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
The cats have asked us to address something.....
They’ve been watching all these dog spaces get sponsored, and frankly… they’re starting to take it personally.
The dogs are getting rooms. Kennels are getting names. Meanwhile, the cats are sitting over here like, “Interesting. Very interesting.” 👀
So before they knock everything off our desks in protest, here’s what we still have available to sponsor:
3 large cat rooms
2 cat isolation rooms
6 single cat condo rooms
Cat food prep room
6 cat hospitalization rooms
These spaces will care for thousands of cats for years to come—from tiny kittens to sick cats recovering in our hospital.
So yes, we’re joking about the cats plotting our demise.
But the need is very real. If you’ve been thinking about making a meaningful gift to our new facility, the cats would like a word. 😼
Snag one of these or do it online at secure.qgiv.com/for/ddeexg/ or email rescueonefunding@gmail.com.
Pictured is a new hospitalized kitty...
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EVERYONE SHARE PLEASE
DAY 20:
WE HIT 71%!
FOUR. MORE. PERCENT.
That’s all that stands between you and Ellen finally leaving this field… and us stopping the daily nonsense in your newsfeed. 😂
Obviously, 71% called for a celebration, so here is Ellen doing her absolute best at hula hooping. A+ for effort!
But seriously, guys — if every single one of our followers donated just $1 today, WE WOULD HIT 75% TODAY.
ONE DOLLAR.
That’s less than:
a gas station fountain drink
a fancy-ish cookie
a pack of gum
basically anything at a coffee shop
and definitely less than a sausage biscuit
One dollar probably won’t change your day.
But 160,000 people giving one dollar could change the future for thousands of animals.
So skip the biscuit. Save an animal.
Let’s get Ellen out of this field. 😂
FOUR. MORE. PERCENT
LET'S DO THIS! CLICK HERE --> secure.qgiv.com/for/ddeexg/
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I come to you with a tale of unwavering strength and resilience. My name is Eloise, but you can call me Ello! I am a 5-year-old, 62-pound Pit Bull mix and just like the spirited character from the book, I've discovered that life isn't all shadows and darkness. I've braved the stormy seas of neglect and abuse, but now I'm finding solace in the warm embrace of a loving foster home. I am house, crate and leash trained making me the best girl! I'm good with dogs, older kids, but no cats please. I could thrive in an apartment, a cozy home, or even the wide-open road of a semi-truck. I enjoy sitting on the coach, car rides, wrestling with other pups, and attention from my people. Like Eloise, I believe in the power of love to transform lives.
I participated in Pups for Parole and I 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 learned!
One important thing you need to know about me is that as a result of my time at animal control, I developed some problems with my feet. I have a condition called hyperkeratosis. This is a condition where the skin produces too much keratin, leading to thick, dry, rough, and often cracked skin—especially on areas like my paw pads. I will need to have ongoing treatment for my feet such as a balm and trimming by a vet or groomer. I also take daily medication (gaba apoquel omegas hip/joint meds). But don't let this stop you from adopting me! I am such a great girl!
My adoption fee is SPONSORED 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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