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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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Hi there, I'm Wylie, an 18 month old Australian Cattle Dog (Red Heeler) mix, who is perfectly-sized at about 34 pounds! I'm truly the real deal! I'm house, crate and leash-trained, and I already know commands like sit, stay, come and outside!
I'm not just all energy and smarts, I'm also a cuddler, who will steal your seat if you're gone too long. That's because heelers like me are known to be very loyal. We're also built to move, so I would thrive with an active family who wants a true adventure buddy and training partner.
My past is a little traumatic, so when I get overwhelmed, I can slip back into flight mode, which is why a secure privacy fence is a MUST for me. I don't want to flee, but my instincts kick in when I'm frightened. So, I need a family who is also loyal and will keep me safe and set me up for success. I had surgery to fix my leg, but I'm healed and raring to go!
I'm great with other dogs and I do well with older kids (I might accidentally knock little ones over). Of course, herding instincts are in my DNA, so, I do like to control movement. If you've ever loved a heeler, you get it! If you're experienced, active, and ready for a loyal guy who just needs the right pack to belong to, we should meet!!! Here's the app to make that happen:
www.rescueonespringfield.com/our-adoption-process/adoption-application/
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! We do adopt out of state with vet references and video home check.
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Sweet senior needs a home!
Maybe we could be each other's hero? After all, my name is Hero. I'm a fully vetted, 12-year-old Black Labrador mix gentleman, who has mastered the art of living my best life, and I'm ready to share it with you!
At about 62 lbs., my daily goals are simple: find a comfortable spot, relax, soak up the sights and sounds around me, and occasionally supervise the chaos of life from a safe distance. If you're looking for a companion who believes every problem can be solved with a good nap, I may be your soulmate.
I love lounging in the sun when it's cool, stretching out in the shade when it's warm, and perfecting what I like to call 'Olympic-level napping'. If you have time for some extra love and attention, I'm all in! If you're busy nearby, I'm happy being in your presence, quietly soaking in the moment.
I get along wonderfully with other dogs, and the resident cat barely registers on my radar. In fact, we kind of have an unspoken agreement: "You do your thing, I'll do mine."
My dream home would include a fenced yard with a large shade tree, giving me plenty of options for my favorite activities: sunbathing, shade-bathing, and occasionally dozing off while contemplating life's biggest questions, such as whether dinner will be early today.
When family and friends come to visit, I'm the perfect gentleman. . .calm, friendly, and happy to accept a few pets before returning to my important relaxation duties.
If you're looking for excitement, I may not be your guy. But if you're looking for.a loyal companion, a world-class nap partner, and a calm, loving soul to share your days with, I'm ready to be your forever Hero.
My adoption fee is $75 and includes my 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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