Welcome to Rescue Brew 2025!
Through this photo competition, one dog, one cat, and one beautiful creature will become the face of
Fullsteam's special edition limited release, Rescue Brew. The dog who garners the most votes along with the cat who garners the most votes, and the other beautiful creature who garners the most votes will be named our Top Pup, Top Kitty, and Top Other Creature! Their winning photos will be turned into custom portraits from local artist,
Echo Lilly Wilson. Those portraits will then become the official
Rescue Brew 2025 labels!
The top four entries in each category (dogs, cats, and other creatures) will be showcased in the 2026 Rescue Brew Calendar, designed by Joanne Wetzel of Five Freedoms Photography. The calendar will be released October 15, with proceeds benefiting Animal Aid Alliance of NC.
Starting April 23, submit a photo of your rescued pet and tell us why your dog, cat, or other beautiful creature is the perfect face of Rescue Brew! Nominations open April 23 and end June 20. Voting ends July 10 at 9 pm EST.
Disclaimer: Votes (Donations) can only be cast through the GoGo Photo platform. Animal Aid Alliance of NC is unable to process refunds on any donations or votes. Click Here to Register Rescue Brew Launch Party
All are invited to join us at the
Rescue Brew Launch Party on Saturday, August 16 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Boxyard in RTP! Rescue Brew will be on tap and 6-packs will be available for purchase. There will be music and adoptable animals!!!
About Animal Aid Alliance
Animal Aid Alliance of NC is a dedicated non-profit organization based in North Carolina. Our mission is to provide financial support and essential resources to animal rescues and other non-profit organizations committed to humane initiatives aimed at reducing animal overpopulation, homelessness, and euthanasia rates.
Our goal is to make meaningful change by assisting these organizations. We offer grants and funding, including the Rescue Brew grants, as well as supplies, transport assistance, and marketing assistance. This year, we're excited to award $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 to the animal rescue organizations whose adopted or foster animals receive the highest, second highest, and third highest number of votes in the contest.
Additionally, qualifying organizations can apply for Rescue Brew grants — up to $10,000 — based on total funds raised in the Rescue Brew competition.
Animals receiving 500 or more votes will be featured on our social media and in the August newsletter, helping spread awareness and support for rescue efforts across the state.