Rescue One in the Community
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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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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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To everyone who donated for the 3 outreach dogs boarding today, THANK YOU.
As we post this, another dog that has been abandoned with no food, water, or shelter after owners moved away is heading to us and since we have ZERO room and so many emergency intakes, more will now have to go to boarding. Thank you for helping us cover these expenses to get these dogs out of the cold!
If you would like to help, here is how: rescueonespringfield.com/donate
Venmo- rescueonespringfield (last 4 digits of phone number is 7694)
Paypal: rescueonespringfield@gmail.com
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On his way to Rescue One -
This dog was reported in Lebanon, MO. He is very skinny and tied up outside with only a tarp for shelter. Tonight he was seized from the owner by law enforcement and is on his way to us.
We are so over full. 😭
PLEASE BE KIND AND BRING YOUR PETS INSIDE! If you see a pet outside with inadequate shelter, please contact your local law enforcement ASAP.
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Operation Trap a Beagle before the snowpocalypse = SUCCESS!
After an all-day cold-weather stakeout, this very unimpressed beagle is officially safe. She’s spent her entire life outside and definitely not sold on humans yet, but we love a good challenge!
She’s heading to our clinic to ride out the storm, stay warm, and stay secure while she’s still a major flight risk. Bonus win: while we were working on her rescue, we also caught two of her kitty buddies, who will be warm and cozy tonight too.
Huge shoutout to Rick, Glenda, and Jill from our Emergency Rescue Team for this rescue!
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