Rescue Charlie's Friends

Here's Charlie

Will you help rescue his friends?

Here's Charlie

Will you help rescue his friends?

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? 

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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.  His dream has come true thanks to some very generous donations.

Scroll down to see the available dogs and puppies! Most are here now just waiting for you! 

The Next Transport arrives on Saturday July 13th.

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Goldilocks

Meet Goldilocks, this beautiful girl is a Labrador Retriever Mix and weighs approx. fifty pounds. She is eight Months old.

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Goldilocks - I'm a Girl!
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Goldilocks - I'm a Girl!
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Goldilocks - I'm a Girl!
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Goldilocks - I'm a Girl!

Here is Goldilocks!

In rescue…. We here in Maine are the lucky ones.

We get to place these dogs into the very best loving homes.

But the stories we hear about the dogs we take in, will break your heart, and really take away your faith in humanity.

This is Goldilocks. 

She was found in a dumpster, and how sad, she wasn’t the only dog dumped in there….

Worse than that.

Goldilocks was the only one to come out alive.

She had a horrendous beginning, and that’s all we needed to know about her to say yes- absolutely we’ll take her and find the family she deserves.

Goldilocks deserves a life and family so wonderful that she will never look back on her beginning.

Hanz

Hanz is a Beautiful Big Gentle Giant. He is a Pyrenees mix and is one year old.

He weighs approx. eighty – seven pounds.

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Hanz - I'm a Boy!
Hanz - I'm a Boy!
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Hanz - I'm a Boy!
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Hanz - I'm a Boy!
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Hanz - I'm a Boy!
Hi there, I’m Hanz!
 
I’ve got a heart full of sweetness and a head full of goofiness.
My days are packed with play and I’m always ready to greet everyone with a friendly wag.
 
I am a big boy but I’m perfect, if I may say so myself.
My foster says that I am the easiest dog they ever fostered. 
 
They said that I am  very sweet, polite and so cute and goofy when I am feeling playful.
 
I am also very gentle for the children in my foster home, so that they can walk me too.
 
I do think I would do best in a quiet home, so that I can take my beauty naps peacefully.
 
Adopting me means gaining a loyal friend who will bring joy, laughter, and a dash of silliness into your life every day.
Will you adopt me?

Mikey

Mikey is the goofiest boy ever.

He is a seven month old Shepherd mix and weighs approx. sixty – eight pounds.

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Mikey - I'm a Boy!
MEET OUR FURRY BUDDY MIKEY!
 
Feast your eyes upon this most handsome giant baby!
Mikey is waiting for his people to see him, and fall in love!
 
He can’t wait to meet you, to snuggle up as close as possible, play ball, and be your adorable shadow.
He loves to play, and then values the time to rest afterwards.
 
He needs some structure, and training, but with those things, he will excel at being the best boy you’d ever be lucky to love!
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Mikey - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Mikey - I'm a Boy!

Laverne

Laverne is a beautiful ten month old Great Pyrenees mix.

She weighs around forty – five pounds now.

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Laverne - I'm a Girl!
Laverne - I'm a Girl!

Hi I’m Laverne!

Laverne says… wait a minute!

My sister was adopted!

Now it’s my turn!

Laverne is still growing of course, but only about 45 pounds now.

She’s super playful and outgoing.

Laverne Loves people and loves to play with other dogs

This wonderful girl is starting the search for her family!

Can you help her find them?

Snow

Snow is about five years old and we believe her to be a Dalmatian mix.

She’s a big girl weighing in around sixty-five pounds.

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Snow - I'm a Girl!
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Snow - I'm a Girl!

This beauty is Snow.

Friends, meet Snow.

 This gorgeous girl is here in Maine and is looking for her forever home.

Writing this post makes me cry a bit as we love her and she’s the perfect house guest but, in order to save more dogs, I need to leave space in my home to foster again.

Snow may be 65 pounds but she truly is a gentle giant.

She’s been great with all dogs she has met, is absolutely fine with my cat, and is great with my three year old daughter.

She has not had one accident in my home and is crate trained, although she doesn’t really need to be crated.

She walks well on leash and mainly likes to lounge although she does dance when excited and she offers her paw when she meets new people.

Snow’s ideal home would be with someone who works from home or is retired as she likes to go outside to potty every few hours (although she sleeps through the night with no need for a potty break).

Ideally her home would have at least one woman as she can be shy around men (she warms up quickly but women give her confidence).

She could go to a home with or without a dog but would prefer a lower energy companion and not a hyper, in her face type dog.

And while Snow has been amazing with my three year old and the neighbor’s kids, I think she would prefer a quieter home with older or no kids.

 This girl so deserves to find a forever home where she will be loved and spoiled.

Will that be you?

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Snow - I'm a Girl!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Snow - I'm a Girl!
Snow - I'm a Girl!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Snow - I'm a Girl!

Small Dogs Party!

The cutest small breed puppies coming to Maine soon!
They say good things come in small packages!
Reva and Roman
Nala and Nellie
Bria and Blair
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Revia - I'm a Girl!
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Nala - I'm a Girl!
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Bria - I'm a Girl!
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Roman - I'm a Boy!
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Nellie - I'm a Girl!
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Blair - I'm a Girl!

Meet the Small Breed Party Crew.

Reva and Roman – Sister and Brother are five month old Jack Russell mix pups.

We love these guys and their flyaway ears  These babies are both under 10lbs.

Nala and Nellie –  These beautiful girls are almost five months and weigh in at just around 10 lbs. They seem to be small Border collie Mixes.

Bria and Blair – These girls just look like big dogs in small bodies!

These cuties are about five months old. Blair is only 15lbs while Bria is just 10lbs.

These sweeties are Aussie Mixes and they are beautiful!

These six pups were all dumped on the streets somewhere in South Texas. The breeds we are listing are just the best guesses of the veterinarians down there.

They are all looking for their new Families.

Marshmallow

Marshmallow is the sweetest boy ever.

He is a seven year old Husky mix and weighs approx. Fifty pounds.

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Marshmallow - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Marshmallow - I'm a Boy!

Meet Awesome Marshmallow!

Marshmallow- we can’t get enough of him!
Just a gorgeous distinguished gentleman.
 
He loves cuddling and is such a sweet boy.
A shelter employee said multiple families brought their kids to meet him and he did great.
 
He’s done great meeting our neighbor’s toddlers as well.
He loves to play fetch, get groomed (he wants to be a handsome boy), and playing with other dogs.
 
He does think he’s some sort of mighty bunny hunter outside.
Marshmallow knows how to settle and be a good boy, but is also down for an adventure.
 
He dreams of being a sled dog and you’re the sled because he’s quite the puller on leash.
 
Marshmallow is happy to work on this and our trainer, Lee is also happy to help with this with his new family!
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Marshmallow - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Marshmallow - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Marshmallow - I'm a Boy!

Kite

Kite is a sweet and handsome boy.

He is an eleven Month old Shepherd mix.

He weighs approx. Forty pounds.

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Kite - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Kite - I'm a Boy!
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Kite - I'm a Boy!
Hi there, I’m Kite!
 
I am the best boy Ever!!!
This is what my foster says about me:
We’ve been calling him “Kai” which means some lovely things across different cultures: “protection and healing,” “king,” “ocean.
He loves being with his people and go on long walks or run around in the yard with us.
Kite plays well with other dogs of varying sizes.
He tends to be submissive and leans towards shy.
He would love to have another doggy friend in the household, preferably not a dominant one.
Because he loves to play and jump, he would do better with kids over twelve years old, so he won’t knock them over in his excitement.
Kite loves affection and attention.
He needs exercise and stimulation.
Kite is treat motivated so he is easy to train.
He is a very smart boy.
 Kite walks good on a leash and loves his walks.
He is just a loveable older puppy.

The Greek pups

These Three pretty pups are Labrador Mixes

They will be four months old on Arrival in July.

Calliope - I'm a Girl!

The Three Greek Musketeers?

These Three beautiful babies, are lab mixes.

They’re siblings, two girls and one boy!

All three are outgoing and playful with other dogs.

They love to go on adventures and run around.

Adonis, Anastasia and Calliope are pretty quiet, calm and naturally well behaved puppies.

We believe they’ll be  large dogs when all grown up.

Would you like to adopt one of these? 

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Anastasia - I'm a Girl!
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Adonis - I'm a Boy!

Raven

Raven is a one year old Dutch Shepherd Mix and weighs approx. 60 pounds.

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Raven - I'm a Girl!

Hi everyone please meet Beautiful Raven.

This little model here is Raven.

She is a gorgeous Dutch shepherd mix.

Raven does well with other dogs both big and small.

Of course she enjoys the company of people too!

She ignored the cats during her cat test.

Raven is a pretty great, smart dog!

Would you like to adopt her?

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Raven - I'm a Girl!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Raven - I'm a Girl!

Charlie

This handsome older Gentleman is Charlie.

He is a eight year old Black Labrador mix.

He weighs approx. seventy pounds.

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Charlie - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Charlie - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Charlie - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Charlie - I'm a Boy!

Meet Charlie,

This distinguished gentleman is Charlie.
He is an 8 year old lab mix who loves everyone he meets.
Charlie gets along well with other dogs and ignores cats.
His favorite hobbies include riding in the car, lounging with you on the sofa and moseying around the yard.
Charlie is looking for his family here in Maine!
Will that be You?

Miranda

Miranda is a big, sweet one year old beautiful girl.

She is a Labrador and Pyrenees mix and weighs approx. eighty pounds.

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Miranda - I'm a Girl!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Miranda - I'm a Girl!

Hi I’m Miranda!

I am the sweetest girl around and very pretty.

I am big though and even though I don’t mean to, I might knock little toddlers over by accident when I am playing.

I will do better with kids above twelve years old.

If you are looking for a turn key pup I’m your girl!!

This wonderful girl is starting the search for her family! Can you help her find them?

The Fourth of July Pups

These Five pretty little pups are a mixed breed.

They will be eight and a half weeks on Arrival in July.

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Liberty - I'm a Girl!
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Patriot - I'm a Boy!

Ready to Celebrate the Fourth of July?

These cute puppers are ready to Shine!

The fireworks will scare them so maybe hold off on those.

They are getting ready for their big trip up North to Maine and they are very excited.

If you’re into long walks and sharing your treats we’re the pups for you!

Of course they love to cuddle up with you on the couch as well.

They are really sweet, outgoing and playful.

They love to play and run outside and ready to learn all the good things Maine has to offer.

Would you like to adopt one !

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Justice - I'm a Girl!
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Independence - I'm a Girl!
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Freedom - I'm a Girl!

Bella Grace

Meet Bella Grace, this sweet gorgeous girl is a Labrador and Pitbull mix.

Bella Grace is estimated to be about 2.5 years old and weighs approx. Sixty pounds.

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Bella Grace - I'm a Girl!

Hey Y’all here is Bella Grace!

This sad face tells a story.

Bella Grace once had a loving home but her owner had some health issues that led to him not being able to take care of her anymore.

A home health aide found Bella and her babies malnourished in a closet in his home.

Luckily our southern partners took her in.

Bella Grace is so sweet and is not sure why she has lost her home.

 She has some energy so would like a home that will give her time to play and to exercise.

Walks and running around the yard are her favorite things to do.

She is just a happy girl!

We would love to find her an amazing, loving home that will let her know she’s home forever ❤️

Cheech and Chong

These two Chihuahua mixes are brothers.

They are six months old and weigh approx. nine pounds each.

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Cheech - I'm a Boy!
Small pups alert!
These two Chi mix brothers were saved from down south and are ready to come to Maine to find their forever families!
 
Chong and Cheech are very sweet and love to play and be held.
They have really great personalities and love their people but they are a bit shy with strangers at first.
Understandably so when they’re so small!
 
They warm up quickly though with a little TLC.
 
Apply to adopt one of these cuties
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Chong - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Chong - I'm a Boy!

Hoover

This handsome guy is Hoover. He is a one year old Black Labrador mix.

He weighs approx. fifty – six pounds.

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Hoover - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Hoover - I'm a Boy!

Meet Hoover,

Hoover is a very smart boy- within a few weeks with the foster family he already knows how to sit, down, give a paw, roll over, and stay.
Hoover knows to go outside for the bathroom.
He is working on crate training also.
Hoover likes walks and does a good job walking.
He gets pretty excited for squirrels, dogs, and sometimes other people but he is learning to heel on walks to help with the occasional pull.
He love car rides, and go on adventures.
Once you meet him, Hoover is your friend.
Hoover is really friendly and loves being next to people, sitting at their feet.
He also loves hugs and belly rubs.
He’d be great for someone who is retired or stays at home as he loves having company (his name could have been shadow!).
Hoover is also very good about staying off furniture and not jumping.
Hoover is great with kids, gentle with little ones and loves a good tug of war game with his foster family’s six year old. 
Hoover is looking for his family here in Maine!

 

Aurora

This sweet girl is Aurora. She is a Five month old Black Shepherd mix. 

Hi Everyone, I am Aurora

Am I not THE MOST BEAUTIFUL girl ever!

Aurora doesn’t love to stop and pose for the camera but that’s ok.
 
We can see how gorgeous this black Shepard pup is anyway!
She’s 5 months old and she’s growing up to be an amazing little dog!
 
Like other pups, she loves to play and run.
Taking walks and go on adventures with you is what she likes the most.
 
Aurora going to make her family very happy!
We can feel it!
Hope that will be you…
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Aurora - I'm a Girl!

Nana

This sweet girl is Nana.

She is a two year old little mixed breed girl.

Nana weighs approx. 25 pounds.

Hi Y’all, I am Nana

She’s just a little peanut with her beautiful long hair!

Nana loves to play and run outside. Going on walks is another favorite of her things to do.

She would also love to hang out on the couch with her humans to watch a good movie, as long as it is not a scary one!

We’re happy to be able to bring her to Maine to find her family!

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Nana - I'm a Girl!

Hannia

Meet Hannia, this absolute gorgeous girl is a Shepherd Mix, and she is four Months old.

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Hannia - I'm a Girl!

Here is Hannia!

Hannia- is a baby GSD mix who had a rough start to life.

She is a beautiful, intelligent girl who is hoping to find the very best family to give her the life she so deserves.

As you can see, she still needs to grow into her big ears lol.

Hannia loves to play and run outside.

She loves other dogs and snuggle up with her people.

She is also doing great with the cat at her foster home.

Hannia is looking for her furever loving home in Maine.

She is very excited about the big trip coming up north.

She will be your best friend forever.

Would you like to adopt this sweet girl?

Cocamo

Cocamo is a gorgeous sweet Shepherd mix.

He is six months old and weighs approx. thirty pounds.

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Cocamo - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Cocamo - I'm a Boy!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Cocamo - I'm a Boy!

Hey Y’all

This guy is pretty amazing!
 
Cocamo – He is friendly, outgoing, and sweet.
He’ll probably get a bit bigger as he’s still just an older pup.
Cocamo loves people and he loves other dogs!
He loves to play with his furry friends and go on walks with his humans.
 
Cocamo is looking forward coming to Maine and go on adventures with his new family.
 
Cocamo looks like a fuzzy teddy bear, which is great as he loves to snuggle.
 
He is the whole package. Just a good and awesome boy
 
Would you like to adopt Cocamo and make him part of your family?
You will gain a new BFF !!

Cupcake

Meet Cupcake , this sweet gorgeous girl is a Shepherd and Aussie Mix, and she is three Months old.

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Cupcake - I'm a Girl!

Here is Cupcake!

Let me tell you about my friend, Cupcake…

I’ll give you a moment to come back up from staring into those eyes…. Ready?

Ok. This girl is three months old and believed to be an Aussie Shepherd mix.

Her foster down south says she is perfect, perfect, perfect.

She’s beautiful, she’s so smart, she’s outgoing, playful.

Perfect!

Ready to find her new family and home here in Maine!

Will that be you?

 

Bumble and Bee

Bumble and Bee are sisters and are five months old, they each weigh approx. thirty pounds.

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Bumble - I'm a Girl!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Bumble - I'm a Girl!
Can you imagine someone dumping us as puppies somewhere outside in the cold?
It seems impossible but, sadly, that was what happened to us. 
Luckily we were found before we got hurt, and now we will be coming to Maine soon. YAY!!
Me and my sis Bee are pretty quickly learning to walk on a leash with our foster here.
We are also pretty good, if I can say so myself, with doing our biz outside.
Both Bee and I were overwhelmed at the shelter, it was very noisy and scary there.
 
We are very polite and sweet with other dogs. Of course we do need some puppy manners, and commands training.
We are very loving too, I give the best smooches, my sis wants too but is a little bit shy at first.
Would you like to adopt me or  my sis? or Both?
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Bee - I'm a Girl!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Bee - I'm a Girl!
Bee - I'm a Girl!

Lady

This Gorgeous German Shepherd is Lady.

She is three and a half years old.

Lady weighs approx. sixty – five pounds.

Lady - I'm a Girl!
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Lady - I'm a Girl!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Lady - I'm a Girl!
Rescue Charlie's Friends Dog Rescue in Maine
Lady - I'm a Girl!

Meet Beautiful Lady!

Look at this Gorgeous girl.
This sweet baby is good with dogs and she ignores cats.
Lady loves to play ball and go on walks with her people.  She is looking forward and is excited to come up to Maine.
She would love to find her loving family here when she arrives.
Will that be You?
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Creampuff (now Piper) with her new family

What people are saying

Everyone at Rescue Charlie’s Friends, we can’t thank you enough for all that you do with your amazing rescue! Our new addition Clara (aka Azure) is loving her new life here in Lincolnville and her new friend Trigger is in love.

Thank you again for all of your hard work!

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.

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