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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🍂 Hello, November! 🍂
(how is it NOVEMBER already??)
Razz, Busy, Chloe, Crow, Remi, Mabel, Fern, and ALL of our adoptable dogs are welcoming a new month with one shared wish: a family to call their own.
As we head into a season of gratitude, we’re thankful for everyone who gives our rescue dogs love, hope, and a chance at a fresh start. Let’s fill November with cozy snuggles, happy tails, and adoption celebrations!
Could one of these sweet faces be your newest reason to feel thankful? Visit freedom-ride.org to learn more!
Keep the spooky fun—and skip the scares for your dog! 🎃🐾
Halloween brings candy, costumes, and plenty of commotion. A little planning can help keep your pup safe and comfortable:
🍬 **Stash the sweets.** Keep candy and wrappers out of reach—including those trick-or-treat bags on bedroom floors! Chocolate and xylitol, found in some sugar-free treats, are toxic to dogs.
🚪 **Prevent a great escape.** Set your dog up in a quiet, secure room away from the front door before trick-or-treaters arrive. Check that ID tags and microchip contact information are current.
👻 **Make costumes optional.** If your dog seems uncomfortable, skip the outfit! Costumes should allow easy movement, clear vision, and unrestricted breathing, with no loose pieces to chew or swallow.
🕯️ **Watch the decorations.** Keep candles, cords, glow sticks, and small decorations away from curious noses and wagging tails.
🧡 **Let them sit out the festivities.** Your dog doesn’t have to greet every little ghost or join the neighborhood parade. A cozy evening away from the excitement is a perfectly good way to celebrate!
If you suspect your dog ate something toxic, contact your veterinarian or an emergency vet right away.
Let’s make it a happy HOWL-oween for everyone! 🐶🎃
Safety guidance: ASPCA and AVMA. [ASPCA](www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/halloween-safety-tips?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Happy Howl-o-ween! We are so grateful to Ashley Sherrow of Assorted Poppies Photos for her magical photos and to Clouds Taproom for always being such an amazing host to us!! Diana Klompstra continues to return as our amazing Emcee ... and Martha Waggoner never disappoints with her fun costumes as our veteran costume judge! We appreciate Jarod Aguilar (owner of Roof Dawgs - a huge FRR supporter) and Mike Kidd (Pet Wants east - also an incredible FRR partner) for picking our winners - not an easy job this year with so many awesome entries!
Hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween!
#cloudstaproom #cloudstaproomraleigh #roofdawgs #petwantseastraleigh #assortedpoppiesphoto #freedomriderescue
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🍂 Hello, November! 🍂
(how is it NOVEMBER already??)
Razz, Busy, Chloe, Crow, Remi, Mabel, Fern, and ALL of our adoptable dogs are welcoming a new month with one shared wish: a family to call their own.
As we head into a season of gratitude, we’re thankful for everyone who gives our rescue dogs love, hope, and a chance at a fresh start. Let’s fill November with cozy snuggles, happy tails, and adoption celebrations!
Could one of these sweet faces be your newest reason to feel thankful? Visit freedom-ride.org to learn more!
Keep the spooky fun—and skip the scares for your dog! 🎃🐾
Halloween brings candy, costumes, and plenty of commotion. A little planning can help keep your pup safe and comfortable:
🍬 **Stash the sweets.** Keep candy and wrappers out of reach—including those trick-or-treat bags on bedroom floors! Chocolate and xylitol, found in some sugar-free treats, are toxic to dogs.
🚪 **Prevent a great escape.** Set your dog up in a quiet, secure room away from the front door before trick-or-treaters arrive. Check that ID tags and microchip contact information are current.
👻 **Make costumes optional.** If your dog seems uncomfortable, skip the outfit! Costumes should allow easy movement, clear vision, and unrestricted breathing, with no loose pieces to chew or swallow.
🕯️ **Watch the decorations.** Keep candles, cords, glow sticks, and small decorations away from curious noses and wagging tails.
🧡 **Let them sit out the festivities.** Your dog doesn’t have to greet every little ghost or join the neighborhood parade. A cozy evening away from the excitement is a perfectly good way to celebrate!
If you suspect your dog ate something toxic, contact your veterinarian or an emergency vet right away.
Let’s make it a happy HOWL-oween for everyone! 🐶🎃
Safety guidance: ASPCA and AVMA. [ASPCA](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/halloween-safety-tips?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Happy Howl-o-ween! We are so grateful to Ashley Sherrow of Assorted Poppies Photos for her magical photos and to Clouds Taproom for always being such an amazing host to us!! Diana Klompstra continues to return as our amazing Emcee ... and Martha Waggoner never disappoints with her fun costumes as our veteran costume judge! We appreciate Jarod Aguilar (owner of Roof Dawgs - a huge FRR supporter) and Mike Kidd (Pet Wants east - also an incredible FRR partner) for picking our winners - not an easy job this year with so many awesome entries!
Hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween!
#cloudstaproom #cloudstaproomraleigh #roofdawgs #petwantseastraleigh #assortedpoppiesphoto #freedomriderescue
Trick or treat? Junie would prefer the treat—and a forever family to share it with! 🎃🐾
At 4 months old and about 12 pounds, this little sweetheart packs plenty of personality into a small package. She loves playing with toys, romping outside, and curling up with her people for a nap. And those soft, floppy ears? They flip inside out when she runs! 🥹🧡
Junie loves people and other dogs, settles nicely in her crate, and is making great progress with potty training. She hasn’t met cats or small children yet, but she approaches life with plenty of curiosity.
The sweetest treat this Halloween could be bringing Junie home! Apply to adopt through Freedom Ride Rescue. 💜
www.freedom-ride.org
We are thrilled to roll in November at Norse Brewintg on Sunday!! We have a great pack of dogs and puppies coming so come join us!! We will be there from 2 - 4pm!!
#pawitforward #freedomriderescue #norsebrewing #wakeforest #fosteringsaveslives
AUCTION UPDATE!
Due to lack of interest and low bidding - we are going to postpone our auction until spring! We will honor the bids already placed ... and look forward to our reboot!!
A HUGE thank you to so many donors who gave us amazing items to fundraise - we want to make sure your generosity is matched!
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!!🚨🚨 This sweet guy’s owner was recently had to transition into a senior care home, and this boy was not able to join them. We can only imagine how confused and heartbroken they both must be. We would love to get this boy into a foster home ASAP! He is 7 years old, 60lbs with the most darling low rider physique. He is dog friendly and a happy-go-lucky fellow. If you can foster him, please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
Chloe’s favorite activities? Snuggling, sunbathing, and perfecting the art of the nap. ☀️💤💕
This 6-year-old sweetheart is house-trained, crate-trained, and ready to be the love of your life! She’s looking for a patient person to help her build confidence—and a cozy couch to share along the way. 🛋️🐾
Could Chloe be your girl? Apply through Freedom Ride Rescue! 🏡
www.freedom-ride.org
Happy Fri-YAY from Falcon! 🎉🐾 This handsome boy has plenty to say YAY about: tasty snacks, comfy couches, and a chance to find his forever family! 💙
After learning to survive on his own, Falcon is discovering how good life in a home can be. He gets along well with his foster dogs and cat, enjoys his crate, and loves learning new things. He’s working hard on leash walking and indoor manners—and gaining confidence every day!
Falcon is still learning to trust, so he prefers pets in small doses while he gets comfortable. He’s looking for a patient family who will celebrate his progress, keep his mind and body active, and let him build that bond at his own pace. 🥰
Let’s give Falcon his biggest YAY yet: a home of his own! Apply to adopt through Freedom Ride Rescue. 🐶
www.freedom-ride.org
🚨🚨FOSTERS NEEDED!!🚨🚨These two babies are in need of a foster due to their owner no longer being able to care for them! They are friendly, and social. Mini Aussie ISS a 1 year old female, and Pomeranian is a 3 year old male. FRR covers all costs associated with their care we just need YOU to provide the loving foster home. Please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org!
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.