Freedom Ride Animal Rescue

10/15/2026

🎃🐾 Have you signed up Yet?, Theres still time. Sign ups now until the morning of iur event. Looking for a FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY & SAFE event this Halloween? 👻

Bring the kids, bring the dogs, and come spend Halloween morning with Freedom Ride Animal Rescue at our 3rd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag!

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ Starting at 9:00 AM

🏃 5K — Medals for the top 5K finishers! (t-shirt included)
🐕 1 Mile Walk & Wag — Grab your pup and enjoy a fun walk together! (t-shirt included)

👧 Kids 6 & under are FREE with a registered adult! Just email us your child's information so we can get them registered (no t-shirt with free child).

Don't want to run or walk? No worries! Come cheer everyone on, enjoy the Halloween fun, or just show up for our Costume Contest! 🎃🐶

🏅 Costume Contest Medals for:
• Best Pet Costume
• Best Kid Costume
• Best Themed Costume with Your Pet

Costumes are encouraged, spectators are welcome, and you don't have to participate in the race to join in the Halloween fun!

🐾 Come run, walk, wag, dress up, or just watch — we'd love to see you there!

www.freedomrideanimalrescue.com

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Monmouth/FreedomRideAnimalRescue5kFunRun1MileWalkWag

Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors:
Security Savings Bank
Hy-Vee - Galesburg Main Street Store
LSI Accounting
Jones Auto Center
McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory
Heather's Fabulous Dog Training & Care LLC
Gavin Cattle
Hofmann Family
Country Financial - Ben Olson
Monmouth Small Animal Hospital
Blick Art Materials

Sign up Online or you can pick up a paper Registration form at LSI Accounting Office 219 E Euclid Ave, Monmouth, IL 61462.

10/10/2026

🐾THANK YOU to Forbidden DRAGONS-Dragonflies MC ! 🐾

Last Saturday we were happy to join our friends at Quad City Animal Welfare Center to meet with some of the amazing people from Forbidden DRAGONS-Dragonflies MC to receive a generous donation from their Ride in August.

We want to thank you for your generosity and continued support of animals in need! It's always great to see people come together for a common cause, especially when that cause is helping animals find the second chances they deserve.

Thank you again for everything you do for the animals and for being such great friends! 🐈🐶🐾

10/03/2026

👕 HAVE YOU SEEN OUR EVENT SHIRTS?! 👕

Sign up to walk or run at our 3rd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag, and all paid participants receive an event T-shirt! 🎃🐾

👧 Kids 6 & under participate FREE with a registered adult and will have the option to purchase an event shirt at the event.

🏅 5K MEDALS Medals will be awarded to the Top 3 Finishers in each category: • Men’s • Women’s • Kids • PLUS a Top Dog Finisher! 🐕🏃

🎃 COSTUME CONTEST MEDALS We’ll also award medals for: • Best Kid Costume • Best Dog Costume • Best Themed Costume with Your Pet

You do NOT have to participate in the 5K or 1 Mile Walk & Wag to enter the costume contest! Everyone is welcome to come out, dress up, and join the Halloween fun! 👻🐾

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026 ⏰ 5K starts at 9:00 AM 🐾 1 Mile Walk & Wag starts at 9:45 AM

Bring the kids, bring the dogs, wear your costumes, and spend Halloween morning with Freedom Ride Animal Rescue! 🧡🐾

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Monmouth/FreedomRideAnimalRescue5kFunRun1MileWalkWag

Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors:
Security Savings Bank
Hy-Vee - Galesburg Main Street Store
LSI Accounting
Jones Auto Center
McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory
Heather's Fabulous Dog Training & Care LLC
Gavin Cattle
Hofmann Family
Country Financial - Ben Olson
Monmouth Small Animal Hospital
Blick Art Matierals

Sign up Online or you can pick up a paper Registration form at LSI Accounting Office 219 E Euclid Ave, Monmouth, IL 61462.

10/02/2026

🎃🐾 Looking for a FUN, FAMILY-FRIENDLY & SAFE event this Halloween? 👻

Bring the kids, bring the dogs, and come spend Halloween morning with Freedom Ride Animal Rescue at our 3rd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag!

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ Starting at 9:00 AM

🏃 5K — Medals for the top 5K finishers! (t-shirt included)
🐕 1 Mile Walk & Wag — Grab your pup and enjoy a fun walk together! (t-shirt included)

👧 Kids 6 & under are FREE with a registered adult! Just email us your child's information so we can get them registered (no t-shirt with free child).

Don't want to run or walk? No worries! Come cheer everyone on, enjoy the Halloween fun, or just show up for our Costume Contest! 🎃🐶

🏅 Costume Contest Medals for:
• Best Pet Costume
• Best Kid Costume
• Best Themed Costume with Your Pet

Costumes are encouraged, spectators are welcome, and you don't have to participate in the race to join in the Halloween fun!

🐾 Come run, walk, wag, dress up, or just watch — we'd love to see you there!

www.freedomrideanimalrescue.com

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Monmouth/FreedomRideAnimalRescue5kFunRun1MileWalkWag

Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors:
Security Savings Bank
Hy-Vee - Galesburg Main Street Store
LSI Accounting
Jones Auto Center
McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory
Heather's Fabulous Dog Training & Care LLC
Gavin Cattle
Hofmann Family
Country Financial - Ben Olson
Monmouth Small Animal Hospital
Blick Art Materials

Sign up Online or you can pick up a paper Registration form at LSI Accounting Office 219 E Euclid Ave, Monmouth, IL 61462.

09/19/2026

We recently received a message asking if we could help find rescue placement for six dogs in need ranging from 5-8 years old.

Meet: Berry – male Mini Poodle, Marshmallow & Whiskers – Mini Goldendoodles, Alley Kate & Lily Rose (not pictured) – Cocker Spaniels and finally Dorothy a Mini Bulldog.

Today, Phillip Cooper headed to Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, to pick up all six before making the trip to their new rescue in Milan, Illinois.

A HUGE thank you to Quad City Animal Welfare Center for saying YES and agreeing to take these six dogs into their care today. Partnerships like this are what make these transports possible and give dogs like Berry, Marshmallow, Whiskers, Alley Kate, Lily Rose, and Dorothy the opportunity for a fresh start.

Your support helps us continue providing transportation for animals who need a safe ride to rescue.
Visit www.freedomrideanimalrescue.com to learn how you can donate and support future transports.

🎃🐾 You can also support us at our upcoming 3rd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag!
📅 Saturday, October 31st
⏰ Starting at 9:00 AM

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Monmouth/FreedomRideAnimalRescue5kFunRun1MileWalkWag

09/18/2026

Phillip Cooper is on the road again this morning with a full vehicle of dogs. Check back later today for updates!

09/17/2026

🐾🏃 SIGN UP TODAY! 🏃🐾

Join us for Freedom Ride Animal Rescue’s 3rd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag! 🎃🐶

We’re excited to bring back medals for our 5K Winners again this year, PLUS we’re adding some Halloween fun with a Costume Contest! 👻🎃
🏆 Costume Contest Categories:
🐶 Dogs
🧒 Children
🎃Individual
🐾 Themed With Your Pet
Prizes will be awarded to 1st place in each category!

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
📍 Monmouth, IL
5K Start time - 9am 1 Mile Start time - 9:45am

Grab your walking shoes, your pup, and your best Halloween costume and join us for a fun, family-friendly morning supporting a great cause! (On Site Restrooms) 🐾 Don't have a dog no problem, you can still sign up!

Kids 6 and under are free with a paid adult (email us their information after you sign up, no shirt for free children)
📧 [email protected]

Thank you to our 2026 Event Sponsors:
Security Savings Bank
Hy-Vee - Galesburg Main Street Store
LSI Accounting
Jones Auto Center
McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory
Heather's Fabulous Dog Training & Care LLC
Gavin Cattle
Hofmann Family
Country Financial - Ben Olson
Monmouth Small Animal Hospital

Sign up Online or you can pick up a paper Registration form at LSI Accounting Office 219 E Euclid Ave, Monmouth, IL 61462.

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Monmouth/FreedomRideAnimalRescue5kFunRun1MileWalkWag

www.freedomrideanimalrescue.com

09/10/2026

🐾 THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS! 🐾

A huge thank you to all of our fantastic volunteers who joined us today for the Warren County Prime Beef Festival Parade! ❤️ We are so grateful for everyone who came out to walk, help, and represent Freedom Ride Animal Rescue!

And, of course, a special shout-out to our amazing four-legged parade crew: 🐶🐱
Jessie, Jack, Romania, Stella, Kate the cat, Rocky, Ruby, Nora & Frankie!

We had such a great time being part of the parade and seeing so many familiar faces along the route.

Upcoming Events: 3rd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Walk and Wag Saturday October 31st 2026 starting at 9am.

https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Monmouth/FreedomRideAnimalRescue5kFunRun1MileWalkWag

09/03/2026

🐾🏃 SIGN UP TODAY! 🏃🐾
Join us for Freedom Ride Animal Rescue’s 3rd Annual 5K & 1 Mile Walk & Wag! 🎃🐶
We’re excited to bring back medals for our 5K winners this year, PLUS we’re adding some Halloween fun with a Costume Contest! 👻🎃
🏆 Costume Contest Categories:
🐶 Dogs
🧒 Children
🐾 Themed With Your Pet
Prizes will be awarded to 1st place in each category!
There are even more ways to get involved!
🐾Want to be a sponsor—or know a business that might?
Email us for a sponsorship form and help support Freedom Ride Animal Rescue..
🛍️ Pet-Related Vendors Wanted!
We also have space available for a few pet-related vendors who would like to set up during the event. Email us if you’re interested!
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
📍 Monmouth, Illinois
Grab your walking shoes, your pup, and your best Halloween costume and join us for a fun, family-friendly morning supporting a great cause! 🐾
📧 [email protected]
https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Monmouth/FreedomRideAnimalRescue5kFunRun1MileWalkWag

09/03/2026

This Sunday from Noon-2pm at Camden Park in Milan, IL.

🐾 NEW MUTT STRUT BONUS! 🐾

The first 50 dogs at Mutt Strut will receive a FREE microchip from our QCAWC Mobile Vet Van! 🐶❤️

Dog guardians, sign up today and join us for a fun day with your best friend while supporting the animals at QCAWC!

Celebrate 20 Years of Mutt Strut with Us! 🎉🐾
This year marks the 20th Annual Mutt Strut, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate this special milestone with our amazing community! We can't wait to welcome back familiar faces and meet many new friends, too!
Join us on Sunday, September 6, from Noon to 2:00 PM at Camden Park during the Milan Harvest Festival for one of our favorite events of the year! Bring your family, friends, and of course your leashed canine companion for an afternoon filled with fun, entertainment, shopping, and community spirit.
🎤 We are thrilled to welcome Andy McCray from WHBF as our Master of Ceremonies for this year's event!
🐾 Visit our amazing vendors and community partners, including:
⭐ Blain's Farm & Fleet Moline
⭐ Freedom Ride Pet Rescue
⭐ Job's Daughters Bethel No. 5
⭐ FureVer Friends
⭐ Sermy's Custom Chaos
⭐ Bog Woof Dog Daycare
⭐ Pawsitive Equine
⭐ Cathleen's Rustic Creations
⭐ Critter Kingdom Gift Shop & Pet Boutique
⭐ Blackhawk Crematory
⭐ Made by Paloma
⭐ Fresh Flavor Salsa
⭐ Pet related vendors and rescues
⭐ Local artists and handmade craft vendors
⭐ Pet boutiques and specialty products
⭐ Homemade treats and gifts
⭐ Pet accessories and apparel
⭐ Local businesses supporting pets and their families
⭐ And many more wonderful vendors joining us!
🎉 There will be something for everyone to enjoy!
🐾 Casual half mile dog walk
🐾 Games and activities
🐾 Shopping with local vendors
🐾 Refreshments
🐾 Goodie bags
🐾 Event T shirts
🐾 Door prizes and giveaways
🐾 Fun for the whole family
🎁 Bring a bag of cat or dog food to donate to the Quad City Animal Welfare Center and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a $100 Petco Gift Card! Every donation helps provide nutritious meals for the homeless animals in our care while giving you a chance to take home a great prize!
Every registration and donation helps provide shelter, medical care, food, enrichment, and second chances for homeless dogs and cats waiting for loving homes. Your participation truly makes a lifesaving difference!
🎟️ Registration is OPEN NOW!
📲 Sign up today using the link below or simply scan the QR code on our event flyer!
🔗https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992523713063?aff=oddtdtcreator
We are looking forward to celebrating this incredible milestone with all of our wonderful supporters, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, and their pets. Gather your family, invite your friends, leash up your favorite walking buddy, and join us for a day of fun while helping homeless animals.
❤️🐶 We can't wait to celebrate with you at Camden Park on Sunday, September 6! 🐾