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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Looking for a loyal companion with a heart of gold and the best snuggle game in town? Say hello to Otis—a simple guy who’s mastered the art of chill with charm.
Otis is:
🎓 Smart and well-trained (especially when treats are involved)
🧸 A big fan of tug-of-war and plush toy tosses
🛋️ A pro snuggler and certified nap king
🏡 Dreaming of a fenced yard and a home where he’s the only dog (he likes having all the love to himself!)
🐾 Crate-trained and totally cool hanging out while you’re away
All Otis wants is a calm, patient human to share his days with—a comfy place to rest his paws and someone who sees how special he truly is.
If you’re ready for a forever friend who’ll stick by your side through thick and thin, Otis is ready to be your #1 fan.
📍 Apply to adopt this handsome boy at freedom-ride.org
This week's amazing group of FRR dogs brought added frustration to the rescue world, and sadly is a realistic snapshot of North Carloalis. Freedom Ride Rescue brought in a momma dog whose pups were excrutiatingly emaciated (luckily another rescue found placement for her puppies while we found a foster for the mom) ... another cutie was left in a crate with a blanket outside of a local grocery (IN THIS HEAT) ... a very social pup was found covered in filth and fleas wandering. Two dogs did came from our incredible parter, Chatham Sheriff's Animal Resources, while others were from owners who made sure the dogs were safely with our rescue rather then literally dumping them to fend for themselves.
While shelters and rescues are all busting at the seams right now, there is no excuse for just setting dogs loose OR worse, leaving them unattended in a crate where they cannot attempt to find water and food on their own.
We keep all dogs for at least a week to see if owners come forward and screen for behavoiral or medical needs. Please apply for any of these new furry pack members at freedom-ride.org. Time to show them love and a great future ...
There are some storms a-brewing at Freedom Ride Rescue and we'd like to introduce our newest "Cleft Army", led my Colonel Pellicore!
* Vortex: a miniscule Frenchie gal with a cleft palate, heart murmur and major eye injury (we suspect she will lose the eye)
* Blizzard: this pretty Boxer has a cleft palate
* Hurricane: 9-weeks and SO ready to start his life, this amazing bouncing Boxer is stunning, snuggly and READY to get the winds a blowin'
* Tsumami: 9-weeks of sweetness, he's the calm before the storm ... happy to chill and be on the couch as the crazy weather passes through
Nearly 6-years-ago, our mascot "Uncle Milton" with his incredible clefty smile, led his mom, Julie Pellicore, down a path to become the regional go-to for puppies born with cleft lip and palates. Most of Julie's "recruits" come from breeders: their clefts making nursing impossible requiring tube feeding until they are old enough to eat on their own.
Surgery is NOT recommended for their cleft lips OR palates as it often complicates their conditions. Most live amazingly normal lives - with some needing supervision to make sure tey don't eat things that may be hard to pass with their clefts (like peanut butter or other soft foods!)
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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.