N.C. Non-Profit Animal Rescue
Give a Freedom RideIn the rescue world, a “Freedom Ride” is that magical car ride out of an animal shelter for a dog. At first they are nervous, but there is a moment when they realize they are safe …. tongue out, tail wagging, a new chapter for them.
About Us
About Our N.C. Rescue
We are proud to be the crazy dog lovers who skip out on work to transport dogs from all over the state to their excited fosters’ homes; who stay up late searching shelter pages for that next “Freedom Ride” potential; who spend countless hours making rescue a reality!
Freedom Ride Rescue brings together individuals who share a love for dogs and a dream to see a no-kill state. Our foster-based network is in the Raleigh/Clayton, NC, area. We bring in dogs of all ages, sizes and breed mixes. We help to rehabilitate these animals – providing security, love, medical, and behavioral training as needed – until they can be adopted to their “fur-ever” homes.
We are foster based: we have no facility and every one of our adoptable (and not quite ready to be adopted) animals are in homes where families are teaching trust, love, basic manners …. preparing your future dog ready to be the best addition to your family that he can be!
As fosters, we are willing to have our heart break after we love, rehabilitate and nurse an unwanted, unloved animal until they prance away with their fur-ever person – often never looking back – as they start their most life’s wonderful chapter: the one as a cherished pet.
So join our road to making freedom rides happen! We are a wonderful, tight-knit family needing volunteers, fosters, donors – basically caring people willing to help in any way they can!
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Tuesday Trivia Time!
There are so many breeds out there that have had some VERY important (and dangerous) jobs!
Calling all Breaking Bad fans!
This litter of cuties is breaking hearts everywhere. Meet our four tiny stars ready for their forever homes:
✨ Jesse
✨ Saul
✨ Walter White
✨ Skylar White
They may not cook, but they’re serving up puppy love in purest form.
Adopt one of these little legends and start your own happily ever after story today!
www.freedom-ride.org
Of course our "Dwight Schrute" is no stranger to social media wonders ... so of COURSE his fundraiser is a pop culture phenomenon! Our old guy already used his budget for an emergency bladder stone surgery so is getting creative with raising money for a much needed dental: luckily two generations of FRR adopters donated an authentic, new in box POP MART "Blind Box" Labubu doll. Thank you to the Pridon family (FRR's Shadow, Poppy, Zoe and Freya's people) for the amazingly sought after collector's item!
A $10 donation gets you on Dwight's playing card: once all spots are filled, we'll do a live drawing for who gets the authentic, new in box Labubu doll! Please share - the quicker we fill the spots, the quicker you may be able to get your "Blind Box" Labubu ....
Donate on our web or Paypal at freedom-ride.org/donate
Venmo @Freedom-Ride-1
Pick a number when you donate! (If you don't select a number or your number is already chosen, we will randomly assign you one!) #pawitforward #nopawsleftbehind #freedomriderescue
HERE WE GO!
22 - Elise Kohli
51 to 57 - Susan Ricci
79 - Carol Scheible
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
Tuesday Trivia Time!
There are so many breeds out there that have had some VERY important (and dangerous) jobs!
Calling all Breaking Bad fans!
This litter of cuties is breaking hearts everywhere. Meet our four tiny stars ready for their forever homes:
✨ Jesse
✨ Saul
✨ Walter White
✨ Skylar White
They may not cook, but they’re serving up puppy love in purest form.
Adopt one of these little legends and start your own happily ever after story today!
www.freedom-ride.org
Of course our "Dwight Schrute" is no stranger to social media wonders ... so of COURSE his fundraiser is a pop culture phenomenon! Our old guy already used his budget for an emergency bladder stone surgery so is getting creative with raising money for a much needed dental: luckily two generations of FRR adopters donated an authentic, new in box POP MART "Blind Box" Labubu doll. Thank you to the Pridon family (FRR`s Shadow, Poppy, Zoe and Freya`s people) for the amazingly sought after collector`s item!
A $10 donation gets you on Dwight`s radar! Once we have 100 donations, we will do a live drawing for who gets the authentic, new in box Labubu doll! Please share - the quicker we fill the spots, the quicker you may be able to get your "Blind Box" Labubu ....
Donate on our web or Paypal at freedom-ride.org/donate
Venmo @Freedom-Ride-1
#pawitforward #nopawsleftbehind #freedomriderescue
Whoa! We blinked and it`s almost FALL!
Here`s our current event schedule for September. We`re all over the place--Raleigh, Clayton, Rolesville, Durham...and who knows were else! Be sure to keep an eye on our event pages as we update details for each event and add new events. And don`t forget we always post a reel of the dogs scheduled to attend the weekend events every Friday evening.
https://www.facebook.com/freedomride.rescue/events
Why do you like hanging out with your dog??
Meet Otis — your future ride-or-die snuggle buddy!
Hi there! I’m Otis — a simple guy with a big ol’ heart and a love for the good things in life: soft beds, belly rubs, and you. 💛
I’m already a pro at the important stuff:
🎓 Well-trained and smart (will work for treats!)
🎾 Lover of tug games and squeaky toys
🛌 Expert-level cuddler and nap enthusiast
🏡 Crate-trained and chill when you’re out
My dream home? One where I’m the only dog — I like having the spotlight to myself! A fenced-in yard would be a huge bonus so I can stretch my legs and live my best zoomie life.
I’m loyal, loving, and just waiting to meet the person who’ll see me for the good boy I am. Could that be you?
Apply to meet me at www.freedom-ride.org
Hear ye, hear ye! This weekend, the Freedom Ride knights (and their noble pups) ride forth to Wake Forest in search of worthy adopters to join their noble cause.
At Fortnight (Wake Forest location), brave hearts will gather, tails will wag, and perhaps the greatest quest of all shall be fulfilled — finding forever homes.
Join us on our journey, noble friends — for these Tails of Glory await their champions!
⚔️ Saturday, August 29 (noon-3 pm)
⚔️Fortnight Brewing, Wake Forest (1894 S. Franklin Street)
Come see us!
Franklin Needs You!
This sweet boy has had a tough few months. His original owner faced serious health issues and could no longer care for him, so he came to Freedom Ride to find a new home. Franklin was adopted — but only for 48 hours before being returned for seeming “stressed.” (Friendly reminder: Two days is not nearly enough for any dog to decompress in a new home. Patience and time are the key to helping your new friend adjust.)
Back in his foster home, we’ve learned something important: Franklin LOVES people and LOVES other dogs… but he is not a fan of cats. So now, our biggest wish is to find this sweet, handsome boy a cat-free foster or forever home where he can finally relax and be loved like he deserves.
Other than his dislike of cats, Franklin is the perfect houseguest!
👉 How you can help Franklin right now:
✔️ Apply to Adopt – give Franklin the forever home he’s dreaming of.
✔️ Apply to Foster – open your home and your heart while he waits to be adopted.
✔️ Foster to Adopt – give him a try, and if it’s not the right fit, continue fostering until his forever family comes along.
✔️ SHARE this post – help us reach the cat-free foster or adopter he’s waiting for.
Let’s get Franklin the safe, happy home he deserves.
Apply to foster or adopt Fabulous Franklin on our website: www.freedom-ride.org
This little tiny queen may be a senior, but she’s still full of zoomies, toy time, and snuggles. When she’s not wrestling and chasing her doggy friends, you’ll find her cozied up under a blanket, snoozing like the royalty she is. 👑
Peggy’s wishlist for her forever home:
🐶 A canine bestie to wrestle, snuggle, and share adventures with (strongly preferred!)
🏡 Someone who works from home — she loves her people and doesn’t like being left alone.
🚫 No apartments/shared walls — Peggy has a voice and isn’t afraid to use it when you’re gone.
🚸 Older kids or no kids (younger ones make her a little nervous).
She’s house-trained, leash-loving, and sunshine-approved for lounging outdoors. While she’s small, her personality is BIG — equal parts love and sass.
If you and your dog are ready for a new partner in fun (and naps), Peggy is ready to steal your heart.
📩 Apply to adopt at www.freedom-ride.org
Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.”
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Services
What We Do
Rescue Dogs
We are proud to be the crazy dog lovers who skip out on work to transport dogs from all over the state to their excited fosters’ homes … who stay up late searching shelter pages for that next “Freedom Ride” potential …. who volunteer countless hours making rescue a reality!
Provide Medical Care
Freedom Ride Rescue provides all supplies (crates, food, bowls) and gets the animal in for a vet visit (for a spay, neuter and/or vaccines); we’ll also provide flea and heartworm preventatives. Anything and everything to make a happy and healthy pet!
Find A Home
We love, rehabilitate and nurse an unwanted, unloved animal until they prance away with their fur-ever person as they start their most life’s wonderful chapter: the one as a cherished pet.
Lost a Pet?
Freedom Ride Rescue partners with Petco Love Lost to make reuniting lost pets easier using image recognition technology to search a national lost and found database.