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Upcoming Events
Join us Sunday December 15th 2024 from 1pm-3pm for our next FREE Microchip Clinic at Pet Supplies Plus in Galesburg, IL.
A few things to remember: We will be set up in the back of the store for our free clinic. If for some reason the line appears to be outside please wait in your vehicle with until you can wait in line inside of the store. Dogs & Cats from any county are welcome! *Cats must be i
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About Us
Freedom Ride Animal Rescue was founded by Phil Cooper and Brandy Woehler in July 2022. Phil is an animal lover who has been involved in many animal rescues over the past 20 years; including transportation, volunteering and a former President of WIAR Rescue. Brandy has always loved animals and has been working with them for the past 5 years between volunteering and until recently a shelter director for WIAR Rescue. In May of 2022 they decided to form a Rescue to help fill a much needed void in the rescue community; with the help of our dedicated volunteers we were able to start our Free Microchip Clinics in December 2022. Transportation is a large part of our rescue; helping dogs who are at kill-shelters find placement with no-kill rescues is one of our main priorities. We work with many local rescues and organizations traveling anywhere from 2-4 hours on average per transport some longer than others but all as important as the last. June 2022 - June 2024 we have already helped save 370 dogs and cats and driven over 24,455 miles! We also hold multiple Free Microchip Clinics throughout our area microchipping over 375 dogs and cats to date. 100% of donations we receive go towards the vetting and transportation of animals in need.
What's Happening
November 1st, 2024
Meet Flash and Ret Hot, today Phillip Cooper drove to Kahoka, Iowa to pickup these two mini poodles. Once back to Monmouth Brandy Woehler finished their transport to Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan, IL where these two will go into a foater home until they are ready for adoption. Thank you QCAWC for saving these two boys today. If you are interested in any of the dogs we transported today please check out QCAWC Facebook page to see all of their adoptable animals.
October 29th, 2024
Today Phil was in Oakland Mills, IA where he picked up 2 beautiful girls. Meet Ariel a mini goldendoodle and this sweet 3 year old Frenchie. Both will be headed to Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan, IL this morning. Thank you QCAWC for saving these 2 and thank you Phil for being a part of their Freedom Ride today. If you are interested in any of the dogs we transported today please go to QCAWC Facebook page to learn about all of there adoptable animals and how you can meet them.
October 25th, 2024
Join us tomorrow morning from 10am to 12pm for our Free Microchip Clinic at this great Adoption/Pet Recovery Event from 10am-4pm.
*Cats must be in carriers and dogs must be leashed or in a carrier. If you have any questions please feel free to message us on Facebook or email: freedomrideanimalrescue@gmail.com.
No need to pre-register for this event just show up between 10am-12pm. Free Lifetime Registration and updates are included along with your Free Microchip. Help spread the word and share this great Free event! We will be accepting monetary donations for Freedom Ride Animal Rescue.
October 18th, 2024
Today was another busy transport day. Phillip Cooper and Brandy Woehler started their afternoon in Missouri picking up 2 vehicles full of dogs before heading back to Monmouth, IL. Once in Monmouth Phil made his way to Milan, IL to meet 2 rescues while Brandy headed to East Peoria, IL. Last weekend we received a call for emergency placement of a group of dogs so we started reaching out to rescues in our area to see who had room to help. We also picked up 6 dogs for 2 other Rescues this afternoon while in Kahoka, MO. Thank you to Rockstar Cocker Rescue , K9 Kindness Rescue, Quad City Animal Welfare Center and Western Illinois Animal Rescue for saving all of these sweet puppies today.
October 14th, 2024
Phillip Cooper is on the road again today helping with the Iowa leg of a transport from Companions of CPAS. Phil will start his day in Quincy, IL before taking these 7 to Marion County Humane Society - Knoxville, Iowa. Thank you to Companions of CPAS for saving so many dogs today and helping them get to their new rescues (33 dogs today). Thank you as well to Marion County Humane Society for helping with these 7. We are very happy to help with the last leg of their Freedom Rides to a new life.
Mission Statement
Freedom Ride Animal Rescue is a 501(c) 3, non-profit, foster based animal transport rescue organization. We are a unique rescue committed to helping as many animals as we can, by providing free transportation from traditional shelters and breeder releases to no-kill rescues all over our surrounding area. We also provide overnight/temporary foster care for our furry travelers whose time has run out at shelters while waiting for their spot to open at one of our pre-approved no-kill rescues. 100% of donations go to the vetting and transportation of these animals giving them a chance to live and find loving homes.
WE ARE NOT IN COMPETITION WITH LOCAL OR REGIONAL SHELTER BASED RESCUES.
Future Free Microchip Clinic Dates
Sunday, December 15th, 2024 - Pet Supplies Plus Galesburg, IL 1-3 pm