ERC - Emergency Rescue Consultancy

11/20/2025

Today was not our typical rescue case: we caught this girl, we did not trap her.

When the call came in, we truly believed a trap would be our only option. She was in a dangerous area, terrified, and clearly in pain. By the time we found her, she was standing alone in the middle of a field, limping and exhausted, and she would painfully run from anyone who got too close.

But Brittany refused to give up on earning her trust. Step by step, she slowly walked backwards across the dog’s path, giving her space and time to calm down. When she finally got close enough to toss a few treats, this sweet girl gobbled them right up. From there, it was all patience, gentleness, and encouragement as she inched her way toward Brittany.

And then, the moment we’d been hoping for, she let Brittany pick her up and carry her safely out of the field.

Brittany rushed her to Ozark Veterinary Clinic, where we learned she had no broken bones and no internal injuries, but she did suffer a severely dislocated hip and some painful road rash from being hit by a car.

We were able to find her owner, who made the difficult decision to surrender her so she can receive the care she desperately needs. She is now safe with Animal Angels Network, where they will make sure she gets every bit of treatment, comfort, and love she deserves.

Her name is Lucy. She fought hard to survive and today, she let us fight for her too.

How can YOU help?

💥 DONATE — Emergency Rescue Consultancy never charges for rescues. We survive solely on donations from amazing supporters like you.
This week alone Brittany has been on cases in Springfield, Neosho, and Rolla.

💥Donate through the rescue that made this possible:
📬 Animal Angels Network
3239 Liberty Rd
Rogersville MO 65742
🅥 Venmo:
🅟 PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/THSRD7U2ZD7FC
Every dollar goes directly toward Lucy’s vet bills and her recovery.

🏠 A FOSTER HOME through Animal Angels Network
FOSTER HERE:
If you can foster Lucy, start here:
https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/AAN/Dog

💊🩺SPONSORS FOR HER MEDICAL CARE
You can donate directly to Ozark Veterinary Clinic under Animal Angels Network account.(
417) 581-2414
https://ozarkveterinaryclinic.com/

💥 SHARE this post — The more people who see this, the more help we can get.

📲 We’re a licensed 501c3 charity, and are verified as such on both Venmo and PayPal. Please double-check before donating, as lookalike accounts do exist.

✅ Venmo:
🔗 venmo.com/u/EmergencyRescueConsultancy

✅ PayPal: [email protected]
🔗 paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BU8XUE4BEWLHL

💯 Every dollar helps keep traps in the field, signs posted, and batteries running - and most importantly, helps get the next dog home safe where they belong.

🐾 Help us keep showing up. One dog. One trap. One family at a time. The right way.

10/05/2025

💔 Remembering Challenger 💔

Challenger meant the world to his family. We’re sharing some of their favorite photos of him through the years, along with a copy of his cremation invoice for transparency, as we work to raise the final $51.65 to cover the remaining cost of his cremation. ❤️

His family never asked for help with this — ERC offered to hold the fundraiser as a way to ease one small burden and honor Challenger’s life. He was deeply loved, and it’s clear he brought joy to everyone who knew him.

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has already donated — $156.35 has been raised so far of the $208.00 total. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten. Thank you so much.

If you’d like to help finish covering his cremation cost, donations can be made here:

**NOTE: Please put in the memo that your donation is for "Challenger" so we can be sure it goes towards the cost of his cremation. AND please be sure you're looking for us listed in the charities section on Venmo! There are look-a-like accounts using names similar to ours, we are the only verified charity though!**

✅ Venmo:
🔗 venmo.com/u/EmergencyRescueConsultancy

✅ PayPal: [email protected]
🔗 paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BU8XUE4BEWLHL

10/03/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share this update about Challenger.

Challenger was more than a dog — he was a dedicated service dog, a loyal partner, and a true lifeline to his person. After the car accident, we all held onto hope that he would be found safe and brought home. Today, that search ended in heartbreak when Challenger was found deceased.

While this is not the ending any of us prayed for, we want to honor Challenger for the life he lived and the service he gave. He will always be remembered for the love and loyalty he showed. Please keep his family in your thoughts as they grieve this devastating loss.

We want to thank everyone who helped in the search for Challenger — from those who shared posts to those who went out looking for him. Your compassion and willingness to help meant so much.

A special thank you also goes to the Nixa Police Department who responded immediately this evening and blocked traffic so we could safely and respectfully retrieve Challenger’s body.

If you’d like to help, donations are being accepted to cover the cost of Challenger’s cremation, so his family can bring him home one last time. Any amount is deeply appreciated. Please note in the memo this is for Challenger. (And please if you use venmo, make sure you're looking in the charities section as there are fake accounts using names similar to ours, but we are the only verified charity with our name).

✅ Venmo:
🔗 venmo.com/u/EmergencyRescueConsultancy

✅ PayPal: [email protected]
🔗 paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BU8XUE4BEWLHL

Thank you for helping us honor Challenger and give him the dignity he deserves.

We love you Challenger Boy. 💙🐾

10/02/2025

Update: Please see the new post, RIP sweet Challenger, we love you: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/174n4QAGZP/

💥NIXA, MO💥

🚨FROM THE CRASH IN NIXA MO THE EVENING OF 9/26/2025-TRACKER RD & 160 🚨

CHALLENGER the missing Service Dog. Vest is not on currently. Male, chipped. Thrown from vehicle at the time of the crash. 🚨

We are currently working closely with Challenger’s owner, Elizabeth, to help bring him home safely. Most dogs will stay close to the crash site and it is imperative that we do not flood the areas with search parties. What we need right now are sightings so we can narrow down his safe zones and set a feeding station.

👉 The best way to help Challenger is to NOT interact with him in any way.
No calling, no approaching, no following, no eye contact.
Please pretend you didn’t see him — and call in the sighting right away.

📞 All sightings should be called in directly to Brittany Scherff at 417-619-1076.
Please include the location, time, and what Challenger was doing (e.g., walking, resting, sniffing).
💥💥Do not post sightings publicly.💥💥

Thank you so much to everyone who has shown concern and care. With your continued support, we’re hopeful Challenger will be home soon.

08/26/2025

✨ The Story of Tails ✨

On August 13th, a transport was making its way from Texas to Canada when Tails slipped away and got lost in Rolla, MO. 💔 Thanks to a wonderful volunteer who created big, bright, bold signs, we received a sighting from someone who had been feeding him.

Tonight, after weeks of worry, Tails was safely trapped! 🐾❤️

His new owner, who hasn’t even met him yet, is driving all the way from Canada to pick him up just so he doesn’t have to endure another transport or a flight after his rough few weeks. What an incredible act of love! 🇨🇦🚗💨

Meanwhile, Brittany continues to juggle several long-distance cases with a full caseload. Wrapping up Rolla while actively helping families in Waynesville, Lebanon, and Springfield. ERC is truly reaching people far and wide across Missouri, and it’s amazing to see the community come together for lost pets. 💙

Welcome back to safety, Tails! 🐶✨

👉 How can YOU help?

💥 DONATE — Emergency Rescue Consultancy never charges for rescues. We survive solely on donations from amazing supporters like you.
💥 SHARE this post — The more people who know about ERC the more we can help.

📲 We’re a licensed 501c3 charity, and are verified as such on both Venmo and PayPal. Please double-check before donating, as lookalike accounts do exist.

✅ Venmo:
🔗 venmo.com/u/EmergencyRescueConsultancy

✅ PayPal: [email protected]
🔗 paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BU8XUE4BEWLHL

💯 Every dollar helps keep traps in the field, signs posted, and gas in the car as we continue burning up the road - and most importantly, helps get the next dog home safe where they belong.

🐾 Help us keep showing up. One dog. One trap. One family at a time. The right way.

08/05/2025

💥 ACTIVE CASE: SPRINGFIELD, MO💥

🚨 Important Update Regarding Kaylee– Please Read 🚨

We are currently working closely with Kaylee’s owner, Kelly Plants Golden, to help bring her home safely. Kaylee's an older dog who is in survival mode and has been on the move for several days. She’s now covering long distances daily and avoiding all human interaction — even from people she knows.

Because so many well-meaning people have tried to call to her, follow her, or catch her, even someone simply looking in her direction has become a trigger. She immediately flees and keeps moving, which is putting her at greater risk and making it much harder to help her.

👉 The best way to help Kaylee is to NOT interact with her in any way.
No calling, no approaching, no following, no eye contact.
Please pretend you didn’t see her — and call in the sighting right away.

📞 All sightings should be called in directly to Brittany Scherff at 417-619-1076.
Please include the location, time, and what Kaylee was doing (e.g., walking, resting, sniffing).
💥💥Do not post sightings publicly. We need to limit human pressure so she can settle in one area.💥💥

We are working on setting up a safe feeding station to help condition her to return to one location. But this will only work if we give her space and stop pushing her from place to place.

We know it’s hard not to act, but in this case, ignoring her is the kindest and most helpful thing you can do.

Thank you so much to everyone who has shown concern and care. With your continued support, we’re hopeful Kaylee will be home soon.

07/30/2025

Thistle update!!! Thank you all for sharing and for spreading the word! This sweet baby actually was not trapped, but instead she went to a house she was familiar with that was about a 1/2 mile from the feeding station and they were able to get her caught and she is now resting after a stressful couple of weeks. She had been to a vet already to be checked out and they will get her back to a healthy weight now that she's home!

Big thank you to the City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control for reaching out to me for help, and the 2 wonderful ladies that volunteered their time and efforts in keeping up with the sightings, mapping them, and we're willing to stick it out with me to trap this girl, even though we didn't end up needing to trap her. ☺️

So glad she is safe and back home!!

Great News! Thistle is home!

After weeks of running on her own, the deaf Great Dane, Thistle, is now back at home and recovering after being checked out by the vet!

I want to say thank you to the community for helping to report sightings, to the volunteers who mapped the sightings, to everyone who shared our posts, and to ERC - Emergency Rescue Consultancy for offering her time and services.

I bet she is taking the best nap of her life, safe and comfy on the couch!

07/30/2025

💥THISTLE IS BACK HOME! PLEASE SEE NEW POST FOR MORE DETAILS 💥

🚨ACTIVE CASE🚨
📍 Mountain Grove, Missouri

This is Thistle. A beloved, DEAF, Great Dane that has been on the run for 2 weeks now.

We were contacted by our good friends at the City of Mountain Grove, MO Animal Control and asked to help catch this pup as they know we have a trap large enough to accommodate a great Dane easily, and the skills and understanding of how to get a dog that has travelled over a 15+ mile stretch already to stop running so she can be trapped.

She is definitely in flight mode and as with many cases, won’t even come to her owners. Her owners desperately want her home and we are going to do everything to help make that happen!! A feeding station was set last night and confirmed camera footage showed she did eat, which is a huge blessing, as this is the first confirmed feeding she's had since she escaped her home.Her condition has been declining and she is becoming very thin. Thistle has been covering several miles at night both in town and outside of town. Now that a feeding station has been set it is imperative she continues to come back to that station to eat and feel safe. Once she has shown up a couple more times to eat, we will set a trap for her here.

👉 How can YOU help?

❗️DO NOT approach this dog. (The wonderful community in Mountain Grove has been doing great with this, and we are so thankful!!) If you see her, do not stop and look at her or try to call her towards you. Please just ignore her and stay away from her. She will bolt and we do not want to drive her out of the area. We are very close to having her caught and this is the most important thing right now is to pretend she is not there and don't acknowledge her.

❗️DO NOT put food out for this dog. We are aware she is skinny, and very hungry. She has food available at a feeding station in an area she frequents, we need her to go to that location to eat so we can get her trapped safely.

❗️DO report sightings directly to Brittany Scherff vis messenger, or text/call 417-619-1076 or Pamela Riehl via messenger.

💥 SHARE this post — have neighbors, family, friends that aren't on social media? Please share with them so that they are aware also!

💥 DONATE — Emergency Rescue Consultancy never charges for rescues. We survive solely on donations from amazing supporters like you.

📲 We’re a licensed 501c3 charity, and are verified as such on both Venmo and PayPal. Please double-check before donating, as lookalike accounts do exist.

✅ Venmo:
🔗 venmo.com/u/EmergencyRescueConsultancy

✅ PayPal: [email protected]
🔗 paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=BU8XUE4BEWLHL

💯 Every dollar helps keep traps in the field, signs posted, and batteries running - and most importantly, helps get the next dog home safe where they belong.

🐾 Help us keep showing up. One dog. One trap. One family at a time. The right way.

07/01/2025

Brittany made it to Kansas for her surgery!! Thanks again, Rescue One, for taking this baby in and not giving up on her!

Brittany has made it to Overland Park, KS for her surgery this morning! We can't wait until this baby feels better! Stay tuned for updates!

PS- for those interested, graphic photo in the comments of the fracture of her jaw.

07/01/2025

Second update on Brittany!

07/01/2025

Update: Sharing the updates for the dog, who they named Brittany, which I'm honored to share a name with this sweetie, that has a broken jaw that we trapped. SHE is now in the care of Rescue One . Without them saying 'yes', ERC wouldn't have been able to help this sweet baby. They will share updates about her, so if you don't already, be sure to follow their page so you can see the updates!

Note:

We will be sharing their second update with more info on her condition jn a separate post from this one.

Another urgent rescue - if everyone who saw this post donated even $1, it would be life changing for this dog!

When we say yes to an animal in need, we often don’t know the full extent of their injuries until they’re in our arms. This is one of those cases.

Meet Brittany, a sweet soul who just came to us tonight in critical condition with a severely broken jaw. She is also dehydrated and also has an injured foot. She’ll be spending the weekend at the emergency vet and next week she’ll need to be transferred to a specialist to determine the best course of action for what will be a complex repair.

Despite her pain, Brittany wagged her tail. She knows she’s safe now. She knows she’s been rescued.

We’ve named her after the trapper with ERC - Emergency Rescue Consultancy who got her to safety at Rescue One . Now she needs all of us—because this is going to be an expensive journey to healing.

If you'd like to help us give Brittany the second chance she deserves, here’s how:

VENMO: rescueonespringfield (last four of phone number 7694)
PAYPAL: [email protected]
ONLINE: rescueonespringfield.com/donate

Thank you for believing in the forgotten ones, the broken ones, and the ones who just need someone to say “yes.”

06/28/2025

Thank you all who joined the live!! This baby is headed to the emergency vet for full evaluation and Rescue One has stepped up to help this poor baby!

ERC - Emergency Rescue Consultancy can’t safely trap dogs and help save them without licensed rescues committing to them. That includes all the vetting (from broken jaws, to spay or neuter, to fully vaccinated) and then placing them in a loving foster home to learn to feel safe and loved.

Thank you Rescue One and all the other rescues! It takes a village!