The Rise Rescue Alliance

You asked, and the universe delivered.

Oodles of doodles have arrived at RISE.

Meet Loki, Juno, and Odette—three fluffy, goofy, ridiculously lovable Aussiedoodles who are officially on the hunt for forever homes.

Mom was an Aussiedoodle and Dad was a Miniature Poodle, and the combination resulted in three walking teddy bears.

Loki (9 months old/red collar) is the welcome committee. He's the first one to march up and introduce himself.

Juno (9 months) firmly believes treats are the foundation of every successful relationship and is always interested in discussing snack-related opportunities.

Odette (1.5 years/purple collar) likes to take a minute to size things up before joining in, but underneath that thoughtful exterior is an incredibly sweet dog.

These three likely didn't get many opportunities to experience the world before coming to us. But they're making up for lost time.

Every day they're discovering that new people aren't so scary, treats are plentiful, and life can be pretty fun.

They love other dogs, LOVE to play, are doing great with housebreaking in their foster home, and at 20–30 pounds are what many people consider the perfect size—big enough for adventures, small enough to fit comfortably on the couch.

Interested in meeting Loki, Juno, or Odette?

Apply to adopt at: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/TRRA/Dog

Wow. What a night.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out for Bingo Night and supported Rise Rescue Alliance. The turnout was incredible, the room was packed, and it was so much fun seeing so many familiar faces (and meeting some new ones too!).

We are especially grateful to Angeles Taproom for their generosity and partnership. Not only did they host a fantastic evening, but they also donated 15% of all sales for the day to support the dogs in our care.

Community support like this is what makes our work possible. Every beer poured, every bingo card played, and every person who showed up helps us continue rescuing, rehabilitating, and finding homes for dogs who need us.

Thank you for spending your evening with us. We couldn't do this without you. ❤️

You were probably going to drink a beer today anyway 🤷‍♀️

Might as well make it count.

15% of all sales at Angeles Taproom today benefit Rise Rescue Alliance.

And if you're still there at 6:30pm, congratulations - you've accidentally found yourself at Bingo Night 😉

See you there.

Tomorrow night, your bingo addiction becomes charitable.

Join us at Angeles Taproom on June 4th from 6:30–8:00 PM for Bingo Night benefiting Rise Rescue Alliance.

You'll spend a couple hours having fun.

We'll turn it into vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries, behavior rehabilitation, emergency medical care, and second chances.

Not a bad trade.

Bring your lucky bingo dauber. Or don't. We won't judge.

📍 Angeles Taproom
🗓️ Thursday, June 4th
⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM

Most people will see an aggressive dog.

The barking.
The lunging.
The threats.

Those parts are easy to spot.

But keep watching.

Watch where she goes when the door opens.

Watch how she takes food.

Watch what happens when pressure is applied.

Watch what happens when pressure comes off.

The aggression is obvious.

The fear is quieter.

What you’re looking at isn’t a dog trying to pick a fight.

It’s a dog trying desperately to avoid one.

The hiding.
The freezing.
The side-eye.
The hesitation.
The slow, careful steps.

Those moments matter.

Because if you miss the fear, you’ll never understand the aggression.

And if you don’t understand the aggression, you’ll never be able to help the dog.

Lily has spent a long time telling people she’s scared.

This is what it looks like when we finally start listening. ❤️

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Watch this video carefully. Most people will see an aggressive dog. The barking. The lunging. The threats. Those parts are easy to spot. But keep watching. Watch where she goes when the door opens. Watch how she takes food. Watch what happens when pressure is applied. Watch what happens when pressure comes off. The aggression is obvious. The fear is quieter. What you’re looking at isn’t a dog trying to pick a fight. It’s a dog trying desperately to avoid one. The hiding. The freezing. The side-eye. The hesitation. The slow, careful steps. Those moments matter. Because if you miss the fear, you’ll never understand the aggression. And if you don’t understand the aggression, you’ll never be able to help the dog. Lily has spent a long time telling people she’s scared. This is what it looks like when we finally start listening. ❤️

This dog has a history of serious aggression.

People have been bitten.

Trainers have struggled with her.

She's faced euthanasia more than once.

Her name is Lily.

And a foster family who didn't even own this dog loaded her into a car and drove her across multiple states because they loved her and believed she deserved a chance.

A chance to finally feel safe.

A chance to be understood.

This is the Lily we met.

Not the dog labeled "dominant" and "aggressive" that everyone warned us about.

We met a dog who walked into a new place looking terrified.

A dog who turned her back to us and trembled.

A dog braced for whatever came next.

Before we ever saw aggression, we saw intense fear.

Before we saw a dog willing to fight, we saw a dog trying desperately not to.

And because Lily made her needs so clear, we listened.

We didn't crowd her.

We didn't ask anything of her.

We didn't walk up and take her leash.

We let her be exactly where she needed to be.

And something remarkable happened...

Nothing.

The dog everyone warned us about stood quietly at the end of her leash and avoided eye contact.

No confrontation.

No struggle.

No need to defend herself.

Will we be able to help Lily?

We don't know.

Her history is significant, and there are no guarantees here.

But Lily has people willing to fight for her.

And now we've joined the fight.

Everyone knows what Lily does when she feels she has no other choice.

What we're interested in learning is who she's been all along.

We plan to share more of Lily's story and of the training we are doing to help her over the coming weeks.

In the meantime, send all the good vibes and positive energy her way. Transitions are hard - but we're doing everything we can to help her feel at home. ❤

A big thanks to the good folks at Pawsitive Animal Impact Rescue - PAIR for squeezing some of the Rise pups in at their recent spay/neuter clinic. We're so grateful.

It takes a village. ❤

🚨 LOWRIDER ALERT 🚨

Albert (formerly known as Winston, now lovingly named after a TV character from the 70's and 80's - bonus points if you get the reference) is a meatball. A goober. A delightful collection of muscles, enthusiasm, and questionable proportions. His chest enters the room before the rest of him, his walk has a little extra wiggle to it, and watching him trot across the yard is guaranteed to make you laugh.

We're not going to spend much time discussing the breeding decisions that led to Albert's unique physique (though we may be quietly judging them). What matters is that he's here, and we love him exactly as he is.

Albert is fantastic with people, loves his toys, and has the kind of sweet, silly disposition that makes everyone fall for him. He's the sort of dog who wakes up every morning ready to have fun, make friends, and proudly parade around with whatever toy he's claimed for the day.

Big chest. Silly walk. Giant heart.

That's Albert.

And if you're looking for a loyal sidekick with moderate to low energy who doesn't take life too seriously, and who thinks he's fast but who definitely is not, Albert would love to meet you.

BINGO NIGHT IS LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY!

Join us Thursday, June 4, at 6:30 PM for Charity Bingo Night at Angeles Taproom in downtown Port Angeles.

Grab a drink, play a few rounds, win some prizes, and help support local rescue dogs while you're at it. The event runs from 6:30–8:00 PM and a portion of proceeds will benefit RISE Rescue Alliance.

If you've been looking for an easy, fun way to support the dogs, this is your chance.

Bring your friends. Bring your lucky bingo dauber. Bring your competitive streak.

We'll see you there.

Everybody keeps asking the same question:

“Are these the Malinois puppies?”
“Are these the Shepherd puppies?”

And honestly? We get it. The color is similar - and they've got those great pointy ears.

But plot twist:
These puppies are not Malinois.
They are not German Shepherds.

These little imposters are actually a Heinz 57. Most notably, mom was a mix of Lab, Akita, and Bully.

Which honestly explains a lot about their personalities — because despite the dramatic eyeliner and shepherdy looks, these puppies have been surprisingly easygoing and level-headed.

The dogs from this case overall have all been pretty chill, and these puppies seem to be following suit. They’re playful without being chaotic, social without being over the top, and they settle really nicely. They romp around, wrestle, take naps, and then go about their day like tiny functional members of society.

They’re also not the type that spend every waking second trying to destroy bedding, explode toys, or launch themselves off the walls. Which, if you’ve raised puppies before… you know is a gift.

That doesn’t mean they’re “no work” puppies. They are still puppies. They’ll need continued housebreaking, training, socialization, and all the normal puppy guidance as they grow up.

But based on what we’ve seen so far, we expect them to mature into pretty moderate-energy, family-friendly dogs rather than intense working-breed-level chaos machines they may resemble.

Basically: They may LOOK like they’re about to demand a full-time working dog career.

In reality, they’re more like: “Would love snacks, a walk and a couch, please.”

To meet the puppies and learn more about them, visit https://www.riserescue.org