Rescue One in the Community
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Rescue One assists with free vaccination clinics, spay/neuter assistance, and emergency pet food.
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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 darlin', I'm Dolly!
I'm a 2 year old, 59 pound, energetic and silly Black Labrador mix girl; here to steal your heart like a fresh-baked pie on a window sill 🙂
I’m sweeter than iced tea on a front porch in July. I love just about everybody — dogs, savvy cats, and kids! If you’ve got a heart, I’m already your biggest fan. I’ve got my manners down, too: I’m crate trained, leash trained, potty trained, and a proud graduate of the Pups for Parole training program (a lady’s gotta have her southern etiquette, after all)!
I LOVE fetch. If you’ve got my ball launcher and a comfy chair on the lawn, honey... we are about to put on a show! I could pour myself a cup of ambition and play fetch from 9 to 5. Now I do have one little diva rule: I don’t like to share my toys. But hear me out, even Dolly Parton wouldn’t share her wigs; so I feel like that’s plenty fair.
I need a house-setting with a fenced-in yard. I’m equal parts country girl and cuddle bug... I’ll play hard, love big, and look cute doin' it!
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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Now hospitalized at our Rescue One Clinic . Poor girl is not in good shape but has started treatment and maggots removed.
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Life is like a box of treats—you never know what you’re gonna get… but with me, it’s loyalty, energy, and a whole lot of heart. I’m Bubba Gump, a 3 year old, 65 pound German Shepherd mix with a big personality and even bigger potential. I’ve spent my whole life on a chain, so the world is still new to me, but I’m ready to trade that old life in for belly rubs, training sessions, and a real home. I’m house-trained like a champ, crate trained, and I’m working hard on not pulling on the leash. I know basic commands like “sit” and “wait,” and I’m eager to learn more—especially if treats are involved.
I’ve got a ton of energy, so I really need an active dog-savvy family, who understands that a guy like me needs structure, exercise, patience, and a fenced yard where I can do my zoomies. Once I’ve had my zoomies and time to play, I can settle down and relax like the best of ‘em. You see I have never really learned how to "dog". I’m not a fan of cats and might be too much for little kids since I could accidentally knock them over or help myself to their snacks. Other male dogs scare me a bit, but I'm okay with kind females. I’ll probably be shy or nervous in new environments at first, but with time and love, I’ll blossom. If you're the kind of person who loves a project with a huge payoff, I’m your Bubba. I may be rough around the edges, but I’ve got all the makings of a loyal, loving best friend. All I need is a second chance.
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!
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