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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TURKEY DAY count down! You can sign up right up until race time Thursday morning, but the price goes up a bit this eve! We're thrilled that the registration is at 939 (including 5K, one mile and virtual participants).
Come join the party - parking is at Lake Benson Park and starting at 7 am is the check in, vendors, music and raffles (plus the starting Arch) at White Deer Park - follow the parade of runners and dogs - and hopefully lots of costumes - to the main event! The opening ceremony starts at 8:10 am.
Register here (click Race Info for the day's details): runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
That's a wrap on our three packet pick ups ... thank you to Zin Yoga Studio & Wine Lounge, Deep River Brewing Company and @mordecaibevco for hosting us!
#garnernc #turkeyday5k #freedomriderescue #pawitforward
Turkey Day 5k is quickly approaching! We have posted the new 5K route… Some construction at White Deer Park required us to get a little creative with the route this year!
We are hoping to see lots of dogs and costumes Thursday morning… And are excited we’ve had over 900 registered so far…
runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
Please consider joining us for this fun fundraiser! Our vendors and check-in will open at 7 AM! With open ceremonies for the race starting at 8:10… See y’all in Garner!
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
TURKEY DAY count down! You can sign up right up until race time Thursday morning, but the price goes up a bit this eve! We`re thrilled that the registration is at 939 (including 5K, one mile and virtual participants).
Come join the party - parking is at Lake Benson Park and starting at 7 am is the check in, vendors, music and raffles (plus the starting Arch) at White Deer Park - follow the parade of runners and dogs - and hopefully lots of costumes - to the main event! The opening ceremony starts at 8:10 am.
Register here (click Race Info for the day`s details): https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
That`s a wrap on our three packet pick ups ... thank you to Zin Yoga Studio & Wine Lounge, Deep River Brewing Company and @mordecaibevco for hosting us!
#garnernc #turkeyday5k #freedomriderescue #pawitforward
Turkey Day 5k is quickly approaching! We have posted the new 5K route… Some construction at White Deer Park required us to get a little creative with the route this year!
We are hoping to see lots of dogs and costumes Thursday morning… And are excited we’ve had over 900 registered so far…
Please consider joining us for this fun fundraiser! Our vendors and check-in will open at 7 AM! With open ceremonies for the race starting at 8:10… See y’all in Garner!
🌟🍀 Meet Orla & Auryn — Two Little Pups With Hearts of Pure Gold! 🍀🌟
These golden-yellow sweethearts are only 9–10 weeks old, but they’re already shining bright. Adopting either of these pups would truly feel like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Both pups are at that perfect age where the world is exciting, new, and full of things to learn. They’ll need families ready to guide them through all the important puppy lessons — from building confidence to practicing manners to learning how to be the best dog they can be.
💛 A quick note:
As adorable as Orla and Auryn are together, we do not adopt siblings to the same home. These golden treasures each need their own perfect forever family where they can grow independently and thrive.
If you’re ready to bring home a little sunshine (and a whole lot of love), Orla and Auryn are waiting to light up your life.
✨ Apply today to meet your golden treasure! ✨
www.freedom-ride.org
✨🐾 This Monday is brought to you by… Marvelous Mira! 🐾✨
Mira is kicking off the week with her bright eyes, big heart, and an even bigger wish: to find her forever family in time for the holidays. 🎄💛
She’s sweet, she’s loving, and she’s been waiting oh-so-patiently for her perfect match. If you’re looking for a little extra magic this season, Mira just might be the gift your home has been missing.
💚🏡 Learn more about her on our website and apply to meet this holiday sweetheart today!
www.freedom-ride.org
If there were awards for creative napping, Razz would sweep every category. This lovable goofball has mastered the art of the snooze — upside down, sideways, curled up, stretched out… you name it, he naps it.
Today is a tribute to his top-tier sleepytime skills, and honestly? Same, Razz. Same. 😂💛
When he’s not perfecting his next ridiculous nap pose, Razz is sweet, snuggly, and ready to charm his way into a forever home.
If you’re looking for a professional cuddler with elite snoozing talent, Razz is your guy.
👉 Check him out on our website and apply to meet this snoozy sweetheart!
www.freedom-ride.org
🍗🎄 Holiday Food Reminder for Pet Parents! 🐾✨
Thanksgiving is this week, and the holiday season is right around the corner — which means tasty treats, festive feasts, and lots of tempting snacks everywhere you turn. While we love sharing the joy (and sometimes the snacks!) with our pups, not all holiday foods are safe for our four-legged friends.
To help keep bellies happy and tails wagging, we’ve put together a quick guide of foods you can share and foods you should definitely avoid this season. Before those plates start filling up, take a peek and make sure your pup stays safe, healthy, and part of the delicious fun!
Wishing you and your pups a warm, safe, and very delicious holiday season! 🐶❤️
💋🐾 Watch out… Niva is coming in for a smooch!
This adorable, speckled sweetheart has her tongue out and her heart wide open. Niva is the kind of dog who greets life (and people!) with pure affection — happy, wiggly, and always ready to share a little love.
She’s playful, gentle, and full of charm, and she’d be over the moon to find a forever family who appreciates her smoochy, snuggly ways. 💛
If you’re looking for a lovable companion who will brighten your days and sneak in a kiss whenever she can… Niva is your girl.
👉 Check her out on our website and apply to meet her!
www.freedom-ride.org
🚨🚨PUPPY FOSTER NEEDED!!🚨🚨This scruffy dude is totally channeling Wishbone (IYKYK). His current family can no longer care for him so he is in need of a foster. He is 6 months old, dog friendly and a totally love bug. He is local, so it’s possible to meet him first before committing to foster. Please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org if you can help!
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.
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.