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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☀️ DOUBLE THE DOGS, DOUBLE THE FUN! ☀️
We've got a full weekend of wagging tails, happy hearts, and adoptable pups just waiting to meet you!
🌇 Saturday, July 18 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍AVA Rooftop Bar at Fenton (Cary)
Spend your Saturday soaking up the sunshine with rooftop views, refreshing drinks, and some of the sweetest adoptable dogs around! Whether you're searching for your new best friend or just need a puppy cuddle break, AVA is the place to be. Who knows... your perfect match might be waiting for you!
🍻 Sunday, July 19 | 3–5 PM
📍Bond Brothers Beer Company (Cary)
It's all smiles on tap at Bond Brothers! Come meet adoptable dogs whose only job is to brighten your day—one wagging tail, one sloppy kiss, and one goofy grin at a time.
Expect face-aching smiles, beer-in-hand smiles, "I think I just fell in love" smiles, and maybe even a few happy tears disguised as "my allergies are acting up." These pups are ready to be the reason you can't stop smiling.
Bring your friends, grab a drink, meet our amazing adoptable dogs, and help us find them the forever homes they deserve. We can't wait to see you this weekend!
💛 Some dogs steal your heart with endless energy. Dory does it with quiet companionship.
This sweet little cuddle bug is happiest curled up beside her people, enjoying a cozy nap or a leisurely stroll before heading back home for more snuggles. She's house-trained, walks beautifully on a leash, and is looking for a patient family who will help her continue building confidence at her own pace.
If your perfect day includes a comfy couch, a loyal sidekick, and unconditional love, Dory may be the missing piece you've been searching for. 🐾
Learn more about Dory and all of our adoptable dogs on our website! ❤️
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
☀️ DOUBLE THE DOGS, DOUBLE THE FUN! ☀️
We`ve got a full weekend of wagging tails, happy hearts, and adoptable pups just waiting to meet you!
🌇 Saturday, July 18 | 11 AM–2 PM
📍AVA Rooftop Bar at Fenton (Cary)
Spend your Saturday soaking up the sunshine with rooftop views, refreshing drinks, and some of the sweetest adoptable dogs around! Whether you`re searching for your new best friend or just need a puppy cuddle break, AVA is the place to be. Who knows... your perfect match might be waiting for you!
🍻 Sunday, July 19 | 3–5 PM
📍Bond Brothers Beer Company (Cary)
It`s all smiles on tap at Bond Brothers! Come meet adoptable dogs whose only job is to brighten your day—one wagging tail, one sloppy kiss, and one goofy grin at a time.
Expect face-aching smiles, beer-in-hand smiles, "I think I just fell in love" smiles, and maybe even a few happy tears disguised as "my allergies are acting up." These pups are ready to be the reason you can`t stop smiling.
Bring your friends, grab a drink, meet our amazing adoptable dogs, and help us find them the forever homes they deserve. We can`t wait to see you this weekend!
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💛 Some dogs steal your heart with endless energy. Dory does it with quiet companionship.
This sweet little cuddle bug is happiest curled up beside her people, enjoying a cozy nap or a leisurely stroll before heading back home for more snuggles. She`s house-trained, walks beautifully on a leash, and is looking for a patient family who will help her continue building confidence at her own pace.
If your perfect day includes a comfy couch, a loyal sidekick, and unconditional love, Dory may be the missing piece you`ve been searching for. 🐾
Learn more about Dory and all of our adoptable dogs on our website! ❤️
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
TURKEY DAY TUESDAY IS BACK!! We are counting down til the 10th annual Turkey Day 5K ... and we need business sponsors! Levels start at $300 and upward. Donate $2000 and get a puppy party at your office: $5000 gets your logo on all of the runners` bibs!
Last year, over 1000 registered and with this being our 10th year, we KNOW it will be even bigger! So sign up to be a sponsor and come get your TURKEY on Thanksgiving morning in Garner! Email turkeyday@freedom-ride.org and support this amazing day that raises money for the dogs of Freedom Ride!
See more at: https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
👂❤️ With ears like those, Marissa doesn`t miss a thing
This tiny sweetheart may be little, but she`s got a huge heart and is ready to find a family to call her own. Whether she`s making you smile with those adorable bunny ears or snuggling up after a day of adventures, 3-month-old Marissa is sure to steal your heart.
If you`ve been searching for a pint-sized best friend with endless charm, Marissa is all ears... and all ready to meet you! 🐾
Learn more about Marissa and all of our adoptable dogs on our website.
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Our parvo pups are not out or the woods - Chex started being lethargic and stopped eating last night. Trix is doing great - but it took two nights and three days at urgent care to help him. We are still raising funds for this tiny little group - every donation is truly appreciated. The fosters are keeping a close eye on the other pups.
Your support has been amazing - and we are so grateful to the vets who have helped us: @bluepearlvet @fallsvillage.vethospital @urgentvetclinics Shepherds Vineyard Animal Hospital
Please consider donating - https://gofund.me/794fa673c - and share their story!
PARVO UPDATE
We are humbled by the support - we have seven puppies who either tested positive with Parvo OR were exposed by their littter/housemates. All were treated with a new antibody; however, Trix ended up hospitalized for two days. She is doing great but this eve, Chex started concerning us.
We are grateful for all of the donations and support ... but we still need your help. Chex showiing symptoms now has us continuing to worry for all of the puppies. Please donate if you can and SHARE their fundraiser!
https://gofund.me/ae399f185
Or help us with supplies - we need xpens and playpens more than anything right now as we cannot use anything from the homes exposed to parvo: freedom-ride.org/giving
Nori is proof that good things come in fluffy packages. This adorable, 6-month-old poodle mix is ready to leave rescue life behind and start the next chapter with a family of his very own.
Whether you`re looking for a walking buddy, a couch companion, or just someone to greet you with a happy tail every day, Nori is ready to fill that role!
Could this curly cutie be the missing piece your family has been waiting for?
Learn more about Nori and all of our adoptable dogs on our website!
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Don`t you just wish you could have a conversation with your dog??
(OK, yes, we all talk to our dogs...but what if they could answer!)
If you could ask your dog one question and have them answer you: what would it be?
Drop your extremely important questions in the comments!
❤️ They don`t call them **gentle giants** for nothing.
Buffy weighs in at an impressive **120 pounds**, but don`t let her size fool you—this beautiful Great Dane is as sweet, gentle, and loving as they come.
Whether she`s leaning in for pets, relaxing by your side, or simply being her calm, wonderful self, Buffy proves that the biggest dogs often have the biggest hearts. She`s crate trained, well-mannered, and ready to become someone`s larger-than-life best friend.
If you`ve been dreaming of adding a gentle giant to your family, Buffy is ready to fill your home with love... and maybe just a little extra couch. 🛋️💜
Apply today and come meet this XXL sweetheart!
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.”
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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.