The Rise Rescue Alliance

12/19/2025

Yesterday morning was heavy for us at Rise.

Rescue has a way of humbling you — reminding you that even with relentless effort, deep compassion, and the best care possible, you can’t change every outcome.

By the time evening came, we needed a distraction. We needed comfort. We needed community.

It was the perfect night to hunker down in a cozy wine bar, surrounded by people who love dogs as deeply as we do, and let our souls reset a little.

Thank you to Rachel and PNWonderland Wine Bar for putting together such a thoughtful, beautifully curated wine pairing. The warmth, care, and intention behind the evening meant more than you know.

Thank you to everyone who came out, raised a glass with us, shared stories, laughter, and kindness, and reminded us why this work matters so much. Your presence, your support, and your belief in what we do helps carry us through the hardest days.

And to our RISE staff and volunteers — who show up every single day for the dogs, even when it’s heavy — thank you for going above and beyond, always. Your hearts are the backbone of this rescue.

Last night was exactly what we needed. We are so grateful for this community. 🖤🍷🐾

12/17/2025

🚨 Last chance! 🚨

Ticket sales close later today, and this is your final opportunity to Raise a Glass with RISE for the holidays. If you’ve been thinking about it, this is your sign.

Join us tomorrow, Dec 18th, from 4–6pm at PNWonderland Wine Bar in Port Angeles for a festive, intimate wine tasting led by Sommelier Rachel. She’ll be guiding guests through five thoughtfully selected wines, each perfectly paired with five small bites — the kind of cozy, delicious experience that feels just right this time of year. (Oh, and I think the puppies might just make an appearance 😍)

Good wine, great company, and a chance to celebrate the season while supporting rescue. Ticket sales end today. Don’t miss it — grab yours now and join us for a holiday toast you won’t forget. 🍷🎄
👉 https://givebutter.com/raise-a-glass-for-rescue

12/15/2025

We took the pups just down the street to the iconic Agnew Grocery and Feed (we can't seem to tag them) for some holiday photos at their Christmas tree lot, and they turned out so good we had to share. Cozy lights, evergreen vibes, and dogs who clearly understood the assignment — true holiday magic.

A huge thank-you to the folks at the Agnew store for being such wonderful neighbors and letting us bring the dogs over...

To Field to Focus Photography for capturing these moments so beautifully...

And to our volunteer extraordinaire Carrie, who squeaked all the toys, wrangled the dogs, and worked absolute magic behind the scenes so we could get the perfect shots.

(Oh, and thanks to the dogs for rolling with our shenanigans and being total rockstars - Poppy, Silk and Oliver are pictured here).

Want a beautiful holiday photo keepsake of your own?

Guests at our holiday wine event will have the opportunity to take home a beautiful ornament, showing their support for rescue.

Tickets are still available to join the fun (but not for long!). Festive wine, great company… and maybe a Maremma pup or two. 😉 See ya there!

👉https://givebutter.com/raise-a-glass-for-rescue

12/14/2025

Every holiday season, like clockwork, we end up welcoming a litter of puppies into rescue 💕
It’s kind of become our thing… and this year, these little overachievers decided not to wait.

They were supposed to arrive the day after Christmas — but apparently they couldn’t contain their excitement and made an early appearance instead. And honestly? We’re not mad about it.

Meet the swoon-worthy, fluffy, fun Maremma mix pups that have already stolen our hearts. Total floofs. Maximum cuteness. Zero personal space. 🐶✨
(And yes… for those of you with good memories — they are related to the last legendary litter of Floofs we had many months back.)

They’re not quite ready for adoption yet — they’ve got some growing, learning, and puppy things to do first — and we’re also working to secure one more puppy sibling who should be joining this crew soon 🤍

So for now… please enjoy some very necessary puppy spam. You’re welcome 😉

12/13/2025

Quick nudge because this one’s going to be GOOD ...

Our holiday wine tasting at PNWonderland Wine Bar is happening December 18th from 4–6pm, and just a heads up — ticket sales close on Tuesday!

This is a small, cozy night out with 5 wines + 5 perfectly paired bites, great conversation, and a room full of people who love dogs, good wine, and celebrating the season together. We intentionally kept this event intimate (only 30 seats!), and they’re filling up fast.

If you’ve been thinking “I should grab a ticket,” this is your sign. No pressure, just really good wine, really good food, and a really good cause.

🍷✨ Grab your ticket, bring a friend, and come toast the holidays with us — we can’t wait to see you there.

👉 https://givebutter.com/raise-a-glass-for-rescue

12/06/2025

🎄🍷 Get ready to raise a glass for a good cause! 🍷🎄

Our holiday wine-tasting celebration is almost here, and trust us… you do not want to miss this one. Join us December 18th from 4–6pm at PNWonderland Wine Bar in Port Angeles for an evening of incredible wine, delicious bites, and festive cheer — all in support of our rescue community.

We’re talking 5 incredible wines, each perfectly paired with 5 delicious small bites, all crafted for a cozy, intimate celebration with the people who make our rescue community so amazing.
Only 30 seats are available (and honestly… they’re going QUICK), so if you’ve been thinking about grabbing your ticket, now’s the time!

This is the perfect little holiday outing—treat yourself, bring a friend, or make it your mini festive night out. Sip delicious wine, enjoy good company, and celebrate the heart and soul of Rise Rescue Alliance.

🎟️ Grab your spot before they're gone — we can’t wait to clink glasses with you! 🍷✨

https://givebutter.com/raise-a-glass-for-rescue

12/05/2025

Huge thank you to Windermere Sequim for hosting such a wonderful Pet Photos with Santa event yesterday! 🎅🐾 We had so much fun hanging out, meeting everyone’s adorable pets, and soaking in all the holiday cheer.

And a big shoutout to all of YOU who came out, donated, brought wishlist items, or just stopped by to say hi — you filled our day with so much joy. 💛

Check out the photos below for some seriously cute moments… including our Rise pups, a few of our amazing Rise family members, and the surprise guest of the day: a very charming bird who absolutely stole the show. 🐦✨

Thank you for making the day festive, fun, and full of wagging tails. We can’t wait to do it again! 🎄🐶

12/04/2025

Santa’s in Sequim today, and he wants to meet your pets! 🎅🐾

From 12–4pm at Windermere Sequim (842 E Washington St), swing by with your dog, cat, or whatever adorable creature runs your home and get their photo taken with Santa. All it takes is an item from our Rise Rescue Alliance wishlist or a donation, and boom—your pet is Santa-official for the holidays. 📸✨

We’ll be there hanging out, chatting about our rescue, and soaking in all the holiday chaos. A few of our adoptable dogs will be on site too—ready for snuggles, selfies, and maybe even meeting their new family.

Stop by, grab a cute holiday photo, and help us make the season brighter for the pups of Rise Rescue Alliance!

(Here's the link to our wishlist: https://riserescue.org/wishlist/ )

12/03/2025

This Giving Tuesday, the dogs have taken charge — and their first official act was launching our Virtual Giving Tree, running now through Christmas. 🌟🎄

Each ornament hung on the virtual tree represents a donation that directly supports our dogs (and their many, MANY opinions about fundraising).

You can:
🎄 Add your own ornament
🎁 Donate in someone’s honor and we’ll send them a holiday e-card
🌟 Watch the tree grow as kindness spreads through the season

The dogs have also been texting us nonstop about their “helpful fundraising plans,” and while their methods are… questionable… their enthusiasm is pure.

Help us make their Giving Tuesday takeover a success — and help us fill the tree with love, generosity, and lots of holiday sparkle.

👉 Choose your ornament & make your holiday gift today!

Every rescue begins the same way: with a heartbeat waiting to be heard. At Rise Rescue Alliance, we meet animals at the moment their stories could go either way. Some arrive scared and unsure, some arrive broken in body or in spirit, and others arrive simply because no one else believed in them.