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
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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.
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They just keep coming.
Every day. More calls. More animals with nowhere else to go. And we say yes… until we’re looking around realizing we’re running on empty.
Right now, we are completely out of some of our most used, everyday essentials:
Purina Chicken & Rice dry dog food, puppy pads, litter, and Frontline.
And the Frontline is critical right now. Puppies and kittens are coming in literally covered in fleas and ticks
We’ve updated our wish lists with our most urgent needs. If you could help with any of these items, we would be so appreciative! Donations ARE tax deductible and directly help animals in need!
Amazon Wish List: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2T57IRHY478GD?ref_=wl_share
Chewy Wish List: www.chewy.com/g/rescue-one_b71849030
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Hi, I'm Polly Pocket - here's just a little of what my Pups for Parole (P4P) trainers have to say about me....
"Polly is a star, the fan favorite. Everyone loves her, and she loves everyone. She has done great with all the dogs. She meets them where they’re at and doesn’t fuss. She is always happy and ready to do anything you ask her to do. This week we are working on staying in place and heeling. You really couldn’t ask for a better dog."
I'm sure you're interested in some stats, so here goes, I'm about 5-years-young, weigh about 38 pounds, and I'm extremely sweet! I can be energetic for walks (P4P will help me chill a little on my leash), I love to chase squirrels, play in the yard with ALL the balls, and I'm very affectionate!
I'd love a semi-active family, with a fenced yard, respectful older kiddos and polite dog sibling(s), and plenty of family time! I'm also great in the car, so bring on the adventures!
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.
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14 year old senior needs a home!
Looking for a calm and gentle senior with a ton of love to give? Look no further. I'm right here! I'm Sammy Lane, a 45-pound, 14-year-old, Labrador mix girl who will get so excited when you come home (even if it's just from the mailbox) I'll do a little happy, hoppy dance!
Actually, there's no real reason for you to leave me to go to the mailbox, as I'm a dream on my leash and I'll gladly take a leisurely stroll with you. I'm definitely a go-with-the flow kinda girl. I get along with other kind dogs and cats, but I'd be fine being your one-and-only. We can live in a house, or an apartment, I'd just like to request ground floor only, please. I don't need to be kenneled, and I'm house trained, as long as I get plenty of opportunities to potty outside. My hearing may be gone, but I follow general hand signals very well and I'll flourish with love and a routine.
My adoption fee is Sponsored by Cindy Hein 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
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