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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Our little country sweetheart is ready for her starring role: somebody’s beloved best friend. Until then, she’s giving her fans a little screen time—because finding your forever family takes more than working 9 to 5! 🐾
We're sure you're bound to fall a little in love with this sweetheart and help us get her one share closer to home.
Apply to adopt through Freedom Ride Rescue!
www.freedom-ride.org
Strong spirit, big dreams—and so much life ahead! 💕🐾
Mabel survived a heartbreaking start, and now this affectionate hound mix puppy is healing, exploring, and letting her lively personality shine. She needs patient people with puppy-training experience who can guide her high energy, puppy mouthing, and developing dog social skills.
Help this brave girl find her bright future—apply to adopt Mabel through Freedom Ride Rescue! 💙
www.freedom-ride.org
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
Our little country sweetheart is ready for her starring role: somebody’s beloved best friend. Until then, she’s giving her fans a little screen time—because finding your forever family takes more than working 9 to 5! 🐾
We`re sure you`re bound to fall a little in love with this sweetheart and help us get her one share closer to home.
Apply to adopt through Freedom Ride Rescue!
www.freedom-ride.org
Strong spirit, big dreams—and so much life ahead! 💕🐾
Mabel survived a heartbreaking start, and now this affectionate hound mix puppy is healing, exploring, and letting her lively personality shine. She needs patient people with puppy-training experience who can guide her high energy, puppy mouthing, and developing dog social skills.
Help this brave girl find her bright future—apply to adopt Mabel through Freedom Ride Rescue! 💙
www.freedom-ride.org
Join us SUNDAY at Clouds Taproom for our annual HOWL-O-WEEN Party! The CANINE COSTUME CONTEST is open to ANY dog who wants to dress up .... not just fosters and alumni!!! (We just want to see LOTS of dogs and puppies!!!)
* Sign in from 2 - 3 to be in the costume contest - $5 donation - judging starts at 3 pm!
* Get your dog`s professional photo done by Ashley Sherrow from Assorted Poppies (she will be taking a break from the photoshoot to photograph the contest!!!!)
* Let your dog `hunt` yummy treats on a ball pitt
* Try luck at our incredible raffle items
* Or just come have a cold beer while your dog enjoys a pup cup
The PARTY is 2 - 5 pm!! Come see us at 1233 Front Street on Oct. 18!!
@cloudsbrewingraleigh Freedom Ride Rescue @assortedpoppiesphoto
🐾 FRR Alum Walter (FKA Phoenix) was adopted in August, and this sweet boy has officially settled right into his forever life! His new life includes walks, treats, lots and lots of pictures, and a mom who is already completely obsessed with him. ❤️
🏡 When Walter first arrived home, he was still figuring out all the new sounds, routines, and rules that came with his new life. But he didn’t take long to figure out the important things: where the treats are kept, which blankets are the softest, and that staying close to Mom is always a pretty great place to be. 🥰
☕ Fridays are extra special because Mom works from home! That means they get to take a walk together and stop for a pup cup, too. And when they’re out walking around the lake, Walter is in his absolute happy place. He loves taking his time to sniff around and investigate everything the world has to offer. 🌿🐶
🛁 Walter is also a big fan of his spa days! He visits the groomer like a true gentleman and is always such a good boy. ✨
🐕 And if you really want to see Walter light up, take him to the dog park! He absolutely adores it and has the best time running around and enjoying all the fun. 💙
🎓 Next week, Walter starts training with his mom, and they’re excited to keep learning and growing together! We have a feeling this handsome boy is going to do wonderfully. 🥹
❤️ His mom is incredibly grateful to Freedom Ride Rescue for bringing the two of them together. Walter may have started out as Phoenix, but he has officially found the life he was meant for, and we couldn’t be happier for this very good boy! 🐾
👀 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!
Transformation: Davy Jones edition! ✨🐾
Davy has ditched that dirty, matted fur, and he looks AND feels so much better! Now this handsome boy can get back to his favorite things: meeting people, enjoying his morning zoomies, and snuggling as close as possible. 💙
His makeover is complete, but his next chapter is still waiting to be written. Apply to adopt Davy Jones through Freedom Ride Rescue and give this goofy, loving boy a family of his own! 🏡
www.freedom-ride.org
🎃🐾 TRIPLE THE EVENTS, TRIPLE THE PUPPY LOVE! 🐾🎃
Freedom Ride Rescue is going ALL OUT this weekend with THREE chances to meet your new best friend! 👻❤️
🎃 FRIDAY | Boo-ey’s Not-So-Spooky Family Gala
🕕 6–8 PM | The Cub House Play Cafe, Clayton, NC
We’re howling with excitement for this Howl-o-ween fundraiser! 🐶 Come dressed to impress, enjoy the festivities, and meet a few of our adorable puppies. Even better? 100% of ticket and raffle proceeds benefit Freedom Ride Rescue! 💕
🚙 SATURDAY | Paws on the Road with Southern States Subaru
🕛 12–5 PM | Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC
Subaru LOVES DOGS, and so do we! Join us as we team up with Southern States Subaru to celebrate our adoptable pups. More details coming soon!
🐕 SATURDAY | 5th Annual Howl-O-Ween Party
🕑 2–5 PM
It’s time to paw-ty! 🎃 Dress up your fur-babies, show off those costumes, and meet some adoptable dogs looking for their very own trick-or-treat buddy. Costume categories coming soon!
📣 **FOLLOW ALONG FRIDAY FOR OUR EVENT ROLL CALL!** We’ll check in to see who’s joining us at each event, so stay tuned and let us know where you’ll be! 🐾
Three events. One amazing rescue. SO many good dogs! 🧡 Come out, meet our adoptable pups, and help us find forever homes. Your next best friend might be waiting for you!
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Are you READY for our 6th Annual Clouds Taproom Canine Costume Contest?? Join us Sunday, Oct. 18.... Entry is a $5 donation - we`ll start signing folks up at 2 - with lining up for judging at 3!!
The Categories:
* Audience Favorite (New this year: Letting the patrons vote for their favorite!)
* Best Couple/Team Costume (Person/Dog couple or Dog/Dog couple)
* Best Pop Culture Reference (Show us your favorite movies, TV shows, or viral moments)
* Most Creative Costume (Think outside the treat bag! Originality wins!)
* Most Paw-some Overall (The top prize for the best of the best!)
We are THRILLED to have Ashley Sherrow of Assorted Poppies Photo back again this year! See the event page for some of the amazing shots she got last year!!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1614638083714194/?active_tab=discussion
@cloudsbrewingraleigh @freedomride.rescue @assortedpoppiesphoto
We`ve said it before and we`ll say it again--people can learn a lot from dogs.
How wonderful it must be to love as unconditionally as dogs love us!
🚨🚨FOSTER NEEDED!!🚨🚨 This darling boy was brought to a boarding facility after he was found wandering around a neighborhood. He is not chipped and no one has come to claim him. He is believed to be about 5-6 months old and around 30lbs. He’s done great with other dogs and is very sweet! Freedom Ride Rescue covers all costs associated with his care, we just need you to provide the loving foster home! If you can foster, please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today. Have upcoming travel plans? ✈️While 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.
Cannellini Bean’s ears have settings. 😍🐾
A little perk, a full perk, an “I heard the treat bag” perk—this girl has a look for every occasion! Whatever the setting, she’s all ears for news of her forever home. 💙
Apply to adopt Cannellini Bean through Freedom Ride Rescue, or share to help her people tune in!
www.freedom-ride.org
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.