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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Our girl Peggy is what we fondly refer to as a velcro pup — loyal, loving, and absolutely convinced that wherever you go, she should go too. Whether you’re conquering the world or just trying to pee in peace, Peggy is right there cheering you on (and probably staring lovingly at you).
She adores her people, thrives on companionship, and would happily spend her days glued to your side, soaking up all the affection she can get. 💛
If you’re looking for a devoted shadow, a snuggle partner, and the sweetest sidekick you could ask for… Peggy is your girl.
👉 Learn more about her on our website and apply to meet your new little bathroom bodyguard! 🐶💕
www.freedom-ride.org
We might be a little biased… but we truly believe there’s nothing better than welcoming a furry friend into your home.
And guess what? The experts agree!
From boosting your mood to keeping you active, dogs bring a whole bundle of mental and physical benefits into your life. They’re not just companions — they’re joy-bringers, heart-healers, and built-in wellness partners.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to adopt… this might just be it. 💛
If we've convinced you, be sure to head to our website to see all the amazing dogs who are just waiting to make your life better!
www.freedom-ride.org
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
Our girl Peggy is what we fondly refer to as a velcro pup — loyal, loving, and absolutely convinced that wherever you go, she should go too. Whether you’re conquering the world or just trying to pee in peace, Peggy is right there cheering you on (and probably staring lovingly at you).
She adores her people, thrives on companionship, and would happily spend her days glued to your side, soaking up all the affection she can get. 💛
If you’re looking for a devoted shadow, a snuggle partner, and the sweetest sidekick you could ask for… Peggy is your girl.
👉 Learn more about her on our website and apply to meet your new little bathroom bodyguard! 🐶💕
www.freedom-ride.org
We might be a little biased… but we truly believe there’s nothing better than welcoming a furry friend into your home.
And guess what? The experts agree!
From boosting your mood to keeping you active, dogs bring a whole bundle of mental and physical benefits into your life. They’re not just companions — they’re joy-bringers, heart-healers, and built-in wellness partners.
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to adopt… this might just be it. 💛
If we`ve convinced you, be sure to head to our website to see all the amazing dogs who are just waiting to make your life better!
www.freedom-ride.org
“Identity theft is not a joke, Jim!”
…but apparently it is the BEST excuse to show off our very own Dwight Schrute.
Thanks to The Office for giving us the most perfect opportunity to highlight this adorable beet-loving (okay fine, treat-loving) goofball.
So tell us… who did it best?
(Be honest. We think our Dwight wins by a landslide.)
It`s still Adopt a Senior Pet Months and we would be thrilled for this little guy to find his forever home. If you want to give the real top Dwight his forever home, you can apply on our website! www.freedom-ride.org
While everyone else is hunting for the best deals… we’re over here celebrating our own special day--Black DOG Friday!
Today’s the perfect day to shine a light on the gorgeous, goofy, loving black dogs who are still waiting for their forever homes. These pups may not fit in a shopping cart, but they will fill your life with joy, loyalty, snuggles, and plenty of smooches. 😉
Take a look at the amazing black dogs. Number 1 on our “holiday wish list” is that all of these fabulous furbabies find forever homes this holiday season 🎁✨
Give a black dog a chance… they’re the real steals of Black Friday. 😉
Head to our website to learn more or apply!
www.freedom-ride.org
💛🐾 Senior dogs come in all shapes and sizes — and we love every single one! 🐾💛
From our big, lovable gentleman Bartoc to our petite little cutie Dwight, we’ve got senior pups for every kind of home and every kind of heart.
These amazing dogs may have a few years under their collars, but they have endless love left to give. Senior pups are calm, grateful, affectionate, and so ready to fill your life with joy, comfort, and companionship.
If you’ve been thinking about adopting a senior, now is the perfect time — and we have the perfect match waiting for you. 💛🏡✨
👉 Meet our senior crew on our website and help them find the soft, warm homes they deserve.
www.freedom-ride.org
Happy Turkey Day to EVERYONE!! What a fabulous day in Garner at our 9th Annual 5K ... 1046 folks registered! We are blown away!
And tired. Thanks to runners, walkers, donors and our INCREDIBLE volunteers who keep Freedom Ride Rescue moving forward (over 3700 dogs and growing every day!)
Please share photos and videos today with us!!! (Turkeyday@freedom-ride.org)
✨ FRR Alum Annie is a 10-month-old bundle of joy and truly the light of her family’s lives! She’s already dabbled in a few dog sports and has shown tons of potential. Her family can’t wait to see her shine in competitions as she grows older and more confident. 💪🐶
😂 Frisbee is her absolute favorite thing in the world, but don’t bother tossing her anything other than her dilapidated Chuckit! Rugged Flyer , because this girl has strong opinions!
👑 She’s never met a dog she doesn’t want to play with and loves every adventure that comes her way. From mountains to beaches, Annie has already explored all over North Carolina and does it with the confidence of a queen ruling her castle.
❤️After the heartbreaking loss of three beloved pets since last December, Annie has filled her family’s hearts with endless laughter and love.
🤓 Her DNA test revealed she’s 83% German Shepherd and 16% Golden Retriever, and that perfect mix shows in her smarts, loyalty, and big-hearted nature.
🐕💕As a proud foster “fail,” Annie has become the best foster sister, welcoming dogs of all ages and sizes with her gentle, nurturing spirit. Whether it’s playing, adventuring, or simply snuggling up at home, Annie makes every day brighter! 🌟
👀 We absolutely love hearing about how our alumni are doing! Want to see your alum featured? Share their photos and stories on our alumni page—you could be our next spotlight!
🧡🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Freedom Ride Rescue! 🍁🧡
Today — and every day — we’re beyond grateful for the incredible community that makes our mission possible.
To our fosters, who open their homes and hearts.
To our volunteers, who give their time, talent, and endless love.
To our adopters, who say “yes” to a dog’s second chance.
To our donors and supporters, whose generosity fuels every mile of every Freedom Ride.
And to everyone who cheers us on, shares our posts, spreads the word, or simply believes in what we do…
✨ Thank you.
You are the reason thousands of dogs have found safety, hope, and forever families.
We hope your day is filled with warmth, good food, and the kind of love only a rescue dog can give. 🐾❤️
From our FRR family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃
🦃🏃♀️ Turkey Day 5K is almost here! 🐾✨
Freedom Ride Rescue’s annual Thanksgiving tradition is back — and we can’t wait to see you (and your pups!) on Thursday morning in Garner!
We’ve posted the new 5K route — construction at White Deer Park meant we had to get a little creative this year, but it’s still the same fun, fast, furry-friendly course you love. ❤️
🎉 Registration update: We’re thrilled to share that 939 runners are already signed up (5K, 1-mile, and virtual)! You can still register right up until race time Thursday morning!
🐶👟 Expect dogs, costumes, and all the Thanksgiving-morning energy!
Here’s what to know:
📍 Parking: Lake Benson Park
📍 Check-In, Vendors, Music, Raffles & Start Line: White Deer Park
⏰ 7:00 AM – Check-in + vendors open
⏰ 8:10 AM – Opening ceremony
🌟 Follow the parade of runners, dogs, and festive costumes to the start arch!
A huge THANK YOU to our amazing packet pickup hosts: Zin Yoga Studio & Wine Lounge, Deep River Brewing Company, and @mordecaibevco! 🧡
👉 Register here: (Click “Race Info” for full details)
https://runsignup.com/.../FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
Let’s make this the best Turkey Day yet! See y’all in Garner!
#garnernc #turkeyday5k #freedomriderescue #pawitforward 🦃🐾
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.