The Rise Rescue Alliance

07/02/2025

🚨 Puppy Alert! 🚨

Two more tiny, perfect pups from Ava’s litter arrived at RISE today, and we are obsessed. They are squishy. They are snuggly. They are giving us all the feels.

Their dad? A majestic St. Bernard/Newfoundland mix.
Their mom? A 65lb, one-of-a-kind beauty (the kind you get when you mix 57 flavors of dog and end up with pure magic).

The result? These pups = absolutely perfect.

This is one of those all hands on deck moments —
🐾 Want to come hang with puppies?
🐾 Thinking about fostering?
🐾 Ready to add a puppy to your family?

These little ones are just getting started on their next chapter — and it’s going to be a good one.

📸 (Ridiculously adorable puppy photos incoming…video in comments)

07/02/2025

🎉 Adoption Celebration: Wednesday! 🎉

We are over the moon to share that Wednesday has been adopted! 🐾💜

She met her new family at our Bark & Blooms event, where she sealed the deal with some enthusiastic face kisses and a dramatic flop onto her back for belly rubs—classic Wednesday charm! It was love at first belly scratch.

Today, we made it official. Her new life will be full of love, neighborhood walks on their favorite 1.3-mile loop, yard play, and longer hikes on dog-friendly trails.

Here’s to a future of belly rubs, adventure, and unconditional love. We’re so happy for you, Wednesday! 💫🐶

07/01/2025

🚨 Foster Needed! 🚨

This sweet little pup just arrived today—and while we’re so glad she’s safe, she’s a bit too young to be here. At just 7 weeks old, she really needs a calm, loving home where she can get some one-on-one attention while she continues to grow and settle in.

If you’ve got a quiet space, a little extra time, and a whole lot of love to give, we’d love to hear from you. Fostering makes a world of difference—and in this case, it could mean everything to this tiny girl. 💛

Please reach out if you’re able to help!

07/01/2025

This week is all about gratitude—because our hearts are full. 🧡

We’re endlessly moved by the incredible community that surrounds us. Time and time again, you show up for the dogs—with open hearts, generous hands, and a deep, unwavering commitment to compassion. 🐾

At Barks & Blooms, the support was overwhelming. Dozens of individuals and local businesses stepped up—donating time, talent, and truly incredible silent auction items—all to raise life-changing funds for rescue dogs.

A heartfelt thank you to the amazing donors who made our silent auction such a success:
🛁 Sonny's Spaw
💆‍♀️Peaceful Kneads Integrative Massage Center
🏡 Le Petit Maison Blanche
🎨 Brian Kern Art
💖 Sherri Lewis
🎁 Lynne Duke
🍞 Pane D'Amore Artisan Bakery
🐶 MerMutts
🍝 Tedesco's Italian Fresh

Because of your generosity, dogs in need are getting second chances—safe landings, healing, and hope. 💕

✨ And the best part? This was just the beginning. Our silent auction returns in August—bigger and better than ever at our end of summer event, "Raise the Woof". Tickets go on sale July 10th, and you won’t want to miss it.

Thank you, truly, for being the heart of this work. We couldn’t do it without you.

📸 Photos by Samantha Jones

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06/30/2025

How to Save a Life…or 3 ❤️

It takes a village to save a dog—sometimes more than one.

When animal control reached out in urgent need of a safe place for three dogs, every local rescue was already at capacity. That could’ve been the end of the road—but instead, it was the beginning of a rescue story powered by community.

Enter the amazing Dr. Linda Allen of Pacific Northwest Veterinary Hospital, who stepped up without hesitation to house the dogs temporarily, giving everyone a moment to breathe and come up with a plan. From there, the amazing team at WAG helped transport the pups from Dr. Allen’s clinic straight to us at Rise, where we provided short-term care while working behind the scenes to secure a long-term solution.

Thanks to collaboration with two incredible partner rescues, the final leg of their journey began. Our team loaded them up and drove hours to get them into the loving hands of specialized rescuers equipped to give them exactly what they need. They are now safe, getting the medical attention, love, and fresh start they’ve been waiting for.

Every hand in this story—every driver, vet, foster, rescue contact, and coordinator—played a part in changing these dogs' lives.

Three dogs.
One community.
Countless hearts involved.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this happen. 💛🐾

📸 Photo by Samantha Jones

06/30/2025

We’re still glowing from Saturday’s Barks and Blooms adoption event — and feeling incredibly grateful! 💜🐾

Huge thanks to Purple Haze Lavender Farm for sharing this lovely post, for your kind words, and, more importantly, for sharing your stunning space with us. Your generosity and support make magic like this possible.

To our incredible vendors who spent the day with us — PNW Wonderland Wine, Chelsie's Creations, and Upper Valley Charcuterie — thank you for bringing your talent, heart, and delicious creations to the event!

06/29/2025

🌸🐾 What a day! Yesterday’s Barks & Blooms at Purple Haze Lavender Farm was nothing short of amazing — and it’s all thanks to YOU! 💜

We’re still buzzing from the sunshine, smiling faces, wagging tails, and overwhelming support for rescue dogs. We have SO many thank you's to share - and we'll do it over the coming days, but today we want to start with a few extra special shoutouts:

✨ Purple Haze Lavender Farm — for graciously hosting us on their gorgeous property, working closely with us to ensure the event went off without a hitch, and donating such incredible raffle prizes. Your generosity means the world to us (and our pups!).

🎶 JFA — for bringing the good vibes! Your music set the tone for such an enjoyable, memorable day. Thank you for so generously donating your time, and your talent to support our cause.

🚻 Good Man Sanitation — for generously providing the portable restroom and hand-washing station. You kept everyone comfortable and cared for!

💛 Our incredible staff and volunteers — you’re the heartbeat of our mission. Thank you for your time, energy, and endless dedication. We couldn’t do this without you!

And of course… THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support our rescue efforts. 💛

📸 For now, enjoy these beautiful snapshots from the day — all captured by the amazing Samantha Jones. More gratitude and memories to come... stay tuned!

06/28/2025

Coming to Barks and Blooms? Here's an important reminder.

Your dog is adorable. Like, show-stealing, heart-melting, everyone-falls-in-love adorable. 😍 And we're dying to meet them.

But for the event today, we’re asking you to let your pup stay home and relax. Why? Because our rescue dogs are trying to work their magic and find forever homes—and let’s be honest, your dog’s cuteness is tough competition. 🐕✨

We’d love to meet your pup another time, but this one’s all about giving our adoptable dogs their time to shine. Thanks for helping them be the center of attention! 💐

Can't wait to see you all this afternoon!

06/27/2025

🌸🐾 Bidding opens TODAY! 🐾🌸

We know Sequim is bursting with amazing community events this Saturday—and we’re here for it! If you're out and about, make sure to swing by Barks & Blooms at Purple Haze Lavender Farm to meet some adorable rescue pups and soak in the lavender vibes. 💜🐶

We also know that not everyone can make it in person—so we're taking things online, so everyone can join the fun and make a difference, no matter where they are (and Rise pup Tate is pretty excited about it). 🙌

The Big Little Auction is live starting today! 🎉 It’s your chance to score incredible prizes and support rescue dogs—from wherever you are.

📱 On the couch?
🍻 At a brewery?
🎶 Dancing at a street fair?
You can still get in on the action.

✨ Bidding opens today and wraps up during the event this Saturday!

🎁 Bonus: All auction items will be on display in person at the event—so if you stop by, you can check them out up close!

Here's the link 👇👇👇

https://givebutter.com/c/h1s6r6/auction

Photo Credit: Brianna Johnson at Olympic Dog Photography

06/26/2025

Are you joining us? It’s going to be so fun!

SEQUIM — The Rise Rescue Alliance will host “Barks and Blooms: A Heartwarming Afternoon of Lavender, Live Music and Rescue Dogs” from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

06/23/2025

🐾 We're Hiring: Part Time Animal Care & Cleaning Support 🧼
Location: Rise Rescue Alliance, Port Angeles WA
Afternoons/Evening and Weekend Shifts Available

Are you someone who finds joy in a sparkling clean space, notices the little things others miss, and has a heart for animals? We’re looking for a reliable, detail-obsessed individual to join our team and help keep our rescue facility safe, clean, and comfortable for the dogs in our care.

🐶 What You’ll Do:
- Deep clean and sanitize dog living areas daily
- Keep our facility s**c and span (mopping, scrubbing, general cleaning duties)
- Wash and fold laundry (blankets, towels, etc.)
- Keep an eye on the dogs while you work and report any concerns or unusual behavior to management
- Maintain a calm, low-stress environment for the animals

💪 What We’re Looking For:
- Someone who is meticulous, fast-paced, and obsessed with cleanliness
- A self-starter who can stay on task and work independently
- Physically able to lift, bend, scrub, and be on your feet for extended periods
- Comfortable around all sizes and temperaments of dogs

This job is physical and fast-paced, but incredibly rewarding. You’ll be part of a team making a real difference for dogs in need.

📧 How to Apply:
Send a brief note about yourself and any relevant experience to [email protected] . Resume preferred.

Come be part of something meaningful—and help us give every dog the fresh start they deserve. 🐾