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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Help Alpine and other Freedom Ride dogs continue to get transport with Alpine's "Gas Fundraiser"! If you can make a donation or send us gas station gift card (GC), we can offer support to the incredible fleet of volunteers who do the freedom rides from county shelters to our dedicated fosters ...
We are grateful to Chris who got Alpine safely to us today! He will be available for adoption after some decompression time (Alpine, not Chris!)
#pawitforward #gaspricesaretoohigh #freedomriderescue
š¾ FRR Alum Cinder (FKA Raven) is right where she belongs, and her family couldnāt be a better fit!
š š Cinder loves cuddling her brother Mooseālike, really loves it. Moose has learned to live with being her emotional support dog and frequent pillow. While heās not the biggest fan of being laid on, he takes it in strideā¦ and occasionally gets his revenge by sitting on her in the passenger seat of the car.
š Cinder has definitely claimed shotgun as her spot. No matter what, sheās just happy to be along for the rideāand thatās what matters most!
ā¾ She recently attended her second Bark in the Park event and is officially a Durham Bulls fanā¦ but an even bigger fan of those $1 hot dogs! š
š From zoomies through piles of leaves in the fall to frolicking in the snow with Moose, Cinder fully embraces every season with joy and energy.
š At home, youāll usually find her sleeping upside downājust one of her many adorable quirks.
š² Umstead Park is one of her favorite places to explore, complete with scenic walks and the occasional photo op (and treat, of course!).
ā¤ļø Her mom, Avery, is so grateful for Freedom Ride Rescue and everything they did for Cinderāand for all the amazing work they continue to do for other dogs in need.
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 Razzāa little goofball with a BIG personality and an even bigger zest for life š
This playful pup is the perfect mix of independent explorer and fun-loving sidekick. Heās happy to entertain himself with his toys, but his tail really gets going when itās time for adventures, playdates, and making new friends!
Zoomies in the yard? āļø
Fetch champion? āļø
Exploring every inch of the outdoors? Absolutely āļø
Razz is always down for whatever comes nextāand heāll keep you laughing the whole time with his silly antics and joyful spirit. And when the fun winds down? Razz is ready to switch gears and be your cuddle buddy š
If youāre looking for a dog who brings the fun and the love, Razz might just be your perfect match š¶āØ
Read more about him and apply here: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
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šØšØFOSTER URGENTLY NEEDED!!šØšØ Darling Philly is in urgent need of a committed foster by Monday. We are OBSESSED with this precious girl.
Philly is a 3ā4 year old sweetheart who weighs just 40 lbs and is ready for a fresh start. Philly has tested well with both dogs and cats, and she truly loves everyone she meets. She is the kind of easy, loving girl who will settle right into a foster home and show her gratitude every single day.
Her heartworm positive status puts her at greater risk, but Freedom Ride Rescue will cover all medical care, including treatment. We simply need a loving home to give her a safe place to land while she begins her journey to her forever family.
Fosters must live within one hour of us and be available for the next 2ā3 weeks (if you have travel plans coming up, please wait until you return to foster). If you can open your home to Philly, please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today. She needs someone to say yes before itās too late. ā¤ļø
Help Alpine and other Freedom Ride dogs continue to get transport with Alpine`s "Gas Fundraiser"! If you can make a donation or send us gas station gift card (GC), we can offer support to the incredible fleet of volunteers who do the freedom rides from county shelters to our dedicated fosters ...
We are grateful to Chris who got Alpine safely to us today! He will be available for adoption after some decompression time (Alpine, not Chris!)
#pawitforward #gaspricesaretoohigh #freedomriderescue
š¾ FRR Alum Cinder (FKA Raven) is right where she belongs, and her family couldnāt be a better fit!
š š Cinder loves cuddling her brother Mooseālike, really loves it. Moose has learned to live with being her emotional support dog and frequent pillow. While heās not the biggest fan of being laid on, he takes it in strideā¦ and occasionally gets his revenge by sitting on her in the passenger seat of the car.
š Cinder has definitely claimed shotgun as her spot. No matter what, sheās just happy to be along for the rideāand thatās what matters most!
ā¾ She recently attended her second Bark in the Park event and is officially a Durham Bulls fanā¦ but an even bigger fan of those $1 hot dogs! š
š From zoomies through piles of leaves in the fall to frolicking in the snow with Moose, Cinder fully embraces every season with joy and energy.
š At home, youāll usually find her sleeping upside downājust one of her many adorable quirks.
š² Umstead Park is one of her favorite places to explore, complete with scenic walks and the occasional photo op (and treat, of course!).
ā¤ļø Her mom, Avery, is so grateful for Freedom Ride Rescue and everything they did for Cinderāand for all the amazing work they continue to do for other dogs in need.
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 Razzāa little goofball with a BIG personality and an even bigger zest for life š
This playful pup is the perfect mix of independent explorer and fun-loving sidekick. Heās happy to entertain himself with his toys, but his tail really gets going when itās time for adventures, playdates, and making new friends!
Zoomies in the yard? āļø
Fetch champion? āļø
Exploring every inch of the outdoors? Absolutely āļø
Razz is always down for whatever comes nextāand heāll keep you laughing the whole time with his silly antics and joyful spirit. And when the fun winds down? Razz is ready to switch gears and be your cuddle buddy š
If youāre looking for a dog who brings the fun and the love, Razz might just be your perfect match š¶āØ
Read more about him and apply here: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
Join us this Saturday, May 2, from 9amā6pm at the Ham & Yam Festival in Smithfield!
Freedom Ride Rescue is bringing out our sweet adoptable crew, and weād love for you to stop by, say hello, snuggle a dog, and maybe even meet your new best friend.
The Ham & Yam Festival is one of Johnston Countyās favorite annual celebrations ā a full day of live music, delicious food, exciting entertainment, and hometown fun centered around two local favorites: country ham and sweet potatoes.
Come enjoy the festival and spend some time with our amazing adoptable pups. We canāt wait to see you there.
PUPdate: COVERED! Popeye has a foster!
Meet Popeye, an 8-year-old neutered male bulldog who needs a committed foster home now. Popeye is an owner surrender, which means there is no stray hold and he needs a safe place to land today.
Popeye has lived peacefully with a female Great Pyrenees, so we know he is dog friendly and has experience sharing his home with another dog. We do not have information yet about cats or children, but if youād like to meet Popeye first, that can be arranged since he is nearby.This sweet boy deserves comfort, stability, and a loving home where he can decompress and start his next chapter.If you can help Popeye, please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org as soon as possible. He needs a commitment today.
PUPdate: COVERED!!ššš this absolutely stunning 1-2 year old chocolate lab is in need of a foster today! He is scheduled to be euthanized tomorrow morning. This isnāt the ending he deserves. He is a gentle, loving dog, friendly tripod guy, but donāt let his three legs full of you, this guy can hang with the best of them. We are desperate to get him out! Freedom ride rescue covers all cost associated with his care, we just need you to provide the loving foster home! If you can help us save this guy please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today!! and please please like and share this story so we can get this guy out! PLEASE NOTE: you must live within an hour of Raleigh to foster this way you wonāt be able to access our vet, affiliates and attend adoption events.
All hail Leka, the Albanian prince šš¾
This 13-pound sweetheart has traveled a long wayāfrom a difficult past overseas to a fresh start filled with loveāand heās embracing his new life with the biggest smile š
Leka is as sweet as they come. Despite everything heās been through, he still adores people (dogs are truly amazing). He bonds quickly, especially with his person, and just wants to be near you, soaking up all the love he can get. He may take a little time to warm up to men, but with patience and gentle introductions, he gets there just fine.
This little prince gets along well with other dogsābig and smallāand is even learning to live with a cat (heās very curious and excitedā¦ maybe a little too excited š). Heās almost got potty training down, does great going into his crate (with a treat, of course), and enjoys exploring his new world on leash.
His favorite American things so far? Squeaky toys and neighborhood walks šŗšøš¶ (though fair warningāhe may sing you a little song when left alone, so apartment life might not be his vibe š¶).
Leka has already come so far, and now heās just missing one thingāa forever home to complete his American dream āØ
Ready to welcome royalty into your life? Leka is waiting š¶š
Read more about him and submit an application here: www.freedom-ride.org/for-adoption
šØšØFOSTER NEEDED!!šØšØ the need doesnāt stop! This little boy is a six month 15 pound poodle mix and he is as friendly as he is cute! Like all the other pup season in a crowded shelter and needs out ASAP! Heās dog friendly and such a friendly guy. If you can help foster, please email jennifer@freedom-ride.org today! PLEASE NOTE: all fosterās must live within an hour of Raleigh. This will allow them to access our vet, affiliates and attend adoption events. We also ask that individuals interested in fostering have availability to commit to foster until the dog is adopted. While temporary foster offers are appreciated we need longer-term commitment.
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 ā¦ 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