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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Meet Germaine, a boy who is already well on his way to being the perfect best friend. 💙
This handsome guy is doing great with the crate and catching on quickly to potty training. He’s been on several outings and calmly watches kids, strollers, and other dogs pass by like a pro—no pulling, no barking, just taking it all in. He’s also learning “sit” and “wait” like a champ!
At home, Germaine loves playing with his buddy Annie, soaking up the sunshine in the yard, and curling up beside his people for a cozy nap. He’ll likely grow into a medium-sized pup with a lower energy level—basically the ideal companion for anyone looking for a loyal sidekick.
Germaine is available for adoption, but he also needs a new foster home (through no fault of his own!). If you’re thinking about adding this sweet boy to your family, fostering could be the perfect way to try it out first.
🐾 Interested in adopting? Apply on our website. www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
🏡 Interested in fostering? Email jennifer@freedom-ride.org
for more information.
Germaine is ready to find his people—maybe it’s you. 💫
Two chances this weekend to find your new best friend… and we’re bringing the CUTEST crew along for the adventure 🐾💕
⚔️ Saturday: Knights of the Hound Table
Join us at Fortnight Brewing in Wake Forest from 2–4pm for a noble quest… to adopt a dog, obviously. Expect wagging tails, loyal companions, and maybe a few royal snuggles from pups like Poplar & Wendy 👑
🎤 Sunday: FRR Goes Underground
We’re heading to Durham Central Park for the Underground Market from 11am–3pm! Come stroll, shop, and soak up the sunshine while meeting adorable adoptables like Steve & Colter ☀️
Whether you’re ready to adopt, thinking about fostering, or just want some puppy love—we’d LOVE to see you there.
Your perfect match might just be waiting this weekend 💛
Got plans Saturday? Well we have a Raleigh AND a Carolina beach suggestion for you and your doggo! Clouds Taproom's annual Marchtoberfest (noon to 10 pm): come raise a Tito's as a portion of each specialty cocktail is benefitting FRR!
OR if you wanna enjoy the gorgous day at Carolina Beach: we are THRILLED to be a new non profit partner of Skate Dog! Come have your dog try out skateboarding (a portion of each registration is being donated to FRR) ... it's a fabulous festival from 1 - 3, even if your dog wants to keep all four paws on the ground!
Thank you to both Clouds Taproom and the coolest skater dog owner, Jay Carrillo, for supporting our road trip.... see more at:
www.cloudsbrewing.com/taproom-events/marchtoberfest2025
surfdogexperience.com/
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
Meet Germaine, a boy who is already well on his way to being the perfect best friend. 💙
This handsome guy is doing great with the crate and catching on quickly to potty training. He’s been on several outings and calmly watches kids, strollers, and other dogs pass by like a pro—no pulling, no barking, just taking it all in. He’s also learning “sit” and “wait” like a champ!
At home, Germaine loves playing with his buddy Annie, soaking up the sunshine in the yard, and curling up beside his people for a cozy nap. He’ll likely grow into a medium-sized pup with a lower energy level—basically the ideal companion for anyone looking for a loyal sidekick.
Germaine is available for adoption, but he also needs a new foster home (through no fault of his own!). If you’re thinking about adding this sweet boy to your family, fostering could be the perfect way to try it out first.
🐾 Interested in adopting? Apply on our website. www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
🏡 Interested in fostering? Email jennifer@freedom-ride.org
for more information.
Germaine is ready to find his people—maybe it’s you. 💫
Two chances this weekend to find your new best friend… and we’re bringing the CUTEST crew along for the adventure 🐾💕
⚔️ Saturday: Knights of the Hound Table
Join us at Fortnight Brewing in Wake Forest from 2–4pm for a noble quest… to adopt a dog, obviously. Expect wagging tails, loyal companions, and maybe a few royal snuggles from pups like Poplar & Wendy 👑
🎤 Sunday: FRR Goes Underground
We’re heading to Durham Central Park for the Underground Market from 11am–3pm! Come stroll, shop, and soak up the sunshine while meeting adorable adoptables like Steve & Colter ☀️
Whether you’re ready to adopt, thinking about fostering, or just want some puppy love—we’d LOVE to see you there.
Your perfect match might just be waiting this weekend 💛
Got plans Saturday? Well we have a Raleigh AND a Carolina beach suggestion for you and your doggo! Clouds Taproom`s annual Marchtoberfest (noon to 10 pm): come raise a Tito`s as a portion of each specialty cocktail is benefitting FRR!
OR if you wanna enjoy the gorgous day at Carolina Beach: we are THRILLED to be a new non profit partner of Skate Dog! Come have your dog try out skateboarding (a portion of each registration is being donated to FRR) ... it`s a fabulous festival from 1 - 3, even if your dog wants to keep all four paws on the ground!
Thank you to both Clouds Taproom and the coolest skater dog owner, Jay Carrillo, for supporting our road trip.... see more at:
https://www.cloudsbrewing.com/taproom-events/marchtoberfest2025
https://surfdogexperience.com/
🚨🚨 FOSTER NEEDED 🚨🚨 This sweet 8-year-old Border Collie girl is looking for a foster home. Her owners no longer have the time she deserves, and now she needs a foster to help her transition into her next chapter. She is spayed, house trained, crate trained, and dog friendly — basically the total package and an easy addition to your home. She has a gentle, loving nature and would thrive in a calm environment where she can finally get the attention she’s been missing. Freedom Ride Rescue covers all costs — we just need you to provide the love and a safe place for her to stay.
Please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org if you can help foster this deserving girl!
All hail Queen Peggy 👑
This sassy senior diva has impeccable taste, a deep love for snacks, and absolutely zero tolerance for nonsense. She’s a blanket-loving, bed-sharing, snack-demanding tiny grandma who will happily rule your home (and your heart) with just the right amount of side-eye.
Peggy is looking for a kingdom where she can be the center of attention—no kids, no cats, and only the most respectful canine subjects allowed. In return, you’ll get endless snuggles (on her terms), plenty of personality, and a best friend who keeps life interesting.
Ready to be ruled by royalty? Peggy is waiting 💕
Apply to meet her: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
This sweet girl may still be a puppy, but those big paws are a pretty good hint that a gentle giant is in the making. Don’t let her future size fool you though—Poplar is all heart, with a soft, loving personality that perfectly matches those soulful eyes. Poplar will be a big girl, so she is looing for a family ready to love every single pound of this sweet girl.
If you’re ready for a loyal best friend who will grow up to be equal parts big dog and big cuddle bug, Poplar is ready to plant her paws right in your heart. 🌳💚
Apply to meet Poplar: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Freeom Ride Rescue pups got to play the most AMAZING part of their lives: being prescious bouquets at a local wedding! The best part: two of our "flowers" got adopted by guests .... To a lifetime of happiness and puppy love to the beautiful brides, Hilary and Natalie, for including our pups in your ceremony, your program (stop the video and read the program if you can - it is BRILLIANT) and for including the 12 pups in the cocktail. We all had an amazing time sharing your magical day!
#puppiesasbouquets #weddingandpuppies #PawItForward #partyof12 #freedomriderescue
🚨🚨 FOSTER NEEDED 🚨🚨Roosevelt is an absolute angel just waiting for his chance . At only 7–8 months old, this sweet boy loves everyone he meets and truly has the most perfect temperament. He’s the kind of pup who will steal your heart instantly and make himself right at home. Freedom Ride Rescue covers all costs—we just need a loving foster to give him a safe place to land. Please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org if you’re interested in helping Roosevelt 💛
🐾 FRR Alum Rosie Carmelita (FKA Lilah) is a long-legged little Chi mix with a whole lot of personality packed into her petite frame ✨ Spunky, spirited, and always ready for a treat, this girl knows exactly what she wants — and usually gets it!
💗 February 23rd marks her very special “gotcha day,” the day she was lovingly welcomed into her forever home by three devoted adults, a dog sibling, and one very important cat 🐶🐱 (who she’s pretty sure she runs the household with… especially the cat). And trust us — she knows she’s adored.
🔥 Rosie is the perfect blend of loving, cuddly, sweet, active, and just the tiniest bit stubborn. She’s a certified heat-seeker who can often be found bundled up in her cozy sweaters, soaking up sunshine from her perfectly placed ottoman by the window ☀️🪟 There, she sunbathes like the royalty she is, usually alongside her brother.
🛏️ When she’s not striking a glamorous sunbathing pose, Rosie can be found snuggled up with her brother or rotating between her many plush beds around the house 💞 She has truly mastered the art of comfort and companionship.
🌸 A heartfelt thank you to Freedom Ride Rescue for rescuing and fostering this precious girl and helping her find the loving life she was always meant to have. Rosie Carmelita is thriving — and looking fabulous while doing it. 🐾✨
👀 We absolutely love hearing about how our alumni are doing! Want to see your alum featured? Share their photos and stories on our alumni page—you could be our next spotlight!
Romy is a big puppy with an even bigger heart. This sweet, calm 5-month-old girl is happiest simply being near her people—whether she’s quietly following you around the house or relaxing nearby soaking up affection.
She’s housetrained, crate trained, and has a wonderfully mellow personality for such a young pup. Romy gets along great with other dogs and is expected to grow into a large, gentle companion—the perfect loyal sidekick for someone looking for a loving, easygoing best friend. 💕🐶
Apply at 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.