Meet Charlie
Hi, I’m Charlie.
This dog rescue organization is named after me.
My sister and I were in cages, sleeping on a cold concrete floor and getting lousy food. It was crowded and they had to make room because more dogs were coming.
If we hadn’t been rescued, things would not have ended well for us.
Some of my friends are in the same terrible situation and they need help.
Will you help me save my friends?
Let’s make sure they get a new life in a warm and loving home.
Save a life. Adopt one of my friends.
Lets go!
Can you please hurry?
My friends are waiting!
Is it OK if I drive?
Meet Charlie
Hi, I’m Charlie.
This dog rescue organization is named after me.
My sister and I were in cages, sleeping on a cold concrete floor and getting lousy food. It was crowded and they had to make room because more dogs were coming.
If we hadn’t been rescued, things would not have ended well for us.
Some of my friends are in the same terrible situation and they need help.
Will you help me save my friends?
Let’s make sure they get a new life in a warm and loving home.
Save a life. Adopt one of my friends.
Lets go!
Can you please hurry?
My friends are waiting!
Is it OK if I drive?
Charlie’s Dream – His own building
Charlie was an inspiration for all of us, humans and dogs. He saved hundreds of dogs and maybe some humans too in his years working with Rescue Charlie’s Friends. He saw all the dogs passing through and we think he knew he was doing something wonderful.
Charlie died on May 1st, 2020. We miss him terribly.
Rescue Charlie’s Friends will live on in his memory and continue to rescue dogs. Charlie’s dream was to have his own building where he could receive the transports indoors out of the weather and operate not just as a dog rescue but as a dog shelter. We will do all we can to make his dream come true. You can help with a donation to his GoFundMe account.
WE ARE SOOO EXCITED!
Country at its best.
12 in a row all day!
The wonderful people at WPOR are partnering with Rescue Charlie’s Friends to help raise money for Charlie’s Building!
Jon, Joe and Courtney hosted our first weekly broadcast talking about Rescue Charlie’s Friends and the work we do rescuing dogs, bringing them to Maine and matching them with their new families.
Meet Charlie's Friends
Charlie with help from our wonderful volunteers, sponsors and donors is rescuing lots of his friends. Even more this year than last year. Wow!
Click here to see some of the many dogs that have already found new homes.
All dogs and puppies adopted through Rescue Charlie’s Friends are in full compliance with all Maine health requirements including quarantine periods, exceed the minimum age for importation, have current health certificates, have received all age appropriate vaccinations and have been spayed or neutered.
If you want to be the first to know, get a sneak peek and be notified of our adoption events, just sign up for our email.
Next Transport - November 7th
The next transport is scheduled for November 7th.
The dogs that will arrive on November 7th are being added to the website now. The puppies and the rest of the adult dogs will be added starting Monday 10/19.
Please Note:
To be fair to the people who have been trying for a while to adopt, for the first few days people who have already been approved for adoption will have preferential treatment! After they have had a chance, adoptions will be open to everyone.
Simon and Garfunkel need new families but they won’t be in Maine until November or December.
Two Beautiful Girls
Six week old Labrador mixes, both are girls!
Hi, I’m Ini Minni and my sister Miny and I are hoping to be adopted when we get to Maine. Will you adopt me?
Hi, I’m Miny. My sister is my best friend so far, but if you will adopt me You will be my best friend! Will you adopt me?
Greek Gods
Three girls and a boy, they are seven week old Pitbull mixes.
Why am I the only one not spoken for? Don’t they know that I am APHRODITE the Olympian goddess of love?
Nathan and Luna
Nathan and Luna are four month old Labrador mixes.
Hi I’m a boy and my name is Nathan.
Hello Everybody, I’m Luna and I’m a girl.
Cocao & Baby Bear
Cocao and her son Baby Bear are Terrier mixes. Cocao is three years old and Baby Bear is three months old. They are a bonded pair to be adopted together.
Hello, My mom is Cocao and she has been the best mom ever. I’m a lucky boy.
Hello Everybody, I’m Cocao and I am the proud mother of my son Baby Bear. He is a great kid. he learns fast and just wants to please.
Bear
Bear is a six year old male Chihuahua mix.
Bear has been abused by a man and is now fearful of men. When a man is near, he just shuts down as though he could go into a shell, like a turtle.
I am Bear and I really want to be a part of your family. Will you please adopt me?
I’m good with everybody and even with other dogs.
DOG OF THE WEEK
This dog is
Junior
Junior is a Labrador / Hound mix. He is a ten month old male. He weighs 40 pounds.
Hello everybody. They call me “Junior” and I’m a boy. I love everybody but I tend to be a little skittish around men. I actually like women better but I’m good with men once I get to know them a little.
I still have some puppy energy and I really love to walk and to play. Want someone to walk with? I’m your dog!
Will you please adopt me?
Have you heard my story? Well, my name is Junior and I was wondering around hoping to find something to eat. things just weren’t going too well.
I girl found me and took me home. It was wonderful. She saved her money to get my veterinary needs taken care of and she fed me and gave me lots of love.
But then she went away to college and her parents couldn’t keep me, so I came to this shelter. I was really really scared. They have been kind to me but it’s just not the same as having a home.
They told Rescue Charlie’s Friends about me and they are bringing me to Maine. They said that I will get adopted and have a family to love! I can hardly wait! I really hope I get adopted.
Even though I’m a little shy around men at first, I love everybody and I’m good with other dogs too.
Will you adopt me? Please? Look, I’m already potty trained and I don’t eat shoes anymore. So can we be a family?
The City Crew
Presenting Puppies! Fourteen Puppies!
Five females and Nine males. What a crew! They are Labrador mixes and will be eleven weeks old when they arrive in Maine. Some are brother / sister and some are half brother / half sister. All are tons of fun and loads of love!
Three Dachshunds
These three are ten weeks old. They are Dachshund mixes and all three are males.
Luca
I can’t wait! I can’t wait! I’m going to be adopted! I hope it is soon and I hope it is you so I can love you for ever and ever!
I’ve never been adopted before and I hear it is the most wonderful thing that can happen EVER!
Please Please Please adopt me!
Anthony
I can’t wait to come to Maine and get adopted! Will it be you? I hope so!
Jefferson & Hercules
Jefferson and Hercules are Catahoula mixes. They are eight weeks old and both are males.
Jefferson
Will you adopt me? Please? All I really want is a family I can love.
Hercules
Will you adopt me? Please? I’ll be really really good.
Joe
Joe is a male Hound mix. He weighs about fifty five pounds.
Thanksgiving Group
Three Labrador / Great dane mix puppies. All males, three months old
Snack Group
Three little puppies from a Shepherd mix mommy. We don’t know anything about daddy.
They are were six weeks old on October sixth. Two boys and a girl!
Hello I’m Biscuit. We are going to go to Maine! We have no idea where that is but we are really excited because they said when we get there, we will get adopted! That means that each of us will have a family to love!
Please adopt my sister. She is really good to me and our brothers. Then adopt my brother. Then please adopt me!
By the way, I’m, a boy.
I’m, a girl
I’m, a boy
Three Puppies
These three siblings, two boys and a girl are blind and/or deaf. We aren’t sure whether they are fully blind or partially blind. We don’t know whether they have some hearing or none. We aren’t sure if all three are blind or if all three are deaf. Some may be both or only one. We just don’t know yet.
They are only eight weeks old now. They are a Hound / Cur mix.
Dolly
Dolly is a Labrador / Shepherd mix. She is a four month old female.
I’m Dolly and I am friendly with everyone. I like other dogs, kids and everybody else!
Kenny
Kenny is a four month old male Labrador mix
Hello, I’m Kenny and I’m good with everybody.
June
June is a five month old Pit Bull mix
I’m Dolly and I am friendly with everyone. I like other dogs, kids and everybody else!
The Christmas Crew
Holy Cow! Five Great Pyrenees Puppies!
Two girls and three boys
Are we cute enough?
We all look alike so to tell us apart, they put color-coded collars on us. Then by the color of the collar they could tell which is which.
We decided to have some fun, so we switched collars. We put all the boy’s collars on the girls and all the girls collars on the boys. You should see the people – it’s hilarious! Now they are REALLY confused!
The Flintstone Crew
Three Boys and Two Girls
We were just six weeks old on October 6th. We are Dachshund mix siblings. There are two girls and three boys.
Wow, do we have a lot of fun doing, well, puppy stuff. we make up all sorts of games, like Chase Me, Wrestle with Me, Pull my Paw, Chase my Tail and Don’t Chew My Ear. It’s a ton of fun.
Then we all curl up on top of each other and take a nap.
Panda
Panda is a one year Akita and Husky mix. She is a female.
Have you seen my video? Then you already know what a great dog I am. If you will just adopt me, I can show your up close and personal what a great dog I am and you won’t have to rely on a video. So will you? Adopt me, I mean?
Scooter
Scooter is a male Chiweenie mix. He is four or five years old and weighs only eight pounds.
Hi, I’m Scooter. I really love everyone and I’ll be good even with other dogs! Plus, I’m very sweet and I’m even potty trained. I’m just the perfect dog! (everyone says so)
The best thing is to just adopt me and we will be happy together for ever!
Zeus
Zeus is a male Malamute. He is 1.5 years old and weighs about fifty five pounds.
I’m Zeus and I’ll be coming to Maine soon. I’m hoping to be adopted.
I’m really very sweet. I still have lots of energy and I need to learn my manners and if you will teach me I will try really hard to learn them, OK?
Will you adopt me?
smiley
Smiley is a two or three year old female Pug / Terrier mix.
Smiley – that’s me! I am good with everybody. Kids, adults and other dogs. I was at a house with a hoarder and they just put me on a chain and left me there. I was miserable.
Now they took me away from there and took the chain off of me. Pretty soon I’m going to go to Maine. I hope when I get there that someone adopts me!
Maybe it will be you.
Smoochie
Smoochie is a male Labrador mix. He is one year old. Smoochie has a very sweet personality.
Hello Everybody! My name is Smoochie. I’m not too happy with the name, but I guess it will have to do.
Of course if you adopt me, we can change it to anything we want.
I do get a say in what we name me, don’t I? I mean I wouldn’t want a name that’s all girly and mooshy. Or one that your tongue would stumble over when you yell it out the front door to call me in, right?
No matter what you name me, I am good with people, kids and even with other dogs.
That was about the best cup of coffee I ever had. Is there any more?
Surfy and Turfy
Surfy is a female Labrador mix and Turfy is a male Labrador mix. They are seven months old.
Surfy and Turfy are good with kids, adults and even with other dogs. They can be adopted separately.
Dolly
Dolly is a Labrador / Shepherd mix. She is a four month old female.
Hello, I’m Dolly. My brother Kenny and I were dumped at the side of a road. Things got better after that and now we have been told that we are going to go to Maine and get adopted. ADOPTED! Wow! We can’t wait.
Kenny
Kenny is a four month old Labrador / Shepherd mix. he is a male.
Hello Everybody!
I’m Kenny and I am coming to Maine to get adopted! My sister Dolly and I are very excited. I hope she gets adopted before me so that I know she will be safe and have a home of her own.
I hope I get adopted too. Will you adopt me?
Fancy
Fancy is a four year old Dachshund mix.
Hello, my name is Fancy. Yes, I’m fancy but that’s my NAME I’m not trying to say that I am a fancy dog (even though I am).
I’m a Dachshund mix. That means I have a long body and short legs. In fact if my legs were much shorter, they wouldn’t reach the ground.
I’m good with people and kids and even with other dogs.
Oh well, I hope you will adopt me. If you do, I promise I will love you forever.
Hank
Hank is a male Shepherd mix. He is about four or five years old.
Hank was shot in the chest by “Pest Control” exterminators hired by an apartment complex manager. He was taken in by a kind person and has completely recovered physically but he is still shy and a little fearful. His foster in Alabama says that he prefers to stay in his crate and seems to feel safe there. He is housebroken and goes outside when needed, but then returns to his crate. He is slowly improving and beginning to trust people. He will need a kind, loving family.
Hello, I’m Hank.
I was hanging out around an apartment complex hoping someone would feed me. Sometimes people would give me something to eat but a lot of days, it just didn’t happen.
I guess some of the people didn’t like me hanging around asking for food, so someone came and shot me. I thought I was dead. What happened after that is kind of a fog but I remember waking up and people were taking care of me.
I’m staying with a nice person now in Alabama. I’m a little afraid of loud noises and I just go into my crate and stay there most of the time.
They told me that I’m going to Maine to get adopted. I can hardly wait. I hope that someone adopts me so I can love them for ever and ever. I hope they love me too.
Please adopt me.
Have you seen this video? They brought me in here on a leash to see how I would be with other dogs. I could have told them that I get along great with other dogs but they didn’t ask. Then they took the leash off and I walked over and got on a bed so you could see me better.
Shelby
Shelby is a female Heeler / retriever mix. She is ten months old.
How embarrassing. If they had told me they were going to take my picture I would have gotten rid of the toys, fixed my hair and sucked in my tummy. Please don’t show this picture to anyone. Just delete it and come back tomorrow to take another one, OK?
Hello again, I’m Shelby.
At least these pictures are a little better. I’m really a good looking dog – all the guys say so.
Plus, I’m good with everyone. I mean adults, kids, other dogs and even cats. What more could you want?
So are you going to adopt me? I will love you forever and ever!
Sonny
Sonny is a Golden Retriever / Shepherd / Hound mix. He is eight years old.
Will you adopt me?
They named me “Honey” and I was not happy. I let them know that I’m no girl and I wanted a man’s name. So they changed my name to Sonny and I am much happier now.
I love everybody and I’m even good with other dogs.
Will you be the one who adopts me? I hope so!
Freckles
Freckles is a two year old Labrador / Pitbull mix. She weighs about thirty pounds.
I just want someone to love that will love me back. Is it you?
My name is Freckles. Can you see why they call me that?
Greta
Greta is a four year old female. She is a Labrador / Terrier mix.
So what I want to know is, can I come home with you?
This is what the staff in Alabama are saying about Greta
“Y’all HAVE to watch this video and see Greta swivel her head around dramatically and flash her beautiful smile. Just OMGee!!!
Greta is PERFECT. We dog tested her, and she just rolled over and was so submissive. She loves EVERYONE and all dogs.
She’s your “Turn Key Ready” girl~ Polite, calm, patient, well behaved. She’s gonna do well in any family. From active with small kids, to older and more sedentary. She also walks great on leash. She has so much love to give, and will make the perfect family dog. If you met her, you would fall in love like the staff and I have.”
My name is Greta. I am a really good dog and I hope that you will adopt me. I’m good with people, kids and other dogs.
Roxette
Roxette is a Labrador / Shepherd mix. All seven of her gorgeous puppies arrived and were all adopted in September.
Roxette is a female, about four years old and weighs sixty pounds.
Hello, I’m Roxette. You may remember my wonderful puppies that arrived in September. Every one of them was adopted and that made me very, very happy. Now it’s my turn. I would like to be adopted. Will you adopt me?
Little Man
Little Man is a seven year old male Chihuahua mix.
Will you adopt me?
I love everybody and I’m even good with other dogs.
Will you be the one who adopts me? I hope so!
Elijah
Elijah is a PitBull mix. He is six to eight months old
Elijah deserves a good, loving warm home with a family that will care for him. He needs some hugs and love!
He is good with other dogs too. We don’t know about cats.
Hi I’m Elijah
I have been abused and neglected. My collar became so tight it cut into my neck and left a nasty sore when they took it off. But I am really glad it is off!
I was just tossed outside and rarely even fed, that’s why I look so skinny.
I still love everyone and I’m just hoping that someone will love me back. I just want to sit on the couch with you and not worry that someone will hurt me.
Duke
Duke is one good looking dog, you can see that. Duke is eight months old. He is a Hound / Labrador / Great Dane mix. He weighs about fifty five pounds.
Will you adopt me?
Here is waht the staff in Alabama says about Duke
Duke looks just like Marmaduke.
We used Duke to “Dog Test” all the other dogs because he has the perfect temperament. As a matter of fact,
We dog tested him with an aggressive dog and he just rolled with it and didn’t even react.
Duke is EVERYONE’S favorite at the shelter, he is sweet, goofy and laid back. He will make the PERFECT family dog with kids (maybe not really little kids – he might accidentally knock them down).
Duke is just a big, loving puppy and he loves to “Talk” as most hounds do, he’s a hoot.
We found out during the video he’s afraid of toys, so maybe that’s something he needs to work on! Duke has lots of energy, and will do best with an active family.
Will you be the one who adopts me? I hope so!
June
June is a female. She is five months old. June is an American Bully mix
I’m June. I was named after a month. I think that June is my favorite month, so that is good.
June is very sweet. She is good with kids and adults. She is also good with other dogs.
Mister Brindle Bud
Mister Brindle Bud is a Brindle Labrador mix. He is one year old.
Hello, I they call me Mister Brindle Bud. I’m one year old and I’m very sweet (everyone says so) and I’m good with people and kids and even dogs.
Skipper
Skipper is a male Poodle mix. He is seven years old.
He will be best in a home without big dogs.
Hi, I’m Skipper. Would you like to adopt me? I sure hope so. I would love to be a part of your family.
Dixie and Rebel
Dixie and Rebel are eleven month old siblings. They are bonded and need to be adopted together.
Dixie
Hi. I’m Dixie. I’m a little skittish around people I don’t know but once I meet them, I’m very loving.
My brother Rebel and I really want to be adopted together. Will you adopt us?
Rebel
I’m Rebel. Dixie is my sister and she is a really good dog. But then, so am I. I’m a little skittish at first too, but I really love people once I get to know them
Nena
Nena is a mix of Greyhound and Labrador. She is a one year old female.
I can see you. I’m looking right at you. I hope that you will look at me and see that I am the perfect dog for you.
I’m Nena. I’m a really good all around dog. I good with people and little kids. I’m also good with other dogs.
Plus, I just love everybody. Will you take me home? Will you adopt me?
Julius
Julius is a one or two year old Dachshund mix
I’m Julius. I’m good with everybody, even other dogs. I am coming to Maine soon and I hope that you will adopt me. I would love to be a part of your family.
I’m already housebroken plus I haven’t eaten a shoe for a long time and I won’t eat yours.
WANTED - LAP TO LAY ON
Carlson
Carlson is a six year old male Chihuahua mix.
Will you please let me out of here?
I love everybody and I’m even good with other dogs. Can I try out your lap and see if we fit together?
Hello, I’m Carlson. I just want a warm lap to lay on. Any size will do, just so I can feel safe, comfortable and loved. I will love you back forever and ever, I promise.
Mikey
Mikey is a Chihuahua mix. He is a six year old male.
Hello Everybody! My name is Mikey. I am very friendly with everybody. I just need a family I can love that will love me too. Will it be yours? Can I become a part of your family?
I’m not so sure about having other dogs around. I hope I get adopted into a family where I am the only dog.
Zoey
Zoey is a Shih Tzu mix. She is a seven year old female.
Hello, I am Zoey. I am very sweet and I love everyone. I don’t like other dogs much, so I really hope to live in a house where I am the only dog.
People here are making fun of me because (they say) I’m way overweight. Well look in the mirror sweetheart. Oops, sorry, I should not have said that.
I am looking for a family to love. I’m seven years old so I long ago learned what not to do in the house. Plus, I’ve lost interest in eating your slippers.
I would much rather just lay next to you on the couch and watch Hallmark movies. I like them because they always have a happy ending.
Will you please adopt me?
Oliver
Oliver is a male Pomeranian / Chihuahua mix. He is about two years old.
Do you have any food for me? If you take a look at my ribs, you will see why I’m asking. I really need something to eat!
Hello Everybody! My name is Oliver. I am very friendly with everyone except that I am afraid of men. I need a little time with men before I trust them. Other than that, I love everyone. I’m good with other dogs too.
I just need a family I can love that will love me too. Will it be yours? Can I become a part of your family?
Remi
Remi is a male Pyrenees / Husky mix. He is six months old.
So how about it. Am I cute enough?
I’m only six months old and already I need a pretty big couch!
I am one handsome dog even if I do have to say so myself. I’m waiting to get adopted into a family of my own. I’m going to make a wonderful addition to your family and I’m going to plug right in without any drama. I can’t wait to meet you!
Norma Jean
Norma Jean is a Labrador / Pitbull mix. She is a female and is two years old.
Hi, I’m Norma Jean.
When I heard that I was I was going to Maine to be adopted, I said “Adopted. What’s that?”
Then they told me it means I will become part of a family. A real family with people I can love and who will love me back forever. I was so excited. I still am and I can hardly wait.
This is what the people in Alabama say about Norma Jean.
“If someone asked me to pick one dog out of this entire shelter to take home, and commit to for a lifetime it would be this girl right here.”
Norma Jean is “… calm, sweet, patient, and easy going. She is perfection- she’s not hyper or jumping.
She will plug into any family with ease, whether you’re laid back or active. She will be amazing with children of all ages. We tested her with another dog that growled at her, and she simply rolled with it and walked away, lol. She didn’t want ANY trouble.”
Scrappy and Rogue
Scrappy and Rogue are sisters. They are seven month old female Hound mixes.
Scrappy
Rogue
HI I’m only seven months old and I am full of life. I love everyone. I am coming to Maine and I really, really want to get adopted so I can have someone to love. I hope it’s you!
Hey I’m here too. I’m coming to Maine too. Don’t forget me! There she goes again hogging the spotlight. My sister can be very annoying.
Pixie
Pixie is an American Pitbull Terrier. She is three years old and weighs thirty five pounds.
Pixie will be coming to Maine in November.
Hello, I’m Pixie.
I got off to a rough start. I was chained up in the back yard and nearly starved to death. Some nice people rescued me from there. I have been eating and eating and now I have my good looks back.
I am a very sweet lovable girl. I’m very laid back and easy going but i do have occasional spurts of energy.
I really want to be the only dog in your home because I really love all the attention. I like other dogs but there are times I just want to be the only dog in your life. But I’m totally fine if we are out walking and see another dog. I’m not aggressive or reactive.
I’m already crate and potty trained, so you don’t have to worry about that.
I would make a perfect hiking or walking buddy.
Sometimes they call me “Piggy” I think it’s rude to call me that, but they just laugh and say I make grunting noises and you can even hear them in the video.
Trisha
Loving my new Life.
I’m Trisha. Once I was abandoned and in a shelter. I heard them talking on the phone with Rescue Charlie’s Friends and the next thing I knew, I was on a bus and rode all the way to Maine.
When I got here, some wonderful people adopted me. I have never been so happy. I have lots of new friends and as you can see, plenty of places to explore. I love my new family so very much and you know what? They love me too! I can not thank enough the wonderful people who made my new life possible
Pippa
Loving my new Life.
Hi, I’m Pappa. I never met Charlie but I was so happy when his organization brought me and lots of his other friends up from Alabama. I was adopted a few weeks ago and I have never had such a wonderful life. I get lots of love and attention and I will love my new family for ever and ever. I feel so lucky to have been rescued. Charlie rescues all of his friends that he can and we all love him for it.
My only problem is that I like both of these couches and I can’t make up my mind which one to sleep on.
Simon and Garfunkel
Simon and Garfunkel are about one and a half years old. They were surrendered by their owners to a shelter that would not have been able to keep them long. Rescue Charlie’s Friends was able to rescue them in time. We don’t know how long they have been living together. They can be adopted together or separately.
Simon and Garfunkel did NOT arrive in September as originally scheduled. Unfortunately they tested positive for heartworm. so they have to stay in Alabama until their treatment is complete and they test negative. That usually takes two or three months, so we expect they will arrive in Maine in November or December
Simon
Hi I’m Simon. I’m a boy and I’m one and a half years old. I think I’m a Beagle / Basset mix.
Will you please adopt me?
Garfunkel
