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.
Coming Soon!
The next transport is scheduled for September 18th!
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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Rocco
Rocco is a male Husky mix. He is three months old.
Oh no! They completely startled me and took me by surprise with this picture. How am I supposed to get adopted with a picture like this?
I’m really handsome, at least the girls say so, but this picture makes me look like, well, I don’t know what, but it’s not good!
I’ve asked them to come back and take another picture but have they done that? No. They just keep doing whatever they are doing and ignore me.
I’m afraid that unless they take another picture of me, no one will ever adopt me.
Barbie, GI Joe, Hot Wheels & Jenga
Three Boys and a Girl! Shepherd / Pyrenees mixes and they will be twelve weeks old upon arrival in Maine. They weigh between ten and fifteen pounds.
I’m going to be the best friend you ever had. I promise.
Teddy
Teddy is a male Shih Tzu mix. He is three years old nad weighs fifteen to twenty pounds.
Hi, I’m Teddy. As in Teddy Bear.
I’m little but I’m full of fun. I love to be around kids and to play fetch. Will you adopt me?
Kurt
Kurt is a male Labrador / Hound mix. He will be nine weeks old upon arrival in Maine.
Hi, My name is Kurt. I’m still a little guy but I love everybody. I’m really hoping to get adopted. Will you adopt me?
Tootsie
Tootsie is a female Labrador mix. She is one year old and weighs twenty pounds.
My name is Tootsie.I’m great with kids and other dogs. I’m very gentle. Sometimes I get a little scared. When I’m happy I smile.
Sissy
Sissy is a female Chocolate Labrador mix. She is one and a half years old and weighs forty pounds.
Hi, I’m Sissy. I’m good with everyone including kids and even cats!
Will you adopt me?
Twinkle and star
Twinkle and Star are female Labrador mixes. they will be eleven weeks old upon arrival in Maine
This picture taking stuff is a little scary, but if it gets me adopted I’m OK with it.
I don’t thnk it’s scary at all. I’ll just rest here on my new toy and wait for someone to adopt me.
What a Crew!
Blippity Bling, Chunky Cheeks & Cutie Patootie
These little girls are female Chihuahua mixes. They will be eleven weeks old upon arrival in Maine.
See my tongue? That’s me trying to look cute.
I don’t have to stick my tongue out to look cute. I’m already cute!
I’m not too worried about looking cute. I just want to be adopted. Will it be you?
Will you adopt me please?
Tweedledee & Tweedledum
These two are female Labrador mixes. They will be nine weeks old upon arrival in Maine.
They just came and took my picture. They said it would help me get adopted. Adopted! Wow! That’s where I become part of a family I can love that loves me too. Right?
They took my picture too. Does that mean that I will get adopted too? I sure hope so. I really do. I hope you are the one that adopts me!
Aria
Aria is a female Husky mix. she is three years old and weighs forty-five or fifty pounds.
I really want to be adopted. I hope it will be you.
Chico
Chico is a male Chihuahua mix. He is two years old.
I’m a sweet and calm dog. I like to lay on the couch next to you. I hardly ever bark. By the way, my name is Chico.
Moose and Koda
Moose and Koda male are Shepherd mixes. They will be ten weeks old when they arrive in Maine. They are NOT siblings.
Moose
They just dropped me off at a shelter. I don’t know why they didn’t just keep me.
Will you adopt me? What if I ask real nice and say Please
Koda
Moose got dropped at a shelter. That’s pretty bad, but what happened to me was even worse.
I thought we were going for a ride. I LOVE going for a ride. Then they stopped the car. I thought we were going to play or go for a walk.
Nope. They dropped me down in a ditch and got back into the car. I was shouting as loud as I could “YOU FORGOT ME! I’M RIGHT HERE!.
But they just drove off and left me. I have never been so scared..
I hope someone will love me. I don’t know if anyone ever will. I’m scared. Do you think anyone will ever love me?
Will you?
Kenai
Kenai is a male Cattle Dog mix. He is eight weeks old.
I see you. Yes, you. I’m looking right at you. Don’t look over your shoulder, no one is behind you. I’m looking at YOU.
I think you look like a very very nice person who loves dogs in general. If I’m right about that, then you will love me! I already love you. Just push the blue button and adopt me. OK?
The Soccer Team
Two Boys and a Girl! Three ten week old Beagle / Spaniel mixes.
I’m Pele. I’m a boy. I can chase a ball really well. Some say I’m better than Messi, others say he is better. the fact is we are both good. Very good.
So will you adopt me and maybe throw a ball once in a while?
Did you see what Pele said? I thought that was very diplomatic. He knows I’m better but he just didn’t want to say it out loud.
Will you adopt me? I will show you who can run after a ball the fastest!
Listen to those guys. They haven’t seen what I can do with a soccer ball.
Posie
Posie is a female Labrador mix. She is six months old
I am a good girl. I’m good with other dogs and with everyone. I’m good looking and I’m smart too. I know all this because they said so. Oh yeah, I understand people talk way better than people understand me.
But please understand this. I will love you forever and be the best friend you ever had in your whole life if you will just give me a chance.
Will you? Will you adopt me? Please stop scrolling for the perfect dog, because I’m it.
Just click on the blue button, OK?
Bud
Bud is a male Labrador mix. he is two years old and weighs forty pounds.
Hi, I’m Bud. I am an easy going dog and I love everyone. I’m very sweet. I know because they keep telling me that.
Gemma
Gemma is a female Pointer mix. She is fourteen weeks old.
Kandi
Kandi is a female Shih Tzu mix. She is four or five years old. She weighs twelve to fifteen pounds.
Cinder, Ash and Ember
Two Girls and a Boy! They are fourteen week old Bassett Hound / Griffon mixes.
Hi, I’m, Cinder and I’m a boy. Will you adopt me?
Would you rather adopt girl? That’s me! I’m Ember.
My name is Ash. So which of us are you going to adopt? My brother Cinder, my sister Ember or me?
The City Crew
Three Girls and a Boy! These fourteen week old pups are Papillon mixes.
Hi, I’m Sidney. Which one of us will you be adopting? Me? One of my sisters? My brother London?
We are all very cute. I know what you are thinking – I’m the cutest of them all but don’t let that stop you from adopting my brother or one of my sisters.
Tinkerbell, Wendy & Peter Pan
Two Girls and a Boy! They are eleven week old Labrador mixes.
We are great little puppies. I’m Peter Pan and my sisters are Tinkerbell and Wendy.
We didn’t really star in the movie but we would have if they had asked us to. We are certainly cute enough.
We are coming to Maine very soon. We have never been so excited. They say we will get adopted when we get there. We sure hope so.
We are hoping that you will adopt us. Well, I don’t mean that you will adopt all three of us, I mean that I hope you will adopt one of us. Which one do you think is the cutest? Which one will you adopt? Will you adopt one of my sisters or will you adopt me?
Marty
Marty is a male Terrier mix. He is five or six years old and weighs twenty five pounds.
I am one very sweet dog. Oh wait, I forgot to mention that I’m already housebroken. No worries!
Dougie
Dougie is a male Bulldog / Terrier mix. He is two to three years old and weighs 24 pounds. He has a long body, thirty inches plus his tail.
Hi, my name is Dougie. I’ve had kind of a long experience getting ready for adoption.
I went to a place with lots of dogs, and we just could not get along, no siree, so I had a little trouble with marking my territory to try to keep them away. And then I had to be fostered through heartworm treatment.
But now I’m a happy, healthy, very active dog and would just love to keep you company as your only pet.
I do love women more maybe than men, but men who cook are just fine! I am happy to help clean up any food they drop.
Tickled & Blissful
Tickled and Blissful are eleven week old Terrier / Heeler mixes.
I’m Blissful and they told us we are going to Maine to get adopted! That makes us so happy we don’t have words for it, not even in dog-speak
Skeeter and Ladybug
Skeeter and Ladybug are Australian Shepherd Mixes. They are sixteen weeks old.
Skeeter
I’m just a young pup but I know what love is. I will love you forever if you will just adopt me. Will you?
Ladybug
Hi, I’m Ladybug. My brother is Skeeter. He is a really nice brother and i love him a lot. I’m hoping he gets adopted. I’m hoping I get adopted too. I would love to be part of a family. I would love them for ever and ever.
Precious
Precious is a female Pomeranian mix. she is four years old.
I’m really excited. I think they are taking me to Maine and that when I get ther I’m going to get adopted. That is such a relief.
Tom Collins & Lemon Drop
Tom Collins and Lemon Drop are male eleven week old Husky / Shepherd mixes
Tom Collins
Hi, I’m Tom Collins. Lemon drop and I are brothers. You already knew? Oh, sorry. We asre hoping to be adopted when we get to Maine.
Lemon Drop
So which one of are you going to adopt? I think I am the best. Tom is so puppy-like. I act more grown up. Pick me!
Millie
Millie is a six week old Terrier mix. She is a female.
Hi, I’m Millie. I’m not really sure what is going on. You know I’m only a few weeks old so I haven’t had much experience yet.
They said we are going to get adopted. I didn’t know what that really meant, but when they explained it I got REALLY excited. I hope they were serious and not just kidding me.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a one year old female Labrador mix.
They haven’t told you much about me, have they? Well, you can see that I am a very good looking dog. i have a look of intelligence if I do have to say so myself.
I can tell you for sure that I will make a wonderful dog for you if you will just adopt me!
Boone
Boone is a male Husky mix.
Hello, my name is Boone. I’m a Husky and I’m proud of it. Do you want a friend who will love you not matter what? I’m the one. Will you adopt me?
Nova
Nova is a female Catahoula mix. she is eight weeks old.
Do you like my name? I like it so far but if you don’t like it, that’s OK. We can change it to anything you want. I learn quick so if you give me a new name I will learn it really fast. Would I have a chance to say whether I like it before you make it offical? Just wondering.
Can we go for a ride in the car? Can I sit next to you? Can we have the window open?
Just wondering.
Jellybean
Jellybean is a female Hound mix. She is two years old. Jellybean lost an eye but she doesn’t let that slow her down.
My name is Jellybean and I am one lovable dog. I will be the best friend you ever had!
Lovely Rita & Long Tall Sal
Lovely Rita and Long Tall Sal are Chihuahua mixex. Lovely Rita is a female and Long Tall Sal is a male. They are fourteen weeks old.
I am one cute girl. I know ’cause all the boys say so. What do you think? Am I cute enough for you to adopt me?
I really want to be adopted. I hope it will be you.
Boa
Boa is a male Terrier mix. He is one or two years old and weighs twenty pounds.
They call me Boa which makes sense when you think of it, because that’s my name. I’m coming to Maine soon and they said that you will adopt me. At least I think it’s you. It is you, right?
Please!
Tiger
Tiger is a male Border Collie mix. He is six months old and weighs about twenty five pounds.
Wow! I was in a bad place with bad people. The rescued me and whisked me away. Now they are sending me to Maine. Am I in some kind of a Witness Protection Program? They won’t really tell me.
The Soda Crew
Two Girls and a Boy. These Spaniel mixes are twelve weeks old.
I’m Sprite. I just want to be a part of your family. I want to love you forever and for you to love me too.
My sister Fanta wants the same thing. So does my brother Pepsi. We all just want a family of our own that we can love for as long as we live.
Will you adopt me? Would you rather adopt Fanta or Pepsi? Please adopt one of us. You will never be sorry.
Hi, I’m Pepsi. Is it OK if I talk too? I just want to say that my sister Sprite is right. We all want the same thing. They told us that we will get adopted when we get to Maine. we sure hope so.
My sisters are really wonderful puppies. Please adopt one of them. When we know that they will have a happy home, please adopt me. I will be your best friend forever.
Dundee
Dundee is a male Australian Shepherd mix. He is eight weeks old.
I am a very sweet and lovable boy. I would love to be a part of your family. I promise to do my best to fit in and learn to be the best dog you ever saw. Will you adopt me?
Sawyer
Sawyer is a male Australian Shepherd mix. He is nine weeks old.
They said I might get adopted. ADOPTED! Can you even imagine how wonderful that word sounds? I just can’t wait. I hope you adopt me. I will be the best friend you ever had. I Promise!
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 like to play and I have lots of energy. Will you throw a ball for me? Will you adopt me? I promise to love you forever and ever!
Cheeky
Cheeky Mom is one or two year old Terrier mix.
Hi, my name is Cheeky. I’m very sweet and I love everybody! I have some wonderful puppies and are they cute? You bet!
I’m cute too. I really hope that when I get to Maine, you will adopt me. Will you? Please?
Mac and Cheese
Mac and Cheese are six month old Pit mix brothers. They were bottle fed as babies and are very sweet.
My name is Mac. Will you please adopt me? If you don’t like me, how about adopting my brother Cheese?
HI, my name is Cheese and my brother is Mac. Mac & Cheese, cute, right?
Well I know we are boys but we are still cute and plus we are really sweet and loving dogs.
Which one of us will you adopt?
Bloodhounds
Two girls and a boy
Hi I’m Ellie Mae. My brother Leroy, my sister Josey and I are coming to Maine.
They said we will get adopted when we get there. I really hope so.
I’m hoping that my sister gets adopted into a wonderful family. I hope the same for my brother, even though he can be a bit annoying – always pulling on my ears – but I love him.
I will love you too if you will just adopt me!
Princess
Princess is a five year old female Pittie mix and weighs 55 pounds. She is good with people, kids and other dogs.
Hi, my name is Princess. I am very loving and I just love to cuddle. Will you adopt me? I will love you forever. I’m really good with other dogs and I –
What? Yes, of course I’m potty trained.
As I was about to say, I’m a chill girl and I’m good in the house too.
Coffee
coffee is a three year old Chihuahua mix.
So I’m going to be in Maine soon and they told me I will get adopted when I get there. So are you the one? I really hope so!
Hi, I’m Coffee. I’m the cream of the crop and I’m so sweet I don’t need sugar. I know, dumb joke. Thought I’d beat you to it.
Oliver
Oliver is a male Chihuahua / Terrier mix. He is one or two years old and weighs five pounds.
Rufus
Rufus is a male Hound mix. He is nine months old.
Do I look worried? Well, I am. I’m scared to death. I don’t know what will happen to me.
What do I want? Well that’s simple. I want to be with a family I can love and that loves me. That’s why I’m worried. I don’t know if anyone will adopt me. I want so badly to be a part of a family. Will you adopt me? Can I be part of your family? Will you let me love you? Will you love me? Will anyone?
Banjo
Banjo is a male Shepherd mix. He is four years old and weighs sixty pounds.
Hello, I’m Bajo and I hope you will watch my video. I really want to be adopted and I don’t think you will be able to say “No” once you see what a wonderful dog I am and how I will be a great part of your family.
I am Banjo and I am a really good laid back dog. I’m already four years old, so I am way past the puppy stage. I haven’t eaten a remote control in years. Plus, I will help you find your shoes if they get lost.
So, with that said, I’m hoping that when I get to Maine you will adopt me. Will you?
Just so you know, I had hip dysplasia some time ago but I am doing fine now with no problem.
Chops
Chops is a male Dachshund mix. He is one and half years old and weighs fifteen pounds
Hi I’m Chops. I know I don’t look my best right now. I have a little mange, but a veterinarian is treating me for it and says I’ll be looking good again soon.
Meanwhile, I’ll be coming to Maine soon. I really want to be adopted. Will you adopt me? I’ll be the best friend you ever had.
Zeus Jr.
Zeus Jr. is a male Labrador mix. He is six months old.
Are you looking for the perfect dog? I’m about as close as you are going to get. I absolutely love people and I can’t wait to meet you. I really love all the attention to myself. Can’t blame me for that – I am sooo cute!
Will you be the one to adopt me? Please?
Wendell
Wendell is a male Beagle mix. He is just ten weeks old.
They said I might get adopted. ADOPTED! Can you even imagine how wonderful that word sounds? I just can’t wait. I hope you adopt me. I will be the best friend you ever had. I Promise!
Vegetable Group
Just Fifteen weeks old! Labrador Retriever / Pyerenees mixes.
Three Girls and a Boy.
Get me out of here! My sisters are making me CRAZY. Don’t get me wrong, I love them and I hope they are adopted into wonderful families where they will have a happy life. BUT they are constantly telling me what to do. “Mushroom don’t eat the remote control” “Mushroom – that’s my toy. Did I tell you could play with it?” “Mushroom, don’t pull my ear!”
They just won’t STOP.
Bubbly
Bubbly is a female Akita mix. She is five months old.
My name explains me pretty well. I’m one happy dog. I love people and kids and other dogts. I’m well behaved and walk good on a leash. What more could you want?
Ju Ju
Ju Ju is a female Terrier mix. She is one or two years old.
Hi, My name is Ju Ju. They found me in the middle of nowhere. I’m still young and I have nice teeth. I’m very sweet and I’m good with cats too. I hope that when I get adopted that I am the only dog in the house because I want ALL the attention!
Tamara
Tamara is a female Labrador mix. She is six months old.
My name is Tamara. I’m coming to Maine soon and I hope you will adopt me. I just want someone to love and I hope it will be you!
Sammy
Sammy is a one year old Beagle mix brought in from the Police Department where he was held as a stray. He weighs about twenty five pounds.
I have a lot of things to tell people if they could only figure out how to understand me. I guess they don’t speak Beagle.
They found me as a stray dog but there is so much more to the story.
Anyway, I am so glad they rescued me and I can’t wait to get to Maine and get adopted.
I can see you and you look like a very good person. It would take me about one minute to learn to love you!
Tia
Tia is a female Labrador mix. She is six months old.
Can you see me? Do I look cute to you? All the boys here think I am adorable and I have to admit, I think I am too.
But what the boys think is not really important. It’s what YOU think that matters. If you think I’m cute enough will you adopt me?
That would be great!
Bunny
Bunny is a female Catahoula mix. She is eight months old and weighs 25 pounds.
Hi, my name is Bunny. I’m a really good dog and I think you will love me as much as I will love you. Will you adopt me?
Freckles
Freckles is a six month old female Terrier mix. She weighs eight to ten pounds.
Fred
Fred is a male seven year old Yorkie mix. He weighs six pounds.
Hello, how are you? I’m fine. Well, at least I am now. I’m coming to Maine soon and I think I will get adopted. ADOPTED! Doesn’t that word sound wonderful? It does to me!
Peanut
Peanut is a male Chihuahua mix. He is three years old and weighs eight pounds.
They call me “Peanut” probably because I’m not very big. My little size doesn’t matter because I am so full of LOVE!
Skipper
Skipper is a three year old Terrier mix. He weighs about fifteen pounds.
Hi, I’m Skipper. I like the name, do you like it? I’m not very big but I am full of love for you. Will you adopt me?
Lady Mom
Lady Mom is a five year old female Chihuahua mix.
I am just about the sweetest dog you will ever find. I would love to lay on the couch with you and I won’t even stick my paw in your coffee.
Will you adopt me? Please?
Brett
Brett is a Great Pyrenees mix. He is one year old and weighs sixty five to seventy pounds.
Hi I’m Brett.
I am one super sweet dog. I just chill out. I LOVE people. I also LOVE getting all the attention, so I would be a little happier if I was your only dog. I’ll be fine with that and I will be the best dog you ever had. I promise!
Vin Diesel
Vin Diesel is a male Aussie mix. he is three to five years old and weighs fifty five pounds. He will be happier if he is the only dog in the house.
They call me Vin Deisel. I’m not sure why, but that’s what they call me.
I really prefer to be the only dog in the house because I love the attention!
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.
The other good news is that if you will just adopt me, I promise I will love you forever and ever!
Rosie
Rosie is a one and a half year old female Labrador mix. She weighs about 40 to 45 pounds.
Rosie tested heart worm positive, so she won’t be coming until her treatment is complete.
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)?
Sissy
Sissy is a female Chocolate Labrador mix. She is one year old and weighs forty five pounds. Sissy tested heartworm positive and won’t be coming to Maine until her treatment is completed.
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.
Samantha
Samantha is a female Boxer / Bulldog / Boston Terrier mix. She is two or three years old and weighs thirty pounds.
Samantha tested heartworm positive so she won’t be coming to Maine until her treatment is completed.
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.
Maggie
Maggie is a female Terrier mix. She is two years old.
Will you adopt me? Are you going to be the one? I hope so.
I’ve been here for a while. Now don’t get me wrong, ever since they rescued me they have been very kind and have taken good care of me.
But I don’t have a family of my own and that is what I want more than anything. I want a family that loves me and that I can love forever.
Sadie
Sadie is a female labrador mix. she is four years old.
I am going to get adopted! I am so happy and relieved. I didn’t know if anyone would love me. I will love you forever!
Aria
Aria is a three year old female Husky. She weighs 45 to 50 pounds. Aria tested heartworm positive and won’t be coming to Maine until her treatment is completed.
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.
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