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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We owe a BIG thank you to the wonderful folks at Levitate in Raleigh! 🤎🐾
They gifted Freedom Ride with another generous donation, and naturally we had to thank them the best way we know how… with a gaggle of adorable puppies. 🐶✨
Levitate has been such a generous supporter of our rescue over the years, and we are incredibly grateful for all they have done to help our mission. The support of our community truly means the world to us and to the dogs whose lives are changed because of it. Thank you for continuing to believe in what we do! 🐾
BREED GAME!! Whoever guesses the top two breeds of Vale will win a FREEDOM RIDE RESCUE T-shirt and four free registrations to our Poker Run on May 30!
He's a fabulous, low-key 70 pound guy who got his freedom ride from Surry County Animal Control. We are THRILLED that our long-time supporter, Butch & Sundance K9 Training, is not only FOSTERING him, they have DNA tested him!!
Put your breed guesses in the comments of the original FB and IG post ... as soon as Butch & Sundance has results back, we will post and announce the winner!
Apply to adopt Vale at freedom-ride.org ... #butchandsundancek9training #guessthebreed #PawItForward #freedomriderescue
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We owe a BIG thank you to the wonderful folks at Levitate in Raleigh! 🤎🐾
They gifted Freedom Ride with another generous donation, and naturally we had to thank them the best way we know how… with a gaggle of adorable puppies. 🐶✨
Levitate has been such a generous supporter of our rescue over the years, and we are incredibly grateful for all they have done to help our mission. The support of our community truly means the world to us and to the dogs whose lives are changed because of it. Thank you for continuing to believe in what we do! 🐾
BREED GAME!! Whoever guesses the top two breeds of Vale will win a FREEDOM RIDE RESCUE T-shirt and four free registrations to our Poker Run on May 30!
He`s a fabulous, low-key 70 pound guy who got his freedom ride from Surry County Animal Control. We are THRILLED that our long-time supporter, Butch & Sundance K9 Training, is not only FOSTERING him, they have DNA tested him!!
Put your breed guesses in the comments of the original FB and IG post ... as soon as Butch & Sundance has results back, we will post and announce the winner!
Apply to adopt Vale at freedom-ride.org ... #butchandsundancek9training #guessthebreed #PawItForward #freedomriderescue
🚨Fosters Needed🚨- 5 y.o. Chihuahua mixes, Vice & Versa
Vice and Versa are both the most loveable AND loving chihuahua mixes we’ve ever seen! These sweet sisters possess the kindest hearts a dog can have, lighting up the faces of everyone who sees them at the shelter. Although beloved, they only have TWO DAYS (2) left to be pulled from the shelter due to available space! Both Vice and Versa are ready to be taken by any available foster, together or separate, NOW! If interested, contact our foster coordinator at her email listed below.
jennifer@freedom-ride.com
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Available fosters must live within one hour of Raleigh in order to access medical and other resources.
If you have travel plans within the next two weeks, please wait until they are concluded to volunteer.
One whole year. That’s how long Mira has been waiting for someone to realize she’s been the perfect dog all along. 💔🐾
Mira is the definition of a Velcro dog—she wants to be wherever her people are, whether that’s following you from room to room or curled up beside you on the couch. She’s sweet, loyal, affectionate, and absolutely full of personality. She also has a hilarious habit of collecting toys like little treasures and hiding them away in blankets for safekeeping.
She loves every human she meets and has so much love to give. Mira can be a little enthusiastic when meeting other dogs because she hasn’t quite mastered subtle social skills yet, but her intentions are all heart.
This girl has spent an entire year watching other dogs find families while she keeps waiting for her turn. We know her perfect people are out there somewhere—we just need them to see her. 💙
Apply to meet Mira: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
How does YOUR dog like to sleep? 🐾💤
Honestly… wouldn’t it be nice to be a dog and just pass out anywhere with zero responsibilities? Couch? Floor? Half off the bed? Upside down with your legs in the air? Sounds amazing. 😂
Dakota, Raisin, Vinny, Jefferson, and Peter are all professional nappers with very different snoozing styles, but one thing is clear: they’ve mastered the art of relaxation.
Now we want to see your sleepy pups! Drop a pic of your dog snoozing in the comments — and the more ridiculous the sleeping position, the better. 🐶💤
Looking for a little Charm in your life? Well…here he is. ✨🐾
This cheerful, happy-go-lucky pup is equal parts fun, fluff, and personality. Charm approaches every day with a wagging tail and an eagerness to be part of whatever his people are doing. He’s smart, energetic, affectionate, and very much the kind of dog who wants to be involved in the action.
Like many young doodle-y boys, Charm is still learning the ropes—house routines, leash manners, confidence in new environments, and how to relax when left alone. But with structure, patience, and continued training, he’s already making great progress.
Charm is looking for a family ready for an active, intelligent dog who will thrive with adventure, enrichment, and lots of love. In return? You’ll get a loyal little sidekick who truly lives up to his name. 💙
Read more about what Charm is looking for in a forever home and apply to meet him: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Enrichment isn’t just a fun bonus for dogs—it’s one of the best ways we can support their mental and emotional well-being. 🐾🧠
Many behavior challenges we see in dogs come from boredom, stress, lack of confidence, or excess energy. Giving dogs opportunities to think, problem solve, sniff, learn, and engage with the world in healthy ways can make a huge difference in their overall happiness.
Something as simple as swapping a food bowl for a puzzle feeder, snuffle mat, frozen Kong, scatter feeding, or training session can help tire out a dog’s brain in a positive, productive way. And training isn’t just about obedience—it helps build confidence, strengthens communication, and deepens the bond between dogs and their humans.
Even dogs who already “know the basics” benefit from regular training and enrichment activities. Learning never really stops—and honestly, most dogs love having a job to do. 💙
TWO WEEKS `til our 7th THE FREEDOM RIDE! We are still in need of items for our riders` bags... if anyone wants items with their logos in front of our riders, let us know! (mollie@freedom-ride.org)
May 30 is two events combined! At 11 am - cars and motorcycles will leave Lonerider in Wake Forest to collect poker cards at Artisan Beer & Cheese, Owl`s Roost and Tar Banks - the best and the worst poker hands will win cash!
AND from noon to 5 pm, we`ll have food, drinks, adoptable dogs, raffles and a vendors!!
This sweet little shadow loves attention, adores his people, and would happily spend all day by your side. He’s very treat motivated (which makes training much easier!), is making great progress with house training, and is learning that the crate isn’t so bad after all.
Vinny loves playing with his foster dog siblings, gets along with the cat, and would likely thrive with another furry friend in the home to help show him the ropes.
If you’re looking for a loyal little sidekick who wants to be involved in literally everything you do, Vinny is ready to apply for the position. ✨
Apply to meet Vinny: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
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.