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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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ATTENTION:
This injured girl was found taking refuge in the brush near Highway O and Bluebird Road in Willard. She is now in our care and needs an emergency leg amputation. If she belongs to you or you recognize her, please contact us immediately at rescueoneinfo@gmail.com.
Guys, this is our second emergency leg amputation today.
Thank you, Dr. Archuletta, for coming in today for surgeries and taking on our emergencies, too.
We would say TGIF, but at Rescue One, suffering doesn’t clock out for the weekend. So neither do we. 💔
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Here is an update on the Galena girl that we are trying to trap.
Our rescue efforts continue every single day, from early mornings through the daytime and well into the night. We are also implementing some new measures today, so we hope it will improve our chances of finally bringing this girl to safety. We are not giving up on her! To everyone who has been watching over her, worrying about her and trying to help, thank you. Your compassion has not gone unnoticed. Right now the greatest kindness you can show her is to allow our trapping efforts to work. Sometimes, helping a dog means resisting the urge to feed her so we can finally get her to safety. Hopefully, we will have a happy update soon . 
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Hello, my name is Baloo. . . you know, like the friendly sloth bear in The Jungle Book. But that Baloo has nothin' on me! I'm just as friendly, just as laid back, just a really, really good boy.
I'm about 8-years-old and I weigh about 45-pounds. The perfect age and size for just about any home. I get along with other dogs, respectful children, and even cats --- just like Baloo from the book, I get along with anyone who is kind.
I'm a champ at house-training, and I possess exceptional leash skills. I'm not a huge fan of my kennel, so I will bark/whine when left alone. I don't really need a kennel, so that's not a big deal. I love to be near my people, snuggle with another canine, and watch the world from a window. . . just the Bare Necessities of life.
A fenced yard would be great, but I would be happy without one, as long as I get leisurely walks and potty breaks. Honestly, as long as I have a family to love, who loves me back, a soft bed near you, and a window for watching, I'll live happily ever after.
My adoption fee is $75 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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