N.C. Non-Profit Animal Rescue

Give a Freedom Ride

In 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.

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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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Friday night PUPPY YOGA anyone?? We are thrilled that Health House is hosting a yoga session to raise money for us - with our adoptable pups as the stars!!

For $30, come stretch and try "Downward Dog" rescue style! Sign up before slots are filled at www.healthhousenc.com/classes (scroll to "May 15" for the puppy yoga!)

We cannot guarantee a lot of traditional yoga happening but DO guarantee a night of "awws" and lots of puppy kisses and people giggles!

#healthhouse #puppyyoga #rolesville #freedomriderescue #nopawsleftbehind
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Mikey and Oli are serving up double the puppy cuteness…but they’re each looking for their own forever homes. 🐾💙

(As adorable as they are together, we do not adopt puppies out in pairs. Raising sibling-aged puppies together can lead to challenges, so these boys need separate families where they can grow into confident, independent dogs!)

Oli is the affectionate, kiss-giving cuddlebug who loves cozy naps, toys, and staying busy with playtime and adventures. Mikey is the food-motivated little charmer who’s equal parts playful and snuggly, with a big love for toys, soft blankets, and hanging out with his people.

Both boys adore other dogs, are doing great with crate training, and are looking for families ready for all the fun, chaos, enrichment, and cuddles that come with puppyhood.

If you’re searching for a sweet, social best friend with tons of personality, one of these boys might just be your perfect match. ✨

Apply to meet either of these cuties by putting in an application on our website: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
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Friday night PUPPY YOGA anyone?? We are thrilled that Health House is hosting a yoga session to raise money for us - with our adoptable pups as the stars!!

For $30, come stretch and try "Downward Dog" rescue style! Sign up before slots are filled at https://www.healthhousenc.com/classes (scroll to "May 15" for the puppy yoga!)

We cannot guarantee a lot of traditional yoga happening but DO guarantee a night of "awws" and lots of puppy kisses and people giggles!

#healthhouse  #puppyyoga #rolesville #freedomriderescue #nopawsleftbehind
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!🚨🚨 Coyote is an 8-10 week old pup in need of a foster home! He is dog friendly and this boy’s tail doesn’t stop wagging! He is a total sweetheart! If you live within an hour of Raleigh and can foster Coyote please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
Mikey and Oli are serving up double the puppy cuteness…but they’re each looking for their own forever homes. 🐾💙

(As adorable as they are together, we do not adopt puppies out in pairs. Raising sibling-aged puppies together can lead to challenges, so these boys need separate families where they can grow into confident, independent dogs!)

Oli is the affectionate, kiss-giving cuddlebug who loves cozy naps, toys, and staying busy with playtime and adventures. Mikey is the food-motivated little charmer who’s equal parts playful and snuggly, with a big love for toys, soft blankets, and hanging out with his people.

Both boys adore other dogs, are doing great with crate training, and are looking for families ready for all the fun, chaos, enrichment, and cuddles that come with puppyhood.

If you’re searching for a sweet, social best friend with tons of personality, one of these boys might just be your perfect match. ✨

Apply to meet either of these cuties by putting in an application on our website: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Rhode Island (Isla), Montana, Dakota, and Georgia have already been through more than any puppy should—but you’d never know it from their sweet faces and resilient spirits. 💙🐾

When these Shar Pei pups came to Freedom Ride Rescue, they were struggling with painful skin issues and needed specialized eye surgeries to correct entropion, a condition where the eyelids roll inward and can damage the eyes. Through it all, they’ve been absolute troopers.

Now, after lots of medical care, healing, and love, these puppies are finally ready for the next chapter: finding their forever homes. Each puppy has their own unique personality and needs, so be sure to read their individual bios on our website to learn more about who might be the perfect fit for your family.

We’ll also be honest—this litter’s medical care placed a significant strain on rescue finances. If you’re able to contribute to their fundraiser, your support will help us continue saying “yes” to dogs who need lifesaving care like these pups did.

https://gofund.me/8ddfd287b ✨
Kirby and Kelso are two tiny puppies with huge personalities…and they’re each looking for their own forever families. 🐾💕

(Just to be clear: while they may be adorable together, we do not adopt puppies out in pairs. These boys need separate homes so they can grow into confident, independent dogs!)

Kirby is the brave little explorer of the duo—short legs, big attitude, and always ready to investigate what the big dogs are up to. Meanwhile, Kelso is a cuddly little peanut who has discovered that people are actually pretty wonderful and now wakes up ready to play, snuggle, and soak up love.

Both boys are learning all the important puppy things: crate training, manners, respecting other dogs’ space, and navigating life indoors. They’d each do great either as a solo pup or with a patient dog friend who can help show them the ropes.

They’re playful, sweet, curious, and still very much babies, so they’ll need families ready for all the supervision, training, and chaos that comes with puppyhood. But trust us—these tiny dudes are worth it. ✨

Want even more puppy antics? Check them out on Instagram at @thisdoghere 💙

Apply to meet either of these cuties by submitting an application on our website: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Want to help rescue dogs without even standing up from the couch? We’ve got you covered. 🐾📱

Every single interaction with our social media posts helps boost Freedom Ride Rescue to more people. The more engagement a post gets, the more the algorithm shares it—and that means more eyes on our adoptable dogs, fundraising efforts, foster needs, and educational content.

And not all engagement is created equal! Saving and sharing posts have the biggest impact, followed by commenting and liking. So if you ever wonder whether a quick tap actually helps…it absolutely does.

Your shares help dogs get adopted. Your comments help us reach new supporters. Your saves help our posts continue circulating long after they’re posted.

It may seem small, but your engagement truly helps us save lives. 💙
Huge thank you to Ogletree Deakins in Raleigh for hosting a supply drive and blessing Freedom Ride Rescue with such a generous monetary donation! 💙🐾

We wanted to say thank you the best way we know how…with a puppy party, of course. Because honestly, puppy kisses and puppy breath are the universal language of gratitude. 🥹

We are so incredibly grateful for Ogletree Deakins’ continued support of our organization and the dogs we serve. Your kindness, generosity, and willingness to help truly make a difference in our ability to keep saving lives. ✨

Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.”

~ Karen Davison

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

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help save a life

Donations cover vet expenses, shelter fees, continuing long-term care, and any other costs that arise treating dogs in great need. We prepare our dogs for success with a microchip, spay/neuter and make sure they are up to date on vaccines and preventatives. We are a 501(c)(3) organization making your financial contributions tax deductible.

foster

Join our tight-knit rescue family! We need fosters until dogs are adopted, for temporary needs, for medical cases and/or for end of life hospice care. Supplies and vet care is provided. You help your dog blossom and find his fur-ever home and in the process learn what a rewarding experience fostering really is!

Adopt

Adopting a rescue animal helps to save the life of an animal in need, through no fault of their own! And you get a new best friend out of the deal. Seriously, what could be better than that? We take in all mixes of breeds and all ages! You can meet adoptable dogs at our weekly adoption events or put in an application for specific dogs.

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. 

Report Lost Pet