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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💕 Chloe’s wish list: a cozy couch, a sunny spot, and someone to love her. Could that someone be you?
This 6-year-old sweetheart is an affectionate snuggle buddy and professional nap enthusiast! She enjoys leisurely walks, soaking up sunshine, and leaning in for a few more pets. ☀️🐾
Chloe is house- and crate-trained and would love to be your only pet. She’s still building confidence and polishing her leash manners, so a patient person who celebrates her progress would mean the world to her.
She’s ready for her very own happily-ever-after—and happy-to-stay-in. 🏡💗
www.freedom-ride.org
☀️ Meet Maggie: sunshine in tiger stripes, with zero respect for personal space! 💛
This sweetheart loves everyone, is wonderful with kids, and gets along great with other dogs. Her preferred seat? Your lap. Yes, the whole thing. 🐾
After a rough start and hip surgery, Maggie is fully recovered, pain-free, and rocking her own little walk. She’s house-trained, non-destructive, and ready to turn everyday life into a cuddle party!
Looking for a best friend who’s ALWAYS happy to see you? Maggie’s ready to climb aboard. 🏡💕
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
TURKEY DAY TUESDAY - we are 22 days away from our 10th Annual Turkey Day 5K!!! Registration is 120 above last year where we had over 1000 folks signed up to run, walk and participate virtually!! That could make for a VERY long Thanksgiving morning check in ... so this year we have FOUR early packet pick-ups scheduled ...
runsignup.com/Race/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k/Page-2
Cannot make these? No worries - we will have check in open at 7 am Thanksgiving morning at White Deer Park! Remember to allow time to park at Lake Benson Park and walk over to white deer park .... and we'll see you Nov. 26!!
#turkeyday5K #freedomriderescue #turkeytrot #pawitforward
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💕 Chloe’s wish list: a cozy couch, a sunny spot, and someone to love her. Could that someone be you?
This 6-year-old sweetheart is an affectionate snuggle buddy and professional nap enthusiast! She enjoys leisurely walks, soaking up sunshine, and leaning in for a few more pets. ☀️🐾
Chloe is house- and crate-trained and would love to be your only pet. She’s still building confidence and polishing her leash manners, so a patient person who celebrates her progress would mean the world to her.
She’s ready for her very own happily-ever-after—and happy-to-stay-in. 🏡💗
www.freedom-ride.org
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!!🚨🚨Senior girl Loopsy is in need of a foster. Poor girl was brought in as a stray and never reclaimed. Loopsy is 10 years old, 12 lbs and very sweet. The staff believes she is housetrained and has been very quiet in her kennel. She aced her dog and cat test. Sweet Loopsy is just a little old gal with no business being in a loud crowded shelter. She has a final hold date so if you can help her please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
☀️ Meet Maggie: sunshine in tiger stripes, with zero respect for personal space! 💛
This sweetheart loves everyone, is wonderful with kids, and gets along great with other dogs. Her preferred seat? Your lap. Yes, the whole thing. 🐾
After a rough start and hip surgery, Maggie is fully recovered, pain-free, and rocking her own little walk. She’s house-trained, non-destructive, and ready to turn everyday life into a cuddle party!
Looking for a best friend who’s ALWAYS happy to see you? Maggie’s ready to climb aboard. 🏡💕
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
TURKEY DAY TUESDAY - we are 22 days away from our 10th Annual Turkey Day 5K!!! Registration is 120 above last year where we had over 1000 folks signed up to run, walk and participate virtually!! That could make for a VERY long Thanksgiving morning check in ... so this year we have FOUR early packet pick-ups scheduled ...
https://runsignup.com/Race/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k/Page-2
Cannot make these? No worries - we will have check in open at 7 am Thanksgiving morning at White Deer Park! Remember to allow time to park at Lake Benson Park and walk over to white deer park .... and we`ll see you Nov. 26!!
#turkeyday5K #freedomriderescue #turkeytrot #pawitforward
💕 A little sassy, and a whole lot of sweet—that’s Daphne!
She may need a moment to warm up, but once she’s comfortable, this playful girl has plenty of personality to share! She’s still learning her puppy manners and would love a family to help her build confidence with patience, praise, and plenty of playtime!
Ready to fall for this sweet girl with a sprinkle of sass? 🏡💗
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
🚨🚨PUPPY FOSTERS NEEDED!!!🚨🚨7-8 week old shepherd mix puppies are in need of fosters! Can go in pairs or individually. FRR covers all costs associated with their care we just need you to provide the loving foster home. Please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org if you can help!!
🐾 Little Riggs is looking for someone to cheer on his brave little steps! 💙
The smallest of his siblings, this sweet boy can be shy with new people, but gentle attention helps his playful side shine. He loves other dogs, and a friendly canine buddy could give him a confidence boost!
Riggs does great in his crate, is SO close to mastering potty training, and gladly accepts treats as encouragement. 🍪 He’d thrive in a calm home without young children or lots of hustle and bustle.
Have a little patience and a lot of love? Riggs would love to grow with you! 🏡
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
⌚ WATCH out—this little heart-stealer is coming for your spot on the couch! 💕
At about 1 year old and just 17 pounds, Watch brings big Lab energy in a travel-size package! He’s dog- and cat-friendly, crates well, and believes personal space is highly overrated. 🐾
This devoted little shadow is still polishing his potty and leash skills. He’d love a home without small children and patient people to help his confidence grow—and keep the cuddles coming!
Is it time to meet your new sidekick? Apply at freedom-ride.org! 🏡
For weekend events, we post a roll call (what adoptable dogs are coming) on FB event page, on Wednesday eve`s WAG post on FB and IG then every Friday at 7 pm on a reel on IG and FB!!
Always keep an eye on our event page to see when we add new events and event details: https://www.facebook.com/freedomride.rescue/events
🎃 Happy Howl-o-ween from Freedom Ride Rescue! 👻🐾
We hope everyone had a spook-tacular Halloween...now for the important things: dogs in costumes! There is nothing cuter!
📸 Pay the picture tax: Drop a photo of your dog’s costume in the comments—we want to see your little monsters! 🦇
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.