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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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The fastest way to my heart is a toy mouse in one hand and a snack in the other! I'm Cashew Kitty, a laid-back, 3 year old kitty, and I'm always happy to spend my days alternating between playtime, cuddle time, and mealtime. One of my favorite things is being held. I'm perfectly content soaking up the attention while you admire my adorable, chubby little face. I have a pretty easygoing personality and enjoy taking life at my own pace. When I'm feeling playful, watch out! I absolutely love little mouse toys and can chase them around until I wear myself out. I'm also a big fan of food. You could probably call me food-motivated...if "motivated" wasn't such an energetic word for a fellow like me. Let's just say I'm always interested in seeing what's on the menu! I do have some special medical needs. I get urinary infections and can develop urinary crystals, so I'll need to stay on a prescription urinary diet and medication for the rest of my life. The good news is that when I stick to my food and meds, I do wonderfully and can enjoy life just like any other cat.
I get along with other cats, but I'm a little selective about my friends—I don't click with everyone, and that's okay! I haven't met any dogs yet, but I imagine I'd feel about the same way: if they're respectful and willing to let me take things at my own pace, we can probably work it out. Small children should be just fine too, especially since I don't mind being picked up. And if I've had enough socializing for the day, don't worry—I know exactly how to make a graceful exit. If you're looking for a gentle companion with a playful streak, a love of cuddles, and the cutest round little face around, I think we'd make the perfect team.
My adoption fee is $25. This fee includes my vaccinations, FIV/FELV testing, de-wormer, spay/neuter, microchip, and flea preventative. Fill out an application at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ROS/Cat if you would like to meet me!
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"I know of no greater genius than the genius of hard work." My name is Turner and I am hard at work learning all of the things that will make me your new best friend. I'm an almost 7-year-old, 80-pound Mountain Cur mix who is already house and kennel trained and even a graduate of the Pups 4 Parole training program!
I know lots of basic obedience commands, am good with other dogs with proper introductions. Human kids scare me, so I would not like to share my home with any of those please, and no cats either (sorry, just not a fan).
I'm looking for a lowkey home with a dog savvy owner who is able to keep up with my training and help build my confidence with new people. I love to run and stretch my long legs, so I need a 6ft privacy fenced yard in which to get some exercise, and an active owner who likes to go for runs, walks, or hikes. I will keep up my hard work of preparing to be your new best friend if you promise to fill out that application so we can get started on our adventures together.
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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UPDATE- FOUND HIDDEN IN BUSHES BEHIND NEIGHBORING BUSINESS!
Guys. He stole our stuff!
We know he tries to stay mostly out of camera view but if anyone knows who this is or sees someone trying to unload live traps, this stole ours while we were sanitizing them from a colony we just trapped. He took 8 of them and two kennels. 😭
It's for the cats and would love to have them back!
Better picture of the traps in comments.
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