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
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ANIMAL RESCUE NC
ADOPTION AND FOSTERING
to find forever homes
CRICKET
OREO
COCO
GIGI
CLOVER
BERT
PIXIE
PATTY
Look whose gotcha day is today!!! Yes, it's Brodie, found alone and starving until Jackie and her partner (who found him) said, "We can foster, if you can help him get a home." And, BOY, what a home with Claudia!!!! Happy Gotcha Day anniversary.... Best day EVER!! Claudia, thank you for sending
Mocha after eye surgery, showing her new beautiful eyes without the cherries!
MOCHA
AGE: To come
BREED: Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Please welcome Mocha to the FBAR-NC family... Mocha's owners abandoned her in their previous home, leaving her behind for several days until the apartment complex workers found her. The owner stated she doesn't want the "freaking dog" (used other choice words but you get the point). Who would just do this??? Mocha, you deserve better and we will make sure you get that!
NEEDS: More to come as we get to know this little one. No worries, sweetheart. We gotcha now!
HEALTH ISSUES: Little Mocha had her surgery October 26th for her cherry eyes that needed fixing, and she got spayed! Poor little gal....big day. She is recovering well with her fosters currently. We'll post pics of her new beautiful eyes without the cherries when they're healed!
Griffon after grooming!
GRIFFON
PRE-ADOPTED!!!
AGE: Approximately 1 year old
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Look who found his freedom! Griffon! This little boy (13lbs) was found as a stray and no one came to claim him (hard to believe). Now he is out and sweet as can be. He is being showered with love, attention, and some needed grooming 😊
NEEDS: Griffon is doing well with his little furry foster friends, but the bigger ones.....not so much. They're kinda scary to him. Special thanks to Tammy for helping him on his journey! You have NO more worries. We gotcha', little man.
HEALTH ISSUES: Griffon has been vetted, is heartworm negative, and healthy!
SWEET PAULINE
AGE: Approximately 8 years old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Meet sweet Pauline! A senior, who found herself in a loud noisy overcrowded shelter. She was kept in an area where there was a lot of foot traffic and this just kept her shaking nonstop. But now, with the help of her foster, she is blossoming!
Hair missing, in pain, itching, and just so sad wondering what she did so wrong that her human didn't want her anymore. She's only 24 lbs and found herself wandering alone in a world that was so much larger than she is... until she got picked up by Animal Control.
She went from being by herself in a scary large world where people just looked past her, to a place where she was in a crate where noise and traffic was constant. Now she's with her foster on a soft couch, cuddling with blankets, and getting treats!
NEEDS: Pauline is a gentle soul, loves her humans and couldn't be happier to have her very own snuggles with her fosters and her furry little foster brother. She's a sweet girl just wanting to find her forever warm lap to hang out on with her human.
HEALTH ISSUES: Miss Pauline needs her forever home, but until then, needs more medical to help her skin issues and special diet food to help her very sensitive GI tract. She had some skin issues when she came to us, but with medicated baths, she's so much better. She is fully vaccinated with core vaccines, and has been spayed and microchipped.
MOCHA TOO
AGE: Approximately 6 years old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Please welcome sweet Mocha #2 to the FBAR-NC family. She has spent her life outside, not knowing the comfort of a home during the heat of the summer or cold of the winter. Covered with fleas and matted, this gal is now feeling sooo much better after a spa day and settling in to the comfort of her new foster home!
Thank you Leslie for saying yes and special thanks to Annie at PetSuppliesPlus for getting her to feel sooo much better. Thank you Jill McCann for coordinating everything for this little one to be safe and then transporting her to us. Our village has gotcha little gal!
NEEDS: A family to love!
HEALTH ISSUES: Mocha Too has been vetted.
ENZO
AGE: To come
BREED: Chocolate Lab Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Enzo was just so scared in the shelter. He was being passed over all the time because he just hid in the corner of the kennel. Well, we couldn't have that! Soooo, meet a new member of the FBAR-NC family, Enzo the Great :)!
NEEDS: He is doing so well out of the shelter and really opening up. Stay tuned!
HEALTH ISSUES: He is already neutered and chipped but has not yet been fully vetted sooooo, more to come.
SADIE
AGE: To come
BREED: Rat Terrier
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Look who got broken out of jail!!! Yes, this little, scared mama rat terrier (name pending). She was just a bucket of nerves at the shelter, but NO more!! We gotchya now :)
NEEDS: We are looking forward to learning more about this little one. No more being scared sweet mama..... just rainbows and lollipops ahead!
HEALTH ISSUES: She will be vetted.
WAFFLES
AGE: To come
BREED: Poodle/Terrier Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Waffles was a hot mess! We were called by the shelter and, once we heard her story, we couldn't say no! Soooo, meet sweet Waffles. She has 2 different colored eyes which makes her even cuter!
NEEDS: She just got spayed (and had multiple issues with her incision, but better now) so has to wait a bit for the good grooming she desperately needs. Don't worry Waffles, we'll get you all prettied up when you're ready! She does well with her foster's pup but is still fairly timid, so needs a little more time. She's going to be just fine! We gotchya now little lady!
HEALTH ISSUES: Waffles is chipped, spayed, and believe it or not, Heartworm NEG!!! We're so happy for this sweet little girl.
AGE: Approximately 6 months old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Tinkerbell was a stray who was almost shutdown in the shelter and we pulled her yesterday, She is VERY thin. She is now with one of our fosters who is working with her to help her gain confidence.
NEEDS: Tinkerbell is good with other pups (and probably needs a fur sibling in her new home when she's ready). We don't know about cats yet.
HEALTH ISSUES: She is spayed and will be vetted.
TINKERBELL
GYPSY
AGE: Approximately 2-3 years old
BREED: Rat Terrier Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Mama Gypsy was brought to the shelter as a stray. Two days later, the people who found her then found her 2 puppies. Gypsy is doing well and her babies have all been adopted!
NEEDS: She has been a great mama and now needs a home of her own.
HEALTH ISSUES: Healthy girl.
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ALL BABIES ARE IN FOSTER-TO-ADOPT HOMES!!!
DAISY & HER 4 PUPPIES!!!
AGE: Approximately 1 1/2 years old
BREED: Chihuahua Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: UPDATE: Daisy is available to adopt! Her 3 puppies are now in foster-to-adopt homes! Sadly, her 4th puppy, Walnut, passed when he was only 5 days old.
We just took in a pregnant Mama, Daisy. She delivered on August 20th (the day after we pulled her....YIKES)! She had 3 females and 1 male and all are doing well. She is with safe fosters and is being a good Mama. NO more babies for you sweet Daisy... You are done! We gotcha baby girl!!
NEEDS: Now that Daisy has finished nursing her puppies, she is waiting for her forever home.
HEALTH ISSUES: She is an up-to-date and healthy girl.
LEXI
AGE: Approximately 7-8 years old
BREED: Beagle Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Please welcome little Lexi to the FBAR-NC family!!! This older lady is just the sweetest girl!!!! She was not doing well in the shelter. Now she fits right into her pack!!! Her foster says she hasn't met a pup sweeter than Lexi, and she's had some pretty sweet pups for sure!!! Welcome to the family little Lexi.
NEEDS: More to come on this little gal. We gotcha now.
HEALTH ISSUES: Lexi needs dental work so she can go back to eating the crunchy treats she so loves. She'll be right as rain soon. NO more worries little gal. We'll have you feeling yourself again really soon!!! Lexi is spayed and microchipped.
DAVID
Pre-Adopted!
AGE: To come
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: David was seized from a home because he was tethered with a wire and it got wrapped around his leg. It REALLY hurt him. When someone finally came to help, it was too late to save his leg. Sadly, David's leg had to be removed. He is now with foster parents and their two pups and doing a great job recovering post operatively! He's working on settling in. Sutures have been removed and he's slowly gaining strength in his other 3 legs. His fosters said "his tail never stops wagging!"
NEEDS: Our little boy David is doing so well learning what it's like to live without being tied to a chain and walking on 3 legs. He really is a sweetheart. If you are interested in meeting him in the future, when he's ready for his forever home, please email us at freedombridgeanimalrescuenc@gmail.com
HEALTH ISSUES: On the road to recovery!
NACHO
AGE: Approximately 3 years old
BREED: Unknown Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Nacho is a sweet boy who was pulled from the Bladen County Shelter. We got him just in time, as he was on the euthanasia list due to limited space and time.
NEEDS: Nacho is, of course, very scared but beginning to settle in with his foster. He's a sweet guy who tested well with other pups and wasn't interested in cats. We have more to learn about him! He needs a break.... His young life has not been good so far :(
HEALTH ISSUES: He's neutered, micro-chipped, and we'll get him up-to-date on Lepto vaccine. Sadly, he is HW+ and the rescue covers expenses for treatment.
Photo by Wiggle Butt Photography
YODA'S ADOPTION DID NOT
WORK OUT
We could not be happier to announce that Yoda is HOME!! The village really came together for this sweet boy. Yoda was pulled from the Duplin County Shelter where he was on the euthanasia list.
Special thanks to Tiffany Wilson Jones and family for fostering him, for Jill McCann and Sal for helping sooo much, for Jeff helping him so much with his anxiety and being his best self! Thank you to everyone who shared, donated, and followed his journey!! Special thanks to his forever family who already love him to pieces!❤️❤️❤️
4 ABANDONED BABY BOY PUPPIES!!!!
PANDA
Meet Gibbs, Gunny & Panda!!! 3 out of our 4 abandoned puppies brought to us at only ONE week old! They are about 7 weeks in this picture. We are thrilled that they didn't break with Parvo, like their brother Griz (who is doing really well now while on quarantine)......
GRIZZLY
Adopted!!!
AGE: Now 4 months old (as of October 1)
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: These little guys were abandoned by their mama (a street dog). Despite efforts, Mama has been unable to be caught and was not feeding her babies. She had 7 babies and, sadly, one passed due to dehydration and no nursing for 24 hours. 6 puppies were picked up by a Good Samaritan and we were asked to help with bottle feeding, which started with our own Rebecca and Tammy's help. We took 4 puppies and another rescue took 2.
However, our adoptable Mama Gypsy was through nursing her babies, Onyx and Ivory, and was still producing milk. Guess who nursed these 4 babies?!! Bless Mama Gypsy for helping these (no longer abandoned) babies!
NEEDS: These little guys are thriving on love and affection.
HEALTH ISSUES: Gibbs, Gunny, and Panda are all in good health and ready for foster-to-adopt families! Little Grizzly is working on recovering from Parvo.
GUNNY
Adopted!!!
GIBBS
Adopted!!!
UPDATE:
Meet Grizzly, puppy number 4, romping in the yard!
So adorable and getting ready for his forever home!!!!!!
2 OF THE BABIES
Would Mama Gypsy take these 4 orphaned puppies and accept them as her own????? YES!! Mama stepped up and allowed all 4 puppies to nurse. Way to go Mama Gypsy!! Thank you!
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TAZ (On Trial!!!)
AGE: Approximately 8 months old
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: At the shelter, Taz was on the euthanasia list due to space. We pulled him and are grateful to Silvia Kim, with A Shelter Friend, for holding him until we could line up a foster. We're so thankful that Sandy said yes to fostering him :)
NEEDS: Taz is very dog friendly. We don't know a lot about him yet as we just got him, but he's been extremely sweet so far and just loves belly rubs
HEALTH ISSUES: He is HW- and has been neutered and chipped. He'll be ready after his vet visit, assuming no other issues are found.
BABY GIRL IVORY
Adopted!!!
GYPSY'S PUPPIES
AGE: 6 weeks old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F & M
BACKGROUND: These 2 little ones were found 2 days after finding their stray mama. Amazingly, they survived without their mama for 2 days! They are little survivors.
NEEDS: Lots of love, training, and a forever home!
HEALTH ISSUES: Healthy puppies.
BABY BOY ONYX
Pre-Adopted!!!
RUBY
On Trial!
AGE: Approximately 1-2 years old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Ruby was VERY scared and skittish in the shelter. She's getting much more comfortable with her foster now. She loves to hang out with her human.
NEEDS: Ruby needs someone who will be patient so she can trust. Once she does, she is such a cuddle bug. At this point, she is not a barker and is content hanging out helping her human work :) She is good with cats. She tested well with pups in the shelter but foster only has cats.
HEALTH ISSUES: Ruby is HW- but Ehrlichia positive. She has no symptoms so is not being treated at this point, per our vet — it likely has been dormant in her for quite some time.
BELLE
On Trial!
AGE: 2 years old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Belle is super sweet and very friendly. She was a stray and no owners came to claim :(..... She's a little one at about 35lbs. Her foster papa says she's the best girl EVER!!!
NEEDS: Belle loves other dogs but we don't know about cats. So far she's very quiet and likes to hang with her human. She loves to do "wiggle butt" when she's happy, which seems to be all the time!
HEALTH ISSUES: She will be vetted.
TYSON
On trial!
AGE: 4 months old
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Sweet puppy Tyson was surrendered with severe Demodex mange (not contagious). He's been under our care to help him through this journey of treatments! He also had kennel cough, BUT we are happy to report that, through the great care he's getting from Rebecca and Jackie (his fosters) AND the team at College Road Animal Hospital, he is on the road to recovery.
NEEDS: Not yet ready but certainly heading in that direction, Tyson just wanted to say hi to everyone and thank them for helping him. Imagine just how much pain he's been in and he's STILL a sweet boy and is so grateful to his humans for helping him.
HEALTH ISSUES: On the road to recovery.
TIGGER
AGE: Approximately 1.5 - 2 years old
BREED: Shepherd Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Tigger was pulled from the shelter.
This is what Tigger's foster Mama has to say about him!
"Whoever adopts Tigger is going to have one AMAZING dog."
NEEDS: Tigger is super sweet! He is a big goof ball (65lbs). Tigger is very attentive to his humans. He's learning his manners and tries very hard to please. He's just an all around fun pup! He is VERY smart, even though he is goofy. He knows sit, down, sit pretty, off, and wait. He does have some energy so an active family would be best. He is great with other pups. We have not seen him directly around cats so don't know for certain, but believe he would just want to play with them if anything.
HEALTH ISSUES: He is HW-, neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and microchipped. Ready to find his forever family!
ANNIE aka JADE
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Annie was found as a stray and was very scared in the shelter. Based on her feet, she may have spent her very young months only in a crate :( She is getting less scared with her foster, who is also working on her house training. Jade is very playful outside of the crate but, understandably, inside it, is very timid. She turns into a whole different, fun loving, playful puppy when out of the crate!
NEEDS: Annie is a very sweet puppy! She needs a forever home that will teach her what love is.
HEALTH ISSUES: To be vetted.
MISS PEPPER
Pre-Adopted!!!
AGE: Approximately 8 years old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Look who has joined the FBAR-NC family! Little Miss Pepper got her Freedom Ride and is now learning she is safe. She was a terrified little girl at the shelter and her time was coming to an end. Of course, we had to save her. She now has started to settle in with her foster in her new digs. Many thanks to Deborah for fostering her and helping her be her best self!!!
NEEDS: This little one isn't fond of cats, but is getting along well with her other foster fur-siblings. Don’t worry little one, we'll find you the perfect forever home. We gotchya Pepper!
HEALTH ISSUES: She will be vetted.
PETER/PORTER
CINDY LU
Adopted!
PUPPIES!!!
SWEET PETER NEEDS A HOME!
AGE: Approximately 5 months old
BREED: Plott Hound Mix (we think!)
SEX: 2 M & 2 F
BACKGROUND: These little ones were given up by an owner in Sampson County who threatened to throw them in the river if no one got them. Special thanks to Silvia from A Shelter Friend for quarantining them until they were placed in foster care.
NEEDS: Lots of love, training, and a forever home!
HEALTH ISSUES: All 4 puppies have had 2 rounds of vaccines and are able to go to their future homes as fosters to adopt.
MR. WHO
Adopted!
WINNIE
BELLA
AGE: Approximately 1 1/2 years old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Bella was pulled from a shelter with an injured/fractured back leg. She is very sweet, and her foster is taking great care of her!
NEEDS: Bella is currently on strict crate rest, as we are attempting to save her leg which our vets believe is possible. We are trying to avoid surgery.
HEALTH ISSUES: Treating her injured back leg.
YODA
AGE: Approximately 2 years old
BREED: Staffordshire Terrier Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Yoda was pulled from the Duplin County Shelter. He was on the euthanasia list.
NEEDS: He is a good boy who needs a patient owner and more training. He is slowly learning how to be on a leash, as he can be reactive. Yoda does well with the foster's pup and is great with kids. He does need a slow introduction to new pups. Yoda would do best with a female pup or as an only. A fenced yard is needed so he can play and do his zoomies!
HEALTH ISSUES: Yoda is HW-, altered, and up-to-date on vaccines.
HOLLY WAS RETURNED TO FREEDOM BRIDGE FOR BARKING!!!
Lucky girl Holly!
Rescued from a shelter and recovered from surgery to remove her benign belly tumors. She's now getting all the love she needs! Sweet life, baby girl!
Look who got his forever home!!! It's Porter (formally Peter), and he couldn't be happier. He started life by being threatened to be thrown in the river by his owner. One of 6 puppies rescued. Talk about going from rags to riches! Thank you to everyone who helped this little guy along the way ❤️. Special thanks to Alisha and Peter for opening your hearts and home and to his new fursibling Zoe for letting Porter be part of her pack! ❤️❤️
PETER WAS RETURNED TO FREEDOM BRIDGE FOR BEING TOO MUCH OF A PUPPY FOR OLDER DOG
VIENNA
Adopted!
Stelly and Vienna, shaking and curled up in a corner at the shelter.
VIENNA & STELLY
AGE: Less than 1 year old
BREED: Mix (small)
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: These precious girls were found as strays in Bladen County. They were brought to Animal Control and were scared to death in the shelter. We felt so badly for these babies that we had to pull them. Shaking and curled up in a corner.
Stelly is VERY shy and still learning to trust but very sweet. She and her sister hid towards the back of the shelter, too scared to come to the front of the kennel. They are both doing well at their foster's home but Stelly is still very nervous with new people and noises. She does well with other pups and does enjoy playing once she trusts.
NEEDS: Lots of love, training, and a forever home!
HEALTH ISSUES: Both littles will be vetted.
STELLY
STELLY with VIENNA
relaxing in their foster home
CASSIDY
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Cassidy was one of 3 puppies from a litter that were taken to a shelter. Her sisters were punking on her, so she had to be pulled for her safety. This was consistent behavior. Every time she tried to say hello, her sisters teamed up and pushed her aside, so now whe is in a loving foster home.
NEEDS: Lots of love, training, and a forever home!
HEALTH ISSUES: Cassidy will be vetted.
ACASIA
AGE: Approximately 3 years old
BREED: Staffordshire Terrier Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Acasia was scheduled to be euthanized for space on the day we pulled her from the shelter. Special thanks to Kaitlyn & Dylan for being willing to foster her AND thereby saved her life!
NEEDS: She is such a sweet girl and can't stop smiling and wiggling her butt! Acasia loves other pups and is currently with her fosters' pup, who is a little guy. She is also little, at 40 lbs. She sometimes needs to be reminded not to be so rambunctious with little pups, and does respond very well to re-direction. At the shelter, she did well with any pup she met. We don't know about cats. We do know that Acasia is just full of love!
HEALTH ISSUES: She is up-to-date on vaccines, vetted, and microchipped. She still needs to be spayed. However, she is HW- (yay!) and has been doing really well at her fosters' home.
CHANCE
AGE: Approximately 1-2 years old
BREED: Black Mouth Cur Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Chance was in the shelter and on the adoption floor — but, because he was so scared, everyone passed right over him. It didn't take him long to come out of his shell and he's one happy pup now!!
NEEDS: The little guy still acts a lot like a puppy. Chance loves other dogs and would do best with a furry sister he can play with in a fenced in backyard to release some of his energy. He also loves being with his human(s).
HEALTH ISSUES: Chance is HW+ and has started treatment. We cover all expenses for heart worm treatment. This sweet boy is available for foster-to-adopt. Neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and microchipped.
WILMA
AGE: Approximately 3 months old
BREED: Lab & (maybe) Border Collie Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Wilma was rescued from the shelter and is a sweet little girl.
NEEDS: She is ready for a foster-to-adopt home. Wilma is super sweet and certainly wants to be the Belle of the Ball LOL!! She would do great with an energetic older brother who could teach her the ropes. She sleeps through the night already and her foster is working on housebreaking her.
HEALTH ISSUES: To come from her vet visits.
On her freedom ride from the shelter. We gotcha now, little one! No more hard life for you — just lots of love! ❤️
POOCHIE
AGE: Approximately 5 years old
BREED: Staffordshire Terrier Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Poochie was pulled from the euthanasia list at a shelter. She's very sweet and a little shy right now, but perks up when other pups are around.
NEEDS: She would probably do best with a male furbrother to help continue to build her confidence. We're still learning more about her.
HEALTH ISSUES: Poochie is spayed, up-to-date on core vaccines and bordetella, as well as microchipped.
MITCHEL
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Mix Puppy
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Mitchel has two front bowed legs due to malnutrition. HOWEVER he is doing well now that he is getting supplements and high quality food! We don't expect there to be any residual effects.
NEEDS: Mitchel is a happy boy, loves sitting in your lap. A yard would be good for this little guy and a furry playmate would help him continue to learn as he grows. His fosters love him to pieces.
HEALTH ISSUES: He's neutered, microchipped, and will be fully up-to-date on all vaccines along with being vetted.
RYDER
AGE: Approximately 6 years old
BREED: Beagle Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Ryder was found as a stray and the little guy was terrified in the shelter. He’s likely never been in a house before we rescued him.
NEEDS: Ryder was scared of everything, which is no surprise after everything he must have been through — but, he is coming out of his shell nicely! He definitely needs a fenced-in yard. He probably would benefit from having another pup in the house to help him continue to build confidence. He’s very shy and needs patience for him to trust. He is coming out of his shell nicely. He is good with other dogs in his foster home. It is unknown how he is with cats or small children.
HEALTH ISSUES: Ryder is HW+ and has started treatment. We cover all expenses for HW treatment. He is available for foster-to-adopt. Neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and microchipped.
Ryder on his freedom ride from the shelter where he was so scared.
Sweet boy in a house for the first time.
Little Ryder getting to know his foster family and learning about caring.
LILI
AGE: Approximately 3 years old
BREED: Chihuahua Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Lili was pulled from the Bladen County shelter.
NEEDS: She is a super sweet girl. Special thanks to Diane Smithies for fostering Lili until she finds her forever home.
HEALTH ISSUES: She appears healthy, but was just pulled so is not vetted yet.
LAYLA
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Mixed Breed
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: We just pulled her from a shelter, so she has a little to go before we can look at foster-to-adopt or adoption.
NEEDS: To come as we get to know this precious one.
HEALTH ISSUES: Layla is spayed, microchipped, and in the process of getting up-to-date on all vaccines and vetted.
HOLLY
AGE: Approximately 8-9 years old
BREED: Pug
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: This little one was rescued from a shelter around Christmas time, so she was named Holly.
NEEDS: In her current foster home, she lives with dogs and cats, so she would be fine with furry siblings.
HEALTH ISSUES: Benign tumors on her belly were removed, which has left a long scar that she wears with pride to represent her survival. She is all healed and has been spayed and microchipped. Holly is current on vaccines and is HW-. She is ready for her forever home!
PORKCHOP
AGE: Approximately 1.5 years old
BREED: Chihuahua/Beagle Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Porkchop was hit by a car and now has a fractured front left leg. He may or may not need surgery. As you know, we cover pre-existing conditions.
NEEDS: He can go as a foster-to-adopt after we learn his HW status. Porkchop does well with other pups. We don't know about cats. He's a sweet little guy who just loves his human(s). He would be great for someone who works from home or is retired.
HEALTH ISSUES: The little guy is neutered and we will learn more about his health after vet visits.
KIT
AGE: 14 years old
BREED: Pug Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Kit is an owner surrender due to circumstances.
NEEDS: She's a very sweet girl but had multiple medical needs that we are helping her with. Kit is being fostered by Sarah and Brayan and they just love her to death. She is just loving life in her senior years.
HEALTH ISSUES: Kit is in much less pain now. She had a nail trim, and some medications to help her with old injuries that weren't addressed.
COMING SOON
PEBBLES
AGE: Approximately 5 months old
BREED: Bully Breed Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Pebbles was an owner surrender out of a bad situation. She MAY need a front leg amputation. Poor girl is a hot mess, but despite all this, is just a happy go lucky girl.
NEEDS: Pebbles is as sweet as can be! She would do best with another furbaby as a playmate to help her with some of her puppy energy. She will probably be a bigger girl, so early training is highly recommended.
HEALTH ISSUES: Pebbles has two back-leg growth-plate fractures which have had surgery to stabilize. She's doing well after her surgery and hasn't lost her sunny and happy disposition. We will be covering all expenses to make sure she is good to go. She is also getting spayed soon. She's not ready yet, but is coming soon.
MADDIE
AGE: Approximately 1.5 years old
BREED: Labrador Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Maddie was found alone, wandering downtown. A good Samaritan helped her. After stray hold, we took her under rescue.
NEEDS: She is a very sweet girl and still has puppy energy. Maddie is good with small children and other pups. Cats are unknown. She just needs to find her forever home to show her love!
HEALTH ISSUES: Maddie is in good health and up-to-date on vaccines. Waiting to find her people to love.
EMMY
AGE: Approximately 5-6 years old
BREED: Shih Tzu Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Emmy and Joi Belle came from the same home, which was an unfortunate situation where her owner passed. No one found them for 2 days.
NEEDS: Emmy is very sweet. She probably needs another pup for company. We initially thought the 2 were bonded, however, Emmy is okay as long as there's another pup. She has a little bit of "stranger danger" but, if you go slowly with her, she trusts easily so then all is good.
HEALTH ISSUES: Emmy is ready for her new home! She is HW-, spayed, up-to-date on vaccines, and microchipped.
Emmy BEFORE
BUSTER
AGE: Approximately 1-2 years old
BREED: Chihuhua Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Buster is a sweet boy. He loves other pups but would also do well as an only.
NEEDS: Buster is looking for his forever family!
HEALTH ISSUES: Buster started out not so good with all of his skin issues. We've determined that he has a chicken allergy so, now that we know, his skin is getting better. He is HW-, neutered, and up-to-date on vaccines.
STEVE
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Not sure of his breed mix. He was listed as a Tree Walker at the shelter but only 9lbs at 4mos, so who knows.
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Steve has the most awesome personality 😊 He is a super-sweet little guy! He has a big personality and is soooo smart. He is already almost housebroken.
NEEDS: This sweet pea needs a loving home to call his own!
HEALTH ISSUES: He's getting his vaccines, and is neutered and chipped.
COMING SOON
JOI BELLE
AGE: Approximately 7 years old
BREED: Poodle Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Joi Belle and Emmy came from the same home. She was a bit of a hot mess, as you can see in our Before photo, but got a good trim at the groomers and feels much better!
NEEDS: Joi Belle only weighs 4 lbs. She is very sweet, and loves to sit on laps or wrapped in blankets. She would be fine as an only for someone who is home and just wants a lap pup.
HEALTH ISSUES: Joi Belle's health status is pending. She does need a full dental with all teeth extracted :( but she'll be okay. More to come after her vetting.
Joie Belle BEFORE
BART
AGE: Approximately 3 years old
BREED: German Shepherd Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Freedom ride finally came for this beautiful boy! He was a stray and was at the shelter for several months.
NEEDS: Bart is now out with his fantastic fosters, Caitlyn and David. All this sweet guy needs now is his forever home.
HEALTH ISSUES: Info to come
Victoria as a puppy and as a newborn.
VICTORIA
AGE: 10.5 months old
BREED: Boxer/Bully Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Born on Easter Sunday, this sweet girl lost her mother to childbirth but was found along with her siblings and raised to be happy and playful. Victoria is working with her foster Jeff, also her trainer, to help her do better with her manners. She cries a lot when she is being crate-trained because she is alone, and has had trouble with the other pup in the house who doesn’t want her to be in charge.
NEEDS: Jeff believes that she will be fine as an only, but would love for her to have a fursibling to keep her company; preferably a male pup who will let her boss him around a bit and not get mad. Jeff will continue to be available, at no cost, for phone consultations about anything on which Victoria’s new family needs advice. She really is a good girl and will continue to learn with help from her new human.
HEALTH ISSUES: Victoria is healthy, microchipped, and up-to-date on all core vaccines.
Look how agile and silly Victoria is as she glides off of her chair!
PENNY
AGE: Approximately 8 months old
BREED: Chihuahua Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: This little peanut was found as a stray. She is understandably very shy and nervous.
NEEDS: Penny needs some decompression time and a family with enough patience to help her learn to be in a loving home.
HEALTH ISSUES: She is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines. Penny is ready to know love and find her forever home!
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 and happy. Six of the pups have found homes! Now it's Victoria's turn to find her forever family. We love this Easter baby! Your someone is coming soon, little one! ❤️
BINDI
AGE: Approximately 2 years old
BREED: Aussie/Shepherd Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Despite being found as a stray, Bindi is a very sweet, slightly nervous girl who was overwhelmed in the shelter.
No worries now sweetheart, we gotchya. Thank you Dan for being willing to foster her!!!
NEEDS: Bindi loves people and seems to do well with other pups. She is looking for a loving home where she can play and do her zoomies, so a fenced yard and active family would be best for her. She's currently with 2 cats that she avoids, if possible :) She does love to play, so another pup with similar energy would help her gain confidence and decrease her anxiety of not always being with her human. Given that we don't know how long she was on her own, who can blame her right? As with most herding pups, she appreciates having a "job." She does get a bit anxious in her crate; however, her foster is working with her on that.
When you pet her (and she loves petting), she'll roll over so you can rub her belly. Belly rubs are her favorite. She's super sweet and is just waiting for her very own forever home.
HEALTH ISSUES: Bindi is getting vetted, is up-to-date on core vaccines, including bordetella, and is awaiting final lepto booster. She is spayed, microchipped, and ready for her forever family.
7 BEAUTIFUL BOXER MIX PUPPIES, BORN ON EASTER SUNDAY!
ALL BUT ONE HAVE FOUND THEIR FOREVER FAMILIES!!!
Adopted!
Adopted!
Adopted!
Adopted!
Adopted!
Adopted!
ARLO
AGE: Approximately 3 years old
BREED: Mixed Breed
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Arlo was a little stray from Bladen County Shelter. He is a very sweet and shy boy. He was adopted a year ago, however, due to unforeseen health issues with his owner, he is searching for a new home. He looks greyhound, but DNA came back not showing any greyhound... ...hmmmm.
NEEDS: Arlo does well in his crate, and seems to do well with other pups. But no cats, please :) He is waiting with his paws crossed, for his new forever home.
HEALTH ISSUES: This wonderful guy is fully vetted, up-to-date on vaccines, microchipped, and neutered.
BROTHER
AGE: Approximately 9 months old
BREED: Weimaraner Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Brother was found alone, with indications — from his bones protruding — that he was a stray for a long time. He is happy and safe with a foster family now, and has begun to put on weight.
NEEDS: Brother is a super sweet boy. He loves to play and would love a fur sister who loves to play, too. He needs a fenced yard so he can do his zoomies and play.
HEALTH ISSUES: Brother still needs medical treatment, but he is recovering well from his neglect, and is looking for a special home.
CHICO
AGE: Approximately 1 year old
BREED: Bully/Hound Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: We pulled Chico from a local shelter where he was an owner surrender. He had a rough start to life, sadly, living outside, and is in need of reassurance and love.
NEEDS: Chico is VERY sweet. Because of his puppy energy, a fenced yard is required. Ideally another pup (a well-balanced female) would be helpful for him to continue to learn.
HEALTH ISSUES: Chico is healthy, neutered, and will be getting vetted. This little one deserves to know what love is all about!
PERCY
AGE: Approximately 2 years old
BREED: To come
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Percy and his buddy Posey were found together in a very bad home. They were taken to a shelter where Percy was really scared — so scared that he walked around with his food dish in my mouth. Posey has just found her forever home. Percy is waiting for his.
NEEDS: This guy is as sweet as can be! He needs a loving family of his own to show him what a good life is.
HEALTH ISSUES: We are grateful that Percy is heartworm negative. He is up-to-date on core vaccines and vetted; neutered and microchipped; and ready for his forever family.
WILLOW
AGE: Approximately 1.5 years old
BREED: To come
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Willow has had a very sad start to life. When she was finally brought to a shelter, she was so scared that she couldn't stop shaking and didn't want to eat. While she has adapted well to her foster family, where there are other pups, she is still very scared. Willow's eyes are very beautiful, looking as though they are circled with eye liner!
NEEDS: This little one deserves to have hugs and kisses from a loving, forever family!
HEALTH ISSUES: Willow is healthy, spayed, micro-chipped, and heartworm negative.
Look who was officially adopted this week! Rodger aka Roger. An amazing boy found his amazing family. We couldn't be happier for you all!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️
DIESEL
AGE: Approximately 1-2 years old
BREED: To come
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: We pulled Diesel from a shelter a couple of weeks ago. He's a sweet boy who still acts like a puppy. He is doing so well in his foster home.
NEEDS: Diesel is a very happy guy! He would do great with a playful female. He is still learning his manners, but he's trying. He should have a fenced in backyard so he can do his zoomies. He's an energetic, playful pup looking for his forever home!
HEALTH ISSUES: His vet check was good! HW- and will be up-to-date on all core vaccines. Diesel has been neutered and microchipped. He's a healthy guy, ready for his forever family!
POSEY
AGE: Approximately 1 year old
BREED: To come
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Posey and Percy were found together in a very bad home and taken to a shelter. Posey is doing very well while being treated for a hurt leg, possibly due to something hard being wrapped around it.
NEEDS: She is a pretty girl and is getting love for the first time in her foster home. Posey will do well with a fur sibling and a fenced-in backyard so she can do her zoomies, run around, and play.
HEALTH ISSUES: The vet says that Posey's leg is healing. Like Percy, she is luckily heartworm negative. She is also up-to-date on core vaccines and vetted. Posey will soon be spayed and microchipped. Then she will be ready for her forever family.
PIXIE
AGE: Approximately 4 - 5 years old
BREED: Plott Hound/Bully Mix (we believe)
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Pixie was a stray who was found in Bladen County. She’s been shot with buckshot (seen on x-ray). No wonder she’s scared. Poor Pixie Doodle. In addition to being shot, she was abandoned after she had puppies. She was on the euth list BUT no more worries for you sweet girl.... We gotcha! Thank you Billie and Jim for picking her up.
NEEDS: She is a very sweet but (understandably) nervous girl, although slowly coming out of her shell with us. She listens well and already doesn’t mind her crate. Pixie needs someone patient to help her re-acclimate slowly. Despite her past trauma, Pixie loves people! She does need a slow introduction to other pups (particularly if larger than she is). Her forever home should have a fenced yard, patient people, and a place where she can rest her weary head.
HEALTH ISSUES: Pixie is slightly underweight still. She was HW+, but is doing well with her treatment! She’s microchipped, spayed, and on preventions.
HAWAII
AGE: Approximately 2-3 years old
BREED: Jack Russell Terrier Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Little Mama Hawaii came to us from animal control with her 6 puppies (whom we named after the Hawaiian islands, just after the Maui fires — in their honor). All 6 of her pups have been adopted! Sadly, she has not had a good life... but that will change now!!!
NEEDS: She is a sweet, small pup, but understandably gets very nervous when she first meets you. Probably no small children, as her breed can be a little nippy some times. This sweetheart deserves to know a loving home to live out her best life!
HEALTH ISSUES: Hawaii is spayed and vetted and needs another round of vaccines to be ready for her forever family.
WREN IS PRE-ADOPTED!
WREN
AGE: Approximately 6-7 months old
BREED: To come
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Wren hasn't had a very good start to life, coming from a bad home life. She was very scared at the shelter and is now doing very well with her foster family.
NEEDS: Wren is a sweet pea and is very ready for her forever home! She would do well with a fur brother to play with and to help her socialize. Her fosters remark how well-behaved she is and how much their whole family loves her.
HEALTH ISSUES: Wren is up-to-date on core vaccines and vetted. She is spayed and microchipped and ready for her forever family.
VICTORIA aka TORIE - BOXER MIX PUP
Another of the Boxer Mix puppies who hit the jackpot!! Our little (not so little) Parvo survivor puppy, Victoria (aka Torie). She couldn't be happier with her new mamas and her brother Rodger (also a FBAR-NC alum). What a perfect ending. Happy tails!!! 💖
WINSTON IS PRE-ADOPTED!
WINSTON
AGE: Approximately 3-5 years old
BREED: Poodle
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Winston was an owner surrender. Sweet little buddy needs someone to love.
NEEDS: Ideally, Winston needs someone who is retired or works from home. No surprise that he has a little separation anxiety. Typical of a poodle, he likes to "talk" when he sees something you should know about :) He also "talks" a lot with new people until he gets to know them.
HEALTH ISSUES: He will be fully vaccinated and vetted before finding his forever family to keep him safe.
POLLO
AGE: Approximately 8 months old
BREED: Lab/Border Collie Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Pollo was pulled from the Bladen County Animal Shelter. We gotcha, sweet girl!
NEEDS: Miss Pollo needs a fenced-in yard for her zoomies so she can release some of her puppy energy. She does try to herd a bit but isn’t aggressive about it. She needs exercise and to keep her smart brain busy. She does well in a crate; and would do best with a younger, well-balanced male for play.
HEALTH ISSUES: Pollo is in good health and is on preventions.
HER 6 ISLAND PUPPIES ARE READY FOR ADOPTION!!!
KAHO'OLAWE IS THE ONLY PUPPY LEFT WHO NEEDS A HOME!
AGE: Approximately 12 weeks old
BREED: Terrier Mix
SEX: M & F
BACKGROUND: We got called by Bladen County to see if we could take in a mama and 6 newborn puppies vs them going to the shelter. That's no place for a nursing mama and her family. We were fortunate enough that one of our fosters stepped up and took in the family! This was also the time of the major fires in Hawaii, so we decided to honor our colleagues by naming Mama Hawaii and her puppies after the islands. They have all been lovingly cared for by our foster and nursed by their mama.
NEEDS: These little guys are ready for foster-to-adopt homes to call their own!
HEALTH ISSUES: They are all healthy and have received their second round of vaccines.
december
'meet the pups' events
BOOMER HAS BEEN PRE-ADOPTED!
BOOMER
AGE: Approximately 8 weeks old
BREED: Chihuahua Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Meet Boomer. A stray brought in to a local Animal Shelter. Dumped at a dumpster site in Wilmington. He's just a puppy. What a rough start to life. But no more worries, little man. We gotcha now.
UPDATE: Due to an overwhelming response to sweet Boomer (no surprise), we are closing any further applications at this time. We'll post if we open again. Thank you to everyone who wants to give this sweet boy a loving home. We are so very grateful.
HEALTH ISSUES: Treating him for an upper respiratory infection, but other than that, he's good!
PORSCHE
AGE: 6 months old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: This precious baby girl was born on April 20th to her mama Limo (now Sweets) who was found as a pregnant stray with an open bag of food by a Good Samaritan. Porsche's mama gave birth to 8 puppies while in foster care! They were all nursed to good health — and will make great playmates as they grow up!
NEEDS: Porsche is the last of Sweets' eight puppies to find a home! Her brother Bentley is shown here in his forever home, next to the sweet puppy picture of little Porsche. Your new family is out there, Porsche! We wish you nothing but the best, little one!
HEALTH ISSUES: Porsche has been vetted and is up-to-date on vaccines. She is playful and ready to find a loving home!
HARLOW IS PRE-ADOPTED!
HARLOW
AGE: Approximately 4 months old
BREED: Purebred Boxer
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: To come.
NEEDS: Harlow is a sweet puppy! Because she is so young, she can nip; so, no small children. Her Boxer personality makes her very smart and also a bit stubborn, so she needs a family with training patience and one who will keep her active. Boxers get bored easily!
HEALTH ISSUES: Harlow needs one more round of vaccines, and then she will be up-to-date.
weekend
'meet the pups'
events
sunday, nov 5:
12:00-3:00 pet supplies plus
@ independence mall — santa photos
saturday, nov 11:
11:00-2:00 aunt kerry's pet shop
&
1:00-4:00 waterline brewing co.
MAISY IS PRE-ADOPTED!
MAISY
AGE: Approximately 9 months old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Maisy and her mama were found as strays and brought into the shelter. They had survived together! Her mama just found a forever home, and now Maisy needs to know what living in a loving home is all about!
NEEDS: The only thing Maisy needs is a forever home where she can play and be loved.
HEALTH ISSUES: Maisy is a healthy little girl! She is spayed, microchipped, and vetted. She is ready to go to her new home!
SNOWFLAKE
AGE: Approximately 5 months old
BREED: Husky Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Snowflake was found as a stray all alone. We pulled this beauty from a shelter for safety. She was all by herself in what was a very loud place to her, so she was very scared. Thank you to Sandy for being willing to foster her! Snowflake is learning to be in a house with her foster family and two fur stepsiblings.
NEEDS: Due to the Husky in her, Snowflake has two beautiful, different-colored eyes. Her forever home should have a fence-in yard and a person who is familiar with the Husky breed. You will have a wonderful life now, sweet girl. We already love you ♥️♥️
HEALTH ISSUES: Snowflake is spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccines.
ABELLA
AGE: Approximately 2 years old
BREED: Poss Plott Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Meet Abella. She was destined to be euthanized for space BUT we had an awesome foster family willing to take her so no more worries for you, little girl. You are safe now. We gotchya. And she's doing great with our foster's pups!
NEEDS: She is the sweetest, funniest little girl who loves to play and roll around and listen to her humans. One paw smack from the kitty and she was like, “Okay, okay.” Hahaha! This cutest girl needs a loving home so she can have the best life!
HEALTH ISSUES: Abella is fully vetted and spayed. She is up-to-date on core vaccines, heartworm negative, on monthly heartworm prevention, and microchipped. You'll love this happy girl!
CHEERIO
AGE: Approximately 3-5 years old
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Cheerio and 2 of his siblings were owner surrendered to the shelter due to having too many animals. He was a little underweight, VERY scared and has a significant cherry eye which will require surgery.
NEEDS: He's quite the little character. He has never met a stranger. He's doing so much better now, in terms of his fear. Cheerio does well with pups of all sizes. He is such a little guy BUT with such a HUGE personality. He's not a yapper either, only barks when his step siblings bark haha! Just wants to be loved on!
HEALTH ISSUES: Cheerio has had successful eye surgery! This was an expensive surgery but we couldn't let him stay in the shelter with his little eye that is uncomfortable for him. He is the sweetest boy!
PIPER
AGE: Approximately 1.5 years old
BREED: Hound Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Meet Piper! She was a stray brought into a local shelter with her baby. This girl may be small, but her heart is big!
NEEDS: She enjoys cuddling up on the couch with her people, giving kisses, and getting scratches. She gets along great with her foster's dog. They spend plenty of time in the yard playing and chasing each other. She does great on a leash and is fully house-trained. Piper is crate trained, sleeps in her crate at night, and will go in on her own when she needs down time. She responds to her name and is eager to learn other basic commands. Piper would make a great addition to any household!
HEALTH ISSUES: Piper is a healthy girl! She is spayed, microchipped, and vetted. After one more round of vaccines, she'll be ready to go to her new home!
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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!!!
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!.
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!
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.
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!
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!
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 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!
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.
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
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
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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.
We've found
forever homes for
250+ dogs in the past 3+ years!!!