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
Foster a Dog
While our dogs wait to find permanent homes, they are all fostered by local families who love dogs.
As we have no permanent facilities, we are always looking for families who will temporarily care for a dog while they await their forever family.
We cover all medical expenses, and provide food, a crate, and other needed items while you foster.
Ways to Help
Donate
We Rely on Donations!
Credit Card
Venmo
Adopt a Dog
Our primary goal is to find permanent, loving homes for our rescued pups.
Our dogs provide loyal companionship to families with and without children, as well as singles and seniors of all ages.
Be part of our network of volunteers. Create a better world for homeless pups.
The Groove Market is hosting the ultimate Foodie Festival at Riverlights 🍔🍕🍦
We're bringing out Wilmington's best food, coffee and dessert trucks, plus Riverlights has some amazing restaurants and bars to explore!
We'll have 30 local vendors joining us including bakeries, hot sauce creators, olive oil connoisseurs and lots more!
INTRODUCING 4 of the Breakfast Club PUPPIES!!!
. . . And 4 MORE
Adoptable Pups!!!
October
'meet the pups'
events
sunday, october 5:
10:00am-2:00pm @ pets in the park
carolina beach
PETS IN THE PARK @ Carolina Beach
SUNDAY, OCT 5, 2025 10AM-2PM
This event has become a beloved fall tradition on the island, offering fun for the whole family. Come celebrate pets, their owners, and pet-friendly businesses at the lakeside Pets in the Park! The family-friendly event includes live music, 'Ask the Vet,' DOGA (dog yoga), food trucks, free face-painting, pet contests, pet blessings, lots of giveaways, a 'Yapperie' area for enjoying craft beer, mimosas and craft rum cocktails, and a new 'Barcuterie' station with healthy snacks for pets!
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the pet remembrance
Carolina Beach Rainbow Bridge located at the lake will take place at the event!
Everyone is invited to join in the fun! All well-behaved pets are welcome!
REBA'S PUPPIES
PLEASE HELP MAMA REBA FEED HER BABIES!
Sweet Mama is doing a great job taking care of her little family. Unfortunately, she's not producing enough milk, so our amazing fosters are supplementing with bottle feedings!
Don't worry Mama, we gotchya covered!
Babies are currently getting Esbilac Goat's Milk
(for sensitive stomach, if available).
If you would like to help Mama and her babies, please consider donating this milk replacement, pee pads, or hypoallergenic detergent (babies are kinda messy LOL)!
We would be most grateful!
Click on our Wish Lists, below!
Please scan Venmo, below,
to MAKE A DONATION
for sweet Reba's puppies
or Venmo us @ @freedombridgeanimalrescuenc
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT TO SAVE THE LIVES OF SWEET PUPS WHO NEED US AND SHOW THEM THE LOVE THEY SO DESERVE!
Help Reba's
Puppies!
Donate!
Checks may be sent to:
Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue
c/o Diana Topjian
5610 Onyx Court, Wilmington NC 28412
TODAY IS NATIONAL DOG DAY AND LOOK WHO GOT HER BESTEST WISH!!!!
Yes, it's Flower, now Poppy. This is the little puppy who was found in a ditch without being able to move her back legs. One look in this little girl's eyes and we knew she was a fighter and we couldn't say no when asked to take her under rescue.
Her fosters (now adopters!), Gina & David, worked diligently to help, along with the vets from
&
Well, guess who can walk on her back legs now??!!!
Maybe not for long times but she's up on all 4s
and being just a regular puppy!!!
She is so happy and so very sweet and a little goofy!
And her bestest wish?????
YES, her fosters couldn't let her go SOOOOO
Miss Poppy has found her forever home where she will live the best life with her humans and her furry sibling!!!
We are sooooo happy for this sweet, little fighter!
Thank you to everyone who helped along the way with prayers, encouragement, donations & excitement as she mastered every challenge put in front of her.
Special thanks to Dr. Talbert and her team for never giving up on this little lady!
SWEET PEGGY
IF you don't have your pup on heartworm prevention, then get it! IF you don't understand heartworm disease then ask your vet!!
YOUR pup deserves it.......
ONE PILL A MONTH
Would Have Saved
Sweet Peggy
Named Mo by her foster Joe, Peggy came to us in terrible shape. She had flea dermatitis, bilateral ear infections, and heartworm disease. We brought her to our vet to start treatment right away. Sadly, on June 26th she threw a clot to her lungs from her heartworm disease and despite immediate emergency and excellent care, her little body just couldn't pull through. It was a heartbreaking day for everyone.
Why??? Because ALL of this was preventable.
One pill a month would have kept Mo safe from heartworm disease. She would still be among us, but instead, she gained her wings due to the negligence of humans. To not post her would be to suggest that she didn't exist. BUT SHE DID!
She was sweet, kind, and hopeful. In only the 2 short weeks that she was with us, she captured all of our hearts, in particular her foster Joe's. It was too early for her wings! But maybe, just maybe, she was too sweet for this world right now and there were other plans for her. We miss you and we will NEVER forget you. YOU will be one of the voices we use to continue our mission!
Love taking your pup out with you now that the weather is warmer? It is strongly advised that you NOT leave your pup unattended in a car, especially with higher temps!
☀️ Cracking windows has been proven to NOT make a difference!
☀️ A 70 degree day can reach up to 100 degrees inside a car in twenty minutes!🥵
☀️ 31 states have laws in place regarding the matter with NC being a state that allows the appropriate authority to enter the car by any means if they determine the animal to be in distress.
✅Make plans to travel with another adult and leave on air conditioning to a avoid heat stroke or your dog escaping from an open window.
‼️What you can do if you find a pup in a car alone: assess the situation, notify owner if possible, call 911 or animal control if animal seems to be in danger, stay with the animal until they are safe, and document everything including information of the car.
Sources: AKC, the VETS.COM, and PETA
I am so very excited to announce
that Carolina Beach now has
a Rainbow Bridge!!!
Special thanks to the Friends of Carolina Beach Parks and Greenways for making this happen.
My husband and I had this vision for a couple of years and the team from Carolina Beach made it happen!!!
The only other Rainbow Bridge was at Lake Lure, which has been replaced after being washed away by Hurricane Helene. But we wanted one down here in our part of the state so that we could honor those who have passed!
Please click HERE to get more information!
HEARTFELT THANKS TO THE TOWN OF CAROLINA BEACH FOR MAKING THIS HAPPEN
FOR THOSE WHO HAVE LEFT IMPRINTS ON OUR HEARTS!!!
– Diana Topjian, Founder & President
Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue NC
We are delighted that the City of Wilmington ALSO has recently opened a Rainbow Bridge!!!
On May 30th, this beautiful symbol of love and remembrance was unveiled at Greenfield Lake — a new Rainbow Bridge, dedicated to the cherished pets who’ve crossed over and the bond we’ll always share with them.
This special tribute was made possible through the passion and dedication of the Big Paw Project, and the inspiring efforts of Andrew Fairfull, a local Scout who brought this vision to life as part of his Eagle Scout project.
Stop by Greenfield Lake to visit, remember, and celebrate the unconditional love our pets give us. This new Rainbow Bridge is located off East Lake Shore Drive, near the site of the old Lions Bridge, and was inspired by the original Rainbow Bridge at Lake Lure, which was rebuilt after being lost during Hurricane Helene.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
CAPE FEAR SPAY AND NEUTER CLINIC!!
Exciting news! The clinic is now offering affordable wellness services for all of your healthy pet's needs. Head over HERE to see pricing and to book online.
Affordable vaccines, heartworm tests, FeIV/Fiv tests, microchips, heartworm/flea and tick prevention
