LILA
LILA & LEO
AGE: Approximately 7 weeks old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F & M
BACKGROUND: Lila and Leo were found running amuck in Bladen County. They are super sweet little puppies.
NEEDS: They are currently with their respective fosters learning potty training and being a good little gal and guy.
HEALTH ISSUES: Lila and Leo have had one round of vaccines.
LEO
MEATBALL
AGE: To come
BREED: To come
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: This beautiful guy was rescued from a shelter.
NEEDS: Meatball is SUCH an amazing pup. He's just a snuggle bunny with one of our loving fosters; he's loving his humans. He gets along with other dogs, and is learning to be a good boy in the house.
HEALTH ISSUES: Meatball's labs and X-rays look good. He is heartworm positive BUT he has already started treatment and we will get him fully healthy again! Freedom Bridge remains financially responsible for his treatments until completed. He's up-to-date on core vaccines, and is neutered and microchipped.
BOONE
AGE: To come
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Boone is yet another "Little" who was found in this big world all by himself.
NEEDS: This adorable little guy is VERY scared and won't stop shaking BUT he is doing a little better in his amazing fosters' home. Boone is such a sweet boy but soooo very nervous. He's learning that there are kind humans in this world. More to come as he comes out of his shell.
HEALTH ISSUES: Boone is chipped, up-to-date on core vaccines, and neutered. He is healthy and ready for his forever family.
MAMA SURI
AGE: Approximately 1 to 1.5 years old
BREED: Lab Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Suri was a very scared mama, handling life on her own. She was found by the graveyard with her puppy Scout. Animal Control was able to first get Scout. They found 3 other puppies that had passed. One of their attempts to catch Mama ended up catching another pup, Inky. And, FINALLY, Mama and one remaining pup, Gravy, got into a Good Samaritan's car who stopped for them. Because Mama wanted to meet the pup the Good Samaritan had with her, she was able to get them and notify Animal Control. We took them under rescue. Mama and 3 puppies are now safe.
NEEDS: Suri finished nursing her babies and her little ones have found loving homes. Now Suri needs a loving home to show her a safe life that's not on the streets.
HEALTH ISSUES: She is in good health and is ready for stability, security, and love.
Wilmington, North Carolina
FREEDOM BRIDGE
ANIMAL RESCUE NC
ADOPTION AND FOSTERING
to find forever homes
Einstein's Journey —
Our Beloved Mascot
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Einstein sat in his kennel at Animal Control — discarded, sad, and old. I can't imagine his view of the world through his filmy eyes and lack of hearing. To be in a home one day and in a loud kennel the next must have been such a frightening experience.
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I saw Einstein and I saw our little Googly Goo, who is also a senior. I saw the sadness in Einstein's eyes and his confusion as to what happened and I knew he had to get out right away. We had a foster but I needed to have him stay with us for a bit before she could take him.
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He came home and shortly after went to the vet. Initially he seemed fine, just older, until he couldn't hold down any food or water. His belly was slightly distended. On further examination, it was identified that he had Cushing's Syndrome and a splenic tumor. Unfortunately, his tumor was not operable given his age and location. He was not going to live long. It was at that moment that my husband and I determined that Einstein would go nowhere, but stay with us until his time came.
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During the 2 months he was with us, I posted his journey on Facebook. He became a star and people would wait for his next bucket list adventure. We were careful not to do anything that stressed him but only things he enjoyed. He went to see the sunrise on the beach. He had a birthday party with some of his furbaby and human friends. He had multiple Puppuccinos, hung out with the Carolina Beach fire department, went to see his favorite vet (not for care but just to say hi), and hung out with his doppleganger Google. He went for short walks and would just stop and look around, as if to take in the scenery. He went and picked out treats at PetSuppliesPlus on CB road and got blessed at Pets in the Park. He loved car rides with the windows slightly down and the wind on his face.
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Then came the terrible day that he no longer knew where he was and was struggling to walk. He had bled significantly and it was time to allow him peace. We brought him to his favorite vet and with my husband and me by his side, he passed peacefully.
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We will always miss him and my eyes are raining as I type this. He sits with us on our mantel, along with other loved furbabies. Einstein, you will forever be in my heart. You changed me and I hope you felt all the love from everyone who knew you! Run free sweet boy!
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— Diana Topjian, Founder & President
Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue NC
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