Roman's Pfr Dogs
About Roman's Pfr Dogs
Project Freedom Ride is for the dogs who need a way out, and the people willing to help them get there. It connects unwanted and abandoned dogs in Texas and Georgia with families, rescues, humane societies, and loving homes across the U.S. and parts of Canada. Donor support helps cover the pre-transport care, fuel, and vehicle costs that make each move possible.
What sets Project Freedom Ride apart is how it started, with Roman McConn helping shelter dogs as a child, and how it still works now, through transport logistics and pre-transport vetting rather than a single shelter. It is built around getting dogs out of high-kill areas and into the next place where they can be adopted or cared for.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Animal transport
Transports unwanted and abandoned dogs from high-kill areas to rescues, humane societies, and places where they can be adopted.
Pre-transport veterinary services
Provides veterinary services to animals before transport.
Shelter and rescue support
Donates funds to shelters and rescue partners.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Project Freedom Ride connects unwanted and abandoned dogs in Texas and Georgia with families and rescues throughout the U.S. and parts of Canada.
Who they serve
Unwanted and abandoned dogs in Texas and Georgia, including animals in high-kill shelters, and a few cats.
Their impact
- The first transport on December 6, 2016 moved 31 dogs from Texas to Washington.
- ABC News reported in 2022 that Roman had helped rescue nearly 5,000 dogs.
- Ellen referenced in 2019 that Roman had helped rescue over 1,300 dogs from high-kill shelters.
How your donation helps
- Operational costs for rescue and transport work
- Pre-transport veterinary care
- Fuel for transport trips
- Maintenance on the transport van
- Medical cases for animals in care
Our story
Roman McConn learned at a young age that not all dogs make it out of shelters alive. While his dad was stationed in San Angelo, Texas, he began visiting local shelters and making videos to help dogs find homes, and Project Freedom Ride was born in December 2016. Its first transport moved 31 dogs from Texas to Washington, and the work grew from there into a donation-driven transport effort.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Roman's Pfr Dogs has shared.
Current needs
- Support for monthly transport operations
- Fuel for transport trips
- Van maintenance
- Pre-transport veterinary care
- Help with medical cases
Volunteer opportunities
- Volunteer time supporting transport efforts
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- 2018 ASPCA Kid of the Year Award, presented to Roman McConn
In the media
- ABC News, interview with Roman McConn about helping rescue nearly 5,000 dogs.
- The Dodo, feature on Roman and foster dog Bolt and the rescue work behind Project Freedom Ride.
- The Ellen Show, Roman's appearances about Project Freedom Ride and shelter visits.
- Roman to the Rescue, a Disney XD and Hulu co-production featuring Roman and the mission.
- Little Big Shots, segment showing Roman helping dogs find homes.
- Animal Planet, feature on Roman and his work helping dogs in shelters.
Partners & funders
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