our Story

Established in 2008, Furever Friends Animal Rescue of Brunswick County, NC (FFAR) is an active 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation in good standing with the State of North Carolina. The main purpose of FFAR is to provide medical and surgical care to homeless, injured or abandoned animals and prepare them for adoption. There are a few ways in which our rescues come to us. Usually via county animal services organizations, owner relinquish or discovered abandoned; all of which are a sad and stressful time for these animals.

FFAR financially provides all medical, surgical and rehabilitative care including spay/neuter, microchip, current vaccinations then prepare them for their second chance, ultimately finding them their well deserved forever homes. We hope you take the time to review this website, check us out on Facebook and help spread the word about what we do and who we help. Please remember to think of us when you or someone you know is looking for a loving, furry family member.

FFAR is run by volunteers and relies 100% on donations, grants and adoption fees to carry out our mission. So please keep us in mind by donating in lieu of traditional gift giving when your are honoring, celebrating or gifting!

Thank you so much for stopping by!

Sincerely,
The Furever Friends Animal Rescue of Brunswick County, NC Team

EIN#26-0359269

PO Box 60 Leland, NC 28451

ffar.cah08@gmail.com

 

 Board of Directors

SHARON SMITH

Sharon is one of the founding members of FFAR, served as Secretary of the FFAR Board of Directors for 3 years, is currently serving as the Chairman of the Board and has been the Operations Director since 2012. Sharon’s prior business background and love of animals make a good fit for volunteering the majority of her time to FFAR. She previously served as a Board Member for Paw’s Place Animal Rescue and Carolina Canine’s for Service. Sharon traveled to Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina working with Best Friends Animal Sanctuary on animal rescue efforts. Sharon and husband Dale have always had pets in their home and currently share their life with four very spoiled and loved dogs.

DEBBIE BELLIN

Debbie has been the CPA for FFAR since 2012 and joined the Board of Directors 1/1/2020 serving as Vice Chair and Secretary. After 11 years in Wilmington, NC Debbie reloated to Sarasota, FL for her current job as CFO for D&D Garage Doors. Debbie and her husband share their life with 3 cat fur babies, Simba almost 21 years old and two young brothers Rufus and Astro.

LAURA HANBY

Laura joined the FFAR Board in April 2025 serving as Treasurer. Laura brings a wealth of non-profit experience and business background to FFAR as a previous board member for the National Kidney Foundation and Animal Service League of Rochester and is currently in a leadership position with a Fortune 500 company. Laura has been a dedicated supporter of FFAR since inception, has rescued, fostered, transported and adopted countless dogs through the years. Laura and her family currently have 3 dogs and her number one interest, not surprisingly is ‘Saving Dogs’.