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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.

10/25/2026

Our best guy Everett is officially home.

And if you happened to be at RISE when he left, you may have witnessed a few staff members and volunteers suddenly develop something in their eyes…

Repeatedly…

For an extended period of time.

Listen, we knew this day would come. We just didn’t realize our tear ducts would have such a dramatic response.

Everett had been with us for quite a while. He was waiting for perfection and today, he got it.

He’s landed himself an incredible family who will make sure he has everything he needs and then some. And the best part? He’s got a new best friend named Kevin, who’s ready to show him the ropes. New adventures, a built-in bestie, and a family who already thinks he’s pretty darn special.

Everett, you did GOOD.

Here’s the thing about rescue. We get to know these dogs. We learn their personalities, their quirks, their favorite things, and all of the little details that make them who they are. So when one of our longtime residents finally heads out the door for the life we’ve been hoping for, there’s bound to be some emotion.

But make no mistake, Everett’s RISE family is celebrating BIG TIME. This is what we work so hard for. This is the good stuff. The dog who has been waiting gets his people, and we get to watch him start the next chapter of his life.

Everett, you were worth the wait buddy. We hope your days are filled with adventures, your nights are filled with cozy naps, Kevin keeps you entertained, and your new family never runs out of reasons to tell you how loved you are.

Now go an enjoy that happily ever after. We’ll be over here, totally fine, definitely not looking at your pictures and getting misty-eyed again.

Every dog deserves a comeback story. Happy tails Everett. Your next chapter starts now.

10/22/2026

Woohoo! Henry’s surgery was a success! He’s still a little drunk from anesthesia, so don’t let his expression fool you - there has been no shortage of goofy, happy wiggles since he’s been back.

Thank you to everyone for keeping him in your thoughts and thank you to everyone who helped us make this surgery possible.

Day 1 of recovery starts now 👊💪

10/21/2026

Today is the day! Henry would like you all to know he's excited to have use of his back leg again. He is having an FHO procedure with the amazing Dr. Heiser of Sawtooth Veterinary, over at Blue Mountain Animal Clinic.

Henry was pretty excited to be back with his friends at the clinic. He thinks his pre-surgery medications, designed to make him more relaxed, are actually a total party and that relaxation is for losers. He also thinks it's absolutely hysterical that his Rise Aunties are now even more terrified for his recovery.

Keep Henry in your good thoughts today. We know he's going to do great. And once he's out of surgery and recovering, keep our team in your thoughts, too. The surgery is one thing. Keeping our big, goofy guy quiet for the next two weeks? That's going to be a whole different adventure.

If you'd like to contribute to our medical fund, here's the link: https://givebutter.com/GmL6pl

Go Team Henry!

10/18/2026

CARL IS HOME SAFE!

Just after 2am, Carl finally made his move. After days of searching, strategizing, tracking sightings and watching cameras, he triggered the trap!

When he started moving in the area, we watched the camera with bated breath. And the second he was inside, at 2:07 this morning, we jumped in the car and drove straight over.

When the flashlight first landed on our guy, he was petrified. But then he heard a familiar voice. And just like that, he melted into a puddle of tail wags and kisses.

He knew when he saw his RISE Auntie, he was finally safe.

Carl is thin, and has a few scrapes, but he’s doing amazingly well considering he’d been missing for days. We are so incredibly relieved to have him home, and we have a whole lot of people to thank for making that happen.

First, our team. Brianna, Krysta, Polly and Mary were absolutely relentless. They searched day and night, dropping whatever they were doing, whenever a sighting came in. It seemed like every time one person headed out for a search, even in the middle of the night, they’d run into one of our team members camped out, sitting quietly, waiting for any of sign of him.

They strategized, created scent pools and established scent trails to help guide him to the trap. They followed leads, monitored cameras, and continually adjusted the plan as we learned more about his movements. This was an exhausting, around-the-clock effort and these humans showed up for Carl over and over again. We could not be prouder of this amazing team.

A huge thank you to Mel and the folks at WAG, who came through for us at a moment’s notice, even while preparing for their major annual event. They loaned us a live trap and camera so we didn’t have to purchase equipment in the middle of the search. That generosity made a real difference and we are so incredibly grateful.

And then there is the community.

The phone calls, the messages, the sightings, the people driving around looking for Carl and keeping their eyes open. We received call after call from amazing people in the area who became our eyes and ears, helping us piece together his movements and figure out where he might go next.

We even ran into past RISE adopters who were driving around searching for Carl. People shared his posts, sent encouragement and prayers, and made sure as many people as possible knew he was missing and to keep an eye out.

Every sighting helped. Every share spread the word a little further. Every person who took the time to look, call, or help us think through next steps became part of bringing Carl home.

This is what community looks like.

Thank you to everyone from the bottom of our hearts. Carl is safe because of you.

Enjoy this montage of Carl's triumphant return. ❤

10/17/2026

UPDATE: CARL IS HOME SAFE!!!

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Carl recently went home on a foster-to-adopt placement, and he has now been missing for two days near Taylor Cut off Road in Sequim.

Carl is lost and scared. He doesn't know where he is, and he will not come to strangers. He knows his Rise family, and he will come to us. We know Carl, we understand his behavior, and we are working to bring him home safely.

We need the public's help, but if you see him, please do not approach him. We know it is tempting to want to help, but approaching Carl could cause him to bolt and make it much harder to bring him home.

PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.

1. DO NOT CALL TO HIM OR TRY TO CATCH HIM.

If you see Carl, do not approach him.

Carl will not come to strangers. He knows his Rise family, and he will come to us. Please let us handle any direct contact with him.

If you approach him, you risk causing him to bolt and driving him deeper into the forest.

CALL OR TEXT RISE RESCUE ALLIANCE IMMEDIATELY: 360-565-4862.

Tell us exactly where you saw him and which direction he was traveling. If you can safely take a photo or video from a distance, that may help, but do not delay reporting the sighting to get one.

2. DO NOT PURSUE HIM OR GATHER IN THE AREA.

If you see Carl or hear about a possible sighting, contact us instead of going after him. Please don't organize groups to walk through the woods, call for him, or search on foot around the last known location.

Too much foot traffic can cause Carl to leave the area. We need to keep things as calm and quiet as possible so we can work to bring him home.

3. SEARCH BY VEHICLE AND SPREAD THE WORD.

The two most helpful things you can do are search by vehicle and share this post.

Drive slowly and safely, keep an eye out, and report any sightings immediately. Do not follow him if you spot him.

If you live nearby, please check your security cameras and trail cameras for any sign of Carl. Even footage of him passing through an area can help us determine where he is traveling.

4. DO NOT FEED HIM.

We know it is heartbreaking to think of Carl out there on his own. We want him home just as badly as you do.

We have humane traps set, and food is part of our controlled trapping strategy. Please do not leave food out, toss food toward him, or establish another feeding station. We need him to enter the traps so we can bring him home safely.

5. PLEASE LEAVE OUR EQUIPMENT ALONE.

If you encounter a trap or camera, do not touch, move, or interfere with it. If you believe Carl is in immediate danger, call us right away and explain what you are seeing.

REPORT EVERY SIGHTING DIRECTLY TO RISE.

Please include:
- Exact location of the sighting
- Time and date
- Direction Carl was traveling
- Photo or video, if safely available

Even if you aren't certain it was Carl, please let us know. We would rather receive a report and assess it than miss a potentially important sighting.

Carl is part of our Rise family. We know him, we understand him, and we are working hard to get him home safely.

RISE RESCUE ALLIANCE
CALL OR TEXT: 360-565-4862

Please share this post and help us bring Carl home.

10/13/2026

Who remembers Henry Reuben Sandwich, our goofy now 9 month old puppy who was found starved as a stray a couple months back?

Here he is at the vet, starting out relatively composed and becoming progressively more unhinged with each photo. Honestly, it’s a pretty accurate representation of the goofball this guy is. His attempts at smiling for the camera are absolute gold.

Henry is doing SO well. He’s gained over 20 POUNDS and weighed in at a whopping 64 lbs today!

His starvation days are behind him, he’s filled out beautifully, and he is looking FANTASTIC. This guy is thriving, and apparently, the more food he gets, the more his personality comes out. We regret nothing.

Next up: Henry’s surgery on October 21! His femoral head is damaged, and we’re hoping this surgery will get that hip working the way it should so his body can finally keep up with the absolute circus happening in his brain.

If you’d like to donate to our medical fund, (which has taken a serious beating lately) here’s the link to do it. https://givebutter.com/GmL6pl

In the meantime, please take a moment to appreciate the sheer perfection of Henry’s escalating nonsense.

We love you, you magnificent weirdo. Another chapter is being written in your comeback story and we’re so happy we’re a part of it.

10/11/2026

WOW. WHAT A NIGHT!

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible volunteers who worked their tails off at The Dungeness Crab Festival last night for the dogs of RISE Rescue Alliance! From pouring b**rs and running registers to manning the doors and helping keep everything safe and running smoothly, you showed up, jumped in, and made it happen. We couldn’t have done it without you!

A big thank-you to the organizers for inviting us to be part of the fun and for supporting our mission. We’re so grateful you gave us the opportunity to raise money for the dogs while being part of such a fantastic event.

And of course, a shout-out to our amazing bar manager, who made sure we had everything we needed and jumped right into the chaos himself when things got busy. Having someone in our corner who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and help wherever needed makes all the difference!

We wish we had more pictures to share, but honestly, we were WAY too busy having fun and keeping up with the crowd! There were SO many people, the energy was fantastic, and we had an absolute blast.

To everyone who volunteered, organized, supported, stopped by, and helped make the night such a success: THANK YOU. Every b**r poured, every transaction processed, and every hour volunteered helps us keep showing up for the dogs who need us.

We have the best people in our corner, and we’re so grateful for every single one of you!

Now, who needs a nap? Because we might.

10/10/2026

Come see us at Crab Fest! We’re taking over the bar inside of the tent, to raise money for the dogs! This event is always so much fun!

10/10/2026

LOOK WHO’S HOME (and feeling SO much better!)

First, THANK YOU to everyone who has donated toward Huck’s medical bills. We are currently at 35% of our fundraising goal, and we are so grateful for every single donation, share, and kind message. It means more than you know.

Huck spent the last two days with the wonderful team at Blue Mountain Animal Clinic, and we’re happy to report that he’s finally back where he belongs. He’s feeling much more like himself (mostly), and he’s even used the litter box a few times, which is exactly what we wanted to see!

Huck is a bit of an enigma, and we still have some health concerns we’re investigating. Admittedly, they're scary so we aren't thinking about them right now. We don’t have all the answers yet, but one thing is for certain - Huck is home and we're so happy he is! Oh, and no surgery in the near future. So that's good news.

For now, we’re monitoring him closely, spoiling him absolutely rotten, and letting him recover from what has been an incredibly stressful week.

Thank you for showing Huck so much love. We’ll keep you updated as we learn more.

Welcome home, Huck. It hasn't been the same these last few days without you. ❤

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Port Angeles, WA
98362

Website

https://riserescue.org/

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