N.C. Non-Profit Animal Rescue
Give a Freedom RideIn the rescue world, a โFreedom Rideโ 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 โฆ. 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 fostersโ homes; who stay up late searching shelter pages for that next โFreedom Rideโ 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 areย 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 โฆ. 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 โ often never looking backย โย as they start their most lifeโs 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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Seriously...is there anything cuter than when your doggo forgets their little tongue is sticking out???
Show us your adorable doggo BLEP photos!
Sweet senior seeking her someone! ๐๐พ
At 12 years young, Mrs. Brisby knows exactly what she wants: a peaceful home, plenty of toys, and people to love her through her golden years. Sheโs house-trained, full of personality, and still has so much love and companionship to give.
Mrs. Brisby needs to be the only dog in her homeโbut she promises she has more than enough love to fill it all by herself! This special lady deserves a soft place to land and a forever family who will make her the center of their world.
Could you give Mrs. Brisby the happily ever after sheโs been waiting for? Apply at freedom-ride.org.
Dogs canโt tell us when theyโre feeling overwhelmedโbut their behavior often can. ๐พ
Shaking, hiding, freezing, excessive yawning or licking, panting, pacing, vocalizing, and changes in bodily functions can all be signs that a dog is experiencing stress. These behaviors should not be dismissed as stubbornness or โbadโ behaviorโthey may be your dogโs way of asking for help.
Pay attention to the situation and your dogโs complete body language. Give them space, reduce the source of stress when possible, and allow them to retreat to a safe place without forcing interaction. Patience, reassurance, and positive experiences can help build confidence over time.
Sudden, severe, or ongoing behavioral changes may also indicate a medical issue, so always consult your veterinarian when something doesnโt seem right. ๐
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Seriously...is there anything cuter than when your doggo forgets their little tongue is sticking out???
Show us your adorable doggo BLEP photos!
Sweet senior seeking her someone! ๐๐พ
At 12 years young, Mrs. Brisby knows exactly what she wants: a peaceful home, plenty of toys, and people to love her through her golden years. Sheโs house-trained, full of personality, and still has so much love and companionship to give.
Mrs. Brisby needs to be the only dog in her homeโbut she promises she has more than enough love to fill it all by herself! This special lady deserves a soft place to land and a forever family who will make her the center of their world.
Could you give Mrs. Brisby the happily ever after sheโs been waiting for? Apply at freedom-ride.org.
Dogs canโt tell us when theyโre feeling overwhelmedโbut their behavior often can. ๐พ
Shaking, hiding, freezing, excessive yawning or licking, panting, pacing, vocalizing, and changes in bodily functions can all be signs that a dog is experiencing stress. These behaviors should not be dismissed as stubbornness or โbadโ behaviorโthey may be your dogโs way of asking for help.
Pay attention to the situation and your dogโs complete body language. Give them space, reduce the source of stress when possible, and allow them to retreat to a safe place without forcing interaction. Patience, reassurance, and positive experiences can help build confidence over time.
Sudden, severe, or ongoing behavioral changes may also indicate a medical issue, so always consult your veterinarian when something doesnโt seem right. ๐
Busy fought hard to be here. Now she needs someone to fight for her forever.
This sweet 4-month-old Greyhound mix survived parvo and a serious hookworm infection, proving that some of the toughest fighters come in the smallest packages. Sheโs still gaining confidence, but she already loves other dogs and is incredibly gentle and patient with children.
Busyโs ideal home will have a friendly dog to show her the ropes, a securely fenced yard, and a patient family excited to help her blossom. In return, sheโll provide sweet kisses, happy tail wags, and the incredible joy of watching a once-frightened puppy learn to feel safe and loved.
Apply to adopt Busy at freedom-ride.org!
THANK YOU HOLLY SPRINGS!! Freedom Ride had the BEST time at this year`s CANINE CON! We connected with several amazing vendors, had a few adoptions happend and got new fosters from the day!
A picture perfect weather for the nicest of events!
#hollysprings #hollyspringsnc #caninecon #freedomriderescue #nopawsleftbehind #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives
Coal is ready to steal your heart! ๐พ
This scruffy sweetheart loves being close to his people. Heโs doing great with potty breaks outside and making progress with his leash and crate. New situations can feel a little scary at first, but give Coal a little patience and youโll see his sweet personality shine. Heโs even been gentle with cats!
Could you be the person who helps Coal feel at home? Apply to adopt through Freedom Ride Rescue, or share his video to help him find his people. ๐
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๐จ๐จPUPPY FOSTERS NEEDED!!๐จ๐จ The shelters are bursting at the seams, and these 8 babies need our help. They are approximately 8 weeks old and can go individually or in pairs (which is honestly easier at this age than one). Dog friendly, so sweet and teeny! Estimated to weigh 5-8 lbs when full grown. If you can help foster please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today. PLEASE NOTE: interested fosters must have an approved foster application (found on out website, freedom-ride.org) and must live within an hour of Raleigh in order to access our vet affiliates and attend adoption events. Have upcoming travel plans? โ๏ธWhile we do have temporary fosters available, it is so important for incoming dogs to have at least two weeks to decompress and acclimate to their new foster homes-for this reason, please wait until after your travels to commit to fostering.
Fall into Fridayโand in love with Fern! ๐๐พ
This sweet, spotted 3.5-month-old pup is fearless, adventurous, and always ready to make a new friend. As the last of her litter still waiting for a home, Fern hopes this will be the weekend her forever family finally finds her!
Sheโd love an active family ready for crisp fall walks, outdoor adventures, and plenty of silly puppy fun. Could Fern be the perfect addition to your fall lineup? ๐๐
Apply to adopt her at freedom-ride.org!
August was full of Happy Tails! ๐พ๐
Last month, 38 Freedom Ride dogs found their forever families and began the next chapters of their lives. That means 38 adoption days, 38 new beginnings, and countless happy memories waiting to be made! ๐
Thank you to the fosters, volunteers, donors, supporters, and adopters who helped make every one of these happy endings possible. We couldnโt do it without this incredible community!
Please join us in celebrating our August alumni and wishing them a lifetime of love, adventures, cozy naps, and happily-ever-afters! ๐ก๐ถ
Visit our website to see all of the amazing, adoptable dogs hoping to join our alumni list in September! www.freedom-ride.org
๐พ FRR Alum Peter was adopted and immediately went on a beach vacation with his forever family! Talk about starting off life with a bang! ๐โ๏ธ He is clearly wondering, โWhat is life!?โ ๐
๐ฆ Peter loves getting pup cups from Dairy Depot in Wake Forest, going on walks, and spending time with his favorite people. He may have also been caught digging a few holes in the backyard, but he was really just trying to improve the landscaping. Honest! ๐๐ฑ
๐ด A typical Friday for Peter goes something like this: a nice little Friday, getting caught eating a box, taking a nap (or three), enjoying lots of cool grass breaks on his walk, and finishing the day with some playtime at the park. Itโs a hard life! ๐๐ถ
๐ง๐ป๐ง๐ป Peter is BFFs with his human sisters and has made so many dog friends in the neighborhood. Heโs also working hard on his manners and learning that biting and jumping arenโt quite as charming as he thinks they are. ๐๐พ
โ๏ธ Heโs approaching his 6-month birthday and is already well over 40 pounds! His DNA test revealed that heโs mostly American Foxhound (62%), with some Catahoula Leopard Dog, Treeing Walker Coonhound, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shorthaired Pointer, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, Chow Chow, American Pit Bull Terrier, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Chihuahua, and German Shepherd Dog mixed in. Talk about a fun genetic cocktail! ๐งฌ๐
๐ฑ Want to follow along with all of Peterโs adventures? He even has his very own Instagram account: @peter.blue.eyes ๐๐
โค๏ธ Most importantly, Peter is doing exactly what rescue dogs do best: filling a home with love. After his forever family lost their precious Tinley, they opened their hearts and home to Peter, and we are so grateful that FRR gave him the chance to heal their hearts while finding his own forever family. ๐ฅนโค๏ธ
๐พ We couldnโt be happier for you, Peter! Keep living your best life, sweet boy! ๐๐ก๐
๐ We absolutely love hearing about how our alumni are doing! Want to see your alum featured? Share their photos and stories on our alumni pageโyou could be our next spotlight!
Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever.โ
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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 fostersโ homes โฆ who stay up late searching shelter pages for that next โFreedom Rideโ potential โฆ. 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); weโll 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 personย as they start their most lifeโs wonderful chapter: the one as a cherished pet.
Upcoming Events
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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.ย