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
More Dogs and Puppies coming in early November
2019 has been a huge success - lots of Rescue dogs adopted!
Charlie (with help from humans) rescued lots of his friends so far this year. They are very happy dogs now that they have been adopted by their new families. Scroll down to see the dogs and puppies that will be arriving in Maine and ready for adoption soon.
None of this would be possible without our wonderful volunteers and sponsors. The happy faces on kids, adults and wiggly, tail wagging dogs makes all the effort worthwhile. With your continued support, we will make 2019 even better than last year!
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.
DOG OF THE WEEK
This dog is
Topper (formerly Jude)
What a great dog! Topper loves everybody – kids, adults – loves ’em all. Great with other dogs. We think he’ll be great even with cats. Not an aggressive bone in his handsome little body. At first glance, Topper looks like a cute fox.
Topper is well socialized, quite familiar with the dog park and has lots of friends there. Topper is a Portuguese Podengo / Labrador mix. He is a four month old male.
Topper is in Maine now and staying with a Foster.
I’m only four months old. I want to be a part of a family.
I am a Portuguese Podengo / Labrador mix. Portuguese Podengo? I never heard of it either, but that’s what I am.
Think I look good? I would look a lot better on your couch.
Hi, My name is Topper. I’m was called “Jude” on the Rescue Charlie’s Friends website although I don’t think it really describes my playful and zany nature. It also says I’m a Portuguese Podengo and Lab mix—I just don’t think I have any Lab in me—you tell me!
I am about 3 months old and I am teething so I need to chew things to help my new teeth to come in so it is important for me to have chew toys. I am also working on my house training, and doing real well except for an occasional slip if my companion human (I call him “C H”) doesn’t get me out in time—it’s tough having a tiny bladder!
I am loving, energetic, and playful and I like people and other dogs and C H says I am “well socialized”. I am not sure about cats because I haven’t really been around them. C H is training me to come and also to sit, and says I’m learning fast but I still need to be on a leash or in my crate.
Speaking of crates, C H also says I am “crate trained”. I like to sleep and eat in my little crate house. If I get excited and bark too much (I am a good watch dog), he will put a blanket over my crate and that helps me to chill out.
I am looking for a loving and permanent home and in turn, I will be a loving and faithful companion.
What’s a Portuguese Podengo?
Topper is already in Maine and staying with a Foster. You can take him home upon completion of the Adoption process. Just click on one of the blue buttons to get started!
The dogs below will be arriving in early November. Just click on a blue button to begin the adoption process.
They all need new families!
Three Beautiful Puppies
Chihuahua and Jack Russel mixes. Two boys and one girl.
Three months old and looking for a home and to be part of a family.
Scooby
Please adopt me! I’m a boy and I am full of fun and life!
Shadow
I’m a boy too and I would love to lay on the couch with you. Please adopt me!
Peaches
I’m the only girl here. My two brothers are really nice but so am I and I am a lot cuter, don’t you think?
We are VERY sweet and we love everyone. We are only three months old. Which one of us will you adopt? What did you say? You want all three?
We will be in Maine the first week of November.
Chewbacca
Great Pyrenees and Anatolian Shepherd
Chewbacca was found abandoned in the Alabama woods. He was rescued and was staying with a Foster in Alabama. He escaped through a fence and three weeks later he came back. He was skin and bones, his eyes were infected and he was covered with fleas.
Since returning, he has received veterinary care and is gaining weight and returning to good health.
Please note – Chewbacca won’t be coming to Maine until early DECEMBER.
I’m Chewbacca. I had a pretty tough time out in the woods all alone. I wish I knew how to talk so I could tell you all about it.
I’m really glad that I have been rescued and can’t wait to come to Maine and get adopted.
Chewbacca is very sweet, very calm and loves people and dogs
He appears to be a
great pyrenees and anatolian shepherd mix
he is a big boy and is about four years old
Goldfish Bunny
Goldfish Bunny is a three year old female Golden Retriever / Labrador mix
Gets along well with cats!
I love riding in the car.
Goldfish is with a Foster in Alabama and will be in Maine, ready for adoption in early November.
Her Foster says that Goldfish is great with kids. She is good with all the animals (chickens, turkeys, guineas, cats, kittens, dogs, horses and donkeys) but is not too fond of the goats.
She is kennel trained but is only in the kennel at night or if no one is home. She loves her stuffed animal and crinkle sounding toys.
Goldfish will bark when she needs to go out or to get attention. A simple arm or hand movement will cause her to flinch and drop to the floor, indicating she may have a history of abuse.
Goldfish is a real sweetheart. She loves to run and play!
Goldfish Bunny? Really? What kind of name is that? Goldfish, OK. Bunny, OK. But Goldfish Bunny?
Please adopt me so we can settle on a real name. Hurry!
By the way, I LOVE people. Kids, young, old, makes no difference to me. I get along great with other dogs too. You can see that cats are my buddies. We even sleep together.
Cats? No problem!
Candy
Candy is a female Labrador mix. She is five months old.
I’m good with other dogs. I even get along great with cats! Why not take me home?
Please adopt me! I ‘m waiting just for you.
Katie was full of surprises!
Katie is staying with a Foster down south and was originally scheduled to arrive in Maine the first week of August.
The Foster noticed that Katie was a little fat.
Surprise!
Katie gave birth to four beautiful puppies!
It will be early November when the puppies are old enough and Mom is ready to travel to Maine to be adopted. Check back on this web site for updated pictures and information about the puppies.
Katie is a ten year old female Chihuahua mix.
I am friendly with everyone. I would love to be a part of your family.
Here are Katie's Puppies
Three boys, one girl. Born on July 30th
I’m a girl. I have three brothers and of course they are all boys. We all want to be adopted. Can you help?
Laverne, Shirley and their brother Squiggy are Labrador mixes.
They are four months old
They will be in Maine in early November
Laverne
I am a female Labrador mix with a beautiful chocolate color. Please adopt me.
Eli and Billy are brothers. They are four month old Labrador / Spaniel mixes. They will be in Maine in early November
Jackson and Jordan
Jackson and his brother Jordan are four years old. They are male Chihuahua mixes.
We are coming to Maine in December
I am good with everyone. I would like to become your favorite couch buddy and we could watch Animal Planet on TV together, OK?
I am a very sweet dog and I want to become your very best friend. I love kids, adults other dogs and just about everyone and everything.
I’m already in Maine and staying with a Foster. I would love for you to take me home.
Lucy
Lucy is a Husky mix. She is a female, about eight months old
Lucy was found as a stray and taken to a veterinary office in Alabama for boarding while they tried to locate her owner. They learned that her owners had moved away and left Lucy behind. Meanwhile, Lucy had a litter of puppies, which were all adopted.
Lucy is around eight months old. She is housebroken. Lucy is very playful and good around other dogs. We don’t know how she is with cats. Lucy is in Alabama and will be in Maine and ready for adoption in early November.
Why not take Lucy home?
Tarzan and Jane
Tarzan and his sister Jane are Chiweenie mixes. They will be in Maine in early November.
Tarzan
I am a male Chiweenie and I am hoping that you will adopt me.
Jane
Please adopt me. I’m a female Chiweenie and I am really cute!
Hank and Dolly
Hank and his sister Dolly are Golden Retriever / Labrador mixes. They are six months old and they will be in Maine in early November.
Dolly
Now that was funny!
I am really good looking. Just ask any of the guys.
I just want a family of my very own.
Spooky
Spooky is a Heeler mix. He is about ten or eleven months old, male
Spooky is housebroken and crate trained. He is great with dogs, older kids and even cats.
He has lots of energy and loves to play.
Beethoven
Beethoven is a Brittnay Spaniel / Saint Bernard / Shepherd mix. He is a five month old male.
I’m a big goofball. Please adopt me.
Chopin
Chopin is a Spaniel Mix. He is a one year old male.
Chopin is an adorable little cross eyed pup. Very sweet, doesn’t bother anything and never barks.
Please adopt me. I’m a ton of fun!
Mozart
I am a Spaniel / Shepherd mix. I’m two months old and I’m a male.
What are you waiting for? I might write a Piano Sonata just for you.
Moose
I am a Husky mix male. I am six months old and I love everyone!
Please adopt me!
I’m good with kids, adults and I just love to play.
Jethro
Jethro is a Chihuahua / Jack Russel mix. He is one year old.
Please adopt me!
Jethro is good with people, kids and other dogs. He is housebroken and minds his manners well.
Babe and Sugar
Babe and her sister Sugar are Rhodesian / Labrador mixes. They are three month old females.
I was sound asleep and they woke me up for this picture. Didn’t even give me time to fix my hair.
Please adopt me or my sister. We are waiting for you. You can adopt one of us, right?
Daisy
Daisy is a six year old female Boxer with an inoperable tumor on her leg. She is very sweet and gentle. Daisy is housebroken and great with people, kids, other dogs and even cats.
Click Here and Read Daisy’s Amazing Story of Cancer, Rejection, Abandonment and finally Adoption!
Daisy and her brother were dumped in a rural Alabama shelter. Her brother was adopted but Daisy was not.
Why hasn’t anyone snatched Daisy up? She’s a GORGEOUS Boxer. She’s potty trained, spayed, GREAT with people, kids, dogs and even cats.
Daisy hasn’t gotten adopted because she has a large tumor on her leg. The vet believes the tumor is cancerous and far too involved and complicated to remove.
Daisy just needs a place to live out the rest of her days in a loving, understanding environment.
Daisy is in a tough spot. The tumor on her left rear leg is cancerous and is too involved to be removed surgically. It doesn’t seem to be bothering her much or causing pain, at least not yet. We don’t know how long she will last but this is very likely a hospice situation.
Leo
Leo is a one year old male Pomeranian.
I’m Leo. I am already house broken and I am OK with being in a crate. I am good with other dogs. My family dumped me at a shelter because of “family problems”. I am hoping for a new family with fewer problems.
Leo loves kids and adults. He is good with other dogs.
Nic
Nic is a male Husky Mix. He is seven or eight months old.
Nic is in Maine now and staying with a Foster.
Nic is a super sweet boy! Very relaxed and has a great demeanor. He gets along great with other dogs but does not prefer puppies. He is motivated by attention and treats. He is very playful. Nic is amazing with children!
Nic is about seven or eight months old, just guessing. He weighs 50 pounds.
Hi, I’m Nic. I am very loving and playful. I would love nothing more than to be your very best friend ever. Will you please adopt me?
Booboo
Booboo is a three year old male Chihuahua mix. Booboo is in Maine now and staying with a Foster.
Booboo is with a Foster here in Maine. The Foster says that Booboo is the perfect dog. He is a real cuddle bug and loves people and kids. He is great with other dogs and plays well with them.
Booboo is completely housebroken. He walks on a leash without pulling. He doesn’t mind being in his crate when he can’t be snuggling with you on the couch. Booboo is smart and catches on quickly to commands.
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. 
