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
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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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Local friends, we need help tomorrow!
We have had two large donation drop-offs days for our garage sale! We planned to keep one room clear for setup, but it has filled up, and now we need to move items out in order to bring the tables in that are arriving in the morning. (Kinda backwards, but that is how it worked out this year!)
We are looking for volunteers tomorrow from 9:00a–11:00a (possibly until noon) to help move items out, set up tables, and then move items back in. With enough help, this should not take long!
Bonus! Volunteers who assist with the garage sale or set up will have the opportunity to shop early on Thursday evening before the sale opens to the public. Please note, no presales before Thursday, as pricing will not be completed until later this week.
Have some muscles? Come by 3033 S. Kansas Expressway (West side of the building, facing the Paul Mitchell school) tomorrow morning and help us out!
We will have a waiver to sign upon arrival. Thank you for your help.
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After 7 years of dedicated service, our most reliable employee has officially retired. 😭 Yesterday, he had a seizure and passed unexpectedly, leaving us completely heartbroken.
Finn came to us 7 years ago from death row at a rural animal control, and from the moment he walked through our doors, he made himself right at home… and in all of our hearts.
He was never late, never complained, and somehow managed to melt us just by existing. Always ready for snuggles, never denying a head bump to anyone who walked into his room. He perfected the art of the morning nap, mid-day nap, and every nap in between. He loved his treats, his Pom Pom balls, and belly scratches on demand.
He adored his best friends Fiona and Felicia, and we know he’s now curled up with Sweet Elliot, his other bestie and fellow office cat we lost a couple of years ago.
The Ozark location won’t be the same without him.
Thank you for everything, Finn. The very best boy. You will be so, so missed.
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