LILA
LILA & LEO
AGE: Approximately 7 weeks old
BREED: Mix
SEX: F & M
BACKGROUND: Lila and Leo were found running amuck in Bladen County. They are super sweet little puppies.
NEEDS: They are currently with their respective fosters learning potty training and being a good little gal and guy.
HEALTH ISSUES: Lila and Leo have had one round of vaccines.
LEO
MEATBALL
AGE: To come
BREED: To come
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: This beautiful guy was rescued from a shelter.
NEEDS: Meatball is SUCH an amazing pup. He's just a snuggle bunny with one of our loving fosters; he's loving his humans. He gets along with other dogs, and is learning to be a good boy in the house.
HEALTH ISSUES: Meatball's labs and X-rays look good. He is heartworm positive BUT he has already started treatment and we will get him fully healthy again! Freedom Bridge remains financially responsible for his treatments until completed. He's up-to-date on core vaccines, and is neutered and microchipped.
BOONE
AGE: To come
BREED: Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Boone is yet another "Little" who was found in this big world all by himself.
NEEDS: This adorable little guy is VERY scared and won't stop shaking BUT he is doing a little better in his amazing fosters' home. Boone is such a sweet boy but soooo very nervous. He's learning that there are kind humans in this world. More to come as he comes out of his shell.
HEALTH ISSUES: Boone is chipped, up-to-date on core vaccines, and neutered. He is healthy and ready for his forever family.
MAMA SURI
AGE: Approximately 1 to 1.5 years old
BREED: Lab Mix
SEX: F
BACKGROUND: Suri was a very scared mama, handling life on her own. She was found by the graveyard with her puppy Scout. Animal Control was able to first get Scout. They found 3 other puppies that had passed. One of their attempts to catch Mama ended up catching another pup, Inky. And, FINALLY, Mama and one remaining pup, Gravy, got into a Good Samaritan's car who stopped for them. Because Mama wanted to meet the pup the Good Samaritan had with her, she was able to get them and notify Animal Control. We took them under rescue. Mama and 3 puppies are now safe.
NEEDS: Suri finished nursing her babies and her little ones have found loving homes. Now Suri needs a loving home to show her a safe life that's not on the streets.
HEALTH ISSUES: She is in good health and is ready for stability, security, and love.
Wilmington, North Carolina
FREEDOM BRIDGE
ANIMAL RESCUE NC
ADOPTION AND FOSTERING
to find forever homes
Let me tell you a story......(location Wilmington NC)
Maverick was probably purposely starved and he either got out or was dumped when the "fun" was over! He came to Animal Control in acute distress and was taken care of by Becca, one of our fosters (who brought him home to help him heal). He was seen at Animal Emergency & Trauma Hospital twice and then we took him under rescue. He went to our vet, who started IVs, antibiotics, and various medications to help him.
He came home with me for the night to observe him hourly. He and I lay together most of the night. His eyes, so gentle and soft, told me he forgave the human who did this to him. I cried while I held him, trying to get him just to eat a little. He went back to our vet first thing in the morning. Sadly, they called me an hour or so later and said, he is suffering now and it was time to send him to Rainbow Bridge.
He died in my arms, still with those forgiving eyes as if to say "it's ok. I will be free now." Well, I CANNOT AND WILL NOT FORGIVE!!! This is an unspeakable act of cruelty. Sadly, he only represents what happens EVERY day in our community. PLEASE continue to share Maverick's story. I WILL find this S.O.B. if it's the last thing I do.
Thank you to ALL of you who have shared, cared, and put forth donation amounts for the reward. Maverick and I are forever grateful!!!! It is up to us now as there are NO videos. Feel free to copy, print, and put up the flyer, should you so choose. Thank you again.
Love, Maverick and me
Thank you, Diana
Freedom Bridge Founder & President
"Unfortunately, Taco Bell did not have any video footage that showed Maverick being dumped. I am now putting reward posters all throughout Wilmington. IF you would like to copy and post some in your neighborhoods, that would be great! We really don't know where he came from so it's like searching for a needle in a haystack BUT someone knows something and I will keep going until the POS (Piece of ****) is found. It's in our hands now, as a community. I will post the reward amount once I have the total. Offers are still coming in, for which I am most grateful!!! Together we will bring justice for Maverick and all others currently in the same situation. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE SHARES/REPOSTS/OFFERS TO HELP!! Maverick is smiling down from Rainbow Bridge." Diana, Freedom Bridge Founder
#JusticeForMaverick
PLEASE CONTINUE TO SHARE! We NEED to find the person(s) responsible. Someone knows something.
A starved pup's death should NOT be in vain. Maverick IS the voice of all the neglected and abused! Help us find who did this. If you see something, SAY something! These poor souls have only OUR voice. Together we can make a difference.
Even as he was dying, his eyes were forgiving... WE CANNOT and WILL NOT forgive. Rest in peace, sweet boy, and know that we are continuing to fight your battle for you and all those like you!
PUPS SEARCHING FOR LOVING HOMES:
WALLEN
AGE: Approximately 3 - 4 years old
BREED: American Staffordshire Terrier
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Wallen was removed from an abusive home. He has come a long way since he’s been with his fosters.
NEEDS: He is a very sweet boy who needs someone patient to help him re-acclimate slowly. He is learning to trust, after his experience in the home where he was removed. This special guy needs a chance! Wallen loves people and has been doing well in his fosters’ home with their pups. He does need a slow introduction to other pups (he gets very excited). He would be good with a balanced female or as an only. He may be too rough for small children at this point. His forever home should have a fenced yard, patient people, and a place where he can rest his weary head. Am Staff experience or similar breed experience preferred.
HEALTH ISSUES: Wallen is up-to-date on core vaccines and vetted. He is neutered and microchipped. He is also, surprisingly, HW-!!! and on preventions. Yay, Wallen!
Sweetest guy Wallen is so loving with his little foster fursibling. He is waiting patiently for his forever home.
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.
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.
COMING SOON
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. Neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, and chipped.
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.
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
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.
TIGGER
AGE: Approximately 1.5 - 2 years old
BREED: Shepherd Mix
SEX: M
BACKGROUND: Tigger was pulled from the shelter.
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!
COMING SOON
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: He's neutered, microchipped, and we are awaiting his HW status.
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.
COMING SOON
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.