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.
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It’s time to clean out those closets, garages, and storage spaces and turn your unused items into life-saving funds for animals in need!
A huge THANK YOU to WellSpring School of Allied Health - Springfield for generously allowing us to use their gym for this year’s sale and donation drop-offs!
📍 Drop-Off Location:
3033 S Kansas Expy, Springfield, MO 65807
🗓 Donation Drop-Off Times:
• Friday, April 3: 4:00–7:00 PM
• Saturday, April 4: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Monday, April 6: 4:00–7:00 PM
• Tuesday, April 7: 4:00–7:00 PM
• Wednesday, April 8: 4:00–7:00 PM
• Thursday, April 9: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to accept clothing, mattresses, broken items, or anything unsellable. Thank you for helping us keep this sale successful!
Garage Sale Dates:
• Friday, April 10: 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Saturday, April 11: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
Bonus on Saturday:
• Wellspring students will be offering chair massages for donations
• We’ll also have an adoption event on-site
Every item you donate helps provide food, medical care, and second chances for animals who need us most.
Thank you for supporting Rescue One and the animals we serve!
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Sweet as a sundae is exactly how I got my name — and honestly, it fits me perfectly. I’m Sundae, a 4 year old, 90 pound chocolate terrier/lab mix with a big heart, a goofy personality, and a serious love for fun. I’m the kind of girl who wants to play, explore the house, and be part of whatever is going on… especially if snacks are involved. (I can sit… but let’s just say food is my motivation!). I’m crate trained and I actually like my crate — it’s my cozy little comfort zone. At bedtime, I’ll even start heading in there on my own while you’re getting the rest of the house settled. I’m a fan of structure and routine, and it really helps me do my best. I’m still working on housebreaking, and I’ll need a family who will keep up with my training. One important thing to know: if you don’t take me straight outside right after I come out of my crate, I can get distracted and have an accident on the floor. I’m learning, I’m trying, and I’m going to do best with someone who’s consistent and patient. I’m also working on leash skills, and I’m good with other dogs and older kids. I’d love a home with a fenced yard where I can safely burn off my energy — I’m not really an apartment kind of girl. For the perfect sweet treat, just order up a Sundae and I will come running!
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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