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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Please consider a donation to Monroe's care ... FRR committed to her and her brother, but before we could get them a ride to the Triangle, the owner's dog attacked her. We got them to Raleigh asap, and Complete Pet Care was able to do surgery to remove her injured eye. Due to the delay in care, it is possible her other eye will be compromised as the optical nerve was infected.
gofund.me/644a08e70
She is still happy and playful - although not a fan of "THE CONE". She a 3.5 month old pug mix and will be available for adoption at some point!! A HUGE thank you to the foster home who jumped in to take care of her as a medical case ....
#pawitforward #freedomriderescue #completepetcareanimalhospital
Dogs and volunteers were ready, but weather just did not agree!
No tents for us today thanks to Mother Nature - however, please go by the Times as they are moving music INDOORS (which serves food so no doggos allowed).
The Shirley you meet today won’t be the same Shirley you know a week—or a month—from now. 💜
When Shirley arrived at FRR, she was incredibly shut down. But with time, patience, and the help of her outgoing foster siblings, this sweet girl is beginning to blossom. She’s venturing out of her crate, playing with other dogs, lounging on the couch, asking for pets, and revealing glimpses of her silly side!
Shirley is housebroken, walks well on leash, rides nicely in the car, and is great with cats. She needs a patient family and a friendly, confident dog who can help her continue discovering that the world is safe and full of wonderful things.
She may blend into the background at first—but give her time, and you’ll have the privilege of watching a beautiful transformation. Apply to adopt Shirley at freedom-ride.org. 🐾
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Please consider a donation to Monroe`s care ... FRR committed to her and her brother, but before we could get them a ride to the Triangle, the owner`s dog attacked her. We got them to Raleigh asap, and Complete Pet Care was able to do surgery to remove her injured eye. Due to the delay in care, it is possible her other eye will be compromised as the optical nerve was infected.
https://gofund.me/644a08e70
She is still happy and playful - although not a fan of "THE CONE". She a 3.5 month old pug mix and will be available for adoption at some point!! A HUGE thank you to the foster home who jumped in to take care of her as a medical case ....
#pawitforward #freedomriderescue #completepetcareanimalhospital
Dogs and volunteers were ready, but weather just did not agree!
No tents for us today thanks to Mother Nature - however, please go by the Times as they are moving music INDOORS (which serves food so no doggos allowed).
The Shirley you meet today won’t be the same Shirley you know a week—or a month—from now. 💜
When Shirley arrived at FRR, she was incredibly shut down. But with time, patience, and the help of her outgoing foster siblings, this sweet girl is beginning to blossom. She’s venturing out of her crate, playing with other dogs, lounging on the couch, asking for pets, and revealing glimpses of her silly side!
Shirley is housebroken, walks well on leash, rides nicely in the car, and is great with cats. She needs a patient family and a friendly, confident dog who can help her continue discovering that the world is safe and full of wonderful things.
She may blend into the background at first—but give her time, and you’ll have the privilege of watching a beautiful transformation. Apply to adopt Shirley at freedom-ride.org. 🐾
YIPPY-KI-YAY!! MULE DAYS in Benson has to be one of BEST events Freedom Ride Rescue has ever had - we all had so much fun!! We saw goats, chickens, horses, mules ... and of course LOTS of adoptable dogs.
If you see an adoptable dog you are interested in, please apply at freedom-ride.org ... GIDDY UP!!
#Muledays #benson #bensonnc #freedomriderescue #fosteringsaves
A big dog with a soft heart and a serious love of tennis balls—meet Lou! 🎾💙
This gentle boy can be nervous in new situations and is looking for an experienced adopter who will give him time, patience, and reassurance as he settles in. He’s still building confidence on leash, but bring out a ball and you’ll discover one of his favorite things!
Could you be his person? Apply through Freedom Ride Rescue, or share his video to help him find the right match! 🐾
www.freedom-ride.org
Is your lap looking a little empty? Beluga can help with that! 🐾💜
This handsome little guy is ready to claim his favorite spot—right beside you, or preferably curled up in your lap. With those magnificent ears, soulful eyes, and perfectly serious expression, Beluga is prepared to bring a whole lot of personality to one lucky family.
Make some room for your new best friend and apply to adopt Beluga at
www.freedom-ride.org!
🚨🚨FOSTERS NEEDED!!!🚨🚨These three scruffy girls are in need of fosters after being surrendered from a hoarding situation. The biggest is 40lbs and the other two (black and white) are around 25lbs. They are a bit shy at first but very sweet, and do well with other dogs. Could use some grooming and general veterinary care, which FRR will cover. If you can help foster one of these girls please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today! PLEASE NOTE: interested fosters must have an approved foster application (found on out website, freedom-ride.org) and must live within an hour of Raleigh in order to access our vet affiliates and attend adoption events. Have upcoming travel plans? ✈️While we do have temporary fosters available, it is so important for incoming dogs to have at least two weeks to decompress and acclimate to their new foster homes-for this reason, please wait until after your travels to commit to fostering.
🐾 FRR Alum Derby has settled in quite nicely with his family, and it’s safe to say he has everyone wrapped around his three little legs! He has the BEST personality and is loved everywhere he goes. All of his neighbors know his name now, mostly because Derby insists on saying hello to everyone.
💛 Derby has definitely pushed his family out of their comfort zone with just how friendly he is! He wants to greet everyone he meets, and thanks to him, his family now knows all of their neighbors. He loves being close to his humans and spending time on his “couch” — a HUGE dog bed complete with a Squishmallow for maximum comfort.
🐶 He also loves showing off for new people and showing them his tricks. His favorite is “paw,” where he proudly puts his paw straight up toward the sky. It makes everyone smile!
🤣 Derby keeps his family laughing with his zoomies, and don’t let his three legs fool you — this boy can MOVE! And, as a true Lab, he firmly believes that anything remotely resembling food is a delicacy. 🤌😋
🏖️ Derby has already been to the beach THREE times, and he absolutely loves it! He’s also the best road trip buddy and is always ready for the next adventure.
☀️ When he’s hanging out outside, he makes sure every part of his body gets equal sun exposure, because apparently even his tan lines need to be even.
❤️ It sounds like Derby has found exactly where he belongs — surrounded by people who adore his goofy personality, love his three-legged zoomies, and happily let him take over the biggest dog bed in the house. His family is so grateful for FRR for bringing Derby into their lives!
👀 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!
If you`re looking for a tiny, opinionated queen to worship--Peggy is ready for you!
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
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.