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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The snuggle force is strong with this one! 🌟🐾
Vader may have a dark-side name, but this boy is all heart! At 8 months old and around 65 pounds, this suspected Lab mix brings big puppy energy and plenty of love. 💙
He LOVES his foster dog siblings and would thrive with a playful canine buddy. He’s great with children, too! Cats are potential playmates in his eyes, so a dog-savvy kitty comfortable with an enthusiastic pup would be his best match.
Vader is crate trained, mostly house-trained, and working hard on his puppy manners. He’ll need a family ready to keep up with his training, playtime, and adventures—and enjoy all the fun of watching him grow! 🥰
Ready to welcome this lovable sidekick into your galaxy? Apply to adopt Vader through Freedom Ride Rescue! ✨
www.freedom-ride.org
A bittersweet week at Freedom Ride Rescue: as we got dogs covered with foster homes, we also got returns and some requests for returns. We endeavor to take back any dog adopted from us; however, without a facility, we need a foster who can take any dog.
"Awwww" over our new freedom ride dogs and then consider fostering (or sharing) the two wanting to come back to us! Share them if you know someone who MAY be able to help!
As always, thank you to the shelter volunteers/staff who work tirelessly to get dogs out safely .... to the FRR transport team who drives all over the Carolinas to get dogs to us ... and to the fosters who open their homes and hearts to dogs in need!
#PawItForward #freedomriderescue #fosteringsaveslives #nopawsleftbehind #rescuesunite #mayberry4paws #scotlandcountyhumanesociety
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
The snuggle force is strong with this one! 🌟🐾
Vader may have a dark-side name, but this boy is all heart! At 8 months old and around 65 pounds, this suspected Lab mix brings big puppy energy and plenty of love. 💙
He LOVES his foster dog siblings and would thrive with a playful canine buddy. He’s great with children, too! Cats are potential playmates in his eyes, so a dog-savvy kitty comfortable with an enthusiastic pup would be his best match.
Vader is crate trained, mostly house-trained, and working hard on his puppy manners. He’ll need a family ready to keep up with his training, playtime, and adventures—and enjoy all the fun of watching him grow! 🥰
Ready to welcome this lovable sidekick into your galaxy? Apply to adopt Vader through Freedom Ride Rescue! ✨
www.freedom-ride.org
WHERE TO FIND US!!
The SECC events are a little different, but we are hoping promoting the events will be a lot of state employees out to these daytime events! OR that they will select Freedom Ride Rescue as their nonprofit!!!
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For REGULAR events, we post a roll call (what adoptable dogs are coming) on each FB event page, on Wednesday eve`s WAG post, and every Friday at 7 pm on a reel!!
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
Tell us how your dog loves spending a lovely Fall day!
(bonus points for dropping an adorable pic of your pooch in the comments!)
BIDDING TIME!!
We are so thankful for all of the incredible donations to this annual auction .... you have two weeks to bid: it closes at 7 pm on Sunday, Nov. 8!!
From two restored 8-track players to lots of holiday items ... kitchen wares and OF course pet supplies: there is something for everyone!
We`ll be adding new items all week!!
Let`s raise some money (and maybe get you a groovy item or two):
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/freedom-ride-rescues-online-auction
Is your lap missing a little someone? Paloma would like to reserve it. 💕🐾
This Chihuahua/Doxie mix lost her person, and while we don’t know her whole story, it’s clear she was deeply loved. Now she’s looking for someone to share her next chapter—and every available seat—with. 🥰
Paloma loves cuddles, has discovered the joy of walks, and takes her squeaky-toy demolition duties very seriously! She’s learning leash manners quickly and does pretty well in her crate, though she occasionally reminds everyone that she’d prefer to be included.
Her dream home would let her shine as an only dog, but she may do well with another dog her size—as long as she still gets plenty of individual attention. This girl has big feelings about being someone’s little sidekick! 💗
Looking for a walking buddy and a lap warmer? Apply to adopt Paloma through Freedom Ride Rescue!
www.freedom-ride.org
BIDDING TIME!!
We are so thankful for all of the incredible donations to this annual auction .... you have two weeks to bid: it closes at 7 pm on Sunday, Nov. 10!!
From two restored 8-track players to lots of holiday items ... kitchen wares and OF course pet supplies: there is something for everyone!
We`ll be adding new items all week!!
Let`s raise some money (and maybe get you a groovy item or two):
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/freedom-ride-rescues-online-auction
Friendly reminder to check your yards for mushrooms!
Wild mushrooms can pop up in your yard, especially during wet weather. Some are highly toxic to dogs, and dangerous varieties can be difficult to distinguish from harmless ones.
Take a quick walk around your yard before letting your dog out, remove any mushrooms, and dispose of them where curious noses can’t reach. Keep an eye out on walks, too!
If your dog eats a wild mushroom—or you suspect they did—contact your veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 888-426-4435 immediately. Don’t wait for symptoms. If possible, take photos and save a sample for identification without delaying care.
A quick yard check is a small habit that could make a lifesaving difference. 💙
Mrs. Brisby has her toys packed—now she just needs a forever address! 🧸🏡
This lovely senior is house-trained, full of charm, and ready to be your one and only dog. Could you give her the starring role in your heart?
Apply to adopt Mrs. Brisby through Freedom Ride Rescue! 💙🐾
www.freedom-ride.org
Best way to celebrate fall? Come meet an adoptable dog or puppy at the Clayton Harvest Festival Saturday (10/23) from 10 til 5!!
Not ready to adopt? Then come shop our Pawsitive Creations tent where all of the dog themed items help raise money for our rescue! Or try you luck at winning a $100 gas card (our raffle of the day)!
See more about the day (including parking and events like the CAR show and RIDES) at:
https://claytonharvestfestival.com
#claytonnc #claytonharvestfestival #pawitforward #freedomriderescue #adoptdontshop
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!🚨🚨Gnocchi is a super sweet 4 year old 13lb poodle mix! He is an angel per shelter staff, and needs out of the crowded shelter. If you can foster this little guy 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.
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.