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
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.
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.
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 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.
They're Here!
The June 27th transport arrived on schedule. All the puppies are with their Fosters for a while. Soon they will be going to their forever families!
Your new Best Friend is here!
Ruby
Ruby is a female Labrador mix. She is four years old and weighs 40 to 45 pounds.
Hi, may name is Ruby. I’m a Labrador mix and I’m four years old. I’m potty trained and good with everyone but I prefer not to be around small kids or cats. I’m very sweet.
I’m good with other dogs but I like to meet them slowly and spend a little time getting to know them before we play together. If I had my way, I would be in a family with no other dogs. Why? Because I like the attention!
Did they tell you that Bo is my son?
The Shepherd/Lab Crew
Here are six good looking siblings only seven months old. They are Shepherd / Labrador mixes. Four girls and two boys.
I’m really friendly with everyone, but the thing is I’m scared. I really hope you will be patient with me and give me some love and a little time to get used to things.
I really want to please you but I need a little guidance. I’ve never had a real home before and I don’t really know what you want. If you will just gently show me what I should do I will do my absolute best for you. I’m so scared I might do something wrong and you won’t love me. I want so badly for you to love me. I will love you forever.
These puppies weigh about thirty pounds each in the pictures.
Lucy
Lucy is a Shepherd mix. She is a seven month old female.
I’m Lucy
Hi, I’m Lucy. They finally got me out of this contraption and brought me to Maine.
I’m in Maine now and ready for you to adopt me.
I’m very sweet and great with kids, adults and everybody. I’m good with other dogs too, but I need a SLOW introduction to them. I’ll make friends with them, but I take my time doing it.
I need some basic training too. I tend to pull when I’m on a leash. If you want to take me for a walk instead of the other way around, please use a collar. A Martingale Collar works best. A harness just makes it easier for me to pull you around.
Yes, of course I’m house broken. It’s a little embarrassing that you had to ask.
I just want to be a part of your family. I would love that and I will love you if you will just give me a chance.
Did I tell you that I’m already in Maine and just waiting for you?
Will you adopt me? Please?
Ace
Ace is a male Labrador mix. He is five years old.
Hello, I’m Ace. I’m here in Maine and just waiting for you to adopt me!
I’m five years old. I’ve been around the block a few times and I have things sorted out pretty well.
There are things you don’t want me to do in the house. I get it. Just let me out once in a while so i can take care of business.
Also, don’t eat your shoes. I get that too. Don’t worry. I’ll be good and I’ll take care of you. Now if you don’t mind I’m going to just lay here and let her scratch my back some more.
I’m great with kids. I like other dogs but I like a SLOW introduction. I really don’t like dogs jumping in my face.
Cats? Not my favorite thing. I’ll chase them around if you let me.
They brought me all the way to Maine so I’m here now and just waiting for you to adopt me. Will you? Please?
Allie and Andy
Allie is a female and Andy is her brother. They are six year old Chihuahua mixes.
They are potty trained and are good with kids, other dogs and people. they are very sweet.
We hope you will adopt us together. We have always been together and together we can give you twice as much love!
Can we lay next to you on the couch and watch TV with you? Please? I really like the dog acts on America’s Got Talent.
CoCo
CoCo is a female Chihuahua mix. She is eleven years old.
CoCo was used as a breeder dog. This little bow legged girl has been crated her whole life. She is potty trained and good with kids, other dogs and people.
I’m CoCo
Hi, I’m CoCo. I’m eleven years old and I really need a new family. Will you adopt me?
The Beagle Crew
These gorgeous siblings are only six weeks old. They are Beagle / Heeler mixes. Three girls and two boys.
These puppies weigh about ten pounds each in the pictures.
Tink
Tink is a female Chihuahua mix. She is seven to eight years old.
So here’s the deal. I just want a family of my own that I can love forever and ever.
Lily
Lily is a Dachshund mix. She is a female and she is nine months old.
Hi, my name is Lily. I am one sweet girl and I will love you forever!
Josie
Josie is a male five year old Pit mix. He weighs about sixty pounds.
Hi I’m Josie. I have suffered a lot of abuse and neglect but I’m not letting it get me down. I still love people even though not all of them have been kind to me. I’m a big boy, around sixty pounds and four to five years old.
I’m good with kids and other dogs and maybe even cats. I promise I will love you and if you will just give me a chance, you will love me too.
Bubba and Heart
Bubba and Heart are Great Dane mixes. They are seven months old and about fifty pounds in the pictures. Bubba and Heart are good with other dogs and people. They are good with kids too
We are Bubba and Heart. I am Heart, the all black one and I’m a girl. The white one with a heart on his side is Bubba and he is a boy.
I know, I know. Why isn’t the one with the Heart on his side named Heart? Well, I don’t know, but he’s not. His name is Bubba and he is white with a few black markings including the heart on his side.
Now like I said, my name is Heart and I’m all black and I DO NOT have a heart on my side.
We are Great Dane mixed with something else, not too sure what, but we are already about fifty pounds. I think we are going to need a little room to run.
We are hoping to get adopted when we get to Maine. Get ready Maine, we are coming soon!
Hi. My name is Heart and I’m a girl. Yep, I’m the black one.
Hi. My name is Bubba and I’m a boy. I’m the one with a “heart” on my side. I have no idea why they named me Bubba, but they did. If you will adopt me, you can change it to whatever you want.
Popcorn
Popcorn is an Irish Setter / Pyrenees mix. She is one year old and weighs 35 – to 45 pounds.
How do I look? I hope you think I look really good because I want you to adopt me. Will you?
I’m really good with kids, other dogs and even cats! I really love little children and hope that whoever adopts me has kids so I will have someone to play with.
Sparkles
Sparkles is a Chihuahua mix. She is a female and she is seven to eight years old.
My name is Sparkles, I’m seven or eight years old (I’m not sure because I don’t really remember being born). I’m a Chihuahua mix. I’m not sure what the “mix” part is but the Chihuahua part is easy to see.
I’m coming to Maine and I hope I get adopted. I really want to sit on the couch next to you. I would love that!
Bindy and Benji
Bindy and Benji are Dachshund / Wire Terrier mixes. One is male and the other is female. They are one to two years old.
Hi, I’m Bindy. I’m a girl. Benji and I came from the home of a hoarder who had tons of dogs and didn’t take very good care of us.
I’m not very good with kids but I will love you forever if you give me a little time to learn to trust you. OK? Will you adopt me?
Hello, I’m Benji and I’m a boy. My sister Bindy and I don’t need to be adopted together. We are OK with going to different families. The main thing is we just want to be adopted. I am very sweet but I need time to warm up to you and learn to trust you.
So is that OK with you? Will you adopt me? I have never had the chance to lay next to someone on a couch. I hear it’s great. Can we do that?
Cookie
Cookie is a Boston Terrier mix. She is a two year old female.
Hi, my name is Cookie. I’m very sweet but a little scared of new people and things at first. Once I have a chance to warm up I am the most loving dog you ever saw. I’m good with people and kids and even other dogs. And yes, I am potty trained.
Will you adopt me?
Pee Wee
Pee Wee is a male Shepherd mix. He is one to two years old.
I spent most of my life locked up. I have never had much socializing but I think I would be good at it if you give me a chance. I’m good with people and other dogs but I prefer being introduced slowly.
I like to get to know people and other dogs a bit before just being thrown in with them.
I like cats. The black cat is my friend. I don’t know her name. I used to call her “Hey, Cat” but now I just call her Blackie.
Nova (also known as Piggy)
Nova is a female Pit Bull mix. She is eight weeks old.
Hi, my name is Nova. Some people call me Piggy, but I don’t like that name very much. It makes me sound like I’m fat or ugly or that I have bad table manners. So if you don’t mind, just call me Nova.
Of course when you adopt me, we can pick a new name for me. OK?
Herbie
Herbie is a male Maltipoo mix. He is one year old.
Herbie is good with adults but he may not be good with kids. He just needs some patience while you earn his trust. He is potty trained.
Jilly Bean
Jilly Bean is a Whippet / Chihuahua mix. She is a female and is seven years old.
Not recommended for kids or toddlers.
So here’s the deal. I love people. I’m good with other dogs too. I’m not too patient with kids or toddlers poking at me. What I really want is to spend most of my time on your lap. OK?
Buddy
Buddy is a Mini Shepherd mix. He is eight months old.
I am very friendly with everyone. I’m still a puppy and I love to play.
Did they tell you that they found me wondering around on the streets? Wow, I didn’t even realize yet how much trouble I was in. I could have starved out there.
Anyway, I’m safe now. All I need is someone to adopt me. I’m ready for you. Are you ready for me?
Jack
Jack is a Husky mix. He is a male and is one to two years old. He weighs fifty pounds.
I just want you to know that I am good around everyone – kids, adults and other dogs. It all works for me and I love everyone. By the way, my name is Jack and I’m a Husky mix. Oh, yeah – I’m about one or two years old and I’m already potty trained.
Come and get me! I want to be adopted!
Tootsie
Tootsie is a female Terrier mix. She is one and a half years old.
Everybody says I look like Toto from the Wizard of Oz. What do you think?
By the way, did they tell you that I’m the mom of Caramel, Brownie and Fudge? I am very proud of those three wonderful puppies but I had nothing to do with picking their names.
I would have chosen some other names – not names about food. Don’t they know that dogs aren’t supposed to eat things containing chocolate? What would I have named them? I’m thinking. I’ll get back to you.
Another thing you should know…
I’m very sweet (everyone says so) and I’m great with everyone, even kids.
Caramel, Brownie and Fudge
These three siblings are Terrier mixes. Two boys and one girl. They are six weeks old.
Unlike my annoying brothers, I’m a girl.
Girls are way better I think. I do still love my brothers even though they are annoying. So immature. Always acting like puppies. Maybe they’ll get over it.
I hope they get adopted. I want to be adopted too.
Will you adopt me?
I’m Fudge. I’m a boy and I just want to tell you that sisters are a pain in the neck. Do this, do that, don’t leave you toys there.
I can’t wait for us to get adopted and go our separate ways.
I’m not getting into the middle of it. “He won’t stop looking at me” or “She’s pulling on my ear”. What do I look like, their father?
I just want to get adopted into a wonderful family. Will you adopt my sister? My brother? How about me?
Eunice, Buela and Bobby Jean
Three cute little Pit Bull mixes. All three are girls. They are eight months old.
Hello I’m Eunice. I’m good with people and kids and big dogs and little dogs and – well I’m good with everyone. I do have one little fault – I tend to be a little food aggressive. They say it’s because my sisters and I were starved in the place we used to live.
I’m Buela and I’m good with people and kids and big dogs and little dogs and everyone too.
Like my sisters, I can be a little aggressive about food. Its because were we used to live, food was always in short supply.
I’m Bobby Jean and like my sisters I’m good with people and kids and big dogs and little dogs and everyone. Also like my sisters, I can be a little aggressive about food. I think we can work it out.
Darla (also known as Spotty)
A Dalmation! We don’t see many Dalmations coming to Maine. Spotty (or Darla) is one year old.
I’m good with other dogs and I love people, all of them. Plus I’m already potty trained. I’m ready to join your family and love you!
So you can see why they call me Spotty. My real name is Darla but If you will just adopt me, I won’t care what you call me as long as you don’t forget to call me for dinner!
Just kidding, sort of, at the house where I lived before Charlie rescued me I didn’t get to eat very often and I was starving. Literally.
I just want to be adopted and have my very own family to love.
Sophie
Sophie is a female Jack Russel mix. She is one and a half years old. She weighs only eight pounds.
Hi, my name is Sophie. I’m one and a half years old and I want to spend the rest of my life with a family I can love and that loves me. Will it be your family? Will you adopt me?
Friends - Shepherd Crew
This Shepherd Crew was named after Friends. Three boys and three girls. they are Hound / Shepherd mixes. These magnificent puppies are only six weeks old in the pictures.
I’m Rachael. I’m a girl.
I’m Monica. I’m a girl.
I’m Phoebe. I’m a girl.
I’m Chandler and I’m a boy.
I’m Joey and I’m a boy too.
I’m Ross and I’m a boy.
Mr Smith
Mr Smith is a Chihuahua mix He is two to three years old and weighs twelve pounds.
Wow, do I have a story for you. My owner, not a very nice person, took me to a public restroom, said “I’ll be right back” and I never saw him again. I waited and waited and then I waited some more. I guess he didn’t love me anymore.
I need a patient person who will love me. I’ll be your best friend ever. I’m good with other dogs but I’m not very good around kids.
Bo
Bo is a male Shepherd mix. He is two years old.
I am two years old and I’m a boy. All the girls say I’m good looking. I’ve never seen a mirror so I’ll just take their word for it. Oh, by the way, my name is Bo and my mom is Ruby. She wants to be adopted too.
Would you like to adopt me?
Harvey
Harvey is a male Pit mix. He is one to two years old. Harvey just wants someone to be kind to him and to love him.
My name is Harvey. I was rescued from the same house as Josie. Before we were rescued, all we knew was abuse.
When we heard that Charlie passed away all of us here started bawling and crying and we just couldn’t stop. Even though we weren’t going to actually meet Charlie until we got to Maine we were all so sad. He has saved so many of us. Dogs like me and Josie and all the others owe our very lives to Charlie, If it wasn’t for Charlie, Josie and I would still be in that horrible house.
We were very glad to hear that even though Charlie is gone, his work will live on and he will keep saving dogs. I wish we had gotten the chance to meet him and thank him personally.
Red
Red is a Female Heeler mix. She is three to four years old and weighs 45 pounds.
Hi, My name is Red and I’m a girl. It had been a couple of days since I found anything to eat and I was so hungry. I was hoping someone would help me but no one did.
Night time was the worst because it’s pretty scary out there.
One day just before dark someone found me and took me in their car. I’m with a Foster in Alabama now . The people are really nice and I’m getting plenty to eat. I can’t wait to get to Maine and get adopted! Wow – a family of my own. That’s going to be so wonderful!
Twinkle
Twinkle is a male Beagle mix. He is four months old.
Hello my name is Twinkle. Are you looking for a wonderful dog? I’m it! I’m only four months old. That means I might have to carry one of your shoes around and hide it. I’m really good at hide-and-seek. Wanna play?
Give up? If you will give me a little love I’ll show you where I hid your shoe. OK?
Marley
Marley is a male Labrador mix. He is sixteen weeks old. Marley is good with other dogs, kids and people.
Hi, they call me Marley, mostly because that’s my name. I like my name but if you adopt me and you don’t like it, we can change it to whatever you want.
I just want to be part of a family. Will you adopt me?
Shadow
Shadow is a female Labrador Mix. she is sixteen weeks old. Shadow is good with kids, people and other dogs.
I’m Shadow
I’m Shadow and if you adopt me, I’ll be your shadow. I’ll go everywhere you go, if you let me. I will love you forever and ever. Please adopt me.
Tiny
Tiny is a female Chihuahua mix. She is one year old and weighs six pounds. Tiny still acts like a playful puppy but she is potty trained and good with other dogs, kids and people.
Hi, my name is Tiny. I’m one year old and I want to be a part of your family. Will you adopt me?
Harley
Harley is a four year old Chihuahua mix. He is a male.
Harley is cute and very friendly with people, kids and other dogs. Harley is potty trained.
OK, I’m moving from place to place so often I’m going to get a complex or something. Will someone just adopt me and take me home? I just want someone to love. That’s all I want.
The Shepherd / Pyrenees Crew
Three Girls! Only eight weeks old. These girls are a mix of Shepherd and Pyrenees. They love everybody and they are looking for a family to love. Will it be yours?
These puppies weigh about ten pounds each in the pictures. They won’t stay that small!
The Aussie / Pyrenees Crew
Yes, another group of Pyrenees puppies. This group has Three Girls! Twelve weeks old in the pictures and only ten pounds, but not for long. These girls are a mix of Aussie and Pyrenees. If you hold one, you will likely take it home.
Warning! Viewer Discretion Advised!
Do NOT watch this unless you want to fall hopelessly in love. Do NOT allow your children to watch this unless you want a new puppy in the family.
You were warned.
News Center 6 Maine
One of our wonderful Fosters was on News Center 6 Maine on 4/25/2020
We wish we could say we created these hilarious videos, but in truth they were purloined from the internet
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. 
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