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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FLEET FEET once again comes through for our Turkey Day 5K, donating gift cards to the fastest runners over age 16 (we will have Goodberry's gift cards for our younger speed demons!)
The award categories are:
Overall fastest two males and two females.
Then the top two males and two females for the following age groups:
5 and under; 6 - 9; 10 - 12; 13 - 15; 16 - 19; 20 - 29; 30 - 39; 40 - 49; 50 - 59; 60 - 69 and 70+. (Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards).
Check in opens at 7 am (we'll have vendors, raffles, the Darling Doughnut Boutique with coffee and donuts) ... our warmup and open comments will be at 8:15 am with the first heat taking off around 8: 30 am ("around" because last year we have folks still walking across the course from parking at 8:30 so needed them to clear the way for the fastest runners!!)
Parking is at Lake Benson Park and then the race/walk and festivities are all at White Deer Park, Garner!!!
Register (and see the course map) here:
runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
#fleetfeet #garnernc #garner #turkeyday5K #turkeytrot #freedomriderescue #dogsmakelifebetter #DarlingDoughnutBoutique
THREE WEEKS til Turkey Day 5K!! We are well on our way to having the most runners and walker ever for our 10th annual athlete, dog and family friendly event Thanksgiving morning at White Deer and Lake Benson parks in Garner, NC!!
Our superstar volunteer Gwenn Glotnis has her annual raffle up and running early so even if you aren't able to make it out Nov. .26, you can still participate in the Freedom Ride Rescue raffle!
Buy tickets here:
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/freedom-ride-pre-raffle-sales-for-turkey-day-5-k
Our volunteers will put your pre-purchased tickets in whichever prize you want ... we will draw winners after the Turkey Day 5K awards ceremony!! You obviously do NOT be there to win; however, we do need you to be in the Triangle for pickup/to meet a volunteer!
If you DO want to run/walk/be a virtual participant, register here:
runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
#turkeyday #turkeytrot #garnernc #freedomriderescue #tryyourluck
🐾 Meet FRR Alum Raisin, aka Ray Ray, Craizin, Cray Cray, Little Miss, Wrinkle Brain, and the Pitiful Sharpie! 😂🖤
💕 Raisin is a gentle, sweet girl with a softer side and a whole lot of personality packed into her little wrinkly self! She's still just a baby, not even a year old yet, and she's already showing everyone what a lovely little companion she can be.🥹
🧸 She's on the lower end of the energy scale and is happiest when she's near her people. Whether she's keeping you company around the house, frolicking in the yard, or enjoying a good chew session with her favorite toys, Raisin is content just being part of the action. And don't even get us started on her love for the great outdoors! 🌿🐸 Grasshoppers and frogs beware, because this girl loves finding little critters in the yard and giving them a good paw or two. 😂
🚗 Raisin is also a fantastic little copilot! She loves car rides and regularly tags along for school drop-offs and pickups with her human siblings. She's ready to ride shotgun on whatever adventure the day brings!
🚔 Now, one thing you should know about Miss Raisin: she is NOT a fan of being crated. In fact, she once managed to bend the door of a wire crate to make her great escape! 😳😂 That little jailbreak is exactly why she earned her very own escape artist costume. When Raisin decides she's done with jail time, apparently no flimsy wire door is going to stand in her way!
🌞 Raisin is a sweet, easygoing puppy who wants to be close to her people, enjoy the sunshine, play with her toys, and investigate every frog and grasshopper in the neighborhood. She's got a gentle heart, a silly streak, and just enough mischief to keep life interesting. ❤️
🏡 We're so happy Raisin has found her people, and we can't wait to see all the wonderful adventures ahead for this precious little Wrinkle Brain! 🐶💕
👀 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!
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
FLEET FEET once again comes through for our Turkey Day 5K, donating gift cards to the fastest runners over age 16 (we will have Goodberry`s gift cards for our younger speed demons!)
The award categories are:
Overall fastest two males and two females.
Then the top two males and two females for the following age groups:
5 and under; 6 - 9; 10 - 12; 13 - 15; 16 - 19; 20 - 29; 30 - 39; 40 - 49; 50 - 59; 60 - 69 and 70+. (Overall winners are not eligible for age group awards).
Check in opens at 7 am (we`ll have vendors, raffles, the Darling Doughnut Boutique with coffee and donuts) ... our warmup and open comments will be at 8:15 am with the first heat taking off around 8: 30 am ("around" because last year we have folks still walking across the course from parking at 8:30 so needed them to clear the way for the fastest runners!!)
Parking is at Lake Benson Park and then the race/walk and festivities are all at White Deer Park, Garner!!!
Register (and see the course map) here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
#fleetfeet #garnernc #garner #turkeyday5K #turkeytrot #freedomriderescue #dogsmakelifebetter #DarlingDoughnutBoutique
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!!🚨🚨 Wishbone is a 1-2 year old scruffy terrier mix in need of a foster! At only 10lbs he makes for the perfect portable companion. He is dog friendly and so sweet! If you can help foster him please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
THREE WEEKS til Turkey Day 5K!! We are well on our way to having the most runners and walker ever for our 10th annual athlete, dog and family friendly event Thanksgiving morning at White Deer and Lake Benson parks in Garner, NC!!
Our superstar volunteer Gwenn Glotnis has her annual raffle up and running early so even if you aren`t able to make it out Nov. .26, you can still participate in the Freedom Ride Rescue raffle!
Buy tickets here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/freedom-ride-pre-raffle-sales-for-turkey-day-5-k
Our volunteers will put your pre-purchased tickets in whichever prize you want ... we will draw winners after the Turkey Day 5K awards ceremony!! You obviously do NOT be there to win; however, we do need you to be in the Triangle for pickup/to meet a volunteer!
If you DO want to run/walk/be a virtual participant, register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/Garner/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k
#turkeyday #turkeytrot #garnernc #freedomriderescue #tryyourluck
🐾 Meet FRR Alum Raisin, aka Ray Ray, Craizin, Cray Cray, Little Miss, Wrinkle Brain, and the Pitiful Sharpie! 😂🖤
💕 Raisin is a gentle, sweet girl with a softer side and a whole lot of personality packed into her little wrinkly self! She`s still just a baby, not even a year old yet, and she`s already showing everyone what a lovely little companion she can be.🥹
🧸 She`s on the lower end of the energy scale and is happiest when she`s near her people. Whether she`s keeping you company around the house, frolicking in the yard, or enjoying a good chew session with her favorite toys, Raisin is content just being part of the action. And don`t even get us started on her love for the great outdoors! 🌿🐸 Grasshoppers and frogs beware, because this girl loves finding little critters in the yard and giving them a good paw or two. 😂
🚗 Raisin is also a fantastic little copilot! She loves car rides and regularly tags along for school drop-offs and pickups with her human siblings. She`s ready to ride shotgun on whatever adventure the day brings!
🚔 Now, one thing you should know about Miss Raisin: she is NOT a fan of being crated. In fact, she once managed to bend the door of a wire crate to make her great escape! 😳😂 That little jailbreak is exactly why she earned her very own escape artist costume. When Raisin decides she`s done with jail time, apparently no flimsy wire door is going to stand in her way!
🌞 Raisin is a sweet, easygoing puppy who wants to be close to her people, enjoy the sunshine, play with her toys, and investigate every frog and grasshopper in the neighborhood. She`s got a gentle heart, a silly streak, and just enough mischief to keep life interesting. ❤️
🏡 We`re so happy Raisin has found her people, and we can`t wait to see all the wonderful adventures ahead for this precious little Wrinkle Brain! 🐶💕
👀 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!
🤠 Howdy, darlin’! Doralee’s got her fancy hat on and her sights set on a forever home! 💕
This little Southern sweetheart is serving up pink sparkles, floppy ears, and a face that’ll have you saying, “Well, bless my heart!” 🐾
Ready to ride off into the sunset with your new best friend? Mosey on over to freedom-ride.org and apply to meet Doralee! 🏡💗
Join Freedom Ride Rescue this Saturday, November 7th, from 4-6PM at Durham Beer Garden!
Come meet our crew of adoptable dogs and maybe find your new best friend! Not ready to adopt? No problem! Come snuggle a puppy, meet our amazing volunteers, and learn how YOU can help us save more dogs.
🍹 BONUS: The bar is creating a special drink just for our visit and donating $1 from EVERY sale to Freedom Ride Rescue! So grab a drink, support rescue, and enjoy some puppy love!
🐶 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 4-6 PM
📍 Durham Beer Garden
💕 Chloe’s wish list: a cozy couch, a sunny spot, and someone to love her. Could that someone be you?
This 6-year-old sweetheart is an affectionate snuggle buddy and professional nap enthusiast! She enjoys leisurely walks, soaking up sunshine, and leaning in for a few more pets. ☀️🐾
Chloe is house- and crate-trained and would love to be your only pet. She’s still building confidence and polishing her leash manners, so a patient person who celebrates her progress would mean the world to her.
She’s ready for her very own happily-ever-after—and happy-to-stay-in. 🏡💗
www.freedom-ride.org
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!!🚨🚨Senior girl Loopsy is in need of a foster. Poor girl was brought in as a stray and never reclaimed. Loopsy is 10 years old, 12 lbs and very sweet. The staff believes she is housetrained and has been very quiet in her kennel. She aced her dog and cat test. Sweet Loopsy is just a little old gal with no business being in a loud crowded shelter. She has a final hold date so if you can help her please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
☀️ Meet Maggie: sunshine in tiger stripes, with zero respect for personal space! 💛
This sweetheart loves everyone, is wonderful with kids, and gets along great with other dogs. Her preferred seat? Your lap. Yes, the whole thing. 🐾
After a rough start and hip surgery, Maggie is fully recovered, pain-free, and rocking her own little walk. She’s house-trained, non-destructive, and ready to turn everyday life into a cuddle party!
Looking for a best friend who’s ALWAYS happy to see you? Maggie’s ready to climb aboard. 🏡💕
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
TURKEY DAY TUESDAY - we are 22 days away from our 10th Annual Turkey Day 5K!!! Registration is 120 above last year where we had over 1000 folks signed up to run, walk and participate virtually!! That could make for a VERY long Thanksgiving morning check in ... so this year we have FOUR early packet pick-ups scheduled ...
https://runsignup.com/Race/FreedomRideRescueTurkeyDay5k/Page-2
Cannot make these? No worries - we will have check in open at 7 am Thanksgiving morning at White Deer Park! Remember to allow time to park at Lake Benson Park and walk over to white deer park .... and we`ll see you Nov. 26!!
#turkeyday5K #freedomriderescue #turkeytrot #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.
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.