Non-Profit Animal Rescue

Give a Freedom Ride

In 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.

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About Us

About Our 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 volunteer 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 brings 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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13 hours ago
Freedom Ride Rescue

Sweet Audrey is a 6 month old poodle mix who has been horribly neglected. Poor girl is literally skin and bones. She’s got no muscle mass in her hind legs which impacts her ability to fully stand. She’s got a long road ahead of her as she recovers. Donate today to support Audrey’s care. ... See MoreSee Less

17 hours ago
Freedom Ride Rescue

Did you miss our event, Irish I Had A Home, at Tap Yard Raleigh? No worries, here's a recap of the fabulous time that was had by all!

Some of us are still wishing... Are you ready to adopt a lucky pup?!
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20 hours ago
Freedom Ride Rescue

You’ll need some tissues for this freedom ride 😭❤️🐶 ... See MoreSee Less

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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!

💤💤Wake me up when Monday is over - Keegan💤💤 Who else is feeling this way today?
Hi! I’m Thistle. I just got adopted! Yay! Check out my friends bios on FRR’s website freedom-ride.org
Keegan is a semi-feral mini golden doodle who has made strides in the nearly 2 months since she was rescued from a backyard breeder situation. We are amazed by how far she has come, but Keegan will need ongoing training and socializing to be the best dog she can be. Owner experience with shy or feral dogs is an absolute must.

Keegan needs a very specific kind of forever home to set her up for success and her very dedicated foster mom is going to be extremely picky about finding the perfect home for Keegan. If you think that the perfect home is with you, apply on our website!
Grenna is a sweet and super affectionate pup who loves to snuggle. She's currently working on potty training and is learning the house rules from the other dogs in the home. Interested in learning more? Check out her bio on our website.
Hey everyone! Meet Poppy, with the floppy ears! 🐶 If you're in the market for a furry companion that will always make you smile, Poppy is your girl. She's working on potty training and is learning quickly (yay!), loves belly rubs (double yay!), and can even do a mean rendition of "Who Let the Dogs Out" (okay, not really, but we can dream). Adopt Poppy today and get ready for a lifetime of ear flops and unconditional love. 🐾💕
It's FRR-Baby Friday Time!
This week, we'd like to shine the spotlight on one of our amazing senior dogs. 

Meet Marley. He may be 10 years old, but he's still got a lot of play left in that handsome body! Marley loves to play with toys and go on short walks to sniff and explore. But mostly, he just wants to be near his people and snuggle. All he requests is plenty of cozy blankets to curl up in for a good snug session. Throw in some treats, and Marley is happy! 

Marley has been with us for a few months but needs a new foster home as soon as possible. Please consider bringing this mellow gentleman into your home--to foster OR adopt! If you don't have a space for Marley, please share and help us find him a new foster, or even better, a forever home!

Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.”

~ Karen Davison

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.

help save a life

Donations cover vet expenses, shelter fees, continuing long-term care, and any other costs that arise treating dogs in great need. We prepare our dogs for success with a microchip, spay/neuter and make sure they are up to date on vaccines and preventatives. We are a 501(c)(3) organization making your financial contributions tax deductible.

foster

Join our tight-knit rescue family! We need fosters until dogs are adopted, for temporary needs, for medical cases and/or for end of life hospice care. Supplies and vet care is provided. You help your dog blossom and find his fur-ever home and in the process learn what a rewarding experience fostering really is!

Adopt

Adopting a rescue animal helps to save the life of an animal in need, through no fault of their own! And you get a new best friend out of the deal. Seriously, what could be better than that? We take in all mixes of breeds and all ages! You can meet adoptable dogs at our weekly adoption events or put in an application for specific dogs.