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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Stay up to date with current adoptable dogs, available fosters, events and more.
TURKEY DAY 5K TUESDAY! What may be our FAVORITE "runner" yet is Hot Wheels making his non-wheelchair debut Thanksgiving morning ... his incredible adopters took him to a specialist and did extensive Physical Therapy resulting in him kicking off his famous wheels and trotting on those back legs!
We are in the SHORT haul! Sixteen days til our dog and family friendly Thanksgiving morning event .... and if Hot Wheels can make the one mile fun run/walk - shake your fail feathers and come join us!!
Vendors, raffles, a fun stretch warm up by Spenga's Tina Louis, DJ Rob keeping the beat going ... we'll start with the competitive 5K heats followed by the more casual .... the one mile runners ... the one mile 'trotters' like Hot Wheels: costumes, kids and well behaved dogs welcome!!
Register to walk/run or participate virtually here:
runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
#dogsmakelifebetter #gohotwheels #freedomriderescue #garner #garnernc #turkeytrot #pawitforward
A little sass, a lot of sweetness, and a VERY strong opinion about snack time—that’s Palmer! 💕
This playful girl loves tug, chasing tennis balls, and following up all that fun with a championship-level nap. She’s also a clever cookie who knows sit, down, leave it, spin, paw, and come! 🍪🐾
Palmer is doing great with crate training and could happily share her kingdom with another dog or reign as your one-and-only. Keep the training, treats, and playtime coming, and watch this sweet girl shine!
Ready to fall paws over heels for Palmer? 🏡💗
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
For weekend events, we post a roll call (what adoptable dogs are coming) on each FB event page, on Wednesday eve's WAG post, and every Friday at 7 pm on a reel!!
Always keep an eye on our event page to see when we add new events and event details: www.facebook.com/freedomride.rescue/events
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
TURKEY DAY 5K TUESDAY! What may be our FAVORITE "runner" yet is Hot Wheels making his non-wheelchair debut Thanksgiving morning ... his incredible adopters took him to a specialist and did extensive Physical Therapy resulting in him kicking off his famous wheels and trotting on those back legs!
We are in the SHORT haul! Sixteen days til our dog and family friendly Thanksgiving morning event .... and if Hot Wheels can make the one mile fun run/walk - shake your fail feathers and come join us!!
Vendors, raffles, a fun stretch warm up by Spenga`s Tina Louis, DJ Rob keeping the beat going ... we`ll start with the competitive 5K heats followed by the more casual .... the one mile runners ... the one mile `trotters` like Hot Wheels: costumes, kids and well behaved dogs welcome!!
Register to walk/run or participate virtually here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
#dogsmakelifebetter #gohotwheels #freedomriderescue #garner #garnernc #turkeytrot #pawitforward
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL PUP!!🚨🚨In March 2026 Freedom Ride Rescue welcomed our first foster from Albania. Little Leka had suffered abuse and a local hair salon got him out of his dangerous situation and with a rescue. That rescue posted him looking for a space for him with a US rescue and we were fortunate to have a wonderful foster step up and save him. I would not recommend googling dogs of Albania. Trust me when I tell you the conditions are horrendous. Stray dogs who wander onto farms are horribly mamed and killed.
We were just contacted about this gorgeous lab named Dea who we would love to help. Dea is 3 years old, 55 lbs, spayed and heartworm negative. She is a lovely girl who is great with other dogs and is especially gentle with children. If we can find a foster for her she can get on a flight to the U.S. on 11/13. If interested in Dea 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.
A little sass, a lot of sweetness, and a VERY strong opinion about snack time—that’s Palmer! 💕
This playful girl loves tug, chasing tennis balls, and following up all that fun with a championship-level nap. She’s also a clever cookie who knows sit, down, leave it, spin, paw, and come! 🍪🐾
Palmer is doing great with crate training and could happily share her kingdom with another dog or reign as your one-and-only. Keep the training, treats, and playtime coming, and watch this sweet girl shine!
Ready to fall paws over heels for Palmer? 🏡💗
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
WHERE TO FIND FREEDOM RIDE!!
For weekend events, we post a roll call (what adoptable dogs are coming) on each Facaebook event page, on Wednesday eve`s WAG post and every Friday at 7 pm on a reel (the latter two are both on IG and FB)!!
Hope to see you all out!!
To run or walk in the Turkey Day 5K Thanksgiving morning, sign up here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
If you want to volunteer for Turkey Day - sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805054DAFAE22A0F58-66463766-10th
He`s a CHIP off the old block!! 💚🐾
This 3-month-old mystery mutt is an easygoing, fun-loving boy with excellent ears and an opening for a lifelong bestie. He’s still learning all the puppy basics, so bring your patience, some treats, and plenty of love—Chip will bring the happy! 🥰
Ready to make Chip part of your crew? Visit www.freedom-ride.org to apply! 🏡
Winnie would like to reschedule Monday for after her nap. 💤🐾
This sweet young pup loves a cozy bed, but once she feels safe with you, her favorite spot is right by your side. She’s gentle, affectionate, and getting a little braver as she settles into foster care.
Have room for a snuggle buddy who shares your feelings about Mondays? Apply to adopt Winnie through Freedom Ride Rescue!
www.freedom-ride.org
💕 Chia has a few things to offer: excellent company, enthusiastic lap warming, and ears with their own agenda! 🐾
This sweet 2–3-year-old short-legged lady is potty-trained, easygoing, and happiest close to her people. She can be a little shy at first, but she’s ready to settle in with someone who’ll give her time to feel at home.
Got an empty lap and a little love to spare? Chia would like to apply for the position! 🏡💗
Apply at www.freedom-ride.rog
🐾 A little bit of gray. A whole lot of love. 💛
November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and we’re counting down 10 reasons to fall for a sugar-faced sweetheart! From established personalities to the joy of giving a deserving dog a fresh start, seniors have so much to offer.
Their puppy days may be behind them, but new friendships, happy adventures, and beautiful memories are still ahead. Could their next chapter begin with you? 🏡❤️
Meet our adoptable dogs at freedom-ride.org—and show our seniors some love by sharing this post!
#adoptaseniorpetmonth #adoptaseniordog
🍂 Weekend forecast: a 100% chance of falling for Mabel! 🧡
With those floppy ears, dreamy eyes, and her finest fall flannel, this little cutie is ready to steal the spotlight—and maybe your heart. 🐾
Mabel’s weekend wish? A forever family of her very own. Could it be 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.