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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August was full of Happy Tails! 🐾🎉
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! 💜
Thank you to the fosters, volunteers, donors, supporters, and adopters who helped make every one of these happy endings possible. We couldn’t 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! 🏡🐶
Visit our website to see all of the amazing, adoptable dogs hoping to join our alumni list in September! www.freedom-ride.org
🐾 FRR Alum Peter was adopted and immediately went on a beach vacation with his forever family! Talk about starting off life with a bang! 🌊☀️ He is clearly wondering, “What is life!?” 😂
🍦 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! 😂🌱
😴 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. It’s a hard life! 😂🐶
👧🏻👧🏻 Peter is BFFs with his human sisters and has made so many dog friends in the neighborhood. He’s also working hard on his manners and learning that biting and jumping aren’t quite as charming as he thinks they are. 😉🐾
⚖️ He’s approaching his 6-month birthday and is already well over 40 pounds! His DNA test revealed that he’s 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! 🧬🐕
📱 Want to follow along with all of Peter’s adventures? He even has his very own Instagram account: @peter.blue.eyes 💙👀
❤️ 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. 🥹❤️
🐾 We couldn’t be happier for you, Peter! Keep living your best life, sweet 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!
Add a little light to your life with Lucinda! ✨💜
This incredibly sweet and affectionate girl believes personal space is highly overrated. She’s happiest touching her people, soaking up love, and being the playful little shadow you never knew you needed!
Lucinda gets along wonderfully with the dog in her foster home, where every surface becomes a wrestling ring and every toy is ready for shredding. She’s still building confidence, learning leash and crate skills, and discovering the world—but she’s already a fantastic car passenger!
If you’re looking for a loving, playful companion who will brighten every day, Lucinda may be your perfect match. Apply at freedom-ride.org! 🐾
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
August was full of Happy Tails! 🐾🎉
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! 💜
Thank you to the fosters, volunteers, donors, supporters, and adopters who helped make every one of these happy endings possible. We couldn’t 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! 🏡🐶
Visit our website to see all of the amazing, adoptable dogs hoping to join our alumni list in September! www.freedom-ride.org
🐾 FRR Alum Peter was adopted and immediately went on a beach vacation with his forever family! Talk about starting off life with a bang! 🌊☀️ He is clearly wondering, “What is life!?” 😂
🍦 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! 😂🌱
😴 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. It’s a hard life! 😂🐶
👧🏻👧🏻 Peter is BFFs with his human sisters and has made so many dog friends in the neighborhood. He’s also working hard on his manners and learning that biting and jumping aren’t quite as charming as he thinks they are. 😉🐾
⚖️ He’s approaching his 6-month birthday and is already well over 40 pounds! His DNA test revealed that he’s 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! 🧬🐕
📱 Want to follow along with all of Peter’s adventures? He even has his very own Instagram account: @peter.blue.eyes 💙👀
❤️ 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. 🥹❤️
🐾 We couldn’t be happier for you, Peter! Keep living your best life, sweet 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!
It is raining puppies & we need a bigger boat
Add a little light to your life with Lucinda! ✨💜
This incredibly sweet and affectionate girl believes personal space is highly overrated. She’s happiest touching her people, soaking up love, and being the playful little shadow you never knew you needed!
Lucinda gets along wonderfully with the dog in her foster home, where every surface becomes a wrestling ring and every toy is ready for shredding. She’s still building confidence, learning leash and crate skills, and discovering the world—but she’s already a fantastic car passenger!
If you’re looking for a loving, playful companion who will brighten every day, Lucinda may be your perfect match. Apply at freedom-ride.org! 🐾
🤠🐴 Round up your crew and come see us at Mule Days! 🐶❤️
We’re heading to Benson on Saturday, September 26th from 9 AM–11 PM for a day full of mules, music, food, fun—and of course, RESCUE DOGS! 🐾
Come enjoy all the fun of Benson Mule Days and make sure to swing by the Freedom Ride Rescue crew while you’re there! We’ll have some of our adorable adoptable pups ready to make new friends, steal some hearts, and hopefully find their forever families. 🥰
Whether you’re ready to adopt, thinking about adding a dog to your family, or just want some puppy love while you enjoy the festival, come say hi! You might just find your perfect four-legged sidekick. 🤠
🚨🚨PUPPY FOSTERS NEEDED!!🚨🚨2 12-week old pug mix puppies are in need of fosters. They are dog friendly and as sweet and spunky as can be! If you can help foster one of these babies please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
We would be nowhere without our amazing volunteers.
If you`ve ever considered helping out, please visit our website to fill out a volunteer and/or foster application form. We have so many ways you can help make our rescue even stronger!
www.freedom-ride.org
This sweet, scruffy boy will steal your phone charger, your socks, and your heart—not necessarily in that order! Coal is a laid-back pup who loves being near his people, plays well with other dogs, and is gentle and curious with cats.
He’s making fantastic progress with potty training and continues to work on his crate and leash skills. Coal can be timid in unfamiliar situations, but with patience and reassurance, this lovable boy is sure to shine!
Apply to adopt Coal at www,freedom-ride.org
TURKEY DAY TUESDAY: The Garner Run Club got a adoptable dog party to celebrate their registering the most runners/walkers last year!
Can YOU bring the largest team and earn the 10th annual thank you party? There are 65 days left to recruit for our Turkey Day 5K at Garner`s White Deer and Lake Benson parks Thanksgiving morning ... bring on that team spirit!!!
See the teams to beat (and register) here: https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/114262
And THANK YOU Garner Run Club!!
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🚨🚨PUPPY FOSTERS NEEDED!!🚨🚨 5 babies are in need, 3 boys and 2 girls. They are 5 month old retriever mixes. FRR covers all costs associated with their care, we just need you to provide the loving foster home! If you can help, please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
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.