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
ADOPTION AND FOSTERING
to find forever homes
FREEDOM BRIDGE
ANIMAL RESCUE NC
SASHA HAS BEEN PRE-ADOPTED!
SASHA
AGE: Approximately 1 year old
BREED: Hound/Terrier Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Sasha was pulled from a shelter. She was so happy to get in the car, and then fell asleep on her freedom ride to her foster home.
NEEDS: She needs lots of love!
HEALTH ISSUES: Sasha is up-to-date on core vaccines. She is spayed and microchipped. Wonderful girl! No more fear. We gotcha!!!
MAJOR
AGE: Approximately 7 years old
BREED: Bully Mix
SEX: M
How is it possible this sweet baby hasn't been scooped up yet??? Major is the SWEETEST boy. Loves people and great with kids. He's good with other pups but just really loves his peeps. He is blind BUT he gets along so well many people don't know he is blind until we tell them. He just wants to find his people and share all the love he has to give!!
BACKGROUND: Major was relinquished after being kept in a yard for the last 5 years of his life. He is blind but has learned to get along quite well. He is VERY social and loves to say hello to everyone. Major is good with other pups if introduced slowly and they aren't too rambunctious (due to his blindness). This boy is a VERY sweet guy.
NEEDS: He will need a stable environment with people who understand blind dogs or are willing to learn. He is good with children but we recommend older children so they understand his condition.
HEALTH ISSUES: Major's heartworm status is in question right now. He did not test positive or negative, but somewhere in between. We've not had this before but he will be retested in 4 months. Anyone who adopts him will have an addendum that has us pay for treatment should he convert to positive on the follow-up heartworm test.
AT LAST! INTRODUCING MAMA LIMO'S 8 PUPPIES!!!
Introducing these precious babies who were born in foster care after their mama, Limo, was found as a stray with an open bag of food by a Good Samaritan.
While in our foster home, their mama nursed them all to good health! They have been vetted and are bouncing and playful and ready to find good homes and bring their sweetness to families of their own.
What great playdates these pups can have with meetings at the dog park! Maybe even overnights. What fun it would be to get to know your 7 siblings as you grow up!
We wish you nothing but the best, little ones!
SALT'S NEW FOSTER MOMMA HERE: "Had to get in on the love fest! Salt is a big ol' hunk of love who loves to play hard and crash harder. His face will charm the pants right off ya! — even more so when he accidentally (and constantly) rolls off the bed and gives you the 'how did I get down here' look. He’s hilarious, handsome, and very smart. More to come as we get to know this super smoosh better!!"
SALT
AGE: Approximately 6 months old
BREED: To come
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Welcome Salt to the FBAR-NC family! Found by a Good Samaritan on the highway, along with his brother Pepper (who is foster-to-adopt with his Good Samaritan!). Salt is a beautiful boy.
NEEDS: Salt loves to play and is great with humans and other pups..... Chickens maybe not so much LOL A fenced-in yard is a must-have so he can do his zoomies. Another active pup, who could be his sibling, would be perfect!
HEALTH ISSUES: Salt is neutered and will be ready soon for his forever home.
CONNOR
AGE: Approximately 11 years old
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: His human mama had to go to a nursing home and, sadly, Connor was not able to join her. She surrendered to us and asked us to find him a loving home and maybe someone who would send pics once in awhile. We feel terrible for his mama, and we promised we would take great care of her precious Connor!
NEEDS: He is a small little guy, a loving lap dog, and also is good with other pups.
HEALTH ISSUES: Luckily, Connor had a good wellness check. He is on heartworm prevention and is neutered.
BENSON
AGE: Approximately 5 years old
BREED: Beagle
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Benson was pulled from the Bladen County Animal Shelter. A scared little guy. We suspect he doesn't know what living in a home is :( He is a very sweet boy and very little, weighing less than 20lbs.
NEEDS: Benson needs a caring home so that he can enjoy his best life with hugs and treats and know what it is to be loved!
HEALTH ISSUES: He is heartworm positive and is receiving treatment. We are told that he has a history of seizures, although we have not seen any since he's been with us. Our hearts break for this precious guy.
PIPER
AGE: Approximately 1 to 1.5 years old
BREED: Beautiful Chocolate Lab Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Piper was found as a stray. She is a sweet girl and shy at first.
NEEDS: She would do fine as an only or with a well-balanced male. Another pup who could give her more confidence would be great 😊 No small children, as she is still nervous. She needs a loving, stable home.
HEALTH ISSUES: Piper is microchipped and up-to-date on core vaccines plus Bordatella. She is spayed and, luckily, heartworm negative. She is a lovely, healthy girl.
COCO
AGE: Approximately 5 years old
BREED: American Staffordshire Terrier
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Coco was an owner surrender, coming out of a bad situation. He is a gentle giant. Loves people and will roll over for belly rubs.
NEEDS: He is ready to go to a foster-to-adopt home at this point. He is super sweet, and does need a patient person who will help him continue to be his best self. Slow introductions to another pup. Would do best with a well-balanced female or as an only. A fenced yard is helpful but not necessary. Currently on exercise restrictions while getting heartworm treatment.
HEALTH ISSUES: He has been vetted, neutered, and microchipped. He is HW+, by we cover the cost of treatments.
THESE 7 BEAUTIFUL BOXER MIX PUPPIES, BORN ON EASTER SUNDAY,
ARE READY TO FIND THEIR FOREVER FAMILIES!!!
These 6 baby girls, and 1 baby boy, were found on the side of the road with their mama who had passed away after giving birth on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023. A Good Samaritan picked up the puppies and reached out for help because the babies needed to be bottle fed.
With loving help from fosters and volunteers, all seven puppies are playful, happy, and getting ready to find their forever families. These precious ones are now old enough and available for placement into loving foster-to-adopt families!
The little guys as newborns, with no mama, but with lots of love!!!
BEFORE (above) when Bingo was found as a stray and covered with fleas.
AFTER photo when Animal Control had cleaned and shaved him to begin his healing. Sweetest boy! You will not be alone again. We gotcha!
BINGO
AGE: Approximately 1 year old
BREED: Lhaso Apso
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Bingo was found as a stray, matted, covered in fleas, nails so long they were embedded in his paw pads. Animal Control took great care of him, shaved him down, cleaned and cut his nails. He's still recovering. No more worries little man.
NEEDS: He is a sweet boy who loves to dance for his food and treats. He is good with other pups if introduced appropriately (if they are bigger). Looking for a sweet family to show him love.
HEALTH ISSUES: Bingo is healing from flea infestation and skin infections. He is up-to-date on core vaccines, vetted, microchipped, and altered.
WILEY
AGE: Approximately 2 years old
BREED: To come
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Wiley was found as a stray and taken to a shelter where we found him so scared, in the corner shaking. He has been with a foster family since we rescued him. He was a little on the thin side, but in a short time has filled out.
NEEDS: Wiley is almost the perfect little dog. He is laid back and loves to go for rides in the car. He loves kids and other dogs. He's just an all-round super good boy. And he is housebroken. He'll only bark if there's some reason for him to let you know something.
HEALTH ISSUES: Wiley is up-to-date on core vaccines and vetted. Luckily, he is heartworm negative and on preventions. He's a healthy guy and quite the little champ!
MAMA LIMO
AGE: Approximately 2 years old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: This sweet, little mama pup gave birth to 8 puppies on April 20th! She birthed her puppies for 6 hours: from 6:00pm until her 8th puppy came into the world just after midnight. Bless her heart! She was found as a stray with an open bag of food by a Good Samaritan. While in our foster home, Limo has done a fabulous job of nursing her puppies to good health! (The little ones have been weaned and, like their mama, are ready for adoption!)
NEEDS: Limo needs a family to love her and give her the life she deserves. She has so much love to give! And has done such a good job birthing 8 puppies!!!
HEALTH ISSUES: Limo is up-to-date on her vaccinations, microchipped, spayed, and heartworm negative. She is currently taking anti-inflammatory medication for a slight limp. She is ready for her new, forever home. Bless this little one!
Yeti is on the cover of the July 2023 PawPrints magazine!
YETI
AGE: Approximately 2 years old
BREED: Labrador Retriever Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Yeti was found as a stray and taken to a rural shelter where we rescued him. He is doing well in his foster home, is very friendly, and loves to run and play. He takes direction well and is eager to please.
NEEDS: A home with a fenced back yard would be best for Yeti as he loves to play and do zoomies. All he needs now is a loving home!
HEALTH ISSUES: He is fully vetted, curent on core vaccines, microchipped, neutered, and on monthly heartworm prevention.
ETTA
AGE: Approximately 10 years old
BREED: Sweet Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Found as a stray, this poor little senior girl, now named Loretta Lynn (Etta for short), was riddled with fleas and mats. So scared in a loud shelter, we could not pass her by! Although she received great care at the shelter, this senior pup needed a place to lay her head. Thank you Georgiane for being willing to foster her! 🤎😊
NEEDS: Etta is a very sweet dog who, given her days alone on the streets, needs a little time getting used to new people; but she is very social once she gets to know others. She would so love to have people who care, who can give her the life she deserves.
HEALTH ISSUES: Etta was found undernourished, with skin issues from so many fleas, and has no teeth. She is healing well, laps up her meals, and has good energy. She has been rescued! And is now ready to be loved.
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OAKLEY
AGE: Approximately 2 years old
BREED: Cattle Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: This little boy was on the euthanasia list at the shelter, but no more worries now sweet Oakley. We gotcha!
NEEDS: Oakley, pictured with his foster sibling, is very good with pups and cats. His fosters have both and, though very shy, he fits right in. Oakley needs to build confidence, and would do best with another pup in the house woh is well balanced (female preferably). A fenced yard would be helpful, although he does not have high energy; but given his breed, he does need physical and mental exercise.
HEALTH ISSUES: Oakley is neutered, up-to-date on core vaccines, heartworm negative, and receiving preventions.
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MINION
AGE: Approximately 6 to 7 months old
BREED: Ibizan Hound Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Minion was found as a little puppy all alone in Bladen County.
NEEDS: He's a sweet boy. Minion loves activity so his owners would help him if they had a fenced yard and enjoy hiking, biking, outdoors, or just long walks where he can sniff to his heart's content.
HEALTH ISSUES: Minion is up-to-date on vaccines, is chipped, vetted, and will be getting altered soon.
TOPAZ AND TANZY
AGE: Approximately 10 weeks old
BREED: To come
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Their mama Precious gave birth to these two beautiful babies while in her foster home. Topaz and Tanzy have been with their mama since birth.
NEEDS: Precious has been adopted! Topaz, and Tanzy are still together as a family and ready for their foster-to-adopt homes.
HEALTH ISSUES: Topaz and Tanzy need to be altered and are healthy little pups.
JULIETTE
AGE: Approximately 1 year old
BREED: Lab Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Juliette was found as a stray with a bad front leg, likely from a pellet gun :(
NEEDS: A fenced yard is a must for this active girl! She does well with other pups. Cats unknown. She is good with children older than 6 or 7, as she may knock down younger ones by accident.
HEALTH ISSUES: We are working on treating Juliette's injury in an attempt to salvage her leg. Much like any pup, she's just going about her day with very little mind paid to her injury. She is spayed (and was early pregnant), up-to-date on core vaccines, vetted, heartworm negative, and chipped. She is currently receiving preventions as well as therapy on her leg.
PIPER
AGE: Approximately 8 months old
BREED: Lab Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Piper was found as a stray with her sister in Bladen County.
NEEDS: Piper is just gorgeous and her eyes say it all. She is super sweet and a little shy. She needs a loving family to give her a wonderful life.
HEALTH ISSUES: Piper is up-to-date on core vaccines, will be getting spayed, is chipped, vetted, and heartworm negative.
DODGE
Currently in Foster-to-Adopt Home!
AGE: Approximately 1-2 years old
BREED: Bully Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Dodge was found as a stray. He's just the sweetest pup ever.
NEEDS: He LOVES children of all ages. Good with other pups. Cats unknown. He does have a bit of separation anxiety (but who could blame him). His fosters are helping him through that.
HEALTH ISSUES: Sadly, Dodge is heartworm positive BUT our rescue covers all treatment costs. He is neutered, chipped, and vetted. Receiving monthly flea/tick/heartworm medication, as well. All X-rays look good. Even though he still needs injections to fully treat his heartworms, Dodge is ready to go to his foster-to-adopt home.
DIAMOND
Currently in Foster-to-Adopt Home!
AGE: Young pup; approximate age to come
BREED: Mixed Breed
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Diamond was found as a stray. She was extremely skinny when found, and does best when fed in her crate and feeling safe.
NEEDS: She is sweet and good with other pups, is very smart, and learns quickly. She is relaxing and feeling safe with her foster.
HEALTH ISSUES: Diamond is heartworm positive, however we pay for all treatment.
LEO
AGE: Approximately 7 weeks old
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Leo and his sister Lila were found running amuck in Bladen County. They are super sweet little puppies.
NEEDS: Leo is currently with his foster family, learning potty training and being a good little guy.
HEALTH ISSUES: Leo has had one round of vaccines.
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.
Suri's puppies Gravy, Scout, and Inky have found their new forever homes.
Mama Suri has been so brave in her short life.
It's time for her to find her family to love!
AGE: Approximately 10 weeks old
BREED: Mix Breed
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: We just got this sweet puppy as a medical. He has a radial/ulnar fracture on his right front leg. Poor little guy was wondering around hobbling in Bladen County. He cannot bear weight on that leg currently. However, you wouldn't know he has a broken arm if you saw him.
NEEDS: Little Oliver is your normal, happy puppy. He loves his Heartbeat Bear (cuddling in the photo above) that helps him think he's with his Mama. He is such a sweet boy and most likely will be medium-sized once fully mature.
HEALTH ISSUES: Oliver has received one round of vaccines and is eating and drinking like a champ. He's currently wearing a splinter with the thought, per our vet, that this may heal without surgical intervention. He is being crate-rested and on pain medication. Keep your paws crossed that Oliver heals without the need for surgery... poor little guy!
OLIVER
Currently in Foster-to-Adopt Home!
ROLO
AGE: Approximately 2 years old
BREED: Smooth Coat Chihuahua Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Rolo was found as a stray. He is a little guy weighing just 15 lbs.
NEEDS: He is a very sweet guy, and good with other pups. But the little one is scared of cats, poor guy.
HEALTH ISSUES: Rolo is up-to-date on core vaccines, microchipped, vetted and will be neutered April 4th.
JASMINE
AGE: Approximately 3 years old
BREED: Low Rider Dachshund
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: To come
NEEDS: Jasmine is just as sweet as can be. She is very shy but warms up nicely. She is very smart and is good with other pups. Cats unknown. She needs a loving home to help her feel safe.
HEALTH ISSUES: Jasmine is going to the doggy doctor this week so more to come.
MEATBALL
Currently in Foster-to-Adopt Home!
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.
BRUNO
Currently in Foster-to-Adopt Home!
AGE: Approximately 12-14 weeks old
BREED: To come
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: This little guy was found as a stray. Bruno is super sweet and will be a big boy!
NEEDS: Little Bruno (later to be Big Bruno) needs a loving home to help him grow and feel safe.
HEALTH ISSUES: He will be going to the doggy doctor this week, so more to come.
DAPHNE
AGE: 11 years old
BREED: Chihuahua
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: We just pulled Daphne from New Hanover Animal Control. She was an owner surrender. She's with one of our amazing fosters right now.
NEEDS: Sweet Daphne needs a loving home to help her feel safe.
HEALTH ISSUES: She is going to the doggy doctor this week so more to come.
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.
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.
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.
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!!!