The Rise Rescue Alliance

The Rise Rescue Alliance We rescue, we train, we educate, we RISE. Located in Port Angeles WA

The Rise Rescue Alliance is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of dogs by providing education, advocacy and resources to inspire compassionate reform of the industries that serve them.

We’re a little behind in our adoption announcements (okay, so A LOT behind!)So let’s kick things off with our favorite f...
01/16/2026

We’re a little behind in our adoption announcements (okay, so A LOT behind!)

So let’s kick things off with our favorite floofer…

August was the last of our Maremma mix puppies, and she wrapped things up in classic August style.

She spent the day at puppy therapy with the City of Sequim (if you missed the video, scroll back in our feed. It is SOOO cute), happily making the rounds and soaking up the attention like it was her job.

The very next day, she headed off to her forever home. Her human drove from 4 hours away to meet her…

Because sometimes, when you know, you just know. ❤

August is now living it up on a large flower farm, where she’ll be her person’s right-hand pup—tagging along for garden work every day and settling into farm dog life like the pro she is.

Perfect pup. Perfect person. Perfect home. Our hearts are full. We couldn’t ask for more.

Just look at this perfect face. 🥰Meet Rocky, the newest kid on the block and one incredibly resilient dog.Before he got ...
01/15/2026

Just look at this perfect face. 🥰

Meet Rocky, the newest kid on the block and one incredibly resilient dog.

Before he got here, Rocky was found running through the forest with a gunshot wound to his head. The amazing folks at Friends of Forks Animals refused to let that be the end of his story. They worked diligently to capture him, rushed him into care, and got him stitched up and stabilized right away.

The result? One slightly low-sitting ear (which we think is pretty charming) and a little understandable wariness of some people that we’ll help him work through at his own pace.

We’re already seeing just how special this guy is — Rocky is soaking up every snuggle he can get and having an absolute blast playing with the other dogs.

This perfect guy has a whole army behind him — cheering him on, supporting his healing, and showing him just how good life can be. We’re so proud to welcome him and can’t wait for you to fall in love with him too.

Welcome to Rise, Rocky. You’re safe now. 🐾

Update from the not-so-glamorous side of rescue: we’re operational again 🎉Our awesome crew of one (thanks, Sam!) worked ...
01/14/2026

Update from the not-so-glamorous side of rescue: we’re operational again 🎉

Our awesome crew of one (thanks, Sam!) worked straight through—and into the dark—to restore our plumbing and get us back on our feet. Truly, how fortunate are we to have people who show up like that when it matters most?

We have one more day of finishing work ahead—getting gravel back down so no one slips in the mud, putting everything back where it belongs—and then we’ll be right as rain and ready for appointments again.

So many of you reached out asking if you could donate to help with the repairs, and we are incredibly grateful. What we need more than anything right now—and always—is support for the dogs themselves. Veterinary costs have skyrocketed over the last year, and ongoing care is where help makes the biggest difference.

Thank you for cheering us on, checking in, and standing behind the work we do. We couldn’t do this without our people. 🐾

Not the most glamorous side of rescue, but one of the most important.We’re currently dealing with a plumbing failure, wh...
01/13/2026

Not the most glamorous side of rescue, but one of the most important.

We’re currently dealing with a plumbing failure, which requires excavation and repair. Because sanitation, laundry, and kennel cleaning are non-negotiable parts of safe dog care, we’re temporarily closing to new intakes and appointments while this is addressed. Previously scheduled intakes will continue as planned.

The good news: our amazing crew is working straight through to get this resolved, and we’re hopeful we’ll be back up and running full steam ahead in a day or two.

All dogs currently in our care are safe, comfortable, and fully cared for. We’ll share an update as soon as we’re back to full operations. Thanks for your understanding while we tackle the less glamorous—but essential—side of rescue.

Puppy therapy days are the best days 🥰
01/13/2026

Puppy therapy days are the best days 🥰

OMG…look at these two tiny perfects 🤩Keiko and Titus, two young Tibetan Spaniels arrived a few days ago and we’re alread...
01/12/2026

OMG…look at these two tiny perfects 🤩

Keiko and Titus, two young Tibetan Spaniels arrived a few days ago and we’re already obsessed. 🥰

Keiko is the more outgoing of the two—curious, engaged, and starting to show her confidence—while Titus is a little more tender and does best with some extra reassurance and emotional support. Both are incredibly sweet, major snuggle bugs, and the kind of dogs who just want to be close to their people.

They’re still working on their housebreaking (and doing a really great job), and we’re excited to watch them continue to come out of their shells and share more of their journey with you.

Pre-apply to adopt at https://riserescue.org

We couldn’t quite figure out why Silk had been with us for so long. She checked all the boxes. She’s friendly, loving, a...
01/11/2026

We couldn’t quite figure out why Silk had been with us for so long. She checked all the boxes. She’s friendly, loving, and just… wonderful. And then her people showed up — and suddenly it all made sense.

Silk wasn’t being overlooked. She was waiting.

She’s a total velcro dog, and now she has exactly the life she needed: a dad who works from home, a mom who comes home at lunch just to spend time with her, and a home that fits her perfectly.

Her future is full of hikes, playtime with dog friends, and the kind of steady companionship she thrives on.

This was the match Silk was holding out for — and we’re so happy she waited. ❤️

OMG you guys… 🎉🐾 Who remembers our floofers? Well...it just so happens that Marvin celebrated his 1-year adoption annive...
01/03/2026

OMG you guys… 🎉🐾 Who remembers our floofers?

Well...it just so happens that Marvin celebrated his 1-year adoption anniversary and we can’t even believe how fast the time has flown!

One year ago this sweet boy found his people, and since then he’s been out here living his absolute best life.

His family tell us "He is absolutely the best dog - he settled in very well at our house and is the sweetest little love bug. He loves going to the office and meeting other dogs and people, and has been an amazing adventure buddy for hiking and snowshoeing. Everyone that meets him always describes him as “the happiest dog” and we couldn’t agree more! He makes the cutest little “awoos” while we’re out walking and is super sweet to every dog he meets. He’s brought so much joy into our lives and we cannot be happier having him with us."

Seeing him thrive like this is exactly what it’s all about. Our hearts are overflowing. 🥰

Happy gotcha day, Marvin — keep adventuring, buddy!

Stepping into 2026 with gratitude and purpose. Cheers to another year of saving lives together. 🥂Photo of our best guy O...
01/02/2026

Stepping into 2026 with gratitude and purpose. Cheers to another year of saving lives together. 🥂

Photo of our best guy Otis ringing in the new year, for tax. 🥰

Found pup on 16th and Pine. Hanging with us until his humans are located. Call 360-461-2039 or 360-565-4862 if you know ...
12/31/2025

Found pup on 16th and Pine. Hanging with us until his humans are located. Call 360-461-2039 or 360-565-4862 if you know where he belongs.

Missed our latest newsletter? You’re going to want to check this one out. It hit mailboxes last week — and since it went...
12/28/2025

Missed our latest newsletter? You’re going to want to check this one out.

It hit mailboxes last week — and since it went to print, our adoption numbers have jumped in a big way 🙌

The full year isn’t over yet, so we’ll share final totals once it officially wraps up.

For now, dive in and see what’s been happening — it’s a good one.

👉https://riserescue.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/RISE-December-Newsletter-3.pdf

Photo of Everett at the iconic Agnew Grocery taken by Field to Focus Photography, for tax.

If you’ve been following the saga of our Maremma pups, you already know this wasn’t a straightforward rescue.While 5 pup...
12/28/2025

If you’ve been following the saga of our Maremma pups, you already know this wasn’t a straightforward rescue.

While 5 puppies were scooped up and brought to Rise, one pup — the great house-burrower, the master of hide-and-seek — kept us all waiting. She was tucked under a house with her Mama, dodging every rescue attempt like she’d read the playbook.

And then — Christmas Eve magic.

She made an appearance at just the right moment, and the incredible folks at Friends of Forks Animals wasted no time. She was scooped up and delivered straight to Rise, where she spent Christmas surrounded by warmth, safety, and her new RISE family.

Now, she’s officially ready to write her own chapter.

While her littermates are off living their best lives with their new families, this girl (now called August) is just beginning her debut. She’s making up for lost time, charming every single person she meets, and proving that sometimes the best stories are the slow burns — the ones worth waiting for.

If you’ve been rooting for this missing piece of the Maremma puzzle, come meet her. Her happily-ever-after is still waiting — and she’s finally ready to claim it.

Apply to adopt this oh so perfect nugget at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TRRA/Dog

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