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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Katara’s past wasn’t easy — she came to us skinny, sore, and with allergies that left her patchy and uncomfortable. But through it all, she’s stayed sweet, playful, and full of love.
Now thriving in her foster home, Katara is ready for the forever family she’s always deserved. She may need a little extra care for her allergies and hips, but in return, she’ll give endless snuggles, gratitude, and joy. 🐶💕
👉 Apply today to give Katara the happy ending she’s been waiting for.
www.freedom-ride.org
We are excited to see so many freedom rides this week (with a few strays added in) and with one mamma to be in the mix, we're expected to grow by more paws any moment now ...
We keep all dogs at least a week before they are available for adoption - if you see a furry face you want to meet, please put in an application at freedom-ride.org!
🍂🍁Cooler means sweater weather! Show us a pic of your pup in their favorite sweater! 🍂🍁
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
🚨🚨PUPPY FOSTERS NEEDED!!!🚨🚨 these precious babes were found dumped on the side of the road. 😡 We are hoping to find fosters for all four of them. They are estimated to be around 3-4 months old, so sweet and with some baths ans TLC will be absolutely stunning. They are all so sweet and just want to be loved. If you can help foster email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
Katara’s past wasn’t easy — she came to us skinny, sore, and with allergies that left her patchy and uncomfortable. But through it all, she’s stayed sweet, playful, and full of love.
Now thriving in her foster home, Katara is ready for the forever family she’s always deserved. She may need a little extra care for her allergies and hips, but in return, she’ll give endless snuggles, gratitude, and joy. 🐶💕
👉 Apply today to give Katara the happy ending she’s been waiting for.
www.freedom-ride.org
This playful girl loves her time zooming around the yard and turning every toy into the best game ever. But when the weekend winds down, Mira knows exactly how to beat the Sunday Scaries — with snuggles, cuddles, and all the cozy vibes.
If you’re looking for a pup who can bring the fun and the comfort, Mira is your girl!
👉 Apply today to make her part of your family.
www.freedom-ride.org
🐶🐾 Why We Don’t Adopt Out Siblings Together 🐾🐶
Every time we have a litter of adorable puppies, we hear it:
✨ “Can I adopt two together?”
✨ “Isn’t it mean to separate siblings?”
We know it comes from a place of love — but here’s the truth: keeping sibling puppies together can actually hurt their development.
This is called Littermate Syndrome — a condition where puppies bond too strongly with each other, making it hard for them to:
❌ Learn and focus on training
❌ Build independence and confidence
❌ Form healthy bonds with their humans
Instead of thriving, siblings can develop anxiety, aggression, or serious behavior challenges.
That’s why Freedom Ride (and many other rescues) does not allow puppies from the same litter to be adopted together. 💕 We make this choice because we want every puppy to have the best chance to grow up to be a social, happy, wonderful dog.
One pup, one family, endless love. 🐾❤️
Weekend mood: Dwight edition
This little senior pug has the right idea — snuggled up, snoozing away, and living his best cozy life.
Dwight may be small, but his love of naps is mighty. If your perfect weekend involves couch cuddles, soft blankets, and a loyal little shadow, Dwight is ready to be your relaxation partner for life.
👉 Apply today to give Dwight the forever home (and endless cozy naps) he deserves!
www.freedom-ride.org
🚨🐾 SOS: Code Red for Christopher 🐾🚨
We need our community now more than ever. 💔 We’ve shared Christopher’s story before, but today we are at a critical turning point.
If we can’t find a new long-term foster for this sweet boy, he will have to move to a boarding facility. Christopher has been in loving foster homes since he was just a baby. He’s always been close to his people, and a boarding situation would be incredibly stressful for him. We don’t want that for him.
✨ Christopher is local—you can meet him before committing.
✨ He’s happiest with a fenced-in yard to play in.
✨ He’d love a doggy friend to keep him company.
✨ Most of all, he needs a family with extra love to give.
Please, if you’ve been thinking about fostering, now is the time. Christopher needs you. 💕
👉 Apply today at www.freedom-ride.org
PLEASE share this video far and wide in hopes of finding a new foster for Christopher!
🚨🚨URGENT FOSTER NEED!!!🚨🚨 These two beautiful souls are in a crowded shelter and we’re just given final hold dates (euthanasia date). They are stunning and so sweet and friendly. Swipe for a video of them. If you can help one of these boys please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
🐾✨ Two events, two chances to meet your new best friend! ✨🐾
This weekend is going to be a busy one for Freedom Ride Rescue and our adoptable cuties:
📍 Friday Night – First Friday in Downtown Raleigh
We’ll be in our usual spot outside Raleigh Times & Morning Times, soaking up the energy of the city and showing off our adoptable dogs.
📍 Saturday – Vicious Fishes in Cary
Come hang with us at the Cary location and meet an entire team of adorable pups ready to steal your heart.
Don’t miss your chance to say hi, snuggle some dogs, and maybe even find your forever friend! 💕🐶
What a wonderful event at Fortnight Brewing`s Wake Forest Location! Thanks to all who came out.
We have TWO events this weekend, so double the chances to meet your new best friend. We`ll be sharing the list of dogs attending each event later today so stay tuned!
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!!🚨🚨 This sweet little guy is in need of a foster due to his owner becoming ill and no longer being able care for him. He is a spry 8 year old weighing in at just 10lbs. Dog friendly and so sweet! If you can help foster this guy, and give his owner peace of mind that he’s got a safe place to land, please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
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.