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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TURKEY DAY TUESDAY: Registrations are ahead of all previous years at days to go for our 10th annual Turkey Day 5K!!
Businesses take note - we expect over 1100 registrations this year ... that is a LOT of dog loves seeing sponsorships and who supports of Freedom Ride Rescue!
Sponsorships start at $300! We also need a business wanting their logo on 900 runners' bags (or two companies to donate 450 bags!!)
Help us recruit businesses - Realtors, sevice provides, stores, AND of course any dog-related biz ... invite anyone you deal with please!
In seven years, we have saved over 4100 dogs together - and your support of Turkey Day is critical to this road trip! This is Freedom Ride Rescue's BIGGEST annual fundraiser!
Email turkeyday@freedom-ride.org for more OR go to:
runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
#PawItForward #freedomriderescue #freedomriderescuenc #seniordogsrock #garnernc #turkeyday5k
Kiwi has arrived for his forever-home interview. He's ready to show he's the best pup for the job of furry BFF.
His résumé includes extensive experience in cuddles, kisses, playtime, and making people smile. This funny, playful little guy loves his humans, enjoys romping with other dogs, and would be thrilled to have a canine playmate in his new home.
Kiwi is confident he’s the perfect candidate. All he needs now is a family ready to offer him the position! Apply to adopt him today.
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Oakley and Palmer are sniffing out their forever homes! 🐾💕
These adorable hound mix puppies have perfected the puppy lifestyle: play hard, cuddle harder, and nap like it’s their full-time job. Oakley is a handsome, playful “little raptor” who loves toys, other dogs, and a good romp, while Palmer is a sweet, affectionate lap puppy with an impressive talent for snuggling.
Both pups are smart, loving, and ready to fill their future homes with adventures, laughter, and plenty of puppy kisses. Could Oakley or Palmer be the missing piece in your family? Apply to adopt today! 🐶
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
We post a roll call (what adoptable dogs are coming) on each event page, on Wednesday eve`s WAG post, and every Friday at 7 pm on a reel!!
TURKEY DAY TUESDAY: Registrations are ahead of all previous years at days to go for our 10th annual Turkey Day 5K!!
Businesses take note - we expect over 1100 registrations this year ... that is a LOT of dog loves seeing sponsorships and who supports of Freedom Ride Rescue!
Sponsorships start at $300! We also need a business wanting their logo on 900 runners` bags (or two companies to donate 450 bags!!)
Help us recruit businesses - Realtors, sevice provides, stores, AND of course any dog-related biz ... invite anyone you deal with please!
In seven years, we have saved over 4100 dogs together - and your support of Turkey Day is critical to this road trip! This is Freedom Ride Rescue`s BIGGEST annual fundraiser!
Email turkeyday@freedom-ride.org for more OR go to:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
#PawItForward #freedomriderescue #freedomriderescuenc #seniordogsrock #garnernc #turkeyday5k
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!🚨🚨Female St Bernard in need. This sweet girl was taken in by a family who saw her being given away on a Facebook post-and they didn’t want her to get into the wrong hands to they took her in and contacted us. She is 2-3 years old. We don’t know if she’s spayed (we can fix that), and it’s possible she might test positive for HW (we can treat that). She likes playing with the current caretakers dogs and is doing well with the three kids in the home, ages 5-15. She is house and crate trained. She is reportedly a little anxious around the husband so we want to be careful where we place her. We would highly recommend anyone interested meet her first-she’s located in Fayetteville so not too far. If you’re interested in fostering this girl, please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
Kiwi has arrived for his forever-home interview. He`s ready to show he`s the best pup for the job of furry BFF.
His résumé includes extensive experience in cuddles, kisses, playtime, and making people smile. This funny, playful little guy loves his humans, enjoys romping with other dogs, and would be thrilled to have a canine playmate in his new home.
Kiwi is confident he’s the perfect candidate. All he needs now is a family ready to offer him the position! Apply to adopt him today.
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Oakley and Palmer are sniffing out their forever homes! 🐾💕
These adorable hound mix puppies have perfected the puppy lifestyle: play hard, cuddle harder, and nap like it’s their full-time job. Oakley is a handsome, playful “little raptor” who loves toys, other dogs, and a good romp, while Palmer is a sweet, affectionate lap puppy with an impressive talent for snuggling.
Both pups are smart, loving, and ready to fill their future homes with adventures, laughter, and plenty of puppy kisses. Could Oakley or Palmer be the missing piece in your family? Apply to adopt today! 🐶
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
SAVE THE DATE! Our annual "Howl-o-ween" party and canine costume party will be at Clouds Taproom (Front Street in Raleigh). Vendors are welcome ... and we will post the costume categories soon so you can get your outfits ready!
Hope to see everyone at Clouds on Oct. 18!
Vendors wanting to join us - email donate@freedom-ride.org.
#pawitforward #howloween #freedomriderescue #cloudsbrewingtaproom wing
The clues are in, and the evidence is overwhelming: Wadsworth and Yvette are guilty of stealing hearts! 🔎🐾
Named after characters from the classic movie "Clue" (in honor of the great Tim Curry), these adorable hound mix puppies are ready to investigate every corner of their forever homes, sniff out plenty of adventures, and solve the mystery of who gives the best cuddles.
Forget the candlestick in the library—we think it was the puppies, with those irresistible eyes, right in your heart! ❤️ Apply to adopt Wadsworth or Yvette today and help us close the case of the missing forever homes!
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDEE!!🚨🚨Cruz is a stunning 45-lb male in need of a foster. He is great with other dogs, loves people and is housetrained! If you can help foster Cruz 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.
You steal it…you wear it! 👗🐾
Recently adopted Dexter got his paws on this lovely ensemble and, naturally, had to model it for everyone. We have to admit—he wears it well! 😂
Now it’s your turn: What’s the funniest or most ridiculous thing your dog has ever stolen and run off with? Tell us in the comments—and bonus points if you have photographic evidence! 📸
Rolo may be tiny, but he has a whole lot of love packed into his 8.5-pound frame!
At 10 years young, this sweet senior is ready to skip the puppy chaos and settle straight into the good stuff: cozy naps, loving companionship, and a forever family to call his own.
Who could resist this perfect little Rolo? 💙
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
(and how great is this pic by Assorted Poppies Photography?!?!)
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.