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.
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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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Life is sweeter with a scoop of Gelato and lucky for you, I come in a 52 pounds, tail-wagging package! I'm Gelato, a 8 month old Labrador Retriever mix bursting with happy puppy energy, goofy charm, and just the right amount of chaos. Think of me as your favorite frozen treat: fun, irresistible, and guaranteed to put a smile on your face. I am doing great with house breaking and crate training, but I still need work on my leash skills and I can be pretty vocal when I want out! I'll need a family that's ready to give me patience, structure, and a consistent routine while I figure out this whole "being a well-mannered dog" thing. The good news is that I'm eager, playful, and full of potential. My specialty is making people laugh. I can be delightfully derpy and occasionally get so excited that I trip over my own feet. Because I have lots of energy to burn, I'll need a fenced yard where I can run, play, and get my zoomies out. Apartment life isn't really my style. I'm a little too enthusiastic and noisy for close neighbors. I'd much rather have space to stretch my legs and enjoy being a young pup. I get along well with older children who can handle my playful puppy antics, and I can live with cats if they're dog-savvy and don't mind a youngster who thinks everyone wants to play. One thing that would make my life extra sweet is having another dog in the home. Although I love other dogs, I can play a bit rough so I think I need to stick to bigger dogs, like me. A canine buddy can help teach me good dog manners, show me the ropes, and help me burn off some of my endless puppy energy. If you're looking for a loyal companion who's equal parts lovable, goofy, playful, and adorable, I might be the perfect scoop for your family. Bring the patience, the routine, and the toysIll bring the fun, the laughs, and a whole lot of love.
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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Day 18:
It's Sunday, which means Ellen decided it was time to do a little cleaning. Armed with a leaf blower and entirely too much time on her hands, she's out in the field "tidying up."
What exactly is she cleaning? The grass? The dirt? The air? We're honestly not sure. We just don't have the heart to tell her there isn't a single leaf in sight...
So... let's do a poll instead
👍 Hit like if you're enjoying this series (but also hope we hit our goal soon so Ellen can return to civilization).
😢 Hit the sad face if you're ready for this series to disappear and for us to get back to our regularly scheduled programming.
Either way, every reaction helps more people see our campaign—and gets us one step closer to breaking ground and bringing Ellen home. 😂
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Day 17:
Ellen has settled in with popcorn and an episode of Survivor.
Honestly, after 17 days, we're getting concerned that she's starting to think she's actually on the show. 🤣
Remember, once we get to 75% of our goal this series ends! Donate to the future of Rescue One now at secure.qgiv.com/for/ddeexg/
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