2025 Holiday Guide
Looking for ways to give back this holiday season? Check out SOSARL’s ways to give for 2025.
Sponsor a Dog – Adopt a Dog just for the holiday season to make their wishes come true. Pick an ornament tag or 2, purchase items on their wish list and return the items by 12/15 to either SOS reTAIL in Wakefield, RI or from the location where you picked up the ornament tag from.
Santa Drops for Spot – Our foster dogs have been very good this year!
Drop off items from our wish list to the following locations across the state:
Washington County: SOS reTAIL in Wakefield, RI; The Pooch Parlor in Wakefield, RI; Ocean Catch Seafood in Wakefield, RI; Mischief Managed Mayhem to Manners in Exeter, RI.
Kent County: Modern Dog Training in East Greenwich, RI; Jack’s Snacks in Warwick, RI
Newport County: East Ferry Deli in Jamestown, RI; Paws on Main in Portsmouth, RI
Providence County: Friends of Toto in Pawtucket, RI; Pooch Pawsitive in East Providence, RI
Bristol County: Cooperation Canine in Barrington, RI
During this season of giving, our hearts are full of gratitude for every single person who chooses to give back to Save One Soul Animal Rescue League. Your compassion lights the way for so many dogs who are searching for safety, love, and a second chance. Thank you for believing in our work and for standing with us, not just during the holidays but throughout the year. Together, we are saving lives, one soul at a time.
PAST EVENTS
Personalized Shell Ornament Fundraiser – Handmade, personalized painted shell ornaments to honor your pup (or anyone!)—and help more homeless dogs find loving homes. Order through 12/11 (limit 75 shells) with pick up starting 12/15 at SOS reTAIL.
Sip Shop & Adopt After Hours – Join us for this special, one night event on Thursday, December 11th from 6pm to 8pm at SOS reTAIL in Wakefield, RI. In addition to 25% off the entire store (excluding dog and cat food), we will have free goodie bags for the first 50 purchases, free raffle tickets for attendees, refreshments, and adoptable dogs!
Bark & Buy Fall Online Auction – Thanks so much to all who participated in spoiling our pets and ourselves from the comfort of our couch! Bidding closed Friday, November 28th at 6pm. 100% of proceeds go directly to the dogs!
2026 Rescued Love: Tails of Happiness Calendar – Pick up a copy of the 2026 Calendar while supplies last at SOS reTAIL! Featuring our fundraising contest winners plus many other adorable dogs throughout. A great gift and a lovely addition to any home to see adorable pups all year long. SOLD OUT 12/1
Giving Tuesday – The annual day to give back to your favorite non-profits this holiday season was on Tuesday, December 2nd.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! We unlocked both of our Giving Tuesday matches before the end of the day yesterday AND we surpassed our fundraising goal!
Bee will get her surgery, we can support our UCARE partner through their current parvo crisis, and we can be ready to help the next dogs that will need our help. Because of all of you who believe in what we do and support our efforts.
A big THANK YOU to our generous anonymous donor, Sixteen on Center and Jack’s Snacks, a dog bakery for the matching funds to ignite a spark and inspire action.
Photos with Santa Paws – Santa Paws came to SOS reTAIL on Saturday, December 6th!