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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Yeah…that’s the good spot! 😌🐾
Caleb knows there are few things better than a perfectly placed scratch—but we think finding his forever home would feel even better!
This handsome boy is ready for a family who will provide plenty of love, adventures, and unlimited access to all the best scratching spots. Could your home be Caleb’s happy place? 💜
Apply to adopt Caleb at freedom-ride.org!
Which one of these cuties are you going to apply to adopt???
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
CREATIVITY CONTEST!!
We need costume categories for our 5th Annual "Cloudy with a chance of Boos" at Clouds Taproom! Give us your suggestions for this year's award winners, and if we use your suggestion, we will send you a FRR Hoodie or shirt (your choice)!
Then work on your most perfect canine costume and meet us there October 18th!
#adoptdontshop #caninecostumecontest #cloudsbrewing #freedomriderescue
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
Yeah…that’s the good spot! 😌🐾
Caleb knows there are few things better than a perfectly placed scratch—but we think finding his forever home would feel even better!
This handsome boy is ready for a family who will provide plenty of love, adventures, and unlimited access to all the best scratching spots. Could your home be Caleb’s happy place? 💜
Apply to adopt Caleb at freedom-ride.org!
Which one of these cuties are you going to apply to adopt???
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
CREATIVITY CONTEST!!
We need costume categories for our 5th Annual "Cloudy with a chance of Boos" at Clouds Taproom! Give us your suggestions for this year`s award winners, and if we use your suggestion, we will send you a FRR Hoodie or shirt (your choice)!
Then work on your most perfect canine costume and meet us there October 18th!
#adoptdontshop #caninecostumecontest #cloudsbrewing #freedomriderescue
Big dog. Gentle heart. Ball enthusiast. Meet Lou! 🎾💙
Lou is a sweet, sensitive guy who may be nervous about the world, but he has never let his fear make him unkind. He loves following his people, soaking up pets and hugs, and accepting all the face squishes!
Outside, Lou truly comes alive because—for him—ball is life. He’ll happily toss it around the yard by himself or chase after one thrown by his person…although sometimes he gets so excited that he forgets to bring it back!
Lou needs a patient, experienced dog owner—ideally someone comfortable with large breeds—who can help him build confidence and continue working on his leash skills. A home without small children will be the best fit for this shy boy.
With love, guidance, exercise, and plenty of tennis balls, Lou will be a wonderful companion. Apply to adopt him at freedom-ride.org! 🐾
Seriously...is there anything cuter than when your doggo forgets their little tongue is sticking out???
Show us your adorable doggo BLEP photos!
Sweet senior seeking her someone! 💜🐾
At 12 years young, Mrs. Brisby knows exactly what she wants: a peaceful home, plenty of toys, and people to love her through her golden years. She’s house-trained, full of personality, and still has so much love and companionship to give.
Mrs. Brisby needs to be the only dog in her home—but she promises she has more than enough love to fill it all by herself! This special lady deserves a soft place to land and a forever family who will make her the center of their world.
Could you give Mrs. Brisby the happily ever after she’s been waiting for? Apply at freedom-ride.org.
Dogs can’t tell us when they’re feeling overwhelmed—but their behavior often can. 🐾
Shaking, hiding, freezing, excessive yawning or licking, panting, pacing, vocalizing, and changes in bodily functions can all be signs that a dog is experiencing stress. These behaviors should not be dismissed as stubbornness or “bad” behavior—they may be your dog’s way of asking for help.
Pay attention to the situation and your dog’s complete body language. Give them space, reduce the source of stress when possible, and allow them to retreat to a safe place without forcing interaction. Patience, reassurance, and positive experiences can help build confidence over time.
Sudden, severe, or ongoing behavioral changes may also indicate a medical issue, so always consult your veterinarian when something doesn’t seem right. 💜
Busy fought hard to be here. Now she needs someone to fight for her forever.
This sweet 4-month-old Greyhound mix survived parvo and a serious hookworm infection, proving that some of the toughest fighters come in the smallest packages. She’s still gaining confidence, but she already loves other dogs and is incredibly gentle and patient with children.
Busy’s ideal home will have a friendly dog to show her the ropes, a securely fenced yard, and a patient family excited to help her blossom. In return, she’ll provide sweet kisses, happy tail wags, and the incredible joy of watching a once-frightened puppy learn to feel safe and loved.
Apply to adopt Busy at freedom-ride.org!
THANK YOU HOLLY SPRINGS!! Freedom Ride had the BEST time at this year`s CANINE CON! We connected with several amazing vendors, had a few adoptions happend and got new fosters from the day!
A picture perfect weather for the nicest of events!
#hollysprings #hollyspringsnc #caninecon #freedomriderescue #nopawsleftbehind #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives
Coal is ready to steal your heart! 🐾
This scruffy sweetheart loves being close to his people. He’s doing great with potty breaks outside and making progress with his leash and crate. New situations can feel a little scary at first, but give Coal a little patience and you’ll see his sweet personality shine. He’s even been gentle with cats!
Could you be the person who helps Coal feel at home? Apply to adopt through Freedom Ride Rescue, or share his video to help him find his people. 💙
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.