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
Join Us! Bring Your Pup!
Saturday, August 23, 8:00-11:00am
at Carolina Beach Pier!
12th
SURF DOG EXPERIENCE
"Presented" by KONA BREWING CO.
Created and produced by OCEAN EVENTS USA, LLC
100% of $45 Registration fee is donated to
Freedom Bridge Animal Rescue NC!
A huge Shout Out and Thank You to OCEAN EVENTS USA
who raised $1,600.00 for FBAR at the May Surf Dog Event!!!
Register your pup for the Surf Dog Experience
by donating $45 to FBAR:
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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
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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.
PUPPY YOGA
What a Fun Way to Help Our Rescued Pups!
For sound: Click musical note in righthand corner!
What a great way to spend a chilly December Saturday!! Special thanks to Unleashed on Front Street for hosting us and providing everything we needed.
Huge shout out to our volunteers, Linnea and Courtney, for your time keeping the "kids" out of trouble, transporting, and coordinating. And, oh, ya.... cleaning up their little messes! And to all of our yoga participants THANK YOU from our "paws to our tails"! Thank you for helping fund our medical needs by making this fundraiser a success! What an amazing village!
And, of course, thank you to the little guys — Elvis, Kenneth, and Dolly —
for just being you!♥️
THANK YOU!
TO ISLAND PASSAGE AND
THEIR COMMUNITY
FOR HELPING OUR PUP IN NEED!
Roger (our abused pup) is grateful that he's safe and will be on the road to recovery because of you!
Once again we are amazed and grateful to Alison and Beth from Island Passage and all of their amazing customers who have supported us through their Giving Candle.
Their support has helped so many of our furry friends in need of medical care and once again — as we took in yet another abused soul — we are grateful to Island Passage and all of their customers who provided for us what we needed to help this poor soul whose only crime was being born!!!
LITTLE ERNIE
ONE PILL A MONTH
Would Have Saved
This Precious Pup
This is Ernie. He came to us from Bladen County Animal Control and he was quite ill.
When we got him, he sure didn't act like his labs and X-rays said he should. He had advanced heartworm disease resulting in Caval Syndrome. BUT he was resilient and we were hopeful we could get him through this.
Today he woke up lethargic and not interested in eating. His gums were white (whiter than they were) so we rushed him to our vet again. Sadly, little Ernie's body just couldn't compensate anymore. His liver was shutting down, his heart and lungs were struggling to keep up with the demands of his little body, and his red blood cells were being destroyed as fast as he was making them.
The kindest next step was to help Ernie cross the Rainbow Bridge, where he can feel no more pain and can run free with other pups. We know he was welcomed with open paws by those who have gone before him. We, and his fosters, are devastated, but we find comfort in knowing we did all we could to save him......Sadly, it just wasn't enough.
So, all we say to you, his previous owner, is shame on you.
And for ALL of you who don't think your pup is worth monthly preventions, let Ernie be your reminder!!! We LOVE you, Ernie, and so sorry we didn't get you in time. You will ALWAYS be a part of the FBAR-NC family. You've left your pawprints on all of our hearts!!!
"To the person who neglected Ernie and who didn't think heartworm prevention was necessary, we (his foster and I) are here with him today, holding his paw as he crosses the Bridge. His fosters showed him love that he never felt when with you, based on his condition and his fear of humans.
I am angry and I am sad BUT we will NOT let him leave this world without knowing he was SOMEBODY!!! SOMEBODY WHO WAS LOVED AND DESERVED BETTER."
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.......
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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
