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?
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. We already have the land. We have most of the funds needed for a building. We hope to raise the rest soon so we can make his dream come true. You can help with a donation to his GoFundMe account.
Meet Charlie's Friends
Charlie with help from our wonderful volunteers, sponsors and donors is rescuing lots of his friends. Even more this year than last year. Wow!
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 dogs are all here and are with their fosters!
Next Saturday, July 31st, the puppies will go to their forever homes.
The next transport is scheduled for September 11th!
If you want to be the first to know what is coming, please sign up for our email. We will notify you by email when new dogs are being added to the website. We will NOT spam you, nor do we share our email list with anyone, ever.
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Rosie
Rosie is a one and a half year old female Labrador mix. She weighs about 40 to 45 pounds.
Hi, my name is Rosie and so is my disposition! I’m a little shy at first but I am very sweet and gentle. I’m good with other dogs and I’m great with people!
What did you say? Am I housebroken?. Yes of course I am. I’m a little embarrassed that you had to ask, but that’s OK.
Have you seen my beautiful babies? Will you adopt one (or two or three)?
Rosie's Babies - The Funny Group
Rosie’s puppies are all males. They are nine week old Labrador mixes.
I was named after a very famous Chef and I’m proud of it. I would love to sample his creations but I will probably be stuck with dog food. Yuck. People food is SOOO much better.
Hi, I’m Hairy Pawter. Mom says when we get to Maine a wonderful family will adopt us and we will have a great life. Is that true? Will you adopt me?
Are you feeling lucky? Make my day! Adopt me!
My name is Bustamove. I’m not really sure why. Now Hairy Pawter, that’s a cool name. I would like to have it but I can’t because my brother already has it.
Sandi
Sandi is a female Shepherd mix. She is six years old and weighs twenty five pounds.
Hi I’m Sandi. I’m six years old and find myself without a home or a family.
The people here say that I am going to Maine, wherever that is, and that I will get adopted when I get there. They said that I might even be spoken for before I get there. Wow! That would be so great. I would love to have a family of my own. Will it be your family? Will you adopt me and let me be a part of your family?
Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel is a male Aussie mix. he is three to five years old and weighs fifty five pounds.
They call me Vin Deisel. I’m not sure why, but that’s what they call me.
I’m really good with other dogs, well except for certain big ones that I would rather not be around.
I’m great with people and kids. I tend to be a bit of an explorer and will go visiting when I can. The good news is that I am housebroken.
Gotham
Gotham is a one and a half year old male Labrador mix. He weighs about fifty five pounds.
I’m a really good dog. I love people and I’m even good with other dogs. I have lots of energy and tend to knock little kids down without meaning any harm. I’m just trying to play.
Beyonce and Jay Z
Beyonce and Jay Z are Labrador mixes.
Beyonce is a female and Jay Z is a male. They are eleven weeks old in the video.
Hi, I’m Beyonce. I know Jay Z and I look a lot alike, but I’m a girl and he isn’t.
Will you adopt me? Please? I will do my very best to be the best friend you ever had.
Adopt me and you will see!
Howdy. I’m Jay Z.
Beyonce and i will be in Maine soon I hope she is adopted into a great family.
I hope to become part of a family of my own. Will it be yours?
The Colors
Twelve week old Labrador mix puppies! Three Boys and Three Girls, waiting for you.
Check us out. What’s your favorite color?
Will you adopt me? I will be a great friend to you. Do you have any kids? I love kids.
Will you adopt me?
Bella
Bella is a female Maltipoo. She is five years old and weighs twenty pounds.
I was given away to somebody with a great big dog that didn’t like me. I’m fine with other dogs, but that one scared me.
I’m a calm dog that just likes to hang out with you. I’m content to watch TV next to you on the couch. Yes, of course I’m housebroken.
Skye
Skye is a female Shepherd mix. She is five months old.
I’m already in Maine and I’m waiting for you to adopt me. Will you ? Please?
PLEASE!
By the way, I really am as cute as I look in the pictures.
Sadie
Sadie is a four year old female Terrier mix. Sadie is a lovable, well behaved dog. She just needs a little time to learn to trust you.
Hi, I’m Sadie. I came from a home where there were lots of dogs and we weren’t being taken care of very well. I’m here now and life is much better, but it can be a little noisy.
My dream is to be adopted and have a family of my own that I can love. Will yuou adopt me? I would love to lay with you on the couch and watch TV. Do they have any stories with dogs that have a happy ending? I would love that.
Please adopt me, OK?
Banjo
Banjo is a male seven month old Chiuhuahua mix
Will you adopt me? Please?
There, I just came right out and said it. I want you to adopt me!
I’ll be really good. I promise!
Can I lay on the couch with you? Just for a while? After you see how good I am and how much I love you, you won’t be able to send me away!
Auto Mechanics
Two Boys and Two Girls. They are Catahoula mixes, eleven weeks old.
I’m Sprocket. Will you adopt me?
Will you get me out of here! My brothers are DRIVING ME BONKERS.
I’m Axle. I’m a really good puppy.
My sisters are really sweet but that Sprocket is one bossy puppy. You can adopt her anytime. the sooner the better.
Bronson and Brando
Bronson and brando are ten week old Heeler mixes. Both are Boys.,
Will you adopt me? I’m the good looking one in the family
Hoot
Hoot is a female Weimaraner mix. She is four months old .
I COMMAND you to adopt me. That’s a direct ORDER. Don’t act like you have a choice. You don’t. You WILL adopt me.
PLEASE!
Barley and Rye
One Boy and one Girl. Barley and rye are Shepherd / labrador mixes. They are eight weeks old in the pictures.
I worry about my sister. She is so naive. I want her to go to a loving family. Please adopt her unless she has already been adopted, then you can adopt me. OK?
Fun in the Sun
Three great puppies. A Boy and two Girls. They are fifteen week old Labradror mixes.
I’m a girl too. Will you adopt me?
I’m a girl and I can put up one ear at a time.
So she can put up one ear at a time. Whoopdee doo. So what? Is that a talent that will get her adopted? We’ll see.
It does make her cute, I’ll give her that.
I’m a boy. I’m hoping to get adopted. will you adopt me?
Sunny
Sunny is a female Labrador mix. She is five months old and weighs thirty five pounds.
Hi, I’m Sunny. I’m one big lovable puppy and I love everyone.
Will you adopt me please?
Floof
Floof is a female Great Pyrenees mix. She is eight weeks old.
I am one very happy girl! They told me I’m going to Maine soon and that when I get there, I’ll be adopted!
I can hardly wait! I am sooo excited!
Marley & Suzie Q
Marley and Suzie Q are a bonded pair and would be best if adopted together.
I’m Marley. I’ll do the talking because Suzie is sometimes a little shy. Suzie is a female Chihuahua mix. She is four or five years old (she never would give me a straight answer – you know how women can be about their age).
I’m marley and I’m a male Chihuahua mix. I’m seven or eight years old. I can’t remember which.
Anyway, we have been together for a long time and would really appreciate it if you adopt us together so we can stay together. Will you do that? You won’t be sorry.
By the way, we are really wonderful dogs!
Yummie Group
Three Girls! Ten week old Chihuahua mixes.
I’m Shrimpy. My sisters and I are the cutest dogs in the world. I know this for a fact because our mother told us so and she would never lie.
Ask anyone here. They all say we are soooo cute.
All the boys say so too so it must be true. You believe me, right?
By the way, which of us are you going to adopt? I bet you pick me because I am the cutest of the cutest.
Sissy
Sissy is a female Chocolate Labrador mix. She is one year old and weighs forty five pounds.
They call me Sissy. I like my name, it makes me feel like the girl I am. I just love everyone. I’m good with kids and dogs and even with cats. Yep, that’s right. I like cats too.
Laila
Laila is a female Shepherd / Labrador mix. She is four years old and weighs about fifty pounds.
Yes, yes, yes. I’m housebroken. I’m just so embarrassed that you asked. I’m four years old, if I’m wasn’t housebroken by now, I’m sure my owners would have dumped me.
Yea, Yea, Yea. That’s right. They did dump me, but that’s not why. In fact, I have no idea why and that’s the truth.
I mean, I’m good with people and kids and other dogs and I’ve certainly outgrown my impulse to eat your shoes, so why dump me?
I will make the perfect dog for your family. Will you please adopt me?
Turnip
Turnip is a eleven week old male Labrador / Retriever / Pyrenees mix
See those feet? Wonder how big I’ll be when I grow up? Me too. We will have to wait and see!
I really want to be part of your family. Yes, yours. I know I’m young and I don’t know much yet, but I know I want to love you. Yes you!
Mario and Ruthie Ann
Mario and Ruthie Ann are six month old siblings. They are Hound mixes. Mario is male and Ruthie Ann is female.
Hi, I’m Ruthie. They say I’m a great puppy and they are right. I am good with other dogs and I just love people and kids.
Will you adopt me?
Hi, I’m Mario. I lpve everybody – kids, grown ups – I just love them all. I am very sweet.
Are you going to adopt me?
Junior
Junior is a four and a half month old Jack Russell mix.
Hi. I’m Junior and I’m very sweet. They are teaching me to be p0tty trained and it is starting to work. I think I’m getting it.
Puggles
Puggles is a male Pug / Chihuahua mix. He is two years old and weighs eight to ten pounds.
Did they tell you anything about me? Did they mention that I’m good with kids? How about with other dogs, did they tell you I’m good with them too?
I don’t blame them if they forgot. I’m, so little they just walk right past me. You won’t do that will you? You will love me, right? I will love you forever. I promise.
Luna Honey
Luna Honey is a Terrier / Australian Shepherd / Pincher mix. She is a female, weighs about thirty pounds and is two years old.
They said I’m a little overweight. Can you imagine talking to a girl like that? Do they think I couldn’t hear them?
Hi I’m Luna Honey. I’m a little scared at first but I’ll warm up to you as soon as I’m sure you are a nice person. I tend to be a little afraid of things outside.
Yes, I’m housebroken!
Chloe
Chloe is a female Chihuahua mix. She is five to six years old and weighs thirteen pounds.
I am so lovable – I will be a huge part of your family. I love kids too. I even good with other dogs.
I had a pretty awful life. They left me in a crate most of the time, so i never really got to be out of the crate and just be a dog. I really hope you will adopt me. I promise to love you forever.
Dexter
Dexter is a male Cane Corso / Labrador. He is three or four years old. He weighs sixty pounds.
Hi, I’m Dexter. I love everyone and will love you too.
Clementine
Clementine is a female Heeler mix. She is three years old and weighs thirty pounds. It was thought Clementine might be pregnant, but it turns out she is not.
I am one lovable girl. I’m very submissive and I love everyone including other dogs and little kids. OK, so I play a little rough and might knock little toddlers down, but I’m just trying to play. I’m housebroken too.
Have you watched my video yet? Aren’t I a really good looking gal?
I’m really hoping to be adopted when I come to Maine. Will it be you? I think I will make a perfect dog for you and your family. Don’t you? So I think adopting me is a great idea, don’t you? Am I too big for your lap?
So just click on the blue button, OK?
Samantha
Samantha is a female Boxer / Bulldog / Boston Terrier mix. She is two or three years old and weighs thirty pounds.
Hi, I’m Samantha. I’m good with other dogs and I think you will love me as soon as you meet me. I’m going to love you forever.
Tiny
Tiny is a female Chihuahua mix. She is ten months old and weighs seven pounds.
HI, my name is Tiny. I can be a little shy at first. If you were only seven pounds, you might be a little shy too. Anyway, I will warm up to you quickly and then I am a little lovebug. I’m good with other dogs too.
Would you like to have me lay next to you on the couch? I will love you forever if you will adopt me. Will you?
Remi
Remi is a female Labrador mix. She is one year old and weighs forty pounds.
My name is Remi. I was so glad when they rescued me from the terrible people I was living with. My life was horrible and then these nice people came and rescued me. They took good care of me, gave me food and even some love.
Now they say I’ll be coming to Maine where I will be adopted by a family I can love that will love me too.
Just so you know,. I’m housebroken and I’m good with kids, adults and even other dogs. I still love everyone in spite of my past.
Will you be the one to adopt me? I sure hope so.
Mom Pumpkin
Mom Pumpkin is a female Labrador mix. She is one to two years old and weighs about sixty pounds.
Hi, they call me Mom Pumpkin.
I’m good with other dogs and I just love kids and grown up people. Just so you don’t have to ask, Yes, I’m housebroken.
How do you like my stick? Pretty cool, right?
Fonzie
Fonzie is a male Jack Russel mix. he is six months old and weighs eight pounds.
Fonzie, that’s me. I’m a little scared at first but I will love you as soon as I find out you are going to be kind to me. I’m good with other dogs too.
Sweet Face
Sweet Face is a female Pitty mix. She is six months old.
I am a really good dog. I just want a family that I can love. I really hope they love me too because all I really want is to love and be loved. It sounds so easy but it can be hard to find.
Will you adopt me? I’m sure I’m the right dog for your family and your family is the right one for me.
Bubbie
Bubbie is a male Retriever / Labrador mix. He is one and a half years old and weighs fifty five pounds.
Hey what’s going on? All I get is a video?
I saw them taking pictures of everybody else and when it came to my turn, they just kept walking. How am I supposed to get adopted without pictures?
Well, will you adopt me anyway? Will you just take my word for it that I am a good looking dog?
Hal & Oates
Hal and Oates are a very bonded pair. They are both male five year old Chihuahua mixes.
I’m Hal. I’m very sweet and a little shy. I’m housebroken and I love to just hang out with Oates and with you. I love to go on walks. I’m really good with people and older kids and with dogs too.
I’m Oates. I love to go on walks. They say I’m, a little more outgoing than Hal. I think I’m just not as shy. I’m kind of a wigglebutt because I love people. Of course. I’m housebroken too. Oh, and I’m good with other dogs too.
Mama Chi Chi
Mama Chi Chi is a two or three year old Chihuahua mix. She weight about ten to twelve pounds.
By the way, my name is Mama Chi Chi. I’m really good with people. In fact i love everyone. I’m really good with other dogs too. Even cats are my friends.
And yes, so you don’t have to ask, I’m housebroken.
Do you think I’m cute? All the boys say I am, but they might just be saying that so they won’t hurt my feelings. I have never seen myself. I don’t have a mirror and when they took my picture, they left without showing it to me. So do you think I’m cute?
Everyone tells me that to get adopted it is REALLY important to be cute. Do you think I’m cute enough to get adopted?
Tammy Lynne
Tammy Lynne is a female Retriever mix. She is seven months old and weighs about forty pounds.
Hello out there. I’m Tammy Lynne. The first thing I do when I meet someone new is wiggle my tail. I love everybody!
Will you adopt me?
Loki
Loki is a male Chihuahua mix. He is six years old and weighs only six pounds.
WOW! I can see you!
Hi, I’m Loki. They say I’m a little shy and scared. I’m Ok, I just need a little patience. I want to be sure that you are are nice person before I get too trusting. You understand. Being such a little guy, I’m only six pounds, everything and everyone around me seems scary at first.
If you will adopt me, I will get over that and I will soon trust you and love you so much I will wiggle with joy.
Jill
Jill is a Jack Russel mix. She is a four year old femaile and weighs about 11 pounds.
Hi, I’m Jill. I was dumped off after I had some puppies. I didn’t do anything wrong, they just dropped me off and drove away.
Even so, I still love everybody. I’m good with kids and even with other dogs. I really need a home of my own.
Will you adopt me? I’m housebroken and I don’t eat remote controls any more.
Loretta Lynn
Loretta Lynn is a female seven month old Retriever mix. She weighs about forty pounds.
I can see you. Can you see me? I want to be your best friend ever. I will love you forever if you will just give me a chance. Will you walk with me? Will you throw a ball for me? Want me to lay at your feet while you read or watch TV?
Just give me a chance and I will love you forever. Adopt me and you will see that I am telling the truth.
Buster
Buster is a Labrador / Bassett mix. He is a nine month old male.
I’m a very sweet and calm dog. I love everyone. If you want a calm dog that doesn’t get all wound up over every little thing, then I’m your boy.
My name is Buster. Maybe you will adopt me so I can be a part of your family. Would you like that? I know I would.
See how he’s stratching behind my ears? I love that!
Bonita
Bonita is a two year old female Heeler mix. She weighs twenty five to thirty pounds.
They have put me with all sorts of people and other dogs and they found out that I love everyone and I’m good with other dogs. Plus, I’m housebroken.
So see? I’ve passed all the tests with flying colors and i’m ready to be adopted!
Aria
Aria is a three year old female Husky. She weighs 45 to 50 pounds.
Maine! I have no idea where it is, but I think it’s where I’m going and when I get there I’m going to have a family to love! I can hardly wait for that!
Please tell them that I am great with kids and other dogs and i’m very fluffy.
OH NO! I just tested positive for heartworm. I’m being treated now but I can’t come to Maine until after I have been cured and tested negative. Treatments will take a month or two. I won’t see you until later. Sorry.
Roo
Roo is a Minni Rottie. She is one to two years old.
I do have a little problem. I tested heartworm positive. I’m being treated now and I will soon be fine, but I won’t be coming to Maine until around July.
Will you adopt me?
Well Hello! I’m Roo. I am oh so very sweet and gentle and well behaved.
I’m good with everything – kids, dogs and I love everyone. I don’t know anything about cats – I’ve never been around them. Are they fun to chase? Oops. I didn’t mean to say that. I might be good with cats. We just won’t know until we try.
Will you adopt me?
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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
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.
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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