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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FRIDAY NIGHT!! Come join Freedom Ride Rescue cheering on Cory Walker (sporting our Freedom Ride Rescue logo on Car Number 7) ... and help us raise money as the Wake County Speedway nonprofit of the night!
Wear your FRR shirts (or buy at the speedway to represent). We`ll be selling FRR swag and doing a 50/50 raffle!
Gates open at 6 ... get your tickets Friday or at: https://www.myracepass.com/tracks/2800/tickets
NEHI is SAFE!! After five weeks and two days, we were able to trap her ... she`s home, happy to be back with her doggy siblings and snuggling up against her people!
This save truly belongs to so many loving people.
MOSTLY to her mom, Patti Clapper, who was out several times a day - along with her family and friends - marketing and canvassing aroung the clock to find Nehi (now Niya); Eric Bircher made two trips from Fayetteville to track her with his drone (she was trapped yards from where he found her on drone); Erin Eaton (K9`s On Call Missing Pet Services) who validated we were in the right area, and the incredibley talented Mary Paschal (who actually captured Nehi exactly one year ago - with the same Missy trap - the big black cage that caught her). So many FRR volunteers put up signs and looked for her - Gwenn Glotnis being a main force as she had pet sat Ne and knew her quirks!
To the kid who pranked called us (with his mom`s name on his caller ID), to the jerk who let us know he captured her and was doing unthinkable things to her, to the lady who actually dropped trouser and urinated in front of our cameras ... despite your creutly - we moved forward. And found her safely.
She was an extra hard case as Nehi lived on a chain her first three years - and a little over a year ago, her first foster lost her (we were able to trap her) then LOST her again two days later (that`s when Mary brought in the Missy). Her NEXT foster parents were diligent and had her for almost a year ... and were devastated that she got loose again: but the amazing network that is Freedom Ride Rescue ... and the incredible circle of Niya`s new world ... brought her back against all odds.
Happy tails pretty girl. No STAY for good please.
Meet GusGus 🐾
This 3-year-old beagle mix is the perfect-sized package at around 20 lbs—just right for snuggles on the couch or tagging along on your daily adventures. With those amazing floppy ears and soulful eyes, he’s basically impossible to resist 💛
GusGus is a total sweetheart with so much love to give, and he’s ready to find his person to share it with. Could it be you?
Apply to meet him: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Meet Meander 💙 This blue-eyed heartthrob is bringing big puppy energy and fully embracing his role as resident goofball—think bouncy, playful, Tigger-level enthusiasm.
Meander loves to explore, entertain himself (and you), and hand out puppy kisses like it’s his full-time job. He’s working on all the puppy basics, but he’s eager to learn and will thrive with consistency and positive guidance.
If you’re ready for a fun-loving, strikingly handsome sidekick with a heart of gold, Meander is ready to wander his way right into your life ✨🐶
Apply to meet Meander!
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
We had an absolute blast at Spring Fling—just like always! 🌸🐾
Huge thank you to the amazing team at Unleashed for putting together such a fun event and including us—we’re so grateful to be part of it.
And shoutout to Ocean Events USA / The Surf Dog Experience for bringing the fun (and for supporting rescue work in such a cool way 🌊🐶). Check out their website: https://surfdogexperience.com/, and a portion of the proceeds from every surf dog registration comes back to FRR!
One of our favorite parts? Seeing so many FRR alumni stop by to say hi—it never gets old watching our former pups living their best lives with their families 💛
And of course, none of this would be possible without our incredible volunteers and fosters. You are the heart and soul of everything we do.
Already counting down to the next one! 🐾✨
Meet Poshey—our charming senior Cocker Spaniel with a wagging nub, a love for fetch, and a heart that’s just waiting for the right person 💛
Poshey may take a little time to trust (honestly, fair!), but once you’re in her circle, she becomes your loyal shadow. She’s not looking for someone to “fix” her—just someone who will love her exactly as she is, quirks and all.
Don’t let the “senior” label fool you—this girl still has plenty of pep! Toss a toy or grab a leash and she’s ready to go. And if you’re in the kitchen? She’ll be right there, serving as your official taste-tester assistant 🍳😉
Poshey has had quite the medical glow-up and is feeling so much better these days. She’ll need a committed home to keep up with her care—and someone patient when it comes to grooming, as spa days are not her favorite thing.
She’s house trained, crate trained, and perfectly content to coexist with other dogs (though she’s more of an independent lady). Her dream home? Calm, adult-only, with a secure yard for her beloved grass rolls 🌿
If you’re looking for a sweet, slightly salty, deeply loyal companion to share your days (and your couch), Poshey is ready to enjoy her golden years right by your side 🐶✨
Read more about her and submit an application here: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
RAZZ REVEAL!
We`re a day late because we have THREE winners!! Surprise to all of us who KNOW Razz -- nary a Cattle Dog in his DNA mix ... he is MOSTLY German Shep!!
Shirts for our winners:
Kathy Bedford Rice (Pitty and Shepherd)
Tarheelfoodie (Pitty, Shepherd and Cattle mix)
Michelle Herzberger (Pitt, Shepher and Lab)
Another HUGE thank you to Butch and Sundance K9 Training for donating the DNA test! www.butchandsundancek9.com
PLEASE message our page or text 919-673-6338 with your shirt size!! And everyone remember - the goal here is to share that Razz is for adoption!!
🍠🐾 Our Sweet Potatoes are ready to roll into Smithfield! 🐾🍠
We`re loading up the troops and taking a mini-road trip over to Smithfield to spend the day at the Ham & Yam Festival this Saturday from 9–6! Come soak up the sunshine, enjoy the festivities, and meet some seriously adorable adoptable pups 💛
Whether you’re looking for some weekend family fun, looking to adopt, or just need a little puppy love in your day, we’ve got you covered.
📍 200 S Front St, Smithfield
🗓 Saturday, May 2nd
⏰ 9am–6pm
Come find your perfect match…or at least your favorite sweet potato 😉
Huge thank you to our friends at Tap Yard for inviting us back out for another amazing event! 🍻🐾 We absolutely love bringing our adoptable pups to hang out, soak up the good vibes, and meet all of you.
Shoutout to our incredible volunteers who make these events possible—you are the heart behind it all 💛 And to everyone who came out to support, snuggle some pups, and learn about adoption…we’re so grateful for you!
We can’t wait to do it again soon 🐶✨
Low-key, lovable, and living his best cozy life—Hugo is the ultimate chill companion. This handsome pug mix is all about quiet vibes, soft spots to nap, and the occasional plushy toy (or pillow 😄).
His one true weakness? Belly rubs. Give him those, and you’ve got a best friend for life.
If your home is more slow mornings and peaceful evenings, Hugo is ready to be your perfect match 💛
Apply on our website: 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.
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.