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.
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PRECIOUS MAMA
AGE: Approximately 3 years old
BREED: To come
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Precious was found as a stray while pregnant. Sweet lost one was taken in by one of our amazing fosters who helped Mama deliver and then be with her babies for the entire 8 weeks that puppies should be with their Mama. .
NEEDS: As soon as her babies are ready to find their new homes, Precious needs to feel the safety of a loving home herself. She is doing such a good job!
HEALTH ISSUES: She will be going to the doggy doctor soon to make sure that all is well for this precious one.
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.
WILEY
AGE: To come
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Wiley was found as a stray in New Hanover County. All on his own and scared. We found him shaking in the shelter and just couldn't calm him.
NEEDS: He is now with one of our amazing fosters learning to trust again. He needs lots of love and companionship. For now he is resting and socializing at his foster's home. More info will come as we learn more about him.
HEALTH ISSUES: Wiley is up-to-date on core vaccines, and is microchipped and neutered. He is in good health and is ready to find his loving, forever family.
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
MILKSHAKE
AGE: To come — He is a bit older but young for a "Little"
BREED: To come
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Milkshake was found as a stray and is so very scared. Can you imagine how big the world seems to this little guy?
NEEDS: He's learning to trust in his great foster's home. Milkshake will need a family with lots of love to share.
HEALTH ISSUES: He will be going to the doggy doctor soon to make sure he is healthy. More to come on this little man.
JENNY
AGE: Approximately 8 years old
BREED: Lab/Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Jenny was a stray found in Bladen County, and now is settling in well with her foster and her foster fur siblings. She is pure sweetness and longs for a family to love.
NEEDS: She is very sweet and, with a good introduction, does well with other pups. She does need a fenced yard as she likes to explore (that's the hound in her!). This sweet girl needs to find her forever family.
HEALTH ISSUES: Jenny recently had surgery for a mass on her mammaries and, luckily, all came back non-cancerous. She still needs some dental work, which Freedom Bridge will remain responsible for until completed. She has recently been spayed, microchipped, is up-to-date on core vaccines, and is heartworm negative — Yaaaay!!!
CASH
AGE: Approximately 1 to 2 years old
BREED: Mixed Breed
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Cash is an owner surrender and was starved. He looks better now but it's an awful case. He seems submissive. Luckily, Cash is gaining weight. He has medium energy and seems to know commands. He's a sweet guy who loves to play!
NEEDS: Cash does well with other dogs. He needs a family to give him all the love he has missed while being on his own.
HEALTH ISSUES: Cash is neutered, heartworm negative, and underweight.
JESTER
AGE: 6-7 months old
BREED: Lab Mix puppy
SEX: M
NEEDS: Jester would be a great family dog. He loves playing with other dogs and, right now, with older children — being a puppy, he is a bit bitey. He needs a yard for running or an active owner for playing.
BACKGROUND: Jester and his siblings were left at a shelter by their owner. We rescued all of these sweet pups and Jester's foster family has taught him to sit, walk on a leash, and he is housebroken.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues. He is fully vetted with core vaccines, is on preventions for heartworm/fleas & ticks, microchipped, and neutered.
MUFFIN
AGE: Approximately 5 to 7 years old
BREED: Beagle
SEX: F
NEEDS: Muffin would be a great family dog. She is good with other dogs and children. It is unknown how she reacts to cats. She does need some outdoor space. She is crate- and house-trained and okay on a leash.
BACKGROUND: Muffin and her sons were left at a shelter.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
JACK
AGE: Approximately 3.5 months
BREED: Black Lab Mix
SEX: M
NEEDS: Jack loves to play and is good with other dogs. He is a young pup so needs some leash and house training. Chew toys will help with teething and nipping. Jack has a lot of energy and will need a patient person to help him through his puppy stage. He seems to like all humans, though it is unknown how he is with young children. Also, he has not been with cats.
BACKGROUND: Jack and his two brothers were rescued from Bladen County Animal Shelter. They were owner surrendered.
HEALTH ISSUES: Jack has recovered from Parvo and is now in good health.
JOANNE
AGE: Approximately 4 months
BREED: Schnorkie/Chihuahua Mix
SEX: F
NEEDS: Joanne loves to play. She will be a good family pet and would be good with a doggie sibling. She loves all humans, cats, and dogs. As a puppy, she is nippy and will need chew toys -- and it is best for her to be with older kids.
BACKGROUND: Joanne was an owner surrender to our rescue.
HEALTH ISSUES: She has been treated for worms and ear mites. Joanne is now in good health. She is in foster care and will soon be ready for her forever family.
RAISIN
AGE: 3 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: M
NEEDS: Raisin would be a great family dog. He is good with other dogs but is very submissive and timid. He would be better as an only pup or with a laid-back sibling. He is good with children but, being very young, he may nip and scares easily. So, older children are best. It is unknown how he reacts to cats.
He is crate-trained but needs help with house- and leash-training.
BACKGROUND: Raisin, his mom, Muffin, and his brother were left at a shelter.
HEALTH ISSUES: He needs a fecal recheck and another vet appointment for parasites; all covered by Freedom Bridge.
FAITH
AGE: 4 months old
BREED: Bully Breed — Bully breed is a generic term referring to descendants from crosses between ancient bulldogs and a variety of British terriers. The name actually has nothing to do with the dogs' temperament or behavior and everything to do with their origin and history.
SEX: F
NEEDS: Faith is a very happy pup. We suspect she will be a big girl. She LOVES doing zoomies. Her foster suggests a fenced backyard and an active family. As with all of our pups, we recommend training, particularly with a bigger pup.
BACKGROUND: Faith came to the shelter with the worst Demodex Mange we have EVER seen as an owner surrender. Her skin was so bad that she screamed every time anyone touched her. Faith became a neglect case and was not able to be posted for awhile; however, the case has now been resolved so we are introducing her! Despite her terrible beginnings, she’s forgiven humans and is so happy and loving! She has the most beautiful eyes.
HEALTH ISSUES: Faith was lovingly treated by the shelter until we could pull her and she’s doing GREAT now. Her hair is growing back and she’s as healthy as can be!
LAVENDER
AGE: Approximately 4 months
BREED: Schnorkie/Chihuahua Mix
SEX: F
NEEDS: Lavender loves to play. She will be a good family pet and would be good with a doggie sibling. She loves all humans, cats, and dogs. As a puppy, she is nippy and will need chew toys -- and it is best for her to be with older kids.
BACKGROUND: Lavender was an owner surrender to our rescue.
HEALTH ISSUES: She has been treated for worms. Lavender is now in good health. She is in foster care and will soon be ready for her forever family.
SHORT STUFF
AGE: Approximately 5 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
NEEDS: Short Stuff is good with other dogs, and children. She may be okay with a cat if it will play. She would love a doggie sibling but another dog is not necessary. Short Stuff does need a backyard as he loves to be outside. She needs work on house-, leash-, and crate-training. She will go into a crate but she doesn't like it.
BACKGROUND: Short Stuff and her siblings were left at a shelter.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
THORN
AGE: Approximately 5 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: M
NEEDS: Thorn is good with other dogs, cats, and children. He would love a doggie sibling but another dog is not necessary. Thorn does need a backyard as he loves to be outside. He needs work on house-, leash-, and crate-training. He will go into a crate but he doesn't like it.
BACKGROUND: Thorn and his siblings were left at a shelter.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
COLLINS
AGE: Approximately 4 months
BREED: Schnorkie/Chihuahua Mix
SEX: M
NEEDS: Collins loves to play. He will be a good family pet and would be good with a doggie sibling. He loves all humans, cats, and dogs. As a puppy, he is nippy and will need chew toys -- and it is best for him to be with older kids.
BACKGROUND: Collins was an owner surrender to our rescue.
HEALTH ISSUES: He has been treated for worms and ear mites. Collins is now in good health. He is in foster care and will soon be ready for his forever family.
COCO
AGE: 8 years
BREED: Lab
SEX: F
NEEDS: She just needs someone to love. Good with other dogs like her foster sister shown above. She still loves to run and play at 8 years old. Good with kids. She loves people of all ages. Good with cats. Would do great with a family but would do fine as an only dog.
BACKGROUND: Coco was taken to Bladen County Animal Shelter by her owners because she supposedly went after their chickens; though she doesn't seem to have a huge prey drive, as she likes cats.
HEALTH ISSUES: A bit overweight but is working on it.
DAISY
AGE: 2-3 years
BREED: Hound
SEX: F
NEEDS: She just needs a forever home and someone to get her interested in playing. She is good with older kids; it is unknown how she responds to cats.
BACKGROUND: Daisy was rescued from Bladen County Animal Shelter. She was likely hit by a car and dumped. She has made a remarkable recovery.
HEALTH ISSUES: None. Daisy was heart-worm positive when she arrived; completed injections December 2020. She also had a bum leg, but now has no symptoms. The vet said no surgery is needed, as she walks on it easily and appears to have no pain. Daisy was malnourished, but with good meals, exercise, and love, she is in good health.
LOUISE
AGE: Approx. 5 months
BREED: Rhodesian Ridgeback
SEX: F
NEEDS: Louise loves to play with other dogs. She would be okay as an only dog, but would like some doggie friends. She likes to do zoomies, but a yard is not necessary if she gets a lot of walks. It is unknown how she is with cats and kids, as she is still a puppy, but she seems to like all humans.
BACKGROUND: Louise was rescued from Bladen County Animal Shelter. She was found as a stray with her sister who has been adopted.
HEALTH ISSUES: None. She has been de-wormed and is now healthy.
CLYDE
AGE: 1 year
BREED: Boxer/Lab mix
SEX: M
NEEDS: MALE parent. Experienced dog person. Fenced yard. NO OTHER DOGS OR CATS. No young children. Needs some leash work.
BACKGROUND: Was left in the house when his family moved. Neighbor called us to help. Clyde is very reactive to quick movements (i.e., basketballs, quick running, bikes, skateboards, etc.) and other animals. He was not socialized by his previous family. Good with people and older children. Is with a trainer for 6 weeks to try and help him socialize. He is house- and crate-trained.
HEALTH ISSUES: None.
MOLLY
AGE: 4-5 years
BREED: Great Dane/Pit mix
SEX: F
NEEDS: No big dogs. Only puppies or small breeds. Molly loves people of all ages. She does well with cats, is good on a leash, and is house- and crate-trained. She does fine alone but doesn't like to be in her crate when her person isn't home. She misses her humans when they are gone. She prefers to chill out with her human.
BACKGROUND: Molly lived in a home with 2 other dogs. One aggressed her, so her owner took her to the Bladen County Shelter. We believe that she has PTSD from the other dog which has caused her to be nervous around dogs her size or bigger.
HEALTH ISSUES: Received first heartworm injection on February 25. Our Animal Rescue covers the cost until she is back to good health.
JUNIPER
AGE: Approximately 3.5 months
BREED: Black Lab Mix
SEX: M
NEEDS: Juniper loves to play and is good with other dogs. He is a young pup so needs some leash and house training. Chew toys will help with teething and nipping. Juniper has a lot of energy and will need a patient person to help him through his puppy stage. He seems to like all humans, though it is unknown how he is with young children. Also, he has not been with cats.
BACKGROUND: Juniper and his two brothers were rescued from Bladen County Animal Shelter. They were owner surrendered.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues. Up-to-date on vaccinations.
JESTER
AGE: Approximately 3.5 months
BREED: Black Lab Mix
SEX: M
NEEDS: Jester loves to play and is good with other dogs. He is a young pup so needs some leash and house training. Chew toys will help with teething and nipping. Jester has a lot of energy and will need a patient person to help him through his puppy stage. He seems to like all humans, though it is unknown how he is with young children. Also, he has not been with cats.
BACKGROUND: Jester and his two brothers were rescued from Bladen County Animal Shelter. They were owner surrendered.
HEALTH ISSUES: Jester has recovered from Parvo and is now in good health.
SANGRIA
AGE: 10 weeks old
SEX: Female
NEEDS: Foster family
JUST SURRENDERED —
PUPS NEEDING FOSTER CARE.
WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION:
FOUR SWEET SIBLINGS
PEEWEE
AGE: 10 weeks old
SEX: Male
NEEDS: Foster family
LITTLE ONE
AGE: 10 weeks old
SEX: Female
NEEDS: Foster family
MONTEJO
AGE: 10 weeks old
SEX: Male
NEEDS: Foster family
SWEET SIBLING HOUND MIX PUPPIES
ROSEBUD
AGE: Approximately 5 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
NEEDS: Rosebud is good with other dogs, cats, and children. She would love a doggie sibling but another dog is not necessary. Rosebud does need a backyard as she loves to be outside. She needs work on house-, leash-, and crate-training. She will go into a crate but she doesn't like it.
BACKGROUND: Rosebud and her siblings were left at a shelter.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
FLOWER
AGE: Approximately 5 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
NEEDS: Flower is good with other dogs, cats, and children. She would love a doggie sibling but another dog is not necessary. Rosebud does need a backyard as she loves to be outside. She needs work on house-, leash-, and crate-training. She will go into a crate but she doesn't like it.
BACKGROUND: Flower and her siblings were left at a shelter.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
BLU
AGE: Approximately 8 years old
BREED: Pocket Pittie
SEX: M
NEEDS: Blu is a wonderful alpha dog who can be around submissive female dogs but not other males, especially other Pitties, nor cats. He's a spunky guy who likes to rule. He loves toys, goes to the bathroom outside like a good dog, is good in a crate, and has learned to be on a leash.
BACKGROUND: Blu was named because he was blue when his people took him to a shelter. Freedom Bridge found him a terrific foster family where he is staying until his forever family finds him.
HEALTH ISSUES: Blu is deaf in one ear from untreated infections that closed his ear canal. He is fully vetted with core vaccines, on preventions for heartworms and flea/tick, microchipped, and neutered.
RIVER
AGE: Approximately 4 years old
BREED: Tree Walker Hound
SEX: M
NEEDS: River would be a good family pet. He is very playful, so would be better with older kids. He would be good as an only dog or with a doggie sibling, as he is good with other dogs. He is not used to cats. A fence would be best for him.
BACKGROUND: River was found as a stray. He was not in good shape — all skin and bones. He has thrived in foster care.
HEALTH ISSUES: He is receiving heartworm injections, covered by Freedom Bridge.
MATTIE
AGE: Approximately 3 months old
BREED: Unknown Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Mattie was found by a Good Samaritan in a cardboard box, in the rain, in the bushes by a gas station. The Good Samaritan reached out to us to help and, of course, we said yes. Sadly, we know nothing else about her history.
She would NOT have made it another couple of days without treatment. We are most grateful to the Good Samaritan who reached out to us and knew that Mattie was critical.
NEEDS: A loving family. She is NOT ready to go anywhere yet, but we wanted to share this cutie patootie so everyone can see her cuteness and know that, despite humans, she will be fine and still trusts us.
We are not certain of her size when fully grown. We are estimating 40-50 lbs BUT we may be mistaken. She appears to be very flexible with her needs (particularly given her age). We feel that she would be great as a family pet with or without sibling pups.
HEALTH ISSUES: Mattie was full of worms, anemic, her gums and tongue were completely white, and her blood count was only one point away from needing transfusions. She was full of intestinal parasites and also had chiggers. She appeared to have been bitten by another animal. All is being addressed by our vet and she is recovering quite well.
You would never know she was as sick as she was by the way she is acting. She LOVES attention and would love to play with her step sister and brothers but she’s currently in quarantine. She has not received any vaccines as of yet due to her health BUT will be ready when she is fully well. She is getting healthy now and has had one round of vaccines.
JESTER
Jester was returned. Up for adoption again.
DOGS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION / NOW ADOPTED!
LIBERTY
AGE: Approximately 1 year old
BREED: Terrier Mix
SEX: F
NEEDS: Liberty would be a great family dog. She would do best in a home with kids. She loves children and is good with other dogs. It is unknown how she reacts to cats.
BACKGROUND: Liberty's owner was going to shoot her. A friend took her to a shelter to prevent him from doing so.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues now. She had Parvo and was touch-and-go for awhile, but she is a survivor! Her jaw deformity is a birth defect.
To learn more about Liberty...
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CHARLIE
AGE: Almost 5 months old
BREED: Lab/Dane Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: He was found as a stray.
NEEDS: He is a sweet boy who needs a loving home. Charlie is high energy, so a fenced-in yard for running or active individuals will be good. He is a cutie who is looking for a forever home to call his own.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
DOBBY
AGE: Approximately 3 to 4 years old
BREED: Border Collie Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Dobby was rescued from a hoarding situation. Her gait is off, as she was likely hit by a car (or something) when she was a pup. She was never taken to the vet, so her leg didn't grow properly causing her to walk differently.
NEEDS: Dobby currently needs doggie diapers because she is incontinent, likely due to the accident. Despite her heartbreaking background, she is VERY sweet and needs loving care.
HEALTH ISSUES: Dobby is currently recovering from heartworms. The vet is trying to determine if she has a treatable neurological issue that can help her incontinence. Our rescue covers all expenses.
Little Minion was found with major trauma and was given surgery to help heal her imploded eye and fractured jaw.
The first photo is pre-surgery. The close-up shows Minion post surgery. The third photo shows the little one recovering in her foster home with foster siblings.
MINION
AGE: Approximately 5 to 8 years old
BREED: Terrier Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Minion was found as a stray in Bladen County with a fractured jaw and imploded right eye from blunt force trauma.
NEEDS: She is a sweet little girl who loves to play with other pups (so another pup in the house is important). She loves to cuddle and doesn't seem to be slowed down with missing an eye :)
HEALTH ISSUES: Due to her physical trauma, Minion was only able to open her mouth less than a quarter inch when found. Her foster has shared that she is able to open a bit more and now can eat wet food vs gruel. She also had surgery to remove her injured eye, and is recovering well.
She's up-to-date on vaccines and is heartworm negative. Due to her condition, Minion has not been chipped yet. We believe she has been spayed, however, will have our vet confirm. She does have a slight heart murmur with unknown origin currently, but it doesn't appear to be causing any issues for her. We will be taking her back again to the vet for further evaluation.
Gravy is in a foster-to-adopt home!
Little Scout is in a foster-to-adopt home!
Inky is in a foster-to-adopt home!
These sweet little sibling puppies are approximately 5 weeks old. They are mixed with super cute markings. One is most likely going to be a brindle! They are finishing time with their precious mama.
KIMBER
PARIS is going to a
foster-to-adopt home!
AGE: Approximately 3 to 4 years old
BREED: Terrier Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Paris is shy at first and then a love bug!
NEEDS: She gets along with other dogs and is looking for a forever family to love.
HEALTH ISSUES: Paris is spayed and in good health.
AGE: To come
BREED: To come
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: To come
NEEDS: To come
HEALTH ISSUES: To come
ROCCO
AGE: Approximately 1.5 years old
BREED: Beagle Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Unknown
NEEDS: Rocco is super cute and lovable. He gets along with other pups without issue. He is ready to find his forever home!
HEALTH ISSUES: Rocco is in good health.
MISS MAIZIE
AGE: Approximately 1 year old
BREED: Plott Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Maizie was found wandering by herself and picked up by a Good Samaritan. Sadly, at only one year old, Miss Mazie was already heartworm positive and underweight. She is healing with her wonderful foster mom and foster sister. She loves people of all ages.
NEEDS: Maizie needs only smiles, a full belly, and lots of love from here on in! She is good in a crate and house-trained with a consistent schedule. She needs a bit of work on leash because she wants to run free. A fenced-in yard would be best. Mazie is good with other dogs.
She is looking for some active people whom she will love forever and ever and ever. Maizie is a GREAT dog!
HEALTH ISSUES: Maizie has put on weight! She is going through heartworm treatment, so for a few months she needs limited exercise. She can go on short walks and can't wait until she can do zoomies! She is current on her core vaccines and preventions, and is vetted, microchipped, and spayed.
PawPrints Magazine featured our sweet Miss Maizie in their November 2022 magazine!
GRU
Meet Gru! He did great today on TV. Really sweet boy. Gets along well with other pups with proper introduction. Should feed separately initially. Hasn't shown food aggression but may be slightly protective until acclimated and confident he will be fed. Heartworm positive and will start treatment in a week. We cover all expenses for full treatment. If interested in meeting Gru please email us at Freedombridgeanimalrescuenc@gmail.com.
He is waiting with paws crossed.
WINNIE
AGE: Approximately 6 months
BREED: Sheepdog Mix (maybe!)
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Winnie was rescued from a hoarding situation.
NEEDS: This little sweetheart needs a patient, loving family as she is very shy. She is submissive. Another dog in the house will help this baby.
HEALTH ISSUES: Winnie is in good health.
TANK
AGE: Approximately 1 to 2 years old
BREED: Pyrenees — We believe purebred but not certain
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Tank was found as a stray. Despite being underweight, it is clear that Tank will be very big. He has great energy, beautiful markings and is SUPER sweet!
NEEDS: Tank does well with other dogs. He needs a family to give him all the love he has missed while being on his own.
HEALTH ISSUES: Tank is about 85 pounds and needs another 15-20 to fill out fully. He is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccines, is heartworm negative, and is on heartworm and flea & tick prevention.
ROSEY now SWEET CAROLINE
AGE: Approximately 5 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Unknown.
NEEDS: Sweet Caroline is ready for a family of her own. She loves people and gets along with other pups. And she's already housebroken!
HEALTH ISSUES: Sweet Caroline is in good health after recovering from Parvo. She has a broken tail tip that is healed and just makes her that much cuter! She is doing great!.
ASPEN
AGE: Approximately 5 months old
BREED: Hound/Great Dane Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Aspen was rescued as a stray from the shelter. He is VERY sweet!
NEEDS: The comfort of home with lots of love.
HEALTH ISSUES: Aspen is in good health.
TATER
AGE: Approximately 8 years old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Tater was taken in from a hoarding situation in Northern California and has traveled all the way here to find her forever homes in North Carolina!
This girl has a lot of life left to live! She's spunky, well-behaved, kennel-trained, potty-trained, and is most dog-friendly with calm dogs.
NEEDS: She loves to snuggle and can nap all day long! This little pup is very mild. She can hang out all day without a peep or she'd be up for enjoying a leisurely walk, if you wanted!
Tater is a little reserved and does her own thing at times. We just learned that she is afraid of thunder and comes running to snuggle up next to you to feel safe. She enjoys chewing bones. She'd rather enjoy that time than share with others.
She's done well in a setting with five other dogs of all ages, but has had to enforce her boundaries when the other dogs don't leave her alone. So, calm, well-rounded dogs would be the best fit. She does great with other dogs as long as she has space when needed!
HEALTH ISSUES: Tater is up-to-date on vaccines and is spayed. She is a healthy little girl, just waiting for her forever home so she can snuggle with you and feel your love!
DESTINY
AGE: Waiting to determine
BREED: Bully Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Unknown
NEEDS: This baby is ready to love!
HEALTH ISSUES: Destiny is now in good health after being completely healed from Demadex. Bless her heart!
ASHER
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Plott Hound Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Asher was rescued as a stray from a shelter with his littermate Camo.
NEEDS: Asher is more outgoing than his sibling Camo. He can join a family as an only dog. This little guy will be medium to large. He is another beauty with a dark brindle coat!
HEALTH ISSUES: Asher is in good health.
CAMO
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Plott Hound Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Camo was rescued as a stray from a shelter with his littermate Asher.
NEEDS: He is more shy than his sibling Asher. Camo needs to join a family with another dog in order to gain confidence. This little one will be medium to large. He is beautiful with a reverse brindle coat!
HEALTH ISSUES: Camo is in good health.
AGE: Approximately 4-5 years old
BREED: Shih Tzu Mix
SEX: M
NEEDS: Gunther needs to find a patient and loving home, now that his severe mange has been treated and he is learning what loving care is. He gets along well with other dogs but can be a bit toy possessive.
BACKGROUND: Gunther was picked up as a stray and brought to Animal Control. Due to his history, he little guy is fearful and a bit temperamental at times, so no small children. He is ready for someone to give him a chance to love.
HEALTH ISSUES: Gunther had severe health issues and he has persevered thanks to donations for his medical care — all covered by Freedom Bridge! Now on to a loving home to help Gunther continue healing emotionally.
Bless the little guy!
GUNTHER
MUM REBA & DAUGHTER DOLLY
AGE: Mom is 6 and daughter is 2 years old
BREED: Chihuahuas
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: We rescued Reba and Dolly, mom and daughter, from the Bladen County Shelter. They are with a wonderful foster.
NEEDS: To feel safe and have a loving home.
HEALTH ISSUES: Both are HW negative and spayed. They are healthy little girls!
AGE: Approximately 8 years old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Nala and Tater were taken in from a hoarding situation in Northern California and have traveled all the way here to find their forever homes in North Carolina!
These girls have a lot of life left to live! They're spunky, well-behaved, kennel-trained, potty-trained, and are most dog-friendly with calm dogs.
NEEDS: They love to snuggle and can nap all day long! These little pups are very mild. They can hang out all day without a peep or they'd be up for enjoying a leisurely walk, if you wanted!
Nala is smaller of the two and a little more spunky. She'll jump right up into your car or into your lap. She's the perfect right-by-your-side companion.
Tater is a little more reserved and does her own thing at times. We just learned she is afraid of thunder and comes running to snuggle up next to you to feel safe. She enjoys chewing bones. She'd rather enjoy that time than share with others.
They've done well in a setting with four other dogs of all ages, but have had to enforce their boundaries when the other dogs don't leave them alone. So, calm, well-rounded dogs would be the best fit. They enjoy each other's company, but would be fine adopted out separately as they have lived with a multitude of other dogs and they do great as long as they have space when needed!
HEALTH ISSUES: Nala and Tater are up-to-date on vaccines and are spayed. They are healthy little girls just waiting for their forever homes so they can snuggle with you and feel your love!
JELLYBEAN
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Jellybean was left in a box outside of Petco. Maybe someone didn't want a puppy? We're hoping someone does! She is sweet as candy!
NEEDS: Jellybean is with an awesome foster family that has 2 dogs for her to play with. She loves to play but would be fine as an only, too.
HEALTH ISSUES: She has been on preventions, is vetted, and current on core vaccines. Jellybean is getting spayed and microchipped at the end of August and will be ready for a forever family!
LOBO
AGE: Approximately 12 years old
BREED: Chihuahua Corgi Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Lobo had a dad, but he has dementia and can no longer take proper care of her, so Lobo was taken to the shelter. Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue got her out and into a foster home.
She's a chill girl. Fine with dogs, cats, and all people. She doesn't have a ton of energy. She likes napping on a dog bed or a human lap and basking in the sun in the yard. She will let you know when she needs to potty but, as happens with age, she can't always hold it. She is crate-trained, and her accidents happen in there when she's sleeping. Sorry in advance.
NEEDS: Lobo is looking for her forever home. She doesn't have a lot of needs: just love and patience for an old gal who isn't as quick as she once was.
HEALTH ISSUES: Lobo is a bit overweight because her dad just left out food, and she ate whatever she wanted. She is on weight loss food, so she's working on it. Lobo is a senior and has some arthritis in her back leg, as well as hip dysplasia. But that doesn't stop her!
Lobo is current on vaccines, is heartworm negative; her urinalysis, liver, kidney, and thyroid are all good. She's not spayed yet because we need to discuss with the vet if she's too old or if she's good to go!
Sweet Mazie was fund wandering the streets and undernourished.
She is in good shape now and loving her new family! Hurray, Maie!
DIOR
AGE: Unknown
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Little Dior was not in a good situation and is now with us. He has much healing to do but our amazing foster is working with him to help him learn to trust again.
NEEDS: He won't be ready for a bit, but he's safe now and learning, slowly, that humans can be trusted. We gotchya' little Dior
HEALTH ISSUES: Unknown
PERCY
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Beagle & Another Hound Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Percy, Milo, and Gunner were 3 of 12 puppies found in a ditch and brought to ECVR (Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral). Sadly 2 of the 12 did not survive.....ECVR reached out to us for help with 3 of the puppies and, thankfully, we had fosters who were willing to help these little guys.
NEEDS: To get well and find a loving forever family! He likes other dogs but would be fine as an only. He got off to a rough start, but now is ready to move past it and find his forever people who will keep him forever.
HEALTH ISSUES: Percy was full of intestinal parasites and has been treated. Mr. Percy has some bilateral front leg issues which are currently being treated. He is current on core vaccines, is vetted, has been on preventions and is scheduled to get microchipped and neutered.
Thank you to our fosters for helping these little guys!
GUNNER
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Beagle & Another Hound Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Percy, Milo, and Gunner were 3 of 12 puppies found in a ditch and brought to ECVR (Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral). Sadly 2 of the 12 did not survive.....ECVR reached out to us for help with 3 of the puppies and, thankfully, we had fosters who were willing to help these little guys.
NEEDS: To get well and find a loving forever family!
HEALTH ISSUES: Gunner was full of intestinal parasites and is being treated.
FINNAGEN
AGE: Approximately 8 weeks old
BREED: Lab or Shepherd Mix (cute as a button!)
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Finnegan came to us as an owner surrender due to the owner's other pup not doing well with a new member of the family. So, no fault of his own!
NEEDS: He is very smart and adorable. Finnegan is already almost housebroken and knows how to sit on command! He is good with other pups and unknown about cats — but young enough that he could acclimate. He will be ready for fostering-to-adopt in about 2-3 weeks, so he's a coming soon!
HEALTH ISSUES: Finnegan has had his first round of vaccines, was neutered (by the shelter), and has been chipped. He will be vetted and receive his next core rounds of vaccines in about 2 weeks.
CARA
AGE: Just under 1 year old
BREED: Vizsla and Chocolate Lab Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Unknown
NEEDS: Cara would do best with another dog (probably male). A fenced yard would be helpful. She does struggle a bit with separation anxiety, so someone who works from home OR part-time may be best. She would do well with further training. She is very smart and very treat motivated. Cara will sit, stay, and go down on command (with treats, of course). Cara was Pet of the Week on WECT.
HEALTH ISSUES: She is up-to-date on core vaccines; is spayed, chipped, vetted, and ready for her new home.
Cara was Pet of the Week on WECT
JILL
AGE: Just under 1 year old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Unknown
NEEDS: Jill is very sweet and still a puppy. She does well with other dogs and people. She would do best with another dog and a fenced yard (6' most likely). She's currently with a feral cat and does okay but, again, can't say cats for certain.
HEALTH ISSUES: Jill is vetted, spayed, chipped and up-to-date on core vaccines. She's ready for adoption!
IVY
AGE: Approximately 4-5 months old
BREED: Chihuahua/Terrier Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Unknown
NEEDS: Ivy is a super sweet pup and (most likely) will not get much larger than she currently is. She's a puppy so she has energy but then calms down pretty quickly and just wants to be with her person. She's working on getting house broken. Ivy needs a loving home.
HEALTH ISSUES: She has one more round of core vaccines coming, so she's a good foster-to-adopt. She's spayed, chipped, and vetted.
MILO
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Beagle & Another Hound Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Percy, Milo, and Gunner were 3 of 12 puppies found in a ditch and brought to ECVR (Eastern Carolina Veterinary Referral). Sadly 2 of the 12 did not survive.....ECVR reached out to us for help with 3 of the puppies and, thankfully, we had fosters who were willing to help these little guys.
NEEDS: To get well and find a loving forever family! He like other dogs but would be fine as an only. He got off to a rough start, but now I'm ready to move past it and find his forever people who will keep him forever.
HEALTH ISSUES: Milo was full of intestinal parasites and has been treated. He is current on core vaccines, vetted, has been on preventions, and is scheduled to get microchipped and neutered.
EARTH
AGE: Approximately 3 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Earth is one of 3 puppies whose mom was adopted while unknowingly pregnant. Mama’s adopters kept the pups until they were weaned.
NEEDS: He needs a loving home. He is good with other dogs. Very playful. He hasn't been introduced to cats, but should be good with slow introduction. He is a very friendly, adorable puppy.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
BRANDY
AGE: Approximately 3 months old
BREED: Rottweiler Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Brandy was found in an abandoned building.
NEEDS: She will be a big girl who can be alpha. She will need someone with the patience to help with training and the ability to handle a large breed. Brandy is good with other dogs, cats, and kids. She needs a loving, stable, patient home.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
OSCAR
AGE: Approximately 1 year old
BREED: Chihuahua Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Oscar was found as a stray and taken to a shelter.
NEEDS: He needs a loving home. He is shy initially but opens up quickly with a little patience. He is good with other dogs and with kids. It is unknown how he is with cats but, likely with a slow introduction, he will be fine.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
OLIVER
AGE: Approximately 1 year old
BREED: Beagle
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Sweet Oliver was found as a stray and likely dumped because he's not a good hunter.
NEEDS: He is shy at first, given his abandonment, but trusts pretty quickly with patience. It is unknown how he is with cats and kids but likely, with a slow introduction, he will get along well. He is a sweetheart who needs love and reassurance.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
PawPrints Magazine featured our sweet Honey on the cover of their June 2021 magazine!
BETTY WHITE
AGE: Approximately 5 months old
BREED: Plott Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Betty White was listed on Craigslist as unwanted.
NEEDS: Betty White has a lot of energy, so she needs a fenced-in backyard. Since she has high energy, she may not be good with toddlers. She is good with other dogs and will likely be good with cats with a slow introduction. Betty White is a happy puppy who would love to have someone special.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
JACKSON
AGE: Almost 3 months old
BREED: Pit Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: He was left in a box with his siblings.
NEEDS: He needs a loving home. He is good with other dogs. Very playful. He hasn't been introduced to cats, so may chase initially. He is a cuties who needs a forever home to call His own.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
AZUL
WATSON
AGE: Approximately 1 to 2 years old
BREED: Chihuahua Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: He was found as a stray and rescued from a shelter.
NEEDS: Watson is good with females and older kids. He is distrusting of men, so needs time and patience. He likes to chase cats and needs a slow introduction to other dogs. He needs love and patience.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
CICI
AGE: 9 years old
BREED: Toy Poodle
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Cici is an owner surrender. The owner has fallen on hard times.
NEEDS: She would be great as an only dog or with another small breed, preferably a male. She is good with other small breed dogs only and with some cats. She is good with kids and needs another loving family to call her own.
HEALTH ISSUES: Cici has dental issues and will need to get some teeth extracted. This will be covered by our organization.
HAVEN
AGE: Approximately 8 months old
BREED: Aspin/White Shepherd
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Haven was terrified in the shelter and came from a bad situation. Her family took her to the shelter because another family member threw things at her and kicked her. Thanks to Dee and Rob, our great fosters, she is safe and coming out of her shell.
NEEDS: Love and a forever home. Haven would thrive with another dog in the home. She cowers initially but warms up quickly, so needs a bit of patience. She loves other dogs and will probably be good with cats when introduced slowly. Though she was abused by a child, bless her heart, she is good with kids!
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
WIND
AGE: Approximately 3 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Sister to baby Earth. Mama’s adopters kept the pups until they were weaned.
NEEDS: She needs a loving home. She is good with other dogs. Very playful. Like Earth, she hasn't been introduced to cats, but should be good with slow introduction. Wind is a very friendly, adorable puppy, looking for her forever family.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
CLYDIE
AGE: Just over 2 years old
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: While with us originally, Clydie underwent enrichment training with Jeff Coltenback. Clydie is a beautiful boy who loves to please his person. He does well with other dogs when off leash but is a bit antcy when meeting on leash. He loves people and follows well with leadership from his person.
NEEDS: Clydie is looking for a new forever home. He is such a happy boy. His current owner says that he loves his crate (will tuck himself in bed himself), loves to do zoomies, is very smart, and just wants to hang with his people.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues. Up to date on vaccines, neutered, and micro chipped.
CHOCOLATE
AGE: Approximately 2 years old
BREED: Black Lab Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Chocolate is an active pup in a great foster home now, after being surrendered by her family and in a shelter for 3 months. She is loving and will welcome stability from a caring family.
NEEDS: Since she likes to run, a yard or an active human is best..
HEALTH ISSUES: She is light heartworm positive because her previous people didn't give her a simple monthly prevention. She should be heartworm negative in a few months since getting prevention meds from her foster family. She is also on flea/tick prevention meds.. Chocolate has had her CORE vaccines, has been vetted, is microchipped and spayed.
MORADO
AGE: Approximately 2 months old
BREED: Rottweiler/Hound Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Meet our first rescue baby 2022! Found as a stray on New Year's Day.
NEEDS: Little lost Morado needs to find his forever family. He is good with other dogs and kids. Just waiting for that special someone to share his love!
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
AGE: Approximately 3 to 4 years old
BREED: Boxer/Pit Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: She was sooo grateful when she was pulled from the shelter after being dumped outside in a crate too small for her in the middle of the night in the rain.
NEEDS: Even with that, she's a happy, high-energy dog. Loves people and other laid-back pups. She is an alpha and would be best as an only. Azul is not good with cats. She loves humans (probably not good for young kids because she might knock them over!). She is going through enrichment training to help her with manners and leash work. Her fosters say she is doing so well and is a sweetheart. There isn't much that keeps her from that beautiful smile.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
"Azul is an absolute doll! The right home and human is out there for her. A special girl needs a special owner."
HERSHEY
AGE: Almost 3 months old
BREED: Pit Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: She was left in a box with her siblings..
NEEDS: She needs a loving home. She is good with other dogs. Very playful. She hasn't been introduced to cats, so may chase initially. She is a cuties who needs a forever home to call her own.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
LUCA
AGE: Approximately 6 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Owner surrendered him to shelter..
NEEDS: Luca would be fine in a house or apartment. He is good with kids and other dogs. He has not been introduced to cats but should be fine with a slow introduction. Sweetest little guy needs a place to call home.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
TANNER
AGE: Almost 3 months old
BREED: Pit Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: He was left in a box with his siblings..
NEEDS: He needs a loving home. He is good with other dogs. Very playful. He hasn't been introduced to cats, so may chase initially. Tanner is a cutie who needs a forever home to call his own.
HEALTH ISSUES: No known health issues.
BETTY WHITE
PIKE
SALEM
AGE: Approximately 9 months to a year
BREED: Mixed puppy
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Salem was found wandering in Forsythe County. She is now in a nice foster home. She is very shy, so she needs people to approach her slowly, but she warms up fast to humans. She is learning that there are nice ones! She is scared of loud noises because she’s been on the streets alone and has heard so many noises that everything scares her. She just has to get used to the everyday sounds humans make. Salem has been through a lot in her short life that has made her shy. She is so ready for love and consistency.
NEEDS: A yard would be really nice. Although she won't run right now, she will when she’s acclimated to her new home. If no yard, Salem needs to have an active person. She is very lovable and needs lots of rubs and hugs.
HEALTH ISSUES: Salem is fully vetted, recovered from heartworms, and is on preventions. She had her 1st round of core vaccines and her rabies shot. She is scheduled to get spayed on Nov. 24 and will get microchipped then also. The rescue pays for this and for the other vaccine rounds.
CORA
AGE: Approximately 1 year old
BREED: Lab Mix
SEX: F
NEEDS: Cora loves to play and has fun with dogs and humans, though she's never been around kids or cats. She is a sweetheart who needs love.
BACKGROUND: Cora was a stray in very bad shape when she was found by one of our veterinarians. She is now in a great foster home with two other pups to play with, waiting for a loving forever family.
HEALTH ISSUES: She had skin issues and was very skinny when she was found. She is current on core vaccines, is heartworm negative and on preventions, vetted, microchipped, and spayed. Now Cora is healthy and ready for her permanent home!
PUPS IN FOSTER CARE.
WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION MID TO LATE DECEMBER
5 PUPPIES!
We were asked to help with the babies. Accidental pregnancy for Mama. All the little lab/shepherd mix pups are doing well in wonderful foster homes.
Mama has a great home and will be spayed when done nursing.
We'll be accepting adoption applications for the babies in mid-December.
Boy
Girl
Adopted!
Girl
Girl
Boy
Sweet Mama Suri, found scared and alone in the cematary with her beautiful newborn pups.
She is scared no more!
Suri has found all the love she needs for a beautiful life with her new mama and fur sibling.
QUENTIN (Q for short)
AGE: Approximately 2 years old
BREED: Bulldog/Bully Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Found as a stray and not very large (about 50 lbs), Q is a super sweet, shy guy. He does well with other pups and loves his foster fur sister. He is doing wonderfully in his foster home.
NEEDS: Q would be fine as an only or with another female pup. He would do well with a fenced yard for running.
HEALTH ISSUES: He is HW positive and, after getting neutered, is starting heart worm treatment. Freedom Bridge will remain responsible for his treatment until completion.