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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MEDICAL UPDATES on Niva and Crumbles who will BOTH be at our "Woof You Be MINE" event Saturday at Clouds in Raleigh from 2 - 5 pm (www.facebook.com/events/2157438275012369)
First: little Niva got a clean bill of health yesterday from @fallsvillage.vethospital! She had a horrible reaction to her heartworm treatment. We weren't sure she'd survive - and an amazing vet assistant (and FRR rock star), Julie Pellicore, took her back and forth from work to home at the start to give her around the clock care, meds and fluids. Once she began to turn the corner, we were still INCREDIBLY worried she'd have long-term issues with her kidneys. Thank you Falls, Julie and her incredible fosters, Kristy and Brian Kelderman, for the dedication and commitment to keeping this little 3.5 year-old in this world. She's now available for adoption!!!
Second is our tiny little Crumble. This adorable 2-year-old spent her entire life outside in the elements. When we got her, she was covered in sores with major infections (skin, ear, eyes ...) She was also emaciated. It's been a slow road, but with a lot of creativity from Falls Village Vet and Julie have her looking and feeling great!! Today her testing went well, and she also got a great report card ... so she is looking forward to her debut event Saturday!!
So come get your pet's photo taken, buy a couple of raffle tickets and have a cold beer at Clouds Taproom! All money raised help us be able to help dogs like Niva and Crumbles!!
💛 FRR Alum Miller is the definition of a foster fail turned happily-ever-after!
😎🍺To think that he was found living in a deep hole… and now? Miller is absolutely living the dream. His nickname stuck from when he was skinny, so of course he rocks a Miller Lite collar that proudly says “It’s Miller Time” — iconic.
🐾 This handsome boy is officially a Pit Pei with DNA results showing 50% Shar Pei, 42% Pit Bull, and 8% Boxer — the perfect mix of wrinkles, muscles, and charm. 💪🐕
🐕Miller has grown so much and experienced more love than he ever knew was possible in the past year!
😌 He has made lots of new friends at daycare, moved into a new home with a big backyard and plenty of deer to bark at 🦌🏡, tried his very first pup cup 🧁, supervised construction projects like the responsible guy he is 👷♂️, enjoyed countless cozy naps 💤, hosted his cousins 🐶, and even had his very own Christmas stocking 🎄🧦.
💕From a hole in the ground to a heart full of love, Miller’s journey is nothing short of amazing!
👀 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!
We had a busy (and adorable) weekend!
Many thanks to all the fosters, supporters, and potential adopters who came out to both of our events.
HUGE thanks to our hosts, Beer Tooth Taproom and Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company.
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
MEDICAL UPDATES on Niva and Crumbles who will BOTH be at our "Woof You Be MINE" event Saturday at Clouds in Raleigh from 2 - 5 pm (https://www.facebook.com/events/2157438275012369)
First: little Niva got a clean bill of health yesterday from @fallsvillage.vethospital! She had a horrible reaction to her heartworm treatment. We weren`t sure she`d survive - and an amazing vet assistant (and FRR rock star), Julie Pellicore, took her back and forth from work to home at the start to give her around the clock care, meds and fluids. Once she began to turn the corner, we were still INCREDIBLY worried she`d have long-term issues with her kidneys. Thank you Falls, Julie and her incredible fosters, Kristy and Brian Kelderman, for the dedication and commitment to keeping this little 3.5 year-old in this world. She`s now available for adoption!!!
Second is our tiny little Crumble. This adorable 2-year-old spent her entire life outside in the elements. When we got her, she was covered in sores with major infections (skin, ear, eyes ...) She was also emaciated. It`s been a slow road, but with a lot of creativity from Falls Village Vet and Julie have her looking and feeling great!! Today her testing went well, and she also got a great report card ... so she is looking forward to her debut event Saturday!!
So come get your pet`s photo taken, buy a couple of raffle tickets and have a cold beer at Clouds Taproom! All money raised help us be able to help dogs like Niva and Crumbles!!
💛 FRR Alum Miller is the definition of a foster fail turned happily-ever-after!
😎🍺To think that he was found living in a deep hole… and now? Miller is absolutely living the dream. His nickname stuck from when he was skinny, so of course he rocks a Miller Lite collar that proudly says “It’s Miller Time” — iconic.
🐾 This handsome boy is officially a Pit Pei with DNA results showing 50% Shar Pei, 42% Pit Bull, and 8% Boxer — the perfect mix of wrinkles, muscles, and charm. 💪🐕
🐕Miller has grown so much and experienced more love than he ever knew was possible in the past year!
😌 He has made lots of new friends at daycare, moved into a new home with a big backyard and plenty of deer to bark at 🦌🏡, tried his very first pup cup 🧁, supervised construction projects like the responsible guy he is 👷♂️, enjoyed countless cozy naps 💤, hosted his cousins 🐶, and even had his very own Christmas stocking 🎄🧦.
💕From a hole in the ground to a heart full of love, Miller’s journey is nothing short of amazing!
👀 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!
Captain is clearly very busy perfecting the art of relaxation. From his comfy couch command center, he’s proving that productivity looks a lot like naps, snacks, and being irresistibly cute.
Think you’ve got room on your couch (and in your heart) for this hardworking guy? Captain is ready to report for full-time snuggles. 💛🐶
Apply to meet Captain! www.freedom-ride.org
❤🐶 Woof You Be Mine? 🐶❤
What better day than Valentine’s Day to fall head over paws in love? 💘
Join Freedom Ride Rescue at Clouds Brewing Taproom for an afternoon full of tail wags, puppy kisses, and maybe even meeting your furever Valentine. Our fosters have SO much love to give — and we’d love to help them find their perfect people.
Looking for your soulmate? They might have four legs and a wagging tail. 🐾
📍 Clouds Brewing Taproom
1233 Front Street, Raleigh
🗓 Saturday, February 14th
⏰ 2–5 PM
Consider giving FRR a little of your time (and heart) this Valentine’s Day. Come sip, snuggle, and maybe take home your new best friend. 💕
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!!🚨🚨 ATTENTION PUG LOVERS: this toothy boy is in need of a foster. He is a favorite among shelter staff, and so chill and prefers to just laze around in his bed despite the chaos of the shelter. He’s dog friendly, 4 years old and 27lbs. If you can help this sweet boy out by becoming a foster, email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!🚨🚨Stunning 8 year old male black lab is in need of a foster due to his owner becoming ill and no longer being able to care for him. He is an absolute sweetheart and we’d really like to help him out! He is 65 lbs, dog and cat friendly, and per his intake information he lived with other children. He is neutered, up to date on all vaccines and heartworm negative. Shelter thinks he is housetrained and is great on leash. If you can help, please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
As Valentine’s Day approaches, we’re reminded that the best kind of love isn’t found in a store—it’s found in wagging tails, wet noses, and second chances. Rescue love is patient, loyal, and unconditional… and it’s waiting for you.
Whether you’re looking for a forever Valentine or just want to support dogs on their journey to finding one, rescuing truly is love at its best.
Read about all the amazing dogs who could fill your life with love: www.freedom-ride.org
😐🐶 This is the look you get when you try to pass without paying the treat tax.
He’s calm.
He’s serious.
He’s just here for the snacks—and honestly, this doesn’t have to be difficult.
Good luck saying no to this face!
Phineas is looking for a full-time treat supplier. Apply for the job on our website: www.freedom-ride.org
VALENTINES - Love or hate it: You got plans BEFORE your big date night Saturday? Got NO big date night Saturday?
WELL - we think you should spend the afternoon from 2 - 5 pm with Freedom Ride Rescue at Clouds Taproom ... with our adoptable puppies and dogs and ... Tito`s reps sharing THE vodka for dog people ... Clouds Beer and wine ... Trivia .. Raffles ... Pro Photos of your PERSONAL dog ... and did we mention adoptable puppies and dogs?
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!🚨🚨 We lobe this derpy little lady. Nibbles is 3 yrs old and 30 lbs. She recently had a litter and is now ready to start her new life with no more puppies. She tested well with a playful dog and ignored the cats. She is just a sweet little girl. She did test positive for heartworms but we will treat that. If interested please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today! Thank you!!
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.