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 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.
WE ARE SOOO EXCITED!
The wonderful people at WPOR are partnering with Rescue Charlie’s Friends to help raise money for Charlie’s Building!
Jon, Joe and Courtney hosted our first weekly broadcast talking about Rescue Charlie’s Friends and the work we do rescuing dogs, bringing them to Maine and matching them with their new families.
Click on Web Page to see the Dog of the Week then click on Broadcast to hear Rescue Charlie’s Friends on the radio!
We are so proud to be partnering with WPOR! We thank them SOOO much for helping Charlie raise money to build his own rescue building!
And we thank Courtney at WPOR for this HOWL-OWEEN collage of some of Charlie’s friends that he rescued!
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.
December 12th is the Next Transport
If you want to be the first to know what is coming, please sign up for our email. we will NOT spam you.
Some of the adults are on the website now, the rest are being added. The puppies will be added right after Thanksgiving.
Hope
Hope is a female Chiweenie. She is four to five years old.
My name is Hope. I love everyone and i will love you too, if you will just give me a chance.
Will you be the one? Will you give me a chance? Will you adopt me?
Hugo
Hugo is a male Chiweenie. He is two years old.
Hello, I’m Hugo. Check out my video with my girl friend, Hope.
I’m a little bit shy and I prefer women to men. Something about men scares me a little. I’m OK after I have had a chance to get to know them.
I’m coming to Maine and hoping to get adopted. Will you adopt me?
Izzy
Izzy is a female Dachshund mix. She is two or three years old.
Izzy, that’s me. I’m very sweet. I love everybody and I’m good wit everyone. I’m playful and I get along with other dogs. I even like cats.
I need a new family. will you adopt me? Please?
Kahula (Lulu)
Kahula is a female Catahoula / Great Dane mix. She is seven months old.
Well, I don’t know if you really want to know what happened to me. Reader discretion is advised.
When I was a little pup, someone poured a little gasoline on my back and set me on fire. It really hurt and I still have a bit of a scar. It’s all in the past and I don’t feel sorry for myself about it. All I really want now is to be adopted.
I still have a lot of love to give and I would love to join your family. Will you let me love you?
Griffin
Griffin is male Husky mix. He is two years old.
Hello, my name is Griffin. I’m two years old.
Not so sure you want to adopt a puppy? Not so sure you want to deal with chewing your furniture and decorating your floor with – well, you can figure out what I’m talking about.
Anyway, if you don’t want to deal with a puppy, how about me? I’m all grown up and all those problems are behind me. I can fit right into your family without any drama.
Will you adopt me?
Jaxson
Jaxson is a male Catahoula. He is two years old and weighs about fifty five pounds
Hello, I’m Jaxson. My family moved away and said they couldn’t take me with them. Why? I don’t know. I fit in the car on the way over here, why couldn’t I go with them to wherever they are going?
Look, I’m a big boy and I’m not going to cry in front of you but I could not be more sad.
I’ll be coming to Maine soon and I hope that someone adopts me. I have a lot of love and I would like to give it to someone. Will it be you? Will you adopt me?
Maggie Mom
Maggie Mom is a female Terrier / Spaniel mix. She is six years old and the mother of Little Maggie Pie.
I’m Maggie and I love everyone. I’m good with other dogs too. I’m a little shy and afraid of strangers, but I warm up quickly.
I’m good with cats too.
Will you adopt me? Please?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is a male Bulldog mix. He is one year old.
Hi my name is Pumpkin. I’m trying to tell these people all about me, but they are having a problem understanding dog language. I’ll keep working on it.
Snowflake
Snowflake i a female Terrier mix. She is three years old.
They call me Snowflake. I like my name. I can’t wait to come to Maine and play in some real snow.
I am really good with everyone – adults, kids and even other dogs.
Oh by the way, I’m the white dog in the video.
Will you adopt me? I’ll be your very best friend for ever and ever.
I had a family once. I don’t know why they don’t want me anymore. I didn’t do anything wrong.
Buttercup
Buttercup is a female Shepherd Mix. She is two years old. She weighs only forty pounds.
I’m Buttercup. I’m the sweetest little Mini sized Shepherd you ever did see.
My family left me. I don’t know why. I thought they loved me, but I guess not. I still love them.
Will you adopt me?
Hobo
Hobo is a yellow Labrador mix. He is an eight month old male.
I’m just a big baby boy. I am gentle and love everyone. I’m coming to Maine soon and I can hardly wait!
Wiggly
Wiggly is a male Chiweenie. He is three years old.
Hello. I’m wiggly and that’s why my name is Wiggly. Makes sense, right?
Well anyway, I love everyone and that includes you! Will you love me?
Little Maggie Pie
Little Maggie Pie is a Spaniel mix. She is three months old.
I’m Little Maggie Pie. I’m a girl!
My mom told me that when I come to Maine, some wonderful family will adopt me. She said I’m really cute and someone will want me.
I can hardly wait. I’m going to have a family to love!
Shirley
Shirley is a female. She is an eight year old Labrador mix and weighs 35 pounds.
Hi, I’m Shirley. I’m a little small for a Labrador. I only weigh about 35 pounds.
I’m really sweet. I good with kids, I’m good with dogs, I’m even good with cats!
Sofie
Sofie is a female Australian Shepherd mix. She is six months old.
Are you looking for me? Are you looking for a great dog that is very sweet and good with people and even with other dogs?
Well, look no more! You found me!
Jake
Jake is a male. He is six months old and he is a Chiweenie.
My name is Jake. I am hoping to be adopted. They told me I will be going to Maine in December. The way they said it, it must be a really great thing and I am really happy about it. Truth is I don’t have any idea where Maine is and I don’t know what a December is.
Doesn’t matter – If I’m going to be adopted that is a wonderful thing and nothing else matters!
Jennie
Jennie is only six months old. She is a female Chiweenie.
Hello everyone! I’m Jennie and I am looking for a family to love. Will it be yours? I hope so!
I am really tired of looking at bars. I would much rather sit next to you and watch TV with you. Will you get me out of this cage?
Jebel
Jebel is a male Anatolian Shepherd. He is six years old
Hello, My name is Jebel. Everything was going along really well and I had a good life. Then my owner died and there is no one left to take care of me. Maybe you will adopt me. I sure hope so.
They call me a “Gentle Giant” and I like that. I think it describes me pretty well. I am gentle and not only that, I love everyone.
I’m just a big loveable boy!
Shiloh
Shiloh is a ten month old female. She is a Labrador / Great Pyrenees mix.
I’m Shiloh and I absolutely love everyone. I haven’t had any training and I’m told that I need some. I have no idea why they say I need some training, but it has something with teaching me some manners, whatever that means.
Tony
Tony is a Labrador / Great Pyrenees mix. He is ten months old.
Hello, I’m Tony. I love everybody. I’m very sweet (that’s what they tell me) and I get along with everyone.
My sister is Shiloh. Have you seen her? She is a really great dog. She has always been good to me. I hope you will adopt her. Then please send someone over here to adopt me.
I really am hoping that you will adopt me. I would love nothing more that to have a family of my very own.
Will it be yours?
Baby Bailey
Baby Bailey is a Yorkie mix. She is four months old
Darla
Darla is a female Terrier mix. Darla is two years old.
Why am I here hoping to be adopted? My owners – my whole family – MY WHOLE LIFE moved away and left me behind.
“Just don’t want her anymore”. That’s what they said. “No room for her” That’s what they said.
How can they do that? I would have loved them forever no matter what. I promise you, I would NEVER have left them.
But here I am. Will you adopt me? Please?
I’m a girl
I’m Darla. I can be a little skittish at first.
It’s just because I’m a little shy with strangers, but I will quickly warm up and be all wiggly. I’m good with everyone, even other dogs.
Want to see what I look like when I’m really happy? Just adopt me and you will see me happy every day!
Luna
Luna is a female Great Pyrenees / Labrador mix. She is two years old. She needs to be the only dog in the home.
Hi, I’m Luna. No, my last name is not “Tic”. Yes, I’ve heard that lame joke countless times before. Don’t feel bad. Almost every time I meet someone new, they try that joke and think they are hilarious. I play along.
Here’s the deal. I really hope that someone will adopt me. I’m a very good dog. I’m housebroken, I won’t eat your shoes and I’m really good with kids.
Bigger kids please. I’m a big girl and I might knock toddlers down. I don’t want any trouble, so i would like to be the only dog in the home, if that’s OK. It’s just that I want ALL the attention.
Rebeka & Dixie
Rebeka and Dixie are four year old females. Rebeka is a Terrier mix and Dixie is a Dachshund mix. They are bonded together.
Rebeka and Dixie are four years old. They are good with everyone and with other dogs too.
Both are girls.
Desoto
Desoto is a male Husky mix. He is four years old.
Hello out there. I’m a male Husky mix.
I love everyone but I need a little socialization so I can get used to being around other dogs, people and all the funny noises that are out in the real world.
Junior is our Dog of the Week!
Junior
Junior is a Labrador / Hound mix. He is a ten month old male. He weighs 40 pounds.
Hello everybody. They call me “Junior” and I’m a boy. I love everybody but I tend to be a little skittish around men. I actually like women better but I’m good with men once I get to know them a little.
I still have some puppy energy and I really love to walk and to play. Want someone to walk with? I’m your dog!
Will you please adopt me?
Have you heard my story? Well, my name is Junior and I was wondering around hoping to find something to eat. things just weren’t going too well.
I girl found me and took me home. It was wonderful. She saved her money to get my veterinary needs taken care of and she fed me and gave me lots of love.
But then she went away to college and her parents couldn’t keep me, so I came to this shelter. I was really really scared. They have been kind to me but it’s just not the same as having a home.
They told Rescue Charlie’s Friends about me and they brought me to Maine. They said that I will get adopted and have a family to love! I can hardly wait! I really hope I get adopted.
Even though I’m a little shy around men at first, I love everybody but I would like to be the only dog in the house, if that is OK. Why? I like all the attention for myself, that’s why!
Will you adopt me? Please? Look, I’m already potty trained and I don’t eat shoes anymore. So can we be a family?
Nova
Nova is
Nova is a Great Pyrenees / Heeler mix. She is three years old. Nova will be coming to Maine in December.
I had a family that I loved with all my heart. One day they put me in the car and I thought we were going for a ride. I love going in the car!
They took me to this shelter and just drove off and left me here. They said they couldn’t keep me any more. I don’t know why. I cried my eyes out.
They are really nice to me here but it is not the same as having my own family.
The great people here told Rescue Charlie’s Friends about me. They will bring me to Maine and make sure I get adopted. That made me feel MUCH better. I can hardly wait until December when I can go to Maine and get adopted.
I just want to be a part of a family again and have people to love.
Will it be you?
Here is what Nova’s Foster in Alabama says about her.
She is HOUSETRAINED and knows Sit, Shake, Down, and Rollover.
Her previous owner stated she was dog selective, but I tested her with two dogs and she did great! But to be on the very safe side, we are recommending she be the only dog in the home. She lived with a cat in her previous home. She’s a little afraid of men but does warm up, she’s much more relaxed around women. She’s well behaved, calm, well mannered, and ladylike.
She truly is the perfect girl.
Simon and Garfunkel
Simon and Garfunkel are about one and a half years old. They were surrendered by their owners to a shelter that would not have been able to keep them long. Rescue Charlie’s Friends was able to rescue them in time. We don’t know how long they have been living together. They can be adopted together or separately.
Simon and Garfunkel did NOT arrive in September as originally scheduled. Unfortunately they tested positive for heartworm. so they have to stay in Alabama until their treatment is complete and they test negative. That usually takes two or three months, so we expect they will arrive in Maine in November or December
Simon
Hi I’m Simon. I’m a boy and I’m one and a half years old. I think I’m a Beagle / Basset mix.
Will you please adopt me?
Garfunkel
My name is Garfunkel. Simon is my friend. I’m a boy and I’m one and a half years old. I’m a Terrier / Chihuahua mix.
Will you please adopt me?
Fancy
Fancy is a four year old Dachshund mix.
Hello, my name is Fancy. Yes, I’m fancy but that’s my NAME I’m not trying to say that I am a fancy dog (even though I am).
I’m a Dachshund mix. That means I have a long body and short legs. In fact if my legs were much shorter, they wouldn’t reach the ground.
I’m good with people and kids and even with other dogs.
Oh well, I hope you will adopt me. If you do, I promise I will love you forever.
Greta
Greta is a four year old female. She is a Labrador / Terrier mix.
So what I want to know is, can I come home with you?
This is what the staff in Alabama are saying about Greta
“Y’all HAVE to watch this video and see Greta swivel her head around dramatically and flash her beautiful smile. Just OMGee!!!
Greta is PERFECT. We dog tested her, and she just rolled over and was so submissive. She loves EVERYONE and all dogs.
She’s your “Turn Key Ready” girl~ Polite, calm, patient, well behaved. She’s gonna do well in any family. From active with small kids, to older and more sedentary. She also walks great on leash. She has so much love to give, and will make the perfect family dog. If you met her, you would fall in love like the staff and I have.”
My name is Greta. I am a really good dog and I hope that you will adopt me. I’m good with people, kids and other dogs.
Roxette
Roxette is a Labrador / Shepherd mix. All seven of her gorgeous puppies arrived and were all adopted in September.
Roxette is a female, about four years old and weighs sixty pounds.
Hello, I’m Roxette. You may remember my wonderful puppies that arrived in September. Every one of them was adopted and that made me very, very happy. Now it’s my turn. I would like to be adopted. Will you adopt me?
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. 
Smile.Amazon.com
Why are we mentioning Amazon?
Because when you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon donates 0.5% to Rescue Charlie’s Friends. It costs you nothing.
Just go to Smile.Amazon.com and select Rescue Charlies Friends (no apostrophe) in Woolwich, Maine as your favorite charity.
