HWY 50 FREEDOM RIDE

EIN 84-4650558

Environment & Animal Welfare Animal Rescue & Shelters

Mission

To save at-risk dogs from rural Colorado shelters by transporting them to rescue partners and foster networks in the Denver metro area, providing lifesaving relocation and networking so dogs facing euthanasia can be rehabilitated and adopted.

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About HWY 50 FREEDOM RIDE

HWY 50 FREEDOM RIDE is a volunteer-run, PACFA-licensed animal rescue transport nonprofit that networks with rural shelters (notably around La Junta and Rocky Ford) and Denver-area rescues to move dogs in urgent need from high-risk facilities into foster care and adoption pipelines. citeturn6view0

Founded and led by volunteers with roots in rescue work dating back more than a decade, the organization operates regular transports (typically weekly) and has engaged in recent fundraising and public advocacy to sustain and expand its transport capacity (including a 2022 vehicle fundraising effort and participation in Colorado PACFA-related legislative discussions in 2024). citeturn9search1turn8view0

Notable achievements

Established, sustained regional transport network

Built a long-running volunteer transport program (origin story dating back prior to formal nonprofit status) that has moved hundreds — and by reports over the years, thousands — of dogs from at-risk rural shelters into rescue and foster care. citeturn9search0turn9search4

Community fundraising & media coverage

Secured community support and public attention including a 2022 fundraising campaign to replace a failing transport van and coverage by local media highlighting the group's lifesaving work. citeturn9search1turn9search0

Advocacy on PACFA policy

Represented the organization in Colorado PACFA legislative proceedings (testimony in support of HB24-1114) in February 2024, evidencing active engagement on policy impacting shelter and rescue practices. citeturn8view0

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EIN: 84-4650558
Website: hwy50freedomride.org
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