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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We will never stop advocating for our pittie pups. We want the world to see how great pit bull TYPE dogs can really be!
When looking to adopt a new furry friend, it's important to find the right one for you. Age can play a big part in that, to make sure your new pet fits into your schedule and lifestyle well. This week, we'll be highlighting all the currently adoptable dogs and puppies based on their age groups. We hope one of these dogs is perfect for you!
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🐾 Growing Up Cute: Puppies 4–11 Months 🐶
The best of both worlds? You just found it 😍
These older puppies still have that playful, goofy puppy energy—but many are already getting the hang of things like crate training, potty routines, and basic manners.
They’re silly, sweet, and SO much fun—perfect for families looking for a pup with a little less “baby chaos” but all the puppy joy.
💰 Adoption fee: $375
📲 Find your perfect match and learn more here: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
We’ve been so busy, we almost forgot to share some incredible news—several of our longtime foster dogs officially became alumni in the first quarter of 2026 💛
Bartoc, Titan, and Ellis—who each waited so patiently—have all found their forever homes! And while we celebrate every adoption, Otis has our hearts bursting… after 1,120 days in foster care, he finally found his perfect match 🥹🐾
Happy tails to these amazing pups and their families—we couldn’t be more thrilled!
Now let’s keep that momentum going… it’s Peggy’s turn ✨
She’s been waiting over 600 days, and we would LOVE to celebrate her adoption next.
🐶 Could you be Peggy’s person?
Read more about Peggy: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
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Browse our dogs in foster care and available for adoption!
We will never stop advocating for our pittie pups. We want the world to see how great pit bull TYPE dogs can really be!
When looking to adopt a new furry friend, it`s important to find the right one for you. Age can play a big part in that, to make sure your new pet fits into your schedule and lifestyle well. This week, we`ll be highlighting all the currently adoptable dogs and puppies based on their age groups. We hope one of these dogs is perfect for you!
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🐾 Growing Up Cute: Puppies 4–11 Months 🐶
The best of both worlds? You just found it 😍
These older puppies still have that playful, goofy puppy energy—but many are already getting the hang of things like crate training, potty routines, and basic manners.
They’re silly, sweet, and SO much fun—perfect for families looking for a pup with a little less “baby chaos” but all the puppy joy.
💰 Adoption fee: $375
📲 Find your perfect match and learn more here: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
We’ve been so busy, we almost forgot to share some incredible news—several of our longtime foster dogs officially became alumni in the first quarter of 2026 💛
Bartoc, Titan, and Ellis—who each waited so patiently—have all found their forever homes! And while we celebrate every adoption, Otis has our hearts bursting… after 1,120 days in foster care, he finally found his perfect match 🥹🐾
Happy tails to these amazing pups and their families—we couldn’t be more thrilled!
Now let’s keep that momentum going… it’s Peggy’s turn ✨
She’s been waiting over 600 days, and we would LOVE to celebrate her adoption next.
🐶 Could you be Peggy’s person?
Read more about Peggy: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
TRUE EVIL....
Our Nehi is still on the run near Holly Springs Rd/Crowder Park. We`ve had an army of volunteers helping with signs.... everyone in the area knows about her. We have THREE feeding stations with cameras up - but haven`t seen her yet at them.
The evil? susanlove.1@icloud.com has been texting our founder since 7 pm last night that she has Nehi - but refuses to send a photo and wants money. We are desperate but not stupid... if this is an AI bot or a truly horrible person - let`s hope Karma is true. If anyone knows Susan Love - let her know how cruel her game is.
If you are kind and have actually seen Nehi in the area - please text/call 919-673-6338.
When looking to adopt a new furry friend, it`s important to find the right one for you. Age can play a big part in that, to make sure your new pet fits into your schedule and lifestyle well. This week, we`ll be highlighting all the currently adoptable dogs and puppies based on their age groups. We hope one of these dogs is perfect for you!
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Warning: extreme cuteness ahead 🚨
We have a lot of young puppies right now (puppy season never ends for us). Here`s the second half of our adorable, adoptable puppies!
Our youngest pups may be small, but their personalities are already shining bright! These tiny beans are full of wiggles, curiosity, and that irresistible puppy charm. They’re blank slates, ready to learn all the good dog things with their future families.
Yes, they’ll need training (and patience!), but in return, you get to shape your perfect best friend from the very beginning.
💰 Adoption fee: $375
📲 Learn more about the adoption process, what’s included in the fee, and meet all our adoptable dogs at: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
When looking to adopt a new furry friend, it`s important to find the right one for you. Age can play a big part in that, to make sure your new pet fits into your schedule and lifestyle well. This week, we`ll be highlighting all the currently adoptable dogs and puppies based on their age groups. We hope one of these dogs is perfect for you!
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Warning: extreme cuteness ahead 🚨
We have a lot of young puppies right now (puppy season never ends for us), so this is part 1 of 2 to show off our precious little ones.
Our youngest pups may be small, but their personalities are already shining bright! These tiny beans are full of wiggles, curiosity, and that irresistible puppy charm. They’re blank slates, ready to learn all the good dog things with their future families.
Yes, they’ll need training (and patience!), but in return, you get to shape your perfect best friend from the very beginning.
💰 Adoption fee: $375
📲 Learn more about the adoption process, what’s included in the fee, and meet all our adoptable dogs at: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
✨🐶 Born to be posh. 🐶✨
Poshey is out here serving full cocker spaniel couture from snoot to tail—with the ears, the elegance, and the heart to match. Equal parts style icon and sweet pup, Poshey proves that fashion and fluff can absolutely coexist.
If you’re ready to add a little luxury (and a lot of love) to your life, Poshey is ready to strut straight into your heart. 💛🐾
Apply to meet Poshey: www.freedom-ride.org
🚨 FOSTER NEEDED 🚨This gorgeous young Golden Retriever was adopted just last week, but is already being returned through no fault of his own. His adopters shared that he has more energy than they expected and that their home with cats isn’t the right fit for him. He appears to be a young, active boy who would thrive with a foster willing to give him structure, exercise, and a little patience as he settles in. Like many young Goldens, he just needs the right outlet for his energy and a committed home environment.
Freedom Ride Rescue covers all costs associated with his care — we just need you to provide a safe and loving foster home.
If you can help this sweet boy decompress and get the fresh start he deserves, please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
🚨🚨PUPPY FOSTER NEEDED!!🚨🚨 This sweet little girl was found with no collar and no chip. She is believed to be about 8 weeks old and we think she’s some kind of doodle. Whatever she is, she’s precious, and so sweet to boot! If you can help foster her please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!
Freedom Ride needs YOU!
If you`ve ever wanted to get involved, we`d love to have you! There are so many ways you can help our organization and we`d love to tell you about all of them so you can find something that fits what you have to give.
Are you the kind of person who loves talking to anyone and everyone? Do you have a talent for sales? We always need people at our events who can talk and "schmooze" with the public. Your job would be to talk up Freedom Ride and sometimes sell raffle tickets for cool prizes. If this seems like the perfect way for you to help out--apply to volunteer with us!
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.
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.