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.
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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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Good boy alert!!!!!! I'm Fletcher, a 65 pound, 8 year old Pit Bull Terrier mix who is alive because of Rescue One and my foster family! I'm a big goofball. I love to play with dogs about my size (I'm kind of afraid of small dog). I'm super gentle when I play—no growling or roughhousing, just some open-mouth play and rolling around. I'll even join in a game of tug-of-war with toys.
I am laid-back and non-reactive, which makes me an easy fella to have around. I do fine with cats, and I looooooooove respectful kiddos. I'm housebroken, crate-trained, and good on a leash. A couple of my favorite activities are walks and car rides. I would make a great buddy too!
I'm a bit of an escape artist, so no chain link fences for me. A nice privacy-fenced backyard would be great! I love to show off my trick of shaking with both paws. By the way I am allergic to chicken, and I take a daily allergy pill, but otherwise I am a very healthy guy! I would love to find a family who has another dog and maybe a couple of kids to play with. So, if you're looking for a sweet, gentle boy with a few special skills, I'm your guy—Fletcher, ready and waiting for my forever home.
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!
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It's not a Sunday unless our team is out trying to befriend or rescue an animal.
The highway patrol contacted us about a dog they have been trying to keep out of the road for 3 weeks after it's owner passed.💔 Fingers crossed last night was it's last night on their own.
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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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