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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Vinny is the definition of a velcro pup—wherever you go, he’s right there by your side 💛
He’s sweet, playful, and super treat-motivated (aka very trainable 👏). He’s making great progress with house training and learning that the crate isn’t so bad after all—just a little whining before he settles in for a good nap.
Vinny loves other dogs, does well with cats, and would thrive with a furry sibling to show him the ropes.
If you’re home often and looking for a loyal little sidekick, Vinny is your guy 🐶✨
🔗 apply to adopt at freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Let’s paws & smell the flowers… with adoptable pups, of course! 🌸🐾
Join us this Saturday, April 11 from 4–6 PM at South Line Brewing Company for a blooming good time filled with wagging tails, cold drinks, and lots of puppy love 🍻💛
We’re bringing a fabulous lineup of adoptable doggos who are ready to meet their future families.
Whether you’re looking to adopt, thinking about fostering, or just want to soak up some puppy snuggles, this is the perfect way to spend a spring afternoon.
Come sip, socialize, and maybe even meet your perfect match 🌷🐶
📍 South Line Brewing Company
🕓 4–6 PM
💻 Learn more + apply: www.freedom-ride.org
We can’t wait to see you there!
Happy National Hug Your Dog Day! 🤗🐾
Today is all about celebrating the unconditional love our pups give us every single day—and what better way to say “thank you” than with a big ol’ hug 💛
From our adoptable doggos still waiting for their people to our beloved FRR alumni living their best lives, here's to the kind of love that only a dog can give 🐶💕
Got a pup to squeeze today? We want to see it! Drop a pic of you celebrating National Hug Your Dog Day in the comments and let’s fill this post with ALL the snuggles 📸🐾
(And if you’re missing a cuddle buddy… we might know a few 😉)
Apply to bring your own hug monster home! www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
Vinny is the definition of a velcro pup—wherever you go, he’s right there by your side 💛
He’s sweet, playful, and super treat-motivated (aka very trainable 👏). He’s making great progress with house training and learning that the crate isn’t so bad after all—just a little whining before he settles in for a good nap.
Vinny loves other dogs, does well with cats, and would thrive with a furry sibling to show him the ropes.
If you’re home often and looking for a loyal little sidekick, Vinny is your guy 🐶✨
🔗 apply to adopt at freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Let’s paws & smell the flowers… with adoptable pups, of course! 🌸🐾
Join us this Saturday, April 11 from 4–6 PM at South Line Brewing Company for a blooming good time filled with wagging tails, cold drinks, and lots of puppy love 🍻💛
We’re bringing a fabulous lineup of adoptable doggos who are ready to meet their future families.
Whether you’re looking to adopt, thinking about fostering, or just want to soak up some puppy snuggles, this is the perfect way to spend a spring afternoon.
Come sip, socialize, and maybe even meet your perfect match 🌷🐶
📍 South Line Brewing Company
🕓 4–6 PM
💻 Learn more + apply: www.freedom-ride.org
We can’t wait to see you there!
🚨🚨FOSTERS NEEDED!🚨🚨Six adorable 10–12 week old shar pei / lab mix puppies need individual foster homes! We would love to have them become a part of Freedom Ride Rescue and help get ready for their forever families. They are sweet, squishy, and at the perfect age to thrive in loving home environments.
Freedom Ride Rescue covers all costs associated with their care — we just need you to provide the love, safety, and a soft place to land while they wait for adoption.
Please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org if you can help!!
Happy National Hug Your Dog Day! 🤗🐾
Today is all about celebrating the unconditional love our pups give us every single day—and what better way to say “thank you” than with a big ol’ hug 💛
From our adoptable doggos still waiting for their people to our beloved FRR alumni living their best lives, here`s to the kind of love that only a dog can give 🐶💕
Got a pup to squeeze today? We want to see it! Drop a pic of you celebrating National Hug Your Dog Day in the comments and let’s fill this post with ALL the snuggles 📸🐾
(And if you’re missing a cuddle buddy… we might know a few 😉)
Apply to bring your own hug monster home! www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Two PUPPY BOUQUETS are still looking for their happily ever after, so brides Hilary and Natalie made a generous donation to help give them a bump to find their homes!!
If you are interested in Redwoood (age 3.5 months) or Roy (2.5 month fellow with a cleft patate) .... apply at freedom-ride.org!!
Best brides ever (and the most amazing wedding, too)! THANK YOU!!
PUPdate: Walter has a foster!!! Not being hyperbolic when I tell you we are in new territory right now with the amount of intakes at our county shelters. This particular shelter has taken in 170 dogs since April 1st. We have about 100 shelters here in NC, so you can do the math. To be part of the team that has to make these life-saving decisions is not an easy job, but it has to be done.
Walter is one of the dogs on the list we are trying to pull, but we cannot move forward without a foster commitment.
Walter is an 8-year-old, 20 lb boy who is heartworm negative. His dog test looks great and he has so much life left to live — he just needs someone to give him a safe place to land.
If you can help Walter, please PM me as soon as possible. We are running out of time and options for dogs like him.
Please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org if you can help Walter!
Meet Wendy 💕🐾
This sweet girl is ready to find her happily ever after! Wendy is the perfect sidekick who loves curling up next to her people for some quality cuddle time.
She’s got that lovable, easygoing personality that makes everyone fall for her, and once you meet her, you’ll understand why we’re all a little obsessed. Wendy is ready to be someone’s loyal sidekick, adventure buddy, and professional couch companion all in one.
Trust us… Wendy is the kind of dog who makes every day better 💛
Think she might be your perfect match? Head to our website to learn more and apply to meet her! www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
🚨🚨 FOSTER NEEDED FOR SUNSHINE 🚨🚨
Sunshine is THE sweetest 5-year-old, 60 lb momma. She is in a crowded shelter and in serious danger of euthanasia and needs a foster home ASAP.
The good news is rescue has already been secured for her babies — they are safe. Now we urgently need a foster for Sunshine so she can make it out too.
She is dog friendly, cat friendly, and has so much love left to give. Sunshine is heartworm positive, but Freedom Ride Rescue will cover all medical care and treatment. We just need a safe, loving place for her to land. She deserves the same chance her babies are getting. A foster home will save her life.
If you can are looking to foster the perfect house hippo please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org TODAY!!
When looking to adopt a new furry friend, it`s important to find the right one for you. Age can play a big part in that, to make sure your new pet fits into your schedule and lifestyle well. This week, we`ll be highlighting all the currently adoptable dogs and puppies based on their age groups. We hope one of these dogs is perfect for you!
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Golden Hearts: Seniors (9+ Years) 👑
Senior dogs = pure magic 💫
These wise, gentle souls have so much love to give and ask for so little in return. They’re typically calm, affectionate, and happiest just being near their person.
There’s something incredibly special about giving a senior dog the loving home they deserve—and we promise, they’ll give you their whole heart right back.
💰 Adoption fee: $200
📲 Learn more and meet our senior sweethearts: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Nehi is still missing!
Sweet Nehi was adopted from us in February of this year. On March 28, her family was at Crowder Park in Apex, and Nehi got spooked and took off from her adopters. We have had people out looking and putting up signs for her for close to two weeks and we hope to bring her home soon.
While we appreciate people`s desire to help, we don`t need any suggestions on how to lure/trap her at this point. We are doing all the "right" things.
What we DO need is for people to NOT walk around searching for her. If you are driving and get a visual sighting of Nehi, please do nothing other than text/call us with details: when, where, heading in what direction. She was WICKEDLY terrified of strangers even before being in "flight mode." We appreciate any sightings ...
If you want to help put up more signs or check that our current signs are secure/not water logged - share our post - ask neighbors to review RING cameras: THAT`S what we need!!
If you are in the area, please keep an eye out. If spotted, DO NOT CHASE. Instead, try to keep her in your line of sight and call immediately:
📞 919.673.6338
Even quick sightings can help bring her safely back. Please share with anyone in the Apex area to help us get Nehi home. 🐾💛
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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.