Rescue One has been helping abandoned and abused animals in Greene County and surrounding areas since 2014. Over those years, thousands of dogs and cats have received food, shelter, medical care, compassion, and ultimately their forever homes through the efforts of our dedicated staff and volunteers.
While we work tirelessly to continue our mission, the fact remains that we are severely limited by our current facilities. As a no-kill rescue, we can only take in as many animals as our volunteers have space for, so we increasingly find ourselves forced to turn away animals just when they need us the most.
The need is great, and the time is now.
We are launching a capital campaign to build a medical facility, which will allow us to care for more animals, accommodate more special cases, and grow our education and outreach programs. We take tremendous pride in being the area's only rescue that works closely with law enforcement.
This is an exciting time for Rescue One, and our team is proud to be a part of this worthy effort. I hope you will join us as we build the future of Rescue One together.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Shelton
Stephanie Shelton, Executive Director
PROGRAMS & OUTREACH IMPACT
SafePet Program for Domestic Abuse Victims (started July 2021)
47 animals saved Puppies for Parole
442 more challenging dogs trained to be adoptable
Law Enforcement Emergencies Answered
Animal Control
Outreach Program: Spay/Neuters for Low Income Families
Outreach Program: Donated Pet Food for Low-
492 animals saved that would otherwise have no resources In 2022 alone
339 animals saved from euthanasia in the past three years
vaccines given to local families' pets
& neuters
We are so much more than a typical animal rescue because of the added outreach, education, and unique programs.
SafePet Program: Puppies 4 Parole:
Pets are used as leverage in over 70% of domestic violence situations.
We work with Harmony House & the Greene County Family Justice Center to find loving foster homes for animals until their owner and families find safe housing.
If the victim chooses to go back to their abuser, the animal is automatically relinquished to Rescue One.
Since July 2021, we have had 47 animals in our care: 45 have been returned home.
We offer a unique opportunity to selected offenders to become trainers for rescue dogs. These dedicated individuals take on the responsibility of teaching the dogs essential obedience skills and socializing them, ultimately increasing their chances of being adopted into loving homes.
"We getdogs inhere that arebroken. Theyare castaways,also. Thatis whythey relatesowell."
-LaurieBarnaba, Prison DogHandlerTrainer
Since the program began in 2018, 442 more challenging dogs trained to be adoptable. We are the only local rescue to participate in such a program.
Low-Cost Vaccine Clinics:
This program is geared toward pet owners who would otherwise not be able to afford these vaccines in order to prevent avoidable, deadly diseases.
Over 12,761 vaccines and 181 microchips have been administered as a part of these drive-through clinics.
The typical cost is $10 each for Rabies, Bordetella, Canine DAPPV, Feline HCPCH.
"I wouldn't have been able to give my dogs their rabies vaccines if not for Rescue One's low-cost clinic. I feel good knowing they are protected!"
EmergencyRescues withLawEnforcement:
Many law enforcement agencies do not have access to animal control. In 2015, Rescue One formed an emergency rescue team to help injured and stray animals in counties with little to no animal control resources. Rescue One is the top, and oftentimes, the only organization that works with law enforcement (Greene County and surrounding areas) for emergency rescues.
Rescue One gives our local law enforcement an option so that lost and injured animals can be reunited with their families.
InternalMedicalFacility:
On January 2, 2020, we opened our own medical facility and hired a staff veterinarian that has given us more opportunity for veterinary care, emergency rescue, and TNR (Trap-NeuterRelease).
This facility saves us thousands of dollars a year, allowing us to care for our fosters and emergencies in-house rather than outsourcing life-saving care for local dogs and cats.
Our Staff & Volunteers were honored to receive the Killuminati Foundation's Vet Clinic of the Year award in 2023.
Last year alone,
421 pets came in through this program.
"We
are embarking onacampaigntoincrease ourcapacity sothatwe cangive even more toourcommunity."
-EllenDowdy,RescueOneBoardPresident
Cat Room with Catio
Play Yard
Exam Room
Cat Intake
HIGHLIGHTS
Emergency Boarding Rooms to accommodate dogs and cats from the most desperate situations. These rooms will provide indoor and outdoor access.
State-of-the-art in-house veterinary clinic for our pets to receive routine and lifesaving medical care, with an isolation and recovery ward for sick and injured animals.
Capacity for expanding medical care with specialized equipment to allow medical services (X-rays and other diagnostics) to be performed in-house.
Two outdoor play yards to provide safe recreation for dogs of all sizes, to promote exercise and fun.
Industry standard upgrades to water access, drainage, flooring, sanitation, acoustics, ventilation, and holding areas will promote wellness, reduce animal stress, and prevent the spread of disease.
Six dog dorms that will create a safe space for dogs that need extra attention and training.
Freedom Foster Living Quarters to help acclimate animals who have never lived outside a cage. This room will be a safe space with regular interactions with staff and volunteers for socialization.
Three cat rooms with increased opportunities for socializing with fellow feline friends and volunteers, and catios for access to fresh air and nature.
Multi-purpose education and training room for holding humane education programs, obedience training courses, and adoption events.
Seven single cat rooms to house pregnant cats or cats that are FIV or FELV positive.
An expanded Food Pantry in our lobby for pet owners in need.
Laundry, grooming, enrichment, and food preparation stations situated by the animal areas they serve to streamline operations.
A warehouse and outbuilding that will allow us to store supplies and accept donations of items to help care for our animals and community animals in need.
Thank you to our (completely local) project team, led by NForm Architecture Firm.
Visit www.rescueonespringfield.org/capital-campaign for additional renderings and updates.
HOW TO DONATE
GIFTS OF CASH
The easiest and most direct way of supporting Rescue One's Capital Campaign is a completely tax-deductible gift of cash or check.
GIFTS OF STOCK Avoid capital gains while taking a full-value deduction on your tax returns by making a gift of highly appreciated stock.
IN-KIND GIFTS Rather than cash, tangible items or professional goods and services can be donated.
Contact us for a donation form at rescueonefunding@gmail.com
Rescue One is a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. We receive no government funding, nor are we funded by any other humane organization. We are sustained by gifts from individuals, corporations, and foundations. When you donate to Rescue One, it stays in southwest Missouri. We have relied on the support of the community to help us rescue over 13,000 animals to date.
"Rescue One takes out all of the uncertainty of a traditional pet adoption. When my husband was looking for a lap cat, a foster introduced us to Lily, and it was love at first sight.
Years later, seeking a dog compatible with Lily and our grandkids, another Rescue One foster found the perfect match in Georgia. Now, Lily and Georgia are inseparable, bringing immense joy to our family."
