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
Join us at one of our community fundraising events and help support Rescue One!
Help us save lives.
Every dog deserves
a safe home.
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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Warning: Picking me up may result in excessive purring, endless snuggles, and falling completely in love.
I'm Credelio, a darling little girl born on May 8, 2026, and if you had to describe me in one word, it would be sweet. Out of my whole litter, I'm the gentle, affectionate one who's happiest when I'm being loved on. My favorite place in the world is in your arms. I absolutely adore being held, and the moment I feel safe and cozy, my purr motor kicks into high gear. I purr up a storm when I'm happy, which is pretty often! I also have the funniest little raspy meow that makes me sound like a tiny old lady who's smoked a few too many cigarettes. It's impossible not to laugh every time I "talk." I'm wonderful with other cats and love curling up with my siblings for naps and cuddle sessions. I'd be thrilled to have a feline friend in my forever home. Dogs can seem a little intimidating when we first meet, but I'm such a friendly girl that it doesn't take me long to decide they're friends too. I'm also great with kids, especially little ones who are looking for a cuddly companion. If you've been searching for a kitten who wants to be carried around, loved on, and included in all your family snuggle time, I think we might be a perfect match.
My adoption fee is $75. This fee includes my vaccinations, FIV/FELV testing, de-wormer, spay/neuter, microchip, and flea preventative. Fill out an application at www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/ROS/Cat if you would like to meet me!
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Day 13.
After nearly two weeks of sitting in the middle of an empty field, Ellen had officially lowered her expectations for the day.
Then the Craft Sushi Rolls & Bowls van pulled up.
The team stepped out with lunch and a donation to our capital campaign! We can't tell you how much it means to have local businesses cheering us on. Be sure to add them to your lunch or dinner plans this week for helping the animals! (And their food is delicious)
As for Ellen, morale is at an all-time high, mostly because she got food and briefly forgot she was sitting in a field.
Stay tuned for Day 14...
Disclaimer: If you would also like to surprise Ellen, please email us at stephanie.rescueone@gmail.com. At this point, she's accepting appointments to pass the time.😂
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It's going to be a WILD night!! 🐯
Join us for our 9th annual Party 4 Paws event on October 8th - live music, adoptable animals, food, drinks, an unforgettable auction and tons of fun!
Sponsorships are limited and always sell out so reserve yours now online or email Rebekah at rescueonefunding@gmail.com.
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