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
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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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These are the 18 dogs we just took in. One of them is very pregnant, and we expect her puppies to arrive in the next few days.
We’re so glad they’re here but people sometimes assume that because Rescue One has its own clinic, vetting our animals is free. That is far from the case. We pay our veterinarians and clinic staff. We buy every vaccine, every test, every medication, and every pack of suture we open during surgery. Even when a dog or cat comes in healthy, the basics cost money. Multiply that by 18, with puppies on the way and medical needs we’re still discovering, and trust us, it adds up fast.
We’re also almost out of chicken and rice dog food. Again. We have so many animals in our care right now that it feels like we fill the shelves and turn around and they’re empty.
We want to be able to keep saying yes when the next call comes. If you can help, we would greatly appreciate it!
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Our address is 2000 S. Stewart Springfield, MO 65804
Thank you for your consideration!
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Should cats be considered for the “Bad Dogs Club”? Not sure how Richard would feel about this.
Meet Mr. T… if you dare!😼 I PITY THE HUMAN WHO DOESN'T ADOPT THIS CAT! 😼
Meet Mr. T! He's 2 years old, handsome, full of attitude, and definitely not afraid to tell you who's boss. Think big personality, tiny furry CEO, and cuddles strictly on HIS schedule. 😂
Mr. T is a loving, snuggly boy who dishes out some seriously impressive purrs once you've earned his trust. He's obsessed with dogs, tolerates other cats, and would do best with older kids who understand that personal space is a thing (especially HIS personal space!).
He's got plenty of tough-guy attitude, but underneath that exterior is a sweet boy looking for his forever sidekick.
🥊 Adoption Fee: $75
Mr. T has been waiting for his forever home since March 2025. Now quit your jibber-jabber and come meet your new best friend!! ❤️
📲 Scan the QR code on his flyer to apply to adopt Mr. T from @Rescue One!
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PSA-
Today, law enforcement called us about a dog who had been shot with an arrow.
We spent nearly two hours in surgery trying to save her. We wanted so badly for her to make it.
She didn’t.
It’s hunting season. If your dog is used to roaming, please change that routine starting today. Taking a few extra minutes to leash them up or go outside with them is well worth it if it can spare them the unimaginable suffering this girl went through. 💔
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Thank you to Dr. Heywood and our team for doing everything you could for her. Her owner was located and the dogs name was Selena. Rest in peace sweet girl.
*We won't post the pictures here because they are graphic. If you're interested in the medical side of rescue, you can see them at our Rescue One Clinic page.
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