love to have you by my side! Fill out that app now so we can start living life to the fullest!!!
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.
❤️ Franklin is all dressed up, hoping someone will want to give him a forever home! ❤️
One look into my handsome eyes and your heart is mine! I'll have your heart wrapped around my adorable little paws instantly! Some may say I'm a diabolical mastermind, others simply call me a puppy; both are correct. My official name is Franklin, again some may argue "Snuggle Muffin" is more fitting. Tell ya what, you let me snuggle up beside you for life and we can chat about appropriate nicknames. I'm a 3 month old, 20lb., pit mix boy. I should probably be around medium to large size when I'm fully grown. I am a playful fella who has energy for days! I want a doggie friend in my new home so I can always have a playmate! I get along great with other dogs. I also want a backyard to play in. I want to show off my zoomies in my very own yard! I'm still a little sprout and have lots of learning to do...like house training, crate training, and leash stuff. But I mean who wouldn't want to spend time helping me learn all about that stuff; I'm precious! The time and effort you put in now will pay off like megabucks when I'm full grown! And seriously, I already know how to "sit" so I mean you are basically working with an Honor Student. You should also know...I'm a cuddler. I love to love! I may even be persuaded to smooch on occasion. Hurry up! Fill out that application and let's get to the fun FOREVER!
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.
Bath time for messy pups! Puppies are hard work but they sure are cute! ❤️🐾
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Fern
Templeton
Golly
Wilbur
Charlotte
