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. ❤️

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. ❤

🚨 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.