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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We're here to tell you: brindle never goes out of style. Meet Nehi, our brindle beauty with a heart as warm as her gorgeous coat. This sweet girl has the perfect mix of playful energy and gentle charm — she’ll keep you smiling with her goofy antics and melt your heart with her snuggles.
Nehi is ready to trade foster life for forever love. Could she be the one to complete your family?
📩 Apply today to meet her!
www.freedom-ride.org
There are still a few spots left for your chance to win an authentic, new in-box POP MART "Blind Box" Labubu doll.
A $10 donation gets you on Dwight's playing card: once all spots are filled, we'll do a live drawing for who gets the authentic, new in box Labubu doll! Please share - the quicker we fill the spots, the quicker you may be able to get your "Blind Box" Labubu ....
Donate on our web or Paypal at freedom-ride.org/donate
Venmo @Freedom-Ride-1
Pick a number when you donate! (If you don't select a number or your number is already chosen, we will randomly assign you one!)
www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1128582959374774&set=pb.100066692422878.-2207520000Last call ... we are gonna select a winner Thursday!! Only 13 donations needed - let's knock those out before we close it please!
AS SEEN ON SOUTH PARK! We're excited that our unique raffle item is getting SO popular - we saw three hooked to purses at our event last night. A $10 donation MAY get you one!
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Of course our "Dwight Schrute" is no stranger to social media wonders ... so of COURSE his fundraiser is a pop culture phenomenon! Our old guy already used his budget for an emergency bladder stone surgery so is getting creative with raising money for a much needed dental: luckily two generations of FRR adopters donated an authentic, new in box POP MART "Blind Box" Labubu doll. Thank you to the Pridon family (FRR's Shadow, Poppy, Zoe and Freya's people) for the amazingly sought after collector's item!
A $10 donation gets you on Dwight's playing card: once all spots are filled, we'll do a live drawing for who gets the authentic, new in box Labubu doll! Please share - the quicker we fill the spots, the quicker you may be able to get your "Blind Box" Labubu ....
Donate on our web or Paypal at freedom-ride.org/donate
Venmo @Freedom-Ride-1
Pick a number when you donate! (If you don't select a number or your number is already chosen, we will randomly assign you one!) #pawitforward #nopawsleftbehind #freedomriderescue
HERE WE GO!
1 - Dwight's foster, Colleen!
2 - Beth Collins
3 - Shiela Proudfoot
5 - Becky Hess
7 - Pete Pridon
9 - Walter Davenport
10 - Dwight's foster, Colleen!
13 - Justin Williams
14 - Mary Beth Pearson
15 - Elissa Sedighravesh
16 - Beth Collins
17 - Dwight's foster, Colleen!
18 - Elissa Sedighravesh
19 - Shiela Proudfoot
21 - Sara Mason
22 - Elise Kohli
25 - Elissa Sedighravesh
27 - Pete Pridon
28 - Elissa Sedighravesh
31 - Becky Hess
32 - 34 Leslie Greening
35 - Shiela Proudfoot
36 - Melba Gibson
37 - Pete Pridon
38 - Melba Gibson
39 - Millie and Walt
40 - Dwight's foster, Colleen!
41 - 43 Jay Ferguson
44 - Pauline Leveille
45 - Gretchen Hitchcock
46 - Dwight's foster, Colleen!
47 - Pete Pridon
48 - Dwight's foster, Colleen!
49 - Jay Ferguson
50 - Jay Ferguson
51 to 57 - Susan Ricci
58 - Nataliya Volkodav
59 - Ashley Whited
60 - Jay Ferguson
61 - Robert Holliday
62 - Gina Freeman
63 - Beth Collins
64 - Millie and Walt
66 - Millie and Walt
67 - Dwight's foster, Colleen!
68 - Leigh Hines
69 - Kamon Hester
70 - Dwight's foster, Colleen!
71 - Gina Freeman
72 - Ally Erway
73 - Colleen Bouchard
74 - Millie and Walt
75 - Tara Candelaria
76 - Ashley Whited
77 - Nataliya Volkodav
78 - Alecia Bennett
79 - Carol Scheible
80 - Jay Ferguson
81 - Gina Freeman
82 - Shiela Proudfoot
83 to 87 - Sue Raynor
88 - Val Kantros
89 - Dwight's foster, Colleen!
90 - Jay Ferguson
91 - Gina Freeman
92 - Carolyn Sweeney
93 - Pauline Leveille
94 - Shiela Proudfoot
95 - Alecia Bennett
96 - Jay Ferguson
97 - Pete Pridon
98 - Dwight's foster, Colleen!
100 - Jay Ferguson
AUCTION TIME! Who wants a weekend away in Ferguson, NC? A vacation in this lovely chalet was donated by a loyal FRR adopter to our annual online fundraiser!
Make your bid for the Hounds Retreat - and view all items - at: auctions.signupgenius.com/bid/frrsilentauction2025/
All of the items were donated so 100 percent of winning bids help us support dogs like Razz, who is for adoption! We'll be adding new items all week so keep checking back!
#pawsitforward #nopawsleftbehind #freedomriderescue #onlineauction
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
We`re here to tell you: brindle never goes out of style. Meet Nehi, our brindle beauty with a heart as warm as her gorgeous coat. This sweet girl has the perfect mix of playful energy and gentle charm — she’ll keep you smiling with her goofy antics and melt your heart with her snuggles.
Nehi is ready to trade foster life for forever love. Could she be the one to complete your family?
📩 Apply today to meet her!
www.freedom-ride.org
AUCTION TIME! Who wants a weekend away in Ferguson, NC? A vacation in this lovely chalet was donated by a loyal FRR adopter to our annual online fundraiser!
Make your bid for the Hounds Retreat - and view all items - at: https://auctions.signupgenius.com/bid/frrsilentauction2025/
All of the items were donated so 100 percent of winning bids help us support dogs like Razz, who is for adoption! We`ll be adding new items all week so keep checking back!
#pawsitforward #nopawsleftbehind #freedomriderescue #onlineauction
Beautiful and snuggly Skylar loves her people and other dogs. Any chance to snuggle, she`s in! Skylar is looking for a new long-term foster home (or an adopter). Ready more about her and apply to foster or adopt this wonderful girl!
www.freedom-ride.org
Expert sleeper? Can do zoomies for hours? How would your dog describe their skills?
Sunday Funday with Titan!
This big, lovable guy is always up for a good time — whether it’s an outdoor adventure, a game in the yard, or just hanging out with his favorite people. Titan’s motto? Every day is a chance for fun!
Right now, Titan is looking for his next chapter: either a new long-term foster home to give him love and stability, or (even better!) his forever family to share all of life’s adventures.
👉 Apply today to foster or adopt Titan — your new best friend is ready and waiting!
www.freedom-ride.org
Our state is in a pet overpopulation crisis. At Freedom Ride Rescue, we see the reality every day:
Too many dogs, not enough homes.
Spaying and neutering helps to ensure that fewer animals enter shelters and helps more animals be able to thrive.
💕 Do your part. Spay & neuter your pets.
Encourage friends, neighbors, and family to do the same.
Together, we can save lives. 🐾
Hey all! Please come join us at Deep River’s annual Woofstock…. we are here til 5!!
This active boy is a true toy aficionado — seriously, start stocking up now! His idea of heaven is being surrounded by squeakers, stuffies, and balls (and yes, the picture says it all).
Christopher is full of energy, smarts, and love. Right now, he’s looking for either a new long-term foster who can keep up with his playful spirit — or, even better, his forever home where he can pile up toys and cuddles for life.
👉 Apply today to foster or adopt Christopher and let the toy adventures begin!
www.freedom-ride.org
We’ve got an amazing weekend lined up, and we’d love for you to join us:
✨ Saturday – Woofstock at Deep River Brewing (Clayton)
One of our favorite events of the year! 🎶🍔🍻 Enjoy live music, great food, local vendors, plenty of drinks, and of course… adorable adoptable dogs! 🐶 This festival is always such a blast — you won’t want to miss it.
✨ Sunday – Pet Palooza at Cobblestone Village (Rolesville)
Spend the afternoon shopping local vendors, meeting some of our adoptable pups, and enjoying a community celebration filled with wagging tails and happy faces. 💕
Whether you come to one or both, it’s going to be a weekend full of fun, friends, and furry companions. Come say hi, meet your new best friend, and support rescue!
🐾 Foster Homes Needed for Two Amazing Dogs 🐾
Meet Zuzu and Skylar — two incredible ladies already safe in our rescue and waiting for their forever homes. 💕
While they’ve been lucky to have foster families care for them, sometimes the fit isn’t quite right, and that’s okay! Every dog has unique needs, and finding the right foster match helps them thrive while they wait for adoption.
✨ Zuzu – A sweet, fun-loving girl who’s up for zoomies and adventure but also enjoys her downtime and snuggles with her people.
✨ Skylar – A wonderful, affectionate pup who loves her people with all her heart, and is making great progress on being calmer and more comfortable when she goes out on the town.
Both are adoptable now (we`d love them to find their forever homes!), but what they need most right now are new foster homes that can give them the love, structure, and care they deserve while they wait for forever.
💌 Can you open your heart and home to foster one of these amazing dogs? We provide supplies and support — you provide the love.
📩 Apply to foster or adopt on our website: www.freedom-ride.org
If you are interested in meeting either of these girls to see if your home could be a good foster fit, email jennifer@freedom-ride.org
Fosters must live within one hour of Raleigh, NC.
If you can`t foster...share! Share our posts and videos to help our dogs get seen by as many people as possible!
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.