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 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, have been spayed or neutered and have a microchip to identify them 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.
Seventy Five Dogs? Really?
We are in the process of adding about seventy five dogs to the website. About half will be coming on March 7th and the rest are scheduled to arrive on march 21st. The dates and the list of dogs are subject to change, so please check the website often.
If you want to be notified of transport dates and adoption events, please subscribe to our email. Don’t worry, we won’t spam you.
Adding the dogs will take a while and in many cases we don’t yet have all the information and updated pictures. We will keep the website updated as complete information and better pictures become available.
Sandi, Mandi and Candi
These great looking girls are Chihuahua mixes
Three gorgeous little Chihuahua mix puppies. These girls are just sixteen weeks old. They won’t be very big when they are grown up.
Which one is which? Your guess is as good as ours.
We will add individual pictures of them as soon as we get them.
Oreo
Oreo is a female Terrier mix. She is one year old.
Have you ever wanted a friend who would love you no matter what? Well then, I’m your dog.
Snickers and Prissy
Snicker is a four year old male Shih Tzu / Schnauzer mix
Will you adopt me? Can I be part of your family?
Prissy is a female Chihuahua mix
I see you. I already love you. If you will just let me lay in your lap for five minutes, you will love me too. I am a really good dog and I will be the best friend you ever had.
Virginia Woolf
Virginia is a one to two year old Hound mix and the proud mother of some famous puppies
I am the proud mother of some famous authors. I guess writing runs in the family.
Now my babies need to get adopted. And so do I. We want to be a part of a new family. Will you help? Will you adopt one of my babies?
Hi, I’m a boy named Charles Dickens. Perhaps you have heard of me. We are in a city in Alabama now. Charlie is rescuing us and bringing us to a city in Maine. Once we get there, I’ll tell you the tale of the two cities.
I’m a boy and I had a terrible nightmare last night. I dreamed I was strapped to a table in a deep pit and there was this pendulum swinging back and forth over me. It kept getting closer and closer.
Finally I woke up and everything was OK. I snuggled in with my Mom and went back to sleep.
All of us are great dogs. My Mom loves everyone and gets along great with all the neighbors.
My brothers Edgar and Charles are fun loving guys who just want a family to love. Same with me. That’s what I want too – just a family to love. Will it be yours?
I’m a girl. I’m really happy that Charlie is going to rescue us and bring us to Maine. I hope we aren’t going to be traveling by train. Remember what happened on the Orient Express? I hope we will be in a van. Much safer.
Cupcake
Cupcake is a female Chihuahua mix. She is two years old.
Patches
Patches is a Labrador mix. He is a one year old male.
I don’t care. I told you, enough with the pictures already. Stand there all day if you want but I’m not going to look at the camera.
The Pyrenees Crew
Five gorgeous puppies. Three boys and two girls. They are fifteen weeks old.
Five gorgeous puppies. Three boys and two girls.
Allie
Allie is four year old female Labrador mix
I’m Allie
I’m Allie. I’m a girl and I’m a Labrador mix. Charlie said he would bring me to Maine and someone would adopt me. I really hope so. I want a family to love.
Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist is a male Shepherd mix. He is seventeen weeks old.
Mr Bumble
Mr Bumble is a male Shepherd mix. He is twenty weeks old.
I know, I know – I look like I could be the brother of Oliver Twist, but I’m not. We are not brothers, at least that what my Mom says.
Lucky
Lucky is a two year old Shepherd / Hound mix. He is the daddy of Ruby’s puppies
I met Ruby a while back. We got to know each other and after a while we got married. Now we are the parents of four of the cutest little puppies you ever saw – Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. They need new homes. ruby and I do too.
I’m Lucky. I am the daddy to Ruby’s little ones
I want to be a part of your family. Watch me in the video – you will see that I am mellow and easy going with other dogs. So now the big question: Will you adopt me?
Ruby and her Puppies
Ruby is a one and a half year old Husky. Her babies are Husky / Shepherd mixes. Four puppies, two boys and two girls. Her puppies are eleven weeks old.
Hi, I’m Ruby. I have four puppies who need new homes. I need a home too. Will you adopt me?
Ruby's Babies
Cleo
Cleo is a four year old Pit mix. Friendly with dogs, cats and everyone.
Cleo is a special girl. She likes ALL dogs/cats/critters. Submits to everyone and everything.
But here is her one issue-
She never learned to walk on a leash properly and she tugs.. she is very strong at 75 lbs.
She will need a strong handler…
Her current owner is frail/sickly and almost got dragged by Cleo and is afraid shes going to get hurt.
Other than that, Cleo is a special girl.
Loves everyone… calm.. housebroken..
LOVES kids and other animals.
Shes been taught to pick up her toys and put them away.
Cleo shows off how sweet she is
Good with all critters large and small, dogs cats turtles and all. Rides great in a car. Housebroken.
Flower and her Puppies
Flower is a two to three year old Basset mix with five little puppies, three boys and two girls
Hi, I’m Flower. I’m a Basset mix and I’m two to three years old. Would you like to adopt one of my puppies? I want them to have a good home.
Flower's Puppies are fifteen weeks old
I’m a boy. My mom says I have been a great son and that someone will adopt me. I sure hope so.
I’m a boy. I love to play with my brothers and sisters but I really like it when the people come and throw the ball for us. Great fun!
I’m a boy and I have great brothers and sisters, We all want to be adopted. Will you be the one?
BAma and Texi
Texi is a four year old female Chihuahua mix
I’m Texi and I have always wanted to be a part of a family. Will it be yours?
Bama is a one year old male Chihuahua mix
I’m looking for a family that will adopt me.
Bonnie and Rascal
Bonnie is a three year old female Chiweeenie
Hi I’m Bonnie. I like to take long walks on the beach in the rain. Not really, I just heard that somewhere. Actually, I like to lay on the couch. Sometimes I watch TV.
Rascal is a four year old male Chihuahua mix
Hey Bonnie – you come here often?
King and Lela
Lela is a female Chihuahua mix.
LET ME OUTA HERE! What’s your problem? Do I look vicious? Afraid I’ll eat your slipper? C’mon, put on your big boy pants, work up some courage and Let me out! I just want to run around and play.
King is a three year old male Yorkie mix.
I’m King. I’m a Yorkie mix and I would love to lay in your lap.
Nala
Nala is a one year old female Labrador mix
I’m a girl and I love everybody. My favorite thing is laying on the couch. It’s even better than laying on the porch.
They took me to some doggy day care place but I just wanted to stay in the car. I love riding in the car.
Goliath
Goliath is a thirteen week old male Great Pyrenees mix
I’m Goliatith. I really like my name because I’m going to be big and strong when I grow up.
Oh, this one is way too cute. People are already falling in love with him and he isn’t even here yet!
Solo
Solo is a female Jack Russell mix
I’m a girl. I’m not very big but I really don’t like it in here. I can’t really see what’s going on around me but I can hear a lot of noise.
I wish they would hurry up and take me to Maine. I’m sooooo excited because someone in Maine is going to adopt me! I will be so happy and I will be the best puppy ever!
Crimson
Crimson is a female Dalmatian / Labrador mix. She has seven wonderful puppies.
Hi, I’m Crimson. I’m two or three years old and I’m a Dalmatian / Labrador mix
Crimson's Puppies
Sunshine
Sunshine “Sunny” is a Chihuahua mix. She is a girl.
Hi, my name is Sunshine but most people call me Sunny. I don’t want to complain or whine but I have had a tough life. When i wasn’t being abused, I was neglected. Lots of nights I went to bed cold, hungry and afraid of what might happen in the morning.
Charlie says he is going to rescue me and bring me to Maine. He says I will get adopted into a family that loves me and doesn’t hurt me and that I can love. That has always been my dream. Do you think it could come true?
Toby
Toby is a male Chihuahua mix.
I asked them not to take a picture of me in this stupid crate, but they did it anyway. I am much better looking – some even say handsome – in real life.
Handsome
Handsome is a one year old Great Pyrenees mix
Hi, I’m Handsome, but I guess I didn’t need to tell you that. Just kidding. Yes, I’m handsome but I mean my name is Handsome
I’m a one year old Great Pyrenees mix. I’m just one big lovable guy.
Got a kiss for me?
I like to go on walks. Can we go together?
Yoda
Yoda is a male Great Pyrenees / Dalmatian / Border Collie mix
I like to lay on the porch. I’m also pretty good at laying on the couch.
I’m Yoda. I’m ten months old and I’m here to tell you it gets hot in Alabama. I can’t wait to get to Maine!
Zoey
Zoey is a three year old Husky mix. She is a female.
I’m Zoey
My name is Zoey. I heard they are going to have a Chihuahua Named Zoey come to Maine. Please don’t get us mixed up.
Trust me – I am NOT a Chihuahua. I’m no short legged little mouse chaser – I’m a real dog. I’m a Husky and proud of it. I’d like to see a Chihuahua pull a sled.
Zoey
Zoey is a two year old female Chihuahua mix.
You talk’n to me? Some Husky hussie with the same name making fun of me ’cause I can’t pull a sled? I’m no Husky. I don’t shed all over the place and run around like crazy chasing squirrels. Pull a sled? Hey Husky I’d like to see you lay on a lap or curl up in a shoe box or go through a ten inch doggie door. Got anything else to say? Didn’t think so. Keep it to yourself sweetheart. Have a nice day.
Christina and Meredith
Hi, My sister and I are Great Pyrenees mixes. I don’t want to brag but we are really good looking dogs.
Will you adopt us? How about one of us?
Beau
Beau is a Newfoundland mix. He is a male
Hi, I’m Beau. I was born on December 16th, 2018. I’m a Newfoundland mix.
Bella
Bella is a female Pointer / Labrador mix about one year old.
Hi, I’m Bella. They found me in a ditch. Things were pretty rough for me.
I’m so glad they found me. Now I’m getting plenty of food. They told me that I’m going to Maine soon and I’m glad of that. I think my life is going to get even better when I get there.
Buddy
Buddy is a Wire Hair Terrier mix. He is a male.
Hey There, I’m Buddy. I’m a Wire Hair Terrier and I’m a male. I am good with people and I love everyone.
Cheyenne
Cheyenne is a female
Hi, I’m Cheyenne and I’m a girl. They will have more information about me soon.
The Shih Tzu Crew
Three beautiful female Shih Tzu puppies
Can you adopt just one?
It’s comfy here and I’m not moving.
Maple and her babies
Maple is the mother of these gorgeous puppies. Both are girls. Maple is a Labrador mix. We will have a better picture of her soon.
Maple and her babies were found abandoned at the side of the road in Alabama. One of the babies didn’t make it.
Hi, I’m Maple
My babies and I were abandoned at the side of the road. They just stopped the car, dumped us out and drove off. My babies were terrified. I tried to be brave and tell my babies that everything would be OK, but truth is, I have never been so scared.
A nice woman found us and took us to a shelter. I was really sad that one of my babies didn’t make it through the night. Maybe if we had been taken to the shelter instead of being dumped at the side of the road. Or maybe if the woman had found us sooner…
When Charlie heard about us he said he would bring us to Maine and get us adopted. ADOPTED! What magic and relief there is in just that one word – the one word that will change our lives forever.
Aren’t my babies gorgeous? I worry about them and hope that they will be adopted soon. I want to be a part of a new family too. Will you help? Will you adopt one of my babies? After they are adopted, will you adopt me?
Hi, I’m Waffles. I’m one of the Maple’s babies. I have a wonderful sister. We are really cute and we need new homes. I worry about my mom. She needs to be adopted too.
Hi, I’m Pancakes. I’m one of the babies. I have a really cute sister. She thinks she is cuter than me and I just let her think that. I don’t want to hurt her feelings.
Did they tell you that we were dumped and abandoned at the side of the road? Things were pretty rough for a while. But now Charlie is going to rescue us and bring us to Maine (wherever that is) and he says we will be adopted. Adopted! I can hardly wait!
Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter is a one and a half year old Whippet / Jack Russel mix
I LOVE women and I LOVE attention. I’m not too fond of little kids and I would really like to be in a house where I am the only dog. Yep, I really want ALL the attention.
Can we watch a dog movie now?
I’m Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter is a 1 1/2 year old Whippet / Jack Russel mix.
Meet Chico
Chico is a male, four month old Chihuahua mix.
Hi Everybody, I’m Chico. I’m only four months old and already I have lots of friends and I’ve been having a great time.
I have a ton of energy
I’m Chico. Charlie rescued me and brought me to Maine. He said there is a good chance I will get adopted soon. I really hope so. I have so much love to give and I just want to be a part of a family. That is my dream.
I’ve never really seen a television but I hear they can be great fun. Do they have any shows about dogs? Can we watch TV together? Am I allowed to get on the couch? Can I lay on your lap? Will I have any dog toys that squeak? I love squeaky things. Can we go for a ride in your car? Do you have any other dogs I can be friends with? Do you have any cats? I’ve never actually seen a real live cat. Can we go for a walk sometime? What is a dog park? Is that where they park dogs? That doesn’t make any sense. Are you going to adopt me? Can I adopt you? Am I talking too much? Sorry, I’m a little excited.
The Spice Crew
These good looking Spaniel mixes are waiting for you. One girl and two boys, all lovable.
Tabitha
Tabitha will arrive in March 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. I am so happy that all of them have been adopted into wonderful families. I need a new home too. Will you adopt me?
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. 
