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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Today's "freedom rides" look a little different as our rescue needed to focus on some internal moving - and we could use your help! For our regulars, remember Tressa who ran away from her foster twice? She's still in need of a new home ... plus the mom to our litter of 11 is ready to start her next chapter without puppies (we also need one more puppy home for Stella's last two pups - the other are in foster homes doing great)!
So this post is part 'freedom rides' and part foster plea to help us get on track so we can get back to pulling more dogs into our rescue!
If you are interested in fostering - temporarily or until a dog is adopted - we NEED you! freedom-ride.org/fostering
Happy Easter! Does your dog get an easter basket?
STELLA NEEDS YOU! We're offering a fantastic basket for local pickup/delivery (Raleigh/Durham/Clayton area) donated by Susan and Pete Pridon to help us raise money for Stella and her ELEVEN puppies!
$10 a spot until all 50 are filled ... then we will pick who gets our SEASHORE raffle live on Facebook!
What's in the basket (see comments for photo AND contents list): Four saltwater themed craft beers, two limited edition celebration beer glasses, pewter shell plate, shell collectors display box, kayak famed photo, dog travel water bottel in a crocheted carrier, seashell design insulated bottle, starfish ornament, salmon jerky for dogs, handmade lavender and rosehip seashell soap, imperfect & awesome sign, shark stoarge bin!
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
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
Ember is a sweet little girl who gets along well with other dogs and loves giving kisses! She’s a snuggler at heart and doesn’t mind being gently moved to a comfier spot—she just wants to be close. Her happy tail says it all: once she warms up to you, even the smallest things will get it wagging.
Ember is a chill pup who enjoys playtime, walks, hanging outside, and having company (human or dog). When you’re busy—whether you’re working, cooking, or just doing your own thing—she’s content to entertain herself or nap nearby, happy just to be in your presence.
Apply to adopt Ember: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
We love our senior dogs and Zuzu is a real gem. Zuzu is 9 years old and as sweet as she can be. She is happiest when she can be with her people. She loves sniffing and exploring the backyard, but is past the point where she needs lots of physical activity. Zuzu still has so much love to give and will bring tons of joy to her new family.
Apply to adopt Zuzu: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Meet Otto, a sweet and well-mannered young dog who is looking for his forever home! Otto is housebroken and crate-trained, making him an easy addition to any home. He walks wonderfully on a leash and is a pro at following commands, always eager to please.
Otto is an affectionate pup who adores people and thrives on attention, especially if it means getting some cuddle time! He has great manners for such a young dog—he takes treats gently and doesn’t jump on people--he`s the best!
Apply to adopt Otto: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Got plans this Sunday? Well, you do now!! Head out to Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary for a spectacular day of pet-themed fun!
The Spring Fling presented by Unleashed is an event we look forward to every year. There will be vendors, activities, and adoptable dogs from Freedom Ride and many other rescues! Check out all the fun happening at the event on the main event page: https://www.facebook.com/k9springfling
We`re bringing a big crew of cuties and we can`t wait for you to meet them! Find the Freedom Ride tent and say hi! We`ll be out there from 12-6 on Sunday.
We`ve been having such a good time exploring new venues the last few weeks. Last weekend, we went out to Franklinton to the Owl`s Roost. It was a lovely afternoon with our adoptable dogs and puppies!
Christopher is ready for his perfect people to bring him home! He`s such a sweet and well-behaved little guy with so much love to give. If you think you`ve got the perfect home for Christopher, submit an application to meet him!
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
HAPPY NATIONAL PET DAY!! A HUGE thank you to DoubleTree and Hilton Garden Inn (Cary Crossroads) for launching a supply drive and fundraiser for Freedom Ride Rescue today! We hope lots of travelers will support us through May 11 ...
If YOU want to make a donation in honor of your pet, please do (freedom-ride.org/giving)! Orbring ANY supplies to our weekly adoption events!
And drop a photo of the pets YOU are celebrating in the comments!!
#nationalpetday2025 #pawitforward #freedomriderescue #hilton #hiltoncary #doubletreecary ##hiltongardenınn
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!🚨🚨Littlefoot is a 2 yr old 12 lb Pomchi in need of rescue. The small independent shelter caring for him is helping their county deal with a hoarding situation and freeing up even one kennel will be a huge help. He is dog and cat friendly and loves a lap. Anyone?? Please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org if you can help! Thank you!!!!
We love hanging out downtown for First Friday. Thanks to @binkyandbell Binky and Bell for all their support!
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.