❄️ COLD WEATHER PSA ❄️

While we do live in NC and never know when Winter may really find us, it`s important to know what to do if you find an animal that has been out in the cold and needs assistance.

If you come across an animal that appears hypothermic this winter, what you do next matters more than you think.

Hypothermia can be life-threatening—and even well-intended actions can cause harm if done incorrectly. When in doubt, slow and gentle warming + professional help is the safest path.

Please save and share—this information can help save lives during the coldest months of the year.

TODAY: PUPPY POP UP at Fortnight Brewing in Cary from 1 - 3 pm ... come hold a puppy while you watch a game in the warmth! We had several fosters with meetings already scheduled and with the weather forecast giving us clear day, we`re gonna do a small event!! Grateful Fortnight can host on such short notice!!

We have three litters and at least three adult dogs joining us, so make your way over and say hey before we all hunker down for the storm!

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Freedom Ride Rescue has been in nightmare mode - not one, but TWO dogs escaping from their fosters. Today, after 6 days on the run, our team safely trapped Marius! He`s a tiny 6-month-old guy who got a direct doggy Lyft IN his trap to Falls Village Vet for an exam (all good) and neuter today! We are SO grateful to the army of volunteers and Eagle-eyed neighbors who helped us track and trap him this morning!

Sadly, we are still following our elusive Chihuahua-Terrier mix, Iko, around Durham. He seems to have a circle he is doing, but has managed to stay away from our feeding stations and cameras for almost 6 weeks! A drone actually saw him catch prey last weekend so we get why he won`t go to our kibble (which also includes tuna, cat food, liquid smoke, fried and rotisserie chicken ... to name a few failed menu items). We put out a dog house with bedding an straw last night at one of his regular stops HOPING he will find it before the storm (so far, only a fox has found it but we are still hopeful Iko will).

💕🐾 Ever since FRR Alum Judy came into her family’s life, she has proven herself to be the sweetest girl around.

🧊😄Judy’s a cuddle-loving pup who is happiest snuggled up on the couch, chomping on ice cubes, or happily munching on all the treats she can get (because treats make everything better).

🏡💖Judy has a big love for toys—especially the ones with the loudest squeakers—and she’s always thrilled to visit her grandma’s house, where extra love and fun are guaranteed.

🌱✨Judy has grown so much and continues to blossom more every day. She’s become increasingly confident and comfortable meeting new people, greeting them with her gentle charm and wagging tail.

🌙🐶When nighttime rolls around, she’s all about cozy snuggles and being close to her people.

✋⭐ Judy also loves to show off her impressive trick skills—spin, through the legs, wait, paw, and even a high five!

🥰Judy brings endless joy and laughter, always brightening the day just by being herself. Coming home to her after work is the best part of her family’s day, and life simply wouldn’t be the same without sweet Judy in it!