Rescue One

ADDRESS

1927 E Bennett Street Ste B Springfield, MO 65804

PHONE

417-844-7694

WEBSITE

rescueonespringfield.com/

SOCIAL MEDIA

/rescueonespringfield

TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

10

ANNUAL REVENUES

$925,035

TOP EXECUTIVE

Stephanie Shelton Executive Director

BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIRPERSON:

Ellen Dowdy President

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Ellen Dowdy Stephanie Shelton Emily Mertensmeyer Denise Dunaway Kari Manzardo Camille Sistrunk Maggie Floyd Sarah Wilson

Mission Statement

We rescue without regard to breed, age or ease of placement. Our mission is not only to rescue animals in need, but also to educate the public on responsible pet ownership and help provide low cost spay/neuter and vaccinations for those in need of assistance.

Annual Events

3rd Annual Party 4 Paws – September 16, 2021 7th Annual The Fast & The Furriest 5k – October 16, 2021

Service Area

Rescue One services southwest Missouri counties, with Greene county being the main operating area. Rescue One collaborates with surrounding county law enforcement to assist in the rescue and care for animals in need that do not have other resources such as Animal Control. Many animals are transported to and from rescues in surrounding areas as well.

Funding

Rescue One is funded through a combination of donations from our community’s individuals and businesses, fundraisers, adoption fees and grants.

12 Month Goals

Rescue One has dreamed for years of building a facility that would provide us the ability to intake and board more emergency rescues, allow us to partner with domestic violence shelters to temporarily house animals for affected families, and open a nonprofit veterinary clinic that would provide low cost services to the public. The land has been found and we are working on raising funds to begin construction

How People and Businesses Can Help

Rescue One is always in need of more fosters and volunteers. There is a wide variety of ways that people can volunteer, such as assistance at the office and clinic, walking dogs, transporting animals and fundraising. Fostering is no cost to the foster. All expenses are covered by Rescue One. These animals only need a place to lay their head and be loved while waiting to be adopted. Donations are always needed, especially with our facility project beginning! The anticipated cost of the facility and land together is $4 million.

Testimonials

Fiona’s story- 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! Artie’s story - Artie was found when a truck driver pulled over on the side of the road to rest near Carthage. Artie came up to his truck begging to be saved. The driver refused to leave until he was rescued so one of our volunteers raced to get him! Artie was emaciated and was missing majority of his hair leaving his skin fragile and irritated. Once Artie got to his foster home his happygo-lucky personality started to show. Teri, his foster, said, “He was joyful even though he was in the worst shape of any dog I’ve ever seen!” After six weeks Artie had made a complete transformation into a healthy, fluffy dog that was ready for his forever home. He is currently being loved by his new family! Zander’s story - 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. Topher’s story - 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! “Why do I love Rescue One? Rescue One is a foster based rescue that helps homeless animals find forever homes regardless of breed or age. As a foster that has had numerous (100+) dogs throughout the years for Rescue One, we have a say in the match for their forever home. It’s not just about charging an adoption fee and getting a dog into a home. It’s about finding the perfect match. So many dogs get discarded that just need someone to work with them, to aid in training them, to just take a minute to show them that they are loved and by being able to foster them through it, they become successful in finding a home that will most assuredly love them forever. It’s hard sometimes to let them go, but at the end of the day when you see them become successful in their new home, you breathe a sigh of relief when you realize that someone else will love them as much as you did. And you move on to the next animal in need.” - Donna Sexton and Donna Stacye, Rescue One Fosters “Being a member of the Rescue One Emergency Rescue and Trapping team is one of the many reasons I love volunteering with Rescue One. We are able to assist dogs and cats in critical situations and help bring them to safety. In many cases, we have been able to reunite lost pets with owners who had been unable to find or catch their lost pet.” - Michele Rehkop, Rescue One Adoption Coordinator and Emergency Rescue Team