N.C. Non-Profit Animal Rescue
Give a Freedom RideIn the rescue world, a āFreedom Rideā 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 ā¦. 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 fostersā homes; who stay up late searching shelter pages for that next āFreedom Rideā 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 areĀ 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 ā¦. 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 ā often never looking backĀ āĀ as they start their most lifeās 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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Since we've been inundated with lots of wrinkly Shar Pei pups lately, we thought it was an appropriate time to re-share this fun fact for Tuesday Trivia
Elsie is the kind of girl who quietly tiptoes into your heart before you even realize it.
This sweet, shy beagle is learning a little more every day that the world can be a safe and loving place. She enjoys calm walks, sunny outdoor time, cozy naps on a big fluffy dog bed, and following her adorable beagle nose on tiny adventures.
Elsie does wonderfully with other dogs and really benefits from their companionship and confidence. Sheās also good with kids, though sheād thrive best in a quieter home where she can continue blossoming at her own pace.
Sheās mostly potty trained, settles in nicely when left alone, and is quickly becoming the perfect mix of gentle companion and sleepy cuddlebug. All Elsie needs now is a patient family ready to help her keep blooming. āØ
Apply to meet Elsie: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
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šØšØFOSTER NEEDED!!šØšØ This floofy girl is giving us all the golden retriever vibes. While we donāt know her breed definitively, we can tell you that this girl is as sweet as she looks. Shes just 8 weeks old and would THRIVE with a foster sibling to romp around with and teach her how to dog! If you can foster, please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today! Please note that all fosters must live within an hour of Raleigh and have an approved foster app. Application can be found on our website freedom-ride.org
Since we`ve been inundated with lots of wrinkly Shar Pei pups lately, we thought it was an appropriate time to re-share this fun fact for Tuesday Trivia
Elsie is the kind of girl who quietly tiptoes into your heart before you even realize it.
This sweet, shy beagle is learning a little more every day that the world can be a safe and loving place. She enjoys calm walks, sunny outdoor time, cozy naps on a big fluffy dog bed, and following her adorable beagle nose on tiny adventures.
Elsie does wonderfully with other dogs and really benefits from their companionship and confidence. Sheās also good with kids, though sheād thrive best in a quieter home where she can continue blossoming at her own pace.
Sheās mostly potty trained, settles in nicely when left alone, and is quickly becoming the perfect mix of gentle companion and sleepy cuddlebug. All Elsie needs now is a patient family ready to help her keep blooming. āØ
Apply to meet Elsie: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
We owe a BIG thank you to the wonderful folks at Levitate in Raleigh! š¤š¾
They gifted Freedom Ride with another generous donation, and naturally we had to thank them the best way we know howā¦ with a gaggle of adorable puppies. š¶āØ
Levitate has been such a generous supporter of our rescue over the years, and we are incredibly grateful for all they have done to help our mission. The support of our community truly means the world to us and to the dogs whose lives are changed because of it. Thank you for continuing to believe in what we do! š¾
BREED GAME!! Whoever guesses the top two breeds of Vale will win a FREEDOM RIDE RESCUE T-shirt and four free registrations to our Poker Run on May 30!
He`s a fabulous, low-key 70 pound guy who got his freedom ride from Surry County Animal Control. We are THRILLED that our long-time supporter, Butch & Sundance K9 Training, is not only FOSTERING him, they have DNA tested him!!
Put your breed guesses in the comments of the original FB and IG post ... as soon as Butch & Sundance has results back, we will post and announce the winner!
Apply to adopt Vale at freedom-ride.org ... #butchandsundancek9training #guessthebreed #PawItForward #freedomriderescue
šØFosters NeededšØ- 5 y.o. Chihuahua mixes, Vice & Versa
Vice and Versa are both the most loveable AND loving chihuahua mixes weāve ever seen! These sweet sisters possess the kindest hearts a dog can have, lighting up the faces of everyone who sees them at the shelter. Although beloved, they only have TWO DAYS (2) left to be pulled from the shelter due to available space! Both Vice and Versa are ready to be taken by any available foster, together or separate, NOW! If interested, contact our foster coordinator at her email listed below.
jennifer@freedom-ride.com
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Available fosters must live within one hour of Raleigh in order to access medical and other resources.
If you have travel plans within the next two weeks, please wait until they are concluded to volunteer.
One whole year. Thatās how long Mira has been waiting for someone to realize sheās been the perfect dog all along. šš¾
Mira is the definition of a Velcro dogāshe wants to be wherever her people are, whether thatās following you from room to room or curled up beside you on the couch. Sheās sweet, loyal, affectionate, and absolutely full of personality. She also has a hilarious habit of collecting toys like little treasures and hiding them away in blankets for safekeeping.
She loves every human she meets and has so much love to give. Mira can be a little enthusiastic when meeting other dogs because she hasnāt quite mastered subtle social skills yet, but her intentions are all heart.
This girl has spent an entire year watching other dogs find families while she keeps waiting for her turn. We know her perfect people are out there somewhereāwe just need them to see her. š
Apply to meet Mira: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
How does YOUR dog like to sleep? š¾š¤
Honestlyā¦ wouldnāt it be nice to be a dog and just pass out anywhere with zero responsibilities? Couch? Floor? Half off the bed? Upside down with your legs in the air? Sounds amazing. š
Dakota, Raisin, Vinny, Jefferson, and Peter are all professional nappers with very different snoozing styles, but one thing is clear: theyāve mastered the art of relaxation.
Now we want to see your sleepy pups! Drop a pic of your dog snoozing in the comments ā and the more ridiculous the sleeping position, the better. š¶š¤
Looking for a little Charm in your life? Wellā¦here he is. āØš¾
This cheerful, happy-go-lucky pup is equal parts fun, fluff, and personality. Charm approaches every day with a wagging tail and an eagerness to be part of whatever his people are doing. Heās smart, energetic, affectionate, and very much the kind of dog who wants to be involved in the action.
Like many young doodle-y boys, Charm is still learning the ropesāhouse routines, leash manners, confidence in new environments, and how to relax when left alone. But with structure, patience, and continued training, heās already making great progress.
Charm is looking for a family ready for an active, intelligent dog who will thrive with adventure, enrichment, and lots of love. In return? Youāll get a loyal little sidekick who truly lives up to his name. š
Read more about what Charm is looking for in a forever home and apply to meet him: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.ā
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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 fostersā homes ā¦ who stay up late searching shelter pages for that next āFreedom Rideā potential ā¦. 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); weāll 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 personĀ as they start their most lifeās wonderful chapter: the one as a cherished pet.
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.Ā