Ropes For Rescues
Jill’s Next Door is proud to partner with Ryan Dempsey, owner of Dog Patch SF and founder of the Ropes for Rescues Program. Ropes for Rescues is an innovative rock climbing rope recycling initiative that transforms retired climbing ropes into durable, eco-friendly dog leashes. This program supports animal rescue organizations, strengthens community impact, and promotes environmental sustainability by reducing waste and repurposing materials for good.
THE PROGRAM
Ropes for Rescues is a recycling program designed to breathe new life into used rock climbing ropes. They refurbish these retired ropes and create beautiful dog leashes, while limiting landfill contribution, and donating to animal rescues.
REPURPOSE
Dog Patch SF collects these donated ropes, washes them in dog friendly soap, and repurposes them into durable, eco-friendly dog leashes. Every leash is handmade in San Francisco with the lowest impact on the environment.
DONATE
When climbers donate their rope, they choose their favorite animal rescue, where 10% of the profits are given directly to the rescue. If the climber doesn’t have a specific rescue in mind, they select one of their rescue partners.
SPONSOR TRI-COUNTY ANIMAL RESCUE
$20
Thank you for sponsoring a Ropes for Rescues Climbing Rope Dog Leash in support of our friends at Tri-County Animal Rescue of Boca Raton. With your generosity, Ropes for Rescues has donated eco-friendly dog leashes to over 350 animal rescues and organizations worldwide, from Florida to Australia.
We intentionally partnered with Ropes for Rescues to support their mission of sustainability, community impact, and animal welfare. Tri-County Animal Rescue is a 100% no-kill, 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal shelter dedicated to preventing the euthanasia of more than 170,000 unwanted pets each year. Relying entirely on community support, every dollar—and every act of kindness—truly makes a difference.
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Dog Patch SF & Ropes For Rescues
Ryan Dempsey, Founder
Ropes for Rescues was born from founder Ryan Dempsey’s rescue journey with his two dogs, Rascal and Oona. As Ryan learned their individual personalities and needs, he began handcrafting dog gear tailored to their unique quirks. His creativity and craftsmanship quickly caught the attention of his local community, inspiring the launch of Dog Patch SF and the Ropes for Rescues program.
Today, Ryan is dedicated to creating eco-friendly dog products that support animal rescue organizations while promoting environmental sustainability. Through Ropes for Rescues, he has donated durable, recycled climbing-rope dog leashes to over 350 animal rescues worldwide, from San Francisco to Ecuador. For a full list of partner rescues and community initiatives, visit their website. Learn more
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