"Freedom Rides" Abound at Freedom Ride Rescue

Freedom Ride Rescue has joined us for Spring Fling several times before and we are excited to have them back again this year! A couple of their favorite things about Spring Fling are meeting the other rescue organizations, fundraising, and the Egg Hunt of course!

This dog rescue group was established in 2019 when a dog named Rider was pulled from Granville County Animal Shelter and given a "Freedom Ride."

"In 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."

Freedom Ride Rescue accepts all types of dogs, from pregnant moms and puppies, all the way to hospice cases and everything in between. Co-founders Mollie and Larry initially envisioned a small rescue that saved 50 dogs a year. Thanks to the amazing support and passion of their community, Freedom Ride Rescue has saved over 2,000 dogs (plus a few cats)!

"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 brings 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."

Like most rescue groups, Freedom Ride relies on foster homes to be able to save more dogs. They provide everything you could need to foster a dog, including a crate, food, and bowls, you just provide your love and time! All dogs in their care receive necessary vetting like a spay or neuter, vaccines and parasite prevention.

Black and white puppies in a basket with toys

Two of their adoptable dogs are Sirius and Pandora, pictured here. These sweet boxer puppies were surrendered the day they were born due to cleft lips & cleft palate. "They were tube fed around the clock and have turned into amazing and loving little puppies." They are currently two months old and are looking for their perfect matches! Like every young puppy, they are learning all kinds of things and will need training in their new homes. Their cleft lip/ palate is easily manageable, they just need food that won't get stuck in the cleft! Check out their pages on the rescue website for more information on these cuties and to find out how to add them to your family!

You can learn more about Freedom Ride Rescue on their website and make sure to stop by their booth at Spring Fling! Follow them on their social media channels- Facebook and Instagram- to keep up with all their activities and get updates on their adoptable dogs.