Our Mission

At Fields of Freedom, we go beyond rescue—we are committed to transforming lives. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs, providing them with the care, love, and second chances they deserve. But our mission doesn’t stop there.

We believe that the way animals are treated is often part of a larger cycle—one that requires empathy, education, and systemic change. That’s why we reserve judgment while telling each dog’s story, using their experiences to inspire awareness, shift mindsets, and advocate for responsible pet guardianship.

Through community outreach, education, and partnerships, we work to build a world where adoption is the first choice, where every dog has a safe home, and where animals are recognized for the profound role they play in our lives. At our core, Fields of Freedom is about more than saving dogs—it’s about changing hearts, fostering respect, and ensuring every animal gets the love and dignity they deserve.

A Note from Molly

For as long as I can remember, animals have been my refuge. As a child, I found comfort in their presence, drawn to their unconditional love and quiet understanding. I’ll never forget the day I first learned that dogs were euthanized in shelters—it shattered me. That heartbreak turned into a deep knowing: I had to do something to change that reality.

Years later, I met Larry. I was 22, new to Austin, Texas, and in no position to adopt a dog. But there he was, sitting in a crate on South Congress with his brothers, part of an Austin Pets Alive! adoption event. I walked away that day, but I kept coming back. By the time I returned for the fifth time, Larry was the only one left. A volunteer told me, “You know you’re supposed to adopt this dog.” And she was right. Larry became my best friend, my anchor, and the quiet force behind everything I’ve built since.

In 2020, I moved back home to Danville, Kentucky, searching for land and space that could help me finally bring life to my dream – a dog rescue. When I learned that the barn on our farm had once been a refuge for foster cats, the idea of starting a dog rescue began to take root. Then one day, my mom called me from the café where she worked—there was a beagle in need of a foster.

Alex the beagle was the first dog in the Barn, but she wasn’t the last. What started with one dog turned into a few. Then a handful. Then a full-fledged rescue operation. My partner Casey and I built kennels, expanded our team, and bought the farm next door. We even joined forces with our co-founder Brittany in New York, who helps us find homes for these deserving dogs up north. 

With every rescue story, our mission clarified and crystallized: Fields of Freedom isn’t just about saving dogs—it’s about changing minds.

Too many people still believe that shelter dogs are damaged and that they need to buy from breeders to find their “right” dog instead. But the truth is, every breed, every temperament, every perfect match can be found in a shelter or rescue. And, every year, dogs die simply because there isn’t space for them. That isn’t just heartbreaking—it’s unacceptable.

Fields of Freedom is here to change that.

We work to give dogs the respect, love, and second chances they deserve. All while helping people see that a dog is never just a dog. They are companions, healers, family. They change lives—just like Larry changed mine.