N.C. Non-Profit Animal Rescue
Give a Freedom RideIn the rescue world, a āFreedom Rideā 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 ā¦. 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 fostersā homes; who stay up late searching shelter pages for that next āFreedom Rideā 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 areĀ 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 ā¦. 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 ā often never looking backĀ āĀ as they start their most lifeās 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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Sunshine, snuggles, and SO many kisses āļøš¾
Meet Saydieāyour future little shadow and professional cuddle bug š
She may be a tiny bit shy at first, but give her just a few minutes and sheāll be following you from room to room, hopping into your lap, and covering you in sweet kisses. At night? Her favorite place is curled up in your arms, soaking up all the love and closeness she can get š„¹
Saydie has been through a lotāshe came to us in rough shape and had to be shaved down due to severe mattingābut her gentle, loving spirit never wavered. Sheās healing beautifully and showing everyone just how resilient (and sweet!) she truly is š
This girl is a sun worshipper through and through. Her perfect day? Lounging outside in the sunshine or perched by a window like a little cat, just watching the world go by šæāØ
She does great with kids and cats, and while sheās still figuring out her comfort level with other dogs, sheād likely be happiest as your one-and-only or with a calm, respectful canine companion.
Saydie is still working on house training and building confidence, and sheāll do best with a patient, loving family who can give her consistency and help her feel safe and secure. In return, youāll get a deeply devoted, affectionate companion who will love you with her whole heart.
If youāre looking for a sweet, snuggly sunshine girl to share your days (and your couch), Saydie is ready to be your perfect match āļøš¶š
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
šØ FOSTERS NEEDED!šØMeet Warren and Shirley, a brother and sister pair who both need separate foster homes so Freedom Ride Rescue can bring them to safety.
Warren is 3 years old, about 60 lbs, neutered, and heartworm positive (FRR will cover treatment). He is a very sweet boy who does well with other dogs and would make an easy addition to a foster home.
Shirley is also 3 years old and about 50 lbs. She is spayed and heartworm positive (FRR will cover treatment). She is a little more shy than her brother and would really benefit from having a confident dog friend in her foster home to help her settle in and feel comfortable.
These two do not need to be fostered together. We just need two loving homes willing to give them a safe place to land so we can say yes to helping them.
Swipe to see their dog-test videos.
Freedom Ride Rescue covers all medical care and supplies. You just provide the safe, loving home.
Email jennifer@freedom-ride.org if you can help foster Warren or Shirley.
Sweet like candy⦠with just the right amount of sass š¬š¾
Meet Candyāa petite little lovebug whoās equal parts playful and devoted. Sheās all about toy time, zoomies with her dog friends, and then VIP snuggle sessions with her person (sharing optional š).
Candy is house-trained, sleeps like a dream in her crate, and loves her daily walks. Sheād do best with someone whoās home oftenābecause being near her people is her favorite thing in the world š
Sheās smart, spunky, a little chatty (so no apartment life for this girl!), and full of personality. Basically⦠sheās the whole package āØ
Looking for a loyal little sidekick with a sprinkle of sass? Candy might be your perfect match š¶š
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Sweet as her name⦠meet Caramel šÆš¾
This petite, fluffy girl is basically a walking dose of happinessācomplete with the cutest curly tail and a heart full of love. At around 1 year old and ~30 lbs, sheās the perfect ājust rightā size for couch snuggles and tagging along on all your adventures š
Caramel may not have had the sweetest start, but youād never know it. Sheās gentle, affectionate, and all about the cozy lifeāthink belly rubs, snuggles, and rolling around in the grass like itās her own personal spa day šæāØ
Like any young pup, sheās still working on house training, but with a little patience and consistency, sheās going to absolutely shine.
If youāre looking for a loving, loyal companion who will melt right into your heart (and your couch), Caramel is your girl š
Apply to meet her today āØ
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
FRR Alum Forrest was his familyās 8th foster pup with FRR in 2025, and he ended up exactly where he was meant to be! š„° Now about 9 months old, Forrest is a happy, growing pup with so much love to give.
𧬠After a DNA test, it turns out Forrest is a true hound mix through and through. š His primary breeds include 30% Bluetick Coonhound, 21% American Foxhound, 13% Beagle, 9% Treeing Walker Coonhound, and 5% Redbone Coonhoundābasically, a little bit of every hound you could imagine!
š³ Forrest is an outdoor enthusiast at heart. He loves long scent walks in the woods, watching birds, and soaking up all the sights and smells nature has to offer. When heās not exploring, heās all about playtime with toys or stretching out for a cozy nap in the sunshine. āļø
š¶ Living with two fur siblings, Forrest definitely leans into that āyoungest child syndromeāāhe loves to try and boss them around! Heās also a vocal boy and isnāt shy about expressing himself. That classic hound howl makes sure everyone knows exactly what he wants (and when he wants it)! š¶
šš» Forrest recently completed his first round of āDrink With Your Dogā training through Social Pup Raleigh, helping him build confidence and calmness in dog-friendly public spaces. Heāll be starting Level 2 soon and already enjoys visiting local breweries and patios like a pro!
ā¤ļø His family absolutely adores him and is so grateful to FRR for bringing him into their lives. Forrest is truly the perfect fit, and his story is a beautiful reminder that sometimes the right dog just finds their way home.
š We absolutely love hearing about how our alumni are doing! Want to see your alum featured? Share their photos and stories on our alumni pageāyou could be our next spotlight!
Meet Flokiāyour future best friend with the softest fur and the sweetest soul. He had a rough start, but youād never know it now. With a little time, patience, and love, heās blossoming into the most affectionate, playful boy.
Flokiās favorite things? Snuggling up with his person, zooming around the yard with his doggy friends, chewing on his toys⦠and letās not forgetāthis boy LOVES his snacks šš
Heās a smart cookie, too! Floki already knows commands like sit, stay, and come, and heās doing great with potty training (almost there!). Heās still a bit unsure about leashes and crates, so heāll need a patient adopter who can help him continue building confidence and show him the world isnāt so scary.
A home with another dog and a fenced yard would be his dreamāheād love a buddy to show him the ropes and a safe space to run and play while he learns.
Floki has come such a long way, and heās ready to give his whole heart to a family who will love him right back š
Think this fluffy lovebug might be your perfect match? Apply to meet Floki today š¶āØ
www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
TRIPLE EVENT WEEKEND with Freedom Ride Rescue! š
Weāve got THREE chances this weekend to shop, sip, socialize, and meet some adorable adoptable dogs ā and weād love to see you at one (or all!) of them!
šļø SATURDAY MORNING: Historic Oakwood Neighborhood Yard Sale
š 605 N Boundary Street, Raleigh
š 9amā1pm
Itās the annual Historic Oakwood Yard Sale and OUR HOUSE IS A FUNDRAISER! Come treasure hunt for amazing finds while supporting Freedom Ride Rescue ā every dollar raised at our location goes directly to the dogs. Score something special and consider donating generously to help us keep saving lives! š¶š
š¶ SATURDAY AFTERNOON: āCuegrass Festival
š Downtown Raleigh (Fayetteville Street)
š 12pmā6pm
Next, head downtown and join us (and some of our adoptable pups!) at the 16th annual āCuegrass Festival! Enjoy great BBQ, local brews, and toe-tappinā bluegrass music while supporting an incredible cause.
100% of funds raised at āCuegrass benefit: Freedom Ride Rescue, SAFEchild, The Occoneechee Council of Boy Scouts of America, Broughton Capital Foundation, and Arts Together. Weāre honored to be part of this amazing day of community support!
š¾ SUNDAY: āCanned with Cutenessā Adoption Event
š Mason Jar Lager Company
š 2pmā4pm
Weāre wrapping up the weekend with the sweetest batch yet! Join us for cold drinks, great company, and some adorable adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes. Come sip, socialize, and maybe meet your new best friend. š»š
Check our event page closer to the weekend for maps and which adoptable dogs you can meet at each event!
See you this weekend, FRR friends! š
Thank you to the folks at South Line Brewing Company in Cary for hosting us this past weekend. It was a lovely afternoon and we had a great time meeting new people and hanging out with pups!
Warning: may cause instant heart-eyes šš¾
Meet Meanderāblue-eyed heartthrob, professional goofball, and your future adventure buddy all in one BIG, lovable package š
This bouncy boy has major Tigger energyāheās playful, curious, and always ready to turn everyday moments into fun. Whether heās exploring the world, entertaining himself (and you), or handing out top-tier puppy kisses, Meander is living life to the fullest.
And did we mention⦠heās going to be a BIG boy? Weāre talking 80+ lbs of love, laughter, and loyal companionship. With his cattle dog/hound roots, heās going to thrive with an active family ready for adventures, playtime, and helping him grow into the amazing dog heās meant to be.
Potty training is still a work in progress, but this smart, eager pup is ready to learn with a little guidance (and maybe a few treats along the way š).
If youāre looking for a fun-loving, handsome pup with a heart of goldāand eyes youāll absolutely get lost ināMeander is ready to meander right into your life šš¶
Apply to meet him today āØ
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.ā
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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 fostersā homes ⦠who stay up late searching shelter pages for that next āFreedom Rideā potential ā¦. 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); weāll 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 personĀ as they start their most lifeās 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.Ā