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?
Meet Charlie's Friends
2019 was a huge success and 2020 is off to a great start! Charlie with help from our wonderful volunteers, sponsors and donors is rescuing lots of his friends. 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 up to date on all their vaccinations, have been spayed or neutered and have a microchip so that if they are ever lost, they can be returned to their family.
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.
The Game of Thrones Crew
Harley is the mother of six week old Beagle mixes. Two girls and two boys. Harley is one and a half to two years old.
Harley is a Beagle mix. She has two beautiful girl puppies and three boys, all wanting to be adopted. Harley wants to be adopted too. Will you be the one?
Here are Harley's Babies
Sansa is a female. She wants to be part of your family.
Ayra is a female.
Tyrion is a male. He is a six week old Beagle mix
Jamie is a male. He is a six week old Beagle mix.
The Italian Crew
Lou is the mother of the Italian Crew – All nine of them!
Two boys and seven females.
Lou and the her babies are Labrador mixes. Her babies are six weeks old.
Wow. No one told me I was going to have nonuplets. I am one busy mom. Do I look worried? Of course I’m worried. I have nine babies to worry about. They all need to get adopted. And so do I. I want to be a part of a new family too. Will you help? Will you adopt one of my babies?
Hi, I’m Anelli. I’m one of the babies. I have two brothers and a ton of sisters. We are all really cute and we all need new homes. I worry about my mom. She needs to be adopted too.
I’m a girl and I’m pretty good at spelling, but I’m still having trouble spelling my own name. Give me a while, I’ll get it.
When mom told us we are nonuplets, I thought “Wow! That sounds really cool”. Truth is, I just pretended to know what it means but really, I had no idea. Now it’s been so long I’m too embarrassed to ask.
The Ridgeback Crew
These beautiful puppies are eleven week old Rhodesian Ridgeback mixes. All three are boys.
My brothers and I were put in the car. We thought we were going for a ride and we were really happy. We went for a ride alright – then we were dumped off outside a veterinarian’s office. Just like that. We didn’t do anything wrong. We really loved the people, but they didn’t love us. They just dumped us and drove off.
The Veterinarian took us inside and called Charlie. Charlie said “Sure, we will take them. We will bring them to Maine and they will be adopted”
ADOPTED! When we heard that we were soooo excited we were jumping up and down all over the place. Imagine – Charlie is going to rescue us!
My brothers and I are great looking dogs. We are only eleven weeks old and we are all boys. We love everybody and if you give us a chance, I think you will love us too. The only hard part will be deciding which one of us to adopt. Of course, dare I say it, you could adopt two or even all three of us if you want. OK, OK, I don’t want to be pushy. I was just saying…
Jolly
Jolly is a male Shepherd mix. He is ten weeks old.
I’m Jolly
Hi, I’m Jolly. I don’t need to tell you I am one fine looking puppy. You can see that for yourself. What you can’t see in a picture is that I am really, really sweet and I love everybody. I would love to lay next to you on the couch. Sound good? Just adopt me and I promise we will have lots of good times together!
Ferry
Ferry is a six month old Retriever mix. She is a female.
Look – I’m on the couch and I’m not leaving any hair behind. Isn’t that good? Or would you prefer a shaggy dog that leaves its hair in piles all over the place? It’s up to you. Shaggy dog, hair all over or me.
I’m Ferry. I know, I don’t like the name much either but if you will adopt me, we can pick out a new name for me, OK?
I’m a really good dog. I promise I won’t eat your shoes. Is it OK if I just play with them and carry them around a bit?
Will you adopt me? Please?
Bear
Bear is a male four year old Husky / Shepherd mix.
I’m Bear and I’m a Husky / Shepherd mix. I’m a male and I’m four years old. I really want to go home with you, if that’s OK. OK? Do you have any children? I love children and they love me.
I’m Bear. They call me that because, well, actually I don’t know why. But I like my name.
Look at me. I have heterochromia. One eye blue and one brown.
Fred and Barney
Fred and Barney are Shepherd mixes. They are both males and they are eight months old
Hi, I’m Fred
I’m Fred, I’m a boy and I am hoping that you will adopt me. My brother Barney needs a new family too. We will blend in with your family and love you forever. Will you help us?
Will you adopt me?
Hey, we’re trying to get adopted here and this is the best they can do for pictures of us? We are MUCH better looking than these pictures show. There is a lot of competition to get adopted – just look at the other puppies up for adoption. They get great pictures and we get – these. I’ll ask them for some better pictures but in the meantime, rest assured we are good looking dogs. You can take my word for it. I would never lie to you.
WOW! My brother Fred and I are being adopted together! We are so happy and feel so lucky!
Billy Jean
Billy Jean is a ten month old female Border Collie / Labrador mix.
Billy Jean is a really sweet dog. She has been great with everyone.
I’m Billy Jean. I’m really sweet. I love everyone and just about everything.
Gigi
Gigi is a six month old Chihuahua mix. Gigi is a female. Gigi is arriving in February or March.
Arctic and Aspen
Arctic and Aspen are Great Pyrenees mix Puppies. They are both boys. They are three months old and are fluffy, sweet and oh so lovable.
WOW! We are being adopted together into the same family! We are sooooo lucky and sooooo happy. We never even dreamed that life could be so good. We will love our new family for ever and ever!
The Mountain Crew
The Mountain Crew are Border Collie / Labrador mixes. They are eleven weeks old. Three males and one female
I’m a male. I really love my sister. I hope you adopt her, but then will you adopt me?
I’m a male too. We have had a bit of a rough time. I am hoping that you will adopt me.
I’m the only girl. My brothers have been so very nice to me. They try to protect me and I really hope that you will adopt one of them. And if you can, will you adopt me too?
Those above will arrive Saturday, February 1st. They need new families too!
Those below arrived on Saturday, January 18th and are staying with fosters until Saturday, January 25th when they will be ready to go to their new families.
Tabitha
Tabitha will arrive on a later transport but her puppies arrived on January 18th.
Tabitha is a two year old Dachshund / Terrier mix and mom to four gorgeous little ones.
I’m Tabitha and I have four count ’em, four gorgeous little babies. All of us need a new home and a new family. I promise, we are very, very lovable.
And here are Tabitha's Babies
One boy, three girls. They are only seven weeks old in the pictures.
I’m a girl and my name is Carrie. I look a little like my mom.
I was “Adoption Pending” for a few weeks and then the night before I was to go to my new family, they called and canceled. I was heart broken when I heard the news.
I had been bragging about what a great family was adopting me. When the other puppies heard that I was being left behind, they all felt sorry for me and wished me well. It was very hard on Saturday to see them go one by one to their new families until it was just me, all alone. I tried to be brave and not let them see me cry.
But today is a new day. I am gorgeous and beautiful with a soft, sweet personality. Did I mention that I am gorgeous? Did I say sweet? Well I am. Good looking too. One fine puppy. Will you adopt me?
The Southern Belle Crew
Terrier / Dachshund mix puppies. Two boys and three girls.
I’m a boy. I know “Cuddles” is not much of a name for a boy but don’t let it fool you. I’m no sissy.
I’m a girl.
We are a great bunch of puppies. My brother is a good guy and my sisters are totally lovable. I’m not bad myself.
I’m a boy.
I’m a girl.
According to Mom we are a Dachshund / Terrier mix. That means when we grow up we won’t be very big and we will still fit on your lap.
I’m a girl.
Peaches
Peaches is a female Chihuahua / Pug mix. She is three or four years old and recently became mom to five gorgeous puppies.
I’m a Chihuahua / Pug mix. If you can’t adopt one of my babies, maybe you can adopt me. OK?
Here are Peaches' Puppies
Three boys, two girls. Chihuahua / Pug mixes, four months old.
I know, I know – the picture says my name is “Snow”. Well, they changed it. Why? Because “Snow” sounds like “NO”. So every time they called my name I thought I did something wrong. After a while when they called me, I thought “Now what have I done?” I asked them to please change my name before I got some kind of complex or something.
OK, now that we got that straight, I’m a boy. I love to play and I broke my leg.
I’m a boy. I love treats.
I’m a boy. I love everyone.
I’m a girl. I have three brothers. I have a sister too. Of course, We all want to be adopted. Can you help?
I’m a girl. I am worried about my sister and brothers, I really hope they get adopted soon. Of course I want to be adopted too.
Oh NO! What happened to Sammy?
Hi, I’m Sammy. I’m here in Maine and staying with a Foster and I fell and broke my leg. I’m OK now, the Veterinarian has fixed me up and I will soon heal and be a strong as ever.
I want to sound brave like a tough guy, but truth is I’m loving the sympathy and cuddling that I’m getting now. I’ll play the tough guy routine later, after I grow up a bit.
Sammy has been asking every time he needs to go out. NO ACCIDENTS in the house at all. He is one sweet boy. No food aggression, no aggression with other dogs. We have three adult dogs, much larger than Sammy. He shows respect but is not timid. They get along great. He has been quiet and has not barked at all. What a lovable boy!
Minnie and Mickey
Minnie and Mickey are brother and sister. They are six month old Wire Terrier mixes
Minnie and Mickey are brother and sister. Which is which? It looks like Minnie is the one on the left
Minnie and Mickey are brother and sister. Minnie is wearing the pink jacket.
Starsky and Hutch
Starsky and Hutch are Chihuahua mixes. Both are males. They are twelve weeks old.
Stella
Stella is a one and a half year old Jack Russell mix. She recently became a mom. She has been a great mom! Stella’s babies need time to grow before they travel. Stella and her babies are arriving in January.
I’m Stella and I’m a Jack Russell mix. I have gorgeous little babies. All of us need a new home and a new family. I promise, we are very, very lovable. Good looking too.
And here are Stella's Babies
They are only two weeks old in the pictures but they will be eight weeks old when they arrive in Maine.
I’m a boy and I have a sister and a brother. My name is Santiago.
Teacup
Teacup is a Wire Terrier mix. She is a female and is sixteen weeks old.
That’s right. I’m not very big. I will fit on your lap no matter how petite you are.
Will you adopt me? Please? I won’t cause any trouble. I can fit in your hand or maybe even in your pocket. I’m a girl and I’m sixteen weeks old.
What people are saying
I adopted a puppy from Rescue Charlie’s Friends on June 2, 2018 named August. My thirteen year old dog had passed away the month before.
I renamed him. Bud Lite. Bud because he is my Buddy and Lite because he is the Lite of my life.
I am some what of a hermit, but Buddy gets me out walking everyday. We have met many wonderful people and other dogs on our walks.
He means everything to me.
PLEASE keep up the good work you are doing both for the dogs and the families that are fortunate enough to adopt them.
From Foster to Adopter
I have always been a dog person.
For as long as I can remember I have had a special bond with these four legged loves.
When my karma died I thought that my heart would rip in two. To me, and many other pet owners, a dog is very much a part of your family, another child. There is nothing like the love that a dog has for their humans.
For many years I have wanted another dog, but as we all know it’s a lot of work and I’ve got enough going on in my life, Ha!
Fostering has been wonderful, it helps teach my kids responsibility, it shows them the importance of volunteer work and helping other beings, we get to have puppies around, and we got to save all of these beautiful dogs who otherwise wouldn’t have it so great.
I would highly recommend it for anyone out there who is a dog lover. It’s hard, yes, because you do fall in love, but it also gives life so much meaning, and it’s such an amazing feeling to see these dogs go to a new special home after coming from not so great circumstances.
This dog right here came into our life by chance. We are going away and the rescue just needed help with her for the weekend so they asked us. From the moment she got into our car, something was different. There was an immediate bond with my oldest and when we took her home it quickly extended to everyone. It just felt like she was coming home. We were absolutely not thinking about getting another dog right now, but just like Hazel, we absolutely could not let her go. She just fit. Even Hazel is realizing that she has a new body. This poor sweet dog had a rough beginning, but we’re here to make sure that the rest of her life is a grand one! I am so thankful that this sweet soul chose us. 
