Rescue One in the Community
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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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Like Gretel from the fairytale, I’m ready to find my way home—but this time, no breadcrumbs needed. I’m Gretel, a 1-year-old, Dutch Shepherd mix girl, weighing in at about 40 pounds. I’m already house, crate and leash trained!
Playful and curious, I have bursts of puppy energy but I’m also content to relax and hang out once playtime is over. My left ear likes to do its own thing, sometimes standing tall when I hear a new sound. I get along with other dogs and enjoy going to doggy daycare, I'm doing well with the dog-savvy cats in my foster home, so I'm happy to meet potential feline siblings.
I've mastered sit and lay down, and I’m affectionate, social, and have greeted every new person with a sweet, gentle spirit! In fact, I am a bit of a shadow dog, following you everywhere you go. A fenced yard, patient guidance, and plenty of love will help me thrive. I can keep up with an active family or enjoy a more laid-back lifestyle, as long as I’m included in the fun. With my playful charm, sweet nature, and loyal heart, I’m ready to turn the page and begin my happily-ever-after.
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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Are you looking for a new best friend?? Well, what a coincidence -- SO AM I!!! I guess it's our lucky day! My name is Odin. I was given the name because Odin embodies strength and wisdom in Norse, so I'm kind of a big deal. I am an almost 8-year-old, 60-ish pound, American Staffordshire Terrier mix fella. I am such a good boy! I am house trained, crate trained (though I really don't need to be crated), and I do pretty good on a leash too. I am friendly, sweet, smart, playful, and curious. I get along great with other dogs, and with people of all ages! I check all the boxes -- well, except for the cat box. I am not really a fan of cats. I like to chase them, and they just really don't seem to like that for some reason. ANYWAY... I would do great in really any kind of home, even an apartment (as long as I get lots of daily exercise and get to run off leash on a regular basis. I would even make a good travel companion for a trucker! I do have some allergies (to dust mites and willow trees -- go figure!), so I take daily medication to prevent flare ups. My IDEAL home has a fenced yard for me to run and play in, and another dog and/or kiddo to play with. My ideal family is active and will take me on lots of adventures to dog-friendly places. I hope you'll fill out an application so you can meet me and see for yourself what a good boy I am.
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! We do adopt out of state!
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