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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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 ...
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
💕 A little sassy, and a whole lot of sweet—that’s Daphne!
She may need a moment to warm up, but once she’s comfortable, this playful girl has plenty of personality to share! She’s still learning her puppy manners and would love a family to help her build confidence with patience, praise, and plenty of playtime!
Ready to fall for this sweet girl with a sprinkle of sass? 🏡💗
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
🐾 Little Riggs is looking for someone to cheer on his brave little steps! 💙
The smallest of his siblings, this sweet boy can be shy with new people, but gentle attention helps his playful side shine. He loves other dogs, and a friendly canine buddy could give him a confidence boost!
Riggs does great in his crate, is SO close to mastering potty training, and gladly accepts treats as encouragement. 🍪 He’d thrive in a calm home without young children or lots of hustle and bustle.
Have a little patience and a lot of love? Riggs would love to grow with you! 🏡
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
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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
💕 A little sassy, and a whole lot of sweet—that’s Daphne!
She may need a moment to warm up, but once she’s comfortable, this playful girl has plenty of personality to share! She’s still learning her puppy manners and would love a family to help her build confidence with patience, praise, and plenty of playtime!
Ready to fall for this sweet girl with a sprinkle of sass? 🏡💗
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
🚨🚨PUPPY FOSTERS NEEDED!!!🚨🚨7-8 week old shepherd mix puppies are in need of fosters! Can go in pairs or individually. FRR covers all costs associated with their care we just need you to provide the loving foster home. Please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org if you can help!!
🐾 Little Riggs is looking for someone to cheer on his brave little steps! 💙
The smallest of his siblings, this sweet boy can be shy with new people, but gentle attention helps his playful side shine. He loves other dogs, and a friendly canine buddy could give him a confidence boost!
Riggs does great in his crate, is SO close to mastering potty training, and gladly accepts treats as encouragement. 🍪 He’d thrive in a calm home without young children or lots of hustle and bustle.
Have a little patience and a lot of love? Riggs would love to grow with you! 🏡
Apply at www.freedom-ride.org
⌚ WATCH out—this little heart-stealer is coming for your spot on the couch! 💕
At about 1 year old and just 17 pounds, Watch brings big Lab energy in a travel-size package! He’s dog- and cat-friendly, crates well, and believes personal space is highly overrated. 🐾
This devoted little shadow is still polishing his potty and leash skills. He’d love a home without small children and patient people to help his confidence grow—and keep the cuddles coming!
Is it time to meet your new sidekick? Apply at freedom-ride.org! 🏡
For weekend events, we post a roll call (what adoptable dogs are coming) on FB event page, on Wednesday eve`s WAG post on FB and IG then every Friday at 7 pm on a reel on IG and FB!!
Always keep an eye on our event page to see when we add new events and event details: https://www.facebook.com/freedomride.rescue/events
🎃 Happy Howl-o-ween from Freedom Ride Rescue! 👻🐾
We hope everyone had a spook-tacular Halloween...now for the important things: dogs in costumes! There is nothing cuter!
📸 Pay the picture tax: Drop a photo of your dog’s costume in the comments—we want to see your little monsters! 🦇
🍂 Hello, November! 🍂
(how is it NOVEMBER already??)
Razz, Busy, Chloe, Crow, Remi, Mabel, Fern, and ALL of our adoptable dogs are welcoming a new month with one shared wish: a family to call their own.
As we head into a season of gratitude, we’re thankful for everyone who gives our rescue dogs love, hope, and a chance at a fresh start. Let’s fill November with cozy snuggles, happy tails, and adoption celebrations!
Could one of these sweet faces be your newest reason to feel thankful? Visit freedom-ride.org to learn more!
Keep the spooky fun—and skip the scares for your dog! 🎃🐾
Halloween brings candy, costumes, and plenty of commotion. A little planning can help keep your pup safe and comfortable:
🍬 **Stash the sweets.** Keep candy and wrappers out of reach—including those trick-or-treat bags on bedroom floors! Chocolate and xylitol, found in some sugar-free treats, are toxic to dogs.
🚪 **Prevent a great escape.** Set your dog up in a quiet, secure room away from the front door before trick-or-treaters arrive. Check that ID tags and microchip contact information are current.
👻 **Make costumes optional.** If your dog seems uncomfortable, skip the outfit! Costumes should allow easy movement, clear vision, and unrestricted breathing, with no loose pieces to chew or swallow.
🕯️ **Watch the decorations.** Keep candles, cords, glow sticks, and small decorations away from curious noses and wagging tails.
🧡 **Let them sit out the festivities.** Your dog doesn’t have to greet every little ghost or join the neighborhood parade. A cozy evening away from the excitement is a perfectly good way to celebrate!
If you suspect your dog ate something toxic, contact your veterinarian or an emergency vet right away.
Let’s make it a happy HOWL-oween for everyone! 🐶🎃
Safety guidance: ASPCA and AVMA. [ASPCA](https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/halloween-safety-tips?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Happy Howl-o-ween! We are so grateful to Ashley Sherrow of Assorted Poppies Photos for her magical photos and to Clouds Taproom for always being such an amazing host to us!! Diana Klompstra continues to return as our amazing Emcee ... and Martha Waggoner never disappoints with her fun costumes as our veteran costume judge! We appreciate Jarod Aguilar (owner of Roof Dawgs - a huge FRR supporter) and Mike Kidd (Pet Wants east - also an incredible FRR partner) for picking our winners - not an easy job this year with so many awesome entries!
Hope you all have a fun and safe Halloween!
#cloudstaproom #cloudstaproomraleigh #roofdawgs #petwantseastraleigh #assortedpoppiesphoto #freedomriderescue
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.