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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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I may not be able to fly through the clouds like my namesake from The NeverEnding Story, but I am a beautiful Great Pyrenees girl with plenty of magic of my own! I'm 6 years old, weigh 67 pounds, and I'm house, crate, and leash trained. I get along wonderfully with dogs, cats, and kids, and I'm a pretty great example of the Great Pyrenees breed - extremely laid back, loving, and stubborn as all get out! I'm a professional couch and AC vent guardian. Keeping the couch comfy and making sure those cool air vents are properly supervised are serious Pyrenees responsibilities. I don't have accidents in the house, and while I sometimes enjoy laying in my crate, I don't actually need one. I'm perfectly happy finding my favorite comfy spot and settling in. I do have a few quirks that make me extra special. I run a little funny, my front legs are delightfully goofy, and my eyes don't quite match. There is a good chance my mom is actually my sister kind of situation, which might explain some of my unique features. Whatever my genetics decided to do, they certainly made me full of love and joy! My funny antics and hilarious facial expressions will keep you smiling every day. I can even sit and shake, especially when I think treats might be involved! I could live in a house or even an apartment as long as I get daily exercise and the occasional fresh-air excursion. What I'd really love is a quiet home where I can be the only princess. I don't need a castle or a magical kingdom. Just a cozy place to call home, plenty of treats, a comfy couch, a nice AC vent, and someone who appreciates a sweet, silly, slightly stubborn girl who is happiest being near her people.
I'm currently heartworm positive and receiving treatment through the Rescue One Clinic. If I'm adopted before my treatment is complete, I'll need to be adopted in the Springfield area so I can continue receiving my care at the clinic. Once my treatment is finished, I'll be ready to begin my happily ever after. So if you're looking for a beautiful Great Pyrenees with a little NeverEnding Story magic, a whole lot of personality, and a heart overflowing with love, maybe you've finally found your Falkor. I may not fly through the clouds, but I promise I'll bring plenty of love, laughter, and a little everyday magic to your home.
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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