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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Razz has mastered the art of "Lazy Sunday". If you're looking for a buddy who can spend Saturday running trails and hiking with you, then spend Sunday curled up on the couch...Razz is your guy!
Apply to meet Razz: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
🌡️☀️ **Heat stroke can become life-threatening in just minutes.**
As temperatures continue to climb, it's important to remember that our dogs don't cool themselves the same way we do. Even a quick walk, a game of fetch, or a few extra minutes outside can become dangerous—especially for puppies, senior dogs, giant breeds, brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds, and dogs with underlying health conditions.
Knowing the risks, recognizing the warning signs, and acting quickly in an emergency can save a life.
🐾 Walk during the cooler parts of the day.
💧 Always bring water and provide plenty of shade.
🚫 Never leave your dog in a parked car—even for "just a minute."
❤️ If you notice signs of heat stroke, begin cooling your dog with **cool (not ice-cold) water** and seek veterinary care immediately.
A little extra caution during the summer can make all the difference. Stay safe, stay cool, and help keep our four-legged family members happy and healthy all season long.
🎆❤️ Looking for a little sparkle this Fourth of July weekend?
Our adoptable "firecrackers" are ready to light up your life! From playful pups to cozy cuddle bugs, we've got dogs of every age, size, and personality just waiting to meet their perfect families.
As you enjoy the holiday, don't forget to keep your own pets safe:
🏠 Keep them indoors during fireworks.
🎶 Turn on the TV or music to help mask the noise.
🦴 Offer a favorite treat or enrichment toy.
🐾 Double-check collars, tags, and microchip information in case a frightened pet slips away.
When the celebrations are over, take a few minutes to visit our website and meet all of the incredible dogs looking for forever homes. Your newest family member might be just a click away. ❤️🐶
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Freedom Ride Rescue! Stay safe, have fun, and give your pets an extra hug from us.
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
Razz has mastered the art of "Lazy Sunday". If you`re looking for a buddy who can spend Saturday running trails and hiking with you, then spend Sunday curled up on the couch...Razz is your guy!
Apply to meet Razz: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
🌡️☀️ **Heat stroke can become life-threatening in just minutes.**
As temperatures continue to climb, it`s important to remember that our dogs don`t cool themselves the same way we do. Even a quick walk, a game of fetch, or a few extra minutes outside can become dangerous—especially for puppies, senior dogs, giant breeds, brachycephalic (short-nosed) breeds, and dogs with underlying health conditions.
Knowing the risks, recognizing the warning signs, and acting quickly in an emergency can save a life.
🐾 Walk during the cooler parts of the day.
💧 Always bring water and provide plenty of shade.
🚫 Never leave your dog in a parked car—even for "just a minute."
❤️ If you notice signs of heat stroke, begin cooling your dog with **cool (not ice-cold) water** and seek veterinary care immediately.
A little extra caution during the summer can make all the difference. Stay safe, stay cool, and help keep our four-legged family members happy and healthy all season long.
🎆❤️ Looking for a little sparkle this Fourth of July weekend?
Our adoptable "firecrackers" are ready to light up your life! From playful pups to cozy cuddle bugs, we`ve got dogs of every age, size, and personality just waiting to meet their perfect families.
As you enjoy the holiday, don`t forget to keep your own pets safe:
🏠 Keep them indoors during fireworks.
🎶 Turn on the TV or music to help mask the noise.
🦴 Offer a favorite treat or enrichment toy.
🐾 Double-check collars, tags, and microchip information in case a frightened pet slips away.
When the celebrations are over, take a few minutes to visit our website and meet all of the incredible dogs looking for forever homes. Your newest family member might be just a click away. ❤️🐶
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Happy Fourth of July from all of us at Freedom Ride Rescue! Stay safe, have fun, and give your pets an extra hug from us.
☀️🐾 Sunshine, wagging tails, and a whole lot of happy memories!
A huge **THANK YOU** to everyone who stopped by to see us at the Tap Yard Solstice Market! We loved introducing our amazing adoptable dogs to so many wonderful people, sharing their stories, and spending an evening with such a fun, supportive community.
Thank you to **Tap Yard Raleigh**, the Solstice Market organizers, our incredible volunteers and fosters, and everyone who came out to support Freedom Ride Rescue. We couldn`t do what we do without this amazing community. ❤️
Until the next event... we`ll keep bringing the puppy kisses! 🐶✨
✨ **Red, white, and ADOPT!** ✨
This Fourth of July, Coffee has just one declaration to make:
📜 **"I hold these truths to be self-evident... that every puppy deserves a forever family."** ❤️🐾
At just 4 months old, this sweet Great Dane mix is ready to declare his independence from foster care and pledge his heart to a family of his very own. Sure, he still has some growing to do—but that just means more dog to love!
As you celebrate with family, friends, and backyard BBQs, remember that the best way to end the holiday might just be with a new best friend by your side.
Apply to meet Coffee: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
🎆 Happy Fourth of July from Coffee and all of us at Freedom Ride Rescue!
We thought about taking the holiday weekend off...
...but then we remembered we have a whole bunch of amazing dogs who are still waiting for their forever families, and we can never miss an opportunity to show them off.
So we`re packing up some of our favorite little firecrackers and heading to **Unleashed on Creedmoor Road** this **Sunday from 1–3 PM!**
Stop by to meet some incredible adoptable pups, chat with our volunteers, and maybe even find your perfect match. We can`t promise actual fireworks, but we **can** promise plenty of moments that`ll make you say...
✨ *"Oooooh!"* 😍
✨ *"Ahhhhh!"* 🥹
Whether you`re ready to adopt, thinking about fostering, or just want to get your puppy fix, we`d love to see you there!
🎇 Help us give these deserving dogs the independence they`ve been waiting for—a forever home.
🌈❤️ What an incredible evening at **OUT! Raleigh!** ❤️🌈
We had so much fun celebrating with our community, introducing people to some of our amazing adoptable dogs, and being part of such a welcoming, joyful event. From puppy snuggles and happy conversations to new friends and familiar faces, it was an afternoon full of smiles and unforgettable memories.
We`re incredibly honored to have been included in this special celebration and are so grateful to everyone who stopped by our booth, shared some love with our pups, asked about adoption or fostering, or simply took the time to say hello.
A huge thank you to the organizers of **OUT! Raleigh** for creating such an amazing event and for welcoming Freedom Ride Rescue. We can`t wait to be back again!
And who knows... maybe one of our adoptable dogs met their future family along the way. 🐾❤️
Pittie, pups & a temp Rottie need you!
We are looking for fosters - please consider joining our road trip!
freedom-ride.org/fostering
💕 Some of the sweetest dogs are the quietest ones.
Meet Elsie, a gentle 6-year-old beagle with a heart full of love. She may be a little shy when you first meet her, but give her a little patience and kindness, and you`ll discover a loyal companion who`s just waiting to blossom.
Elsie isn`t looking for a life of constant excitement. She`s looking for a soft place to land, a family who understands that trust takes time, and a home where she can finally relax and be loved.
Sometimes the greatest friendships don`t happen instantly—they grow a little more every day. We think Elsie is worth every second. ❤️🐾
Apply to meet her today! www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
😁 That smile. That underbite. That face.
Mae`s irresistible grin is guaranteed to brighten your day—even if it`s not *quite* the weekend yet! 💛
This lovable girl has a way of making everyone she meets smile, and she`s hoping her next smile is for the family she`ll call her own. If you`re looking for a best friend who`s equal parts fun, cuddly, and adorable, Mae is ready to make every day feel like the weekend.
Go ahead... try not to smile back. We dare you. 🐾💕
Apply to meet Mae: 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.
Upcoming Events
Don't miss our fun-filled line up of events!
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.