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
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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.
COME JOIN US!
For fun, great brews & food, and maybe just meet your next BFFF!!!
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
1:00-4:00pm
Come join us this Saturday for our preadoption event and meet some cool, sweet, adoptable pups while enjoying the great environment! Maybe have some good eats and great brew while hanging out with your new next BFFF!!!
SUNDAY, JULY 13
We have been given a GREAT opportunity to work with the Wilmington Sharks Baseball team and their upcoming game on July 13th!
50/50 raffles with tickets!!
Fun for the family and helping our pups. What a win/win opportunity!!!
We'll also be there with some adoptable pups/puppies.
We have the tickets so please let us know how many you want and we'll get them right to you!
We accept Venmo, cash and cards.
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
Please make a donation to help
CALI
Cali was brought to our Emergency Hospital after being hit by a car. She had a fx tibia and a sublux of her hip that was going to require surgery. However, first she needed someone to take responsibility for her care. Well, one look into her sweet eyes, and we just couldn't say no. The alternative was NOT an option. BUT we need the help of our village. Estimated cost between 4,000-6000 dollars. She's worth every penny but this will hit our funds hard.... Will you help Cali? ANY amount helps.
UPDATE: Cali had an additional fracture of her other back leg which wasn't seen on original X-Rays!!! Her bill so far is 6300 dollars. She's still hospitalized and will need physical therapy to help her recover. We desperately need help from our village!
Any amount will help. Thank you!!!
Don't worry Cali, we gotchya'
Cali UPDATE - May 20th:
Miss Cali was discharged today and is now with her medical foster. She still has a long road of recovery ahead of her, but she's tough and we all believe she will be just fine! We are grateful to Morgan who said yes to fostering her!
Her total bill so far (this does not include the outpt PT she will need after staples removed) was 7074.86 dollars. Thanks to a generous donation of 1500 dollars, we have been left with a bill for 5575 dollars.
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
Click here to learn more.
Save Flower!
Donate!
OR
Checks may be sent to:
Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue
c/o Diana Topjian
5610 Onyx Court
Wilmington NC 28412
Please make a donation to help
FLOWER
OR
Sweet Flower was found in a ditch at only 8 weeks old and brought to our emergency vet. We were called to see if we would be willing to take her under rescue. She's unable to bear weight on her back legs currently. Although her x-rays don't show a fracture, she definitely has some type of spinal compression. When we went to meet her, her eyes just said "Please give me a chance" sooooo we are!
She may or may not regain function of her back legs, but our vets and we don't know yet. She will likely need an MRI or CT scan to get a definitive diagnosis. We just couldn't say no, but we need your help!
Just like with people, MRIs and/or CT scans are expensive. Sweet Flower is not in any pain and is just a happy little gal, so as long as she wants to keep fighting, so will we. With your help, we're hoping that we can help Flower have the wonderful life she deserves. Any amount helps!
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT TO SAVE THE LIVES OF RESCUED PUPS WHO NEED US. YOUR HELP SHOWS THEM THE LOVE THEY SO DESERVE!