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. His dream has come true thanks to some very generous donations.
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 Newsletter.
The next transport is scheduled for June 4th!
We are adding a few of the new adults and puppies every day until we get them all on the website.
Every last one of the adults and puppies that arrived on April 23rd has been adopted and is with their new family!
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Houston
Houston is a male Pyrenees . He is four years old and weighs eighty five pounds.
I’m Houston. I love people and kids. I really don’t want another dog living in my house. After all, It’s my house. Now, I’m OK with them when we are walking around outside but I’d rather they stay outside.
But people? I love people!
Will you adopt me? We can have a great life together, OK?
Max
Max is a one year old Catahoula / Labrador mix. He weighs forty five pounds.
Howdy, I’m Max.
I’m really sweet and I’m good with other dogs and kids too.
I still have energy and I just love to play.
Do you have any balls you can throw for me? That is always fun. I hope you will adopt me so we can have fun together.
Do you have a car? Can we go for a ride?
Hershey and Piggy
Hershey and Piggy are Labrador / Husky mixes. They are five months old and they are brother and sister. Hershey is a boy and Piggy is a girl.
Their mom is a Siberian Husky and their dad is a Labrador mix.
Do you think we can come up with a better name for me? I mean, Piggy, really?
Look I know I’m not fashion magazine cover material but I am a girl and I have feelings. This name is downright insulting.
If you will just adopt me I will love you forever and we can talk about a new name, OK?
Yeah, my sister is getting a complex or something because of her name.
I hope you will adopt her and give her a new name.
I hope you will adopt me too. OK?
p.s. I’m fine with my name.
Rock
Rock is a Labrador / Bulldog mix. He is five years old and weighs fifty pounds.
Guess What! Good News! My heartworm treatment was completed and I tested negative.
That means I can come to Maine and get adopted!
Will you adopt me? Please? I’ve waited soooo long for this, please don’t make me wait any longer!
Hello, I’m hoping you will adopt me. My name is Rock and I am good with people and kids. I’m good with smaller dogs too. I’m just a good dog and I want really bad to get adopted!
Momma Bear and Baby Bear
Momma Bear is a Pocket Pittie mix.
She is three years old and weighs about thirty pounds
They call me Momma Bear and my son is called Baby Bear.
I am very calm and good with everyone. I love people and I’m calm with other dogs too.
I will make the perfect dog for you and I will love you forever and ever if you will adopt me.
Baby Bear is a Pittie / Chihuahua mix. He is two years old and weighs forty five to fifty pounds.
Hi I’m Baby Bear. I have the best mom in the world!
I love people and kids. I’m really good with other dogs too but I do want to be the one in charge. I haven’t been around cats so I can’t say how that might go.
If you adopt me I will be the best friend you ever had and love you forever. Will you let me be a part of your family?
Cheezit
Cheezit is a male Hound / Beagle mix. He is two years old and weighs forty five to fifty pounds.
Hi, I’m Cheezit. I don’t know why they don’t want me anymore. I didn’t do anything wrong, unless you count the remote control I ate, but that was a long time ago. Or maybe it’s because I don’t like cats. I, for sure, should not be in a home with cats.
I’m OK with some dogs but not others. I’m a little selective about who my friends are. Maybe it would be better if I was with a family that doesn’t have any other dogs.
Did I mention cats? Can’t stand the little critters.
Anyway, they left me here at the shelter and it looks like they aren’t coming back. So I’ve been pretty sad about that but they tell me that Charlie will help me find a new family to love. This time I hope they love me too.
I love people and I will love you. If you adopt me I will be the best friend you ever had. I will love you forever and ever.
So how about it – will you adopt me?
The adventure Group
The Adventure Group are Bulldog mixes. Mom Krimson has five pups, two are girls and three are boys. They are Lab / Bulldog mixes. They are four months old and weigh about twenty five pounds
Mom Krimson
Mom Krimson is a Lab / bulldog mix. She is one year old and weighs about fifty pounds.
I’m Mom Krimson. Listen, we have had a rough time. I was chained up out back for so long my collar grew into my neck. It hurt really bad but we got lucky and we were rescued. A veterinarian surgically removed my collar and it is starting to heal.
My puppies didn’t have it so easy either. Here they are. Don’t they look like the best puppies you have ever seen? I think they are wonderful!
I worry about them all the time. I want them to be adopted into a family of their own where they can experience the love I never got. Will you adopt one?
And then will you adopt me? I’m good with other dogs, cats, chickens and I’m very smart. I really want to love you for ever. I have a lot of love to give.
Hi, I’m Bayonet.
I worry about my mom. Will you adopt her please?
And after that will you adopt one of us?
How about my sister Beretta? She is really sweet. Or how about one of my brothers? People say they are cute and loveable.
We are really good puppies and all we want is a family to love. Will it be yours?
Will you adopt me?
Sophia
Sophia is a female Labrador mix. She is four and a half years old and weighs sixty pounds.
Hello, I’m Sophia. I’m a really chill dog. I’m good with people and I love kids. I don’t like cats and I prefer not to have other dogs around because I want all the attention. I just want to lay around and have fun.
The Heeler / Labrador Pups
These Heeler / Labrador mixes are ten weeks old. There are six girls and four boys all waiting for you!
Hello, I’m Carol, We are a BIG family. I have lots of brothers and sisters.
Will you please adopt me? My brothers are driving me crazy! They think it is great fun to pull on my ears. They do it to my sisters too. Actually to be honest, they do it to each other too.
OK, OK, I have been know to pull on an ear or two myself. But the sooner we all get adopted the sooner we can have a family of our own and grow up to be wonderful dogs.
Hi, my name is Carl. We are having a great time all playing together but we really want to be adopted.
We are hoping to have families of our own that we can love forever.
Which one of us will you adopt? Will you adopt me? Please?
The Musical Crew
Four Girls and Four Boys. They are Border Collie / Pyrenees mixes. they are seven weeks old and weigh ten to thirteen pounds.
Hi, I’m Journey. Who are you going to adopt? It all depends on what kind of music you like!
I’m Foreigner and I really hope you pick me! Will you adopt me? I will be a wonderful dog for you, I promise!
Tucker
Tucker is a male Labrador mix. Tucker is one and a half years old and weighs sixty five pounds.
Now I ask you, how am I going to get adopted with pictures like this? All the other dogs get to have pictures that show them off. Me? Not so much. I don’t mean to whine about it but I know that getting adopted is a competition and having lousy pictures puts me at a disadvantage.
Anyway, enough complaining. I will make the best of it and I bet I get adopted anyway.
Why? Because I am a great dog.
Hi, It’s me again, Tucker.
Do you want a great dog? Then adopt me. I love people and kids. I’m a little selective about which dogs I like and I prefer small dogs over big ones.
I’m already housebroken and I can even do a few commands, like “Sit”
I promise I will love you and you will love me too. If you want the best friend you ever had, then pick me. OK?
Wiggles
Wiggles is a male Chihuahua mix. He is two years old and weighs five or six pounds.
I just LOVE everyone. I am very sweet and I’m great with other dogs too. So are you going to adopt me?
Annika and Lotti
Annika and Lotti are female Chihuahua / Shih Tzu mixes. They are six weeks old. They weigh only two pounds.
Hi, I’m Annika.
Which one of us will you be adopting? I would love for you to adopt me. If you don’t adopt me, will you adopt Lotti?
You can’t go wrong because we are terrific dogs and whichever one you pick you will be getting the best friend you ever had!
Hi, I’m Lotti. My sister is Annika. Look close because we are pretty small! We barely weigh two pounds.
If I remember right, my sister Annika was born first so that makes me the youngest. Not by much, I know, but still younger. We are really cute and we would love to be adopted.
Nala
Nala is a Chihuahua / Boston Terrier mix. She is five years old and weighs twenty five pounds.
I’m Nala and I love to run around and play. I love kids and other dogs and even cats.
I’m way past the puppy stage and I just want a family I can love.
Will you adopt me?
Charmin, Cotton and Q-Tip
Charmin is a seventy five pound Pyrenees. She is two years old and the mom of Cotton and Q-Tip.
Hi, I am Charmin, the proud mom of Cotton and Q-Tip. I am very friendly and I love everyone. Which one of my babies will you be adopting?
Will you adopt me? I will be a wonderful dog for you.
Cotton and Q-Tip
Cotton and Q-Tip are female Pyrenees. They are four months old and weigh twenty five to thirty pounds. Charmin is their mom.
Seriously? You send me out to play in the mud and THEN you take my picture? What are you thinking? I look like a mud ball.
How am I going to get adopted looking like this?
Will you please come back when I’m clean and take another picture?
Hi, I’m Q-Tip. I know I’m a little muddy but I can be the best friend you ever had. I love people and I’m going to love you.
Will you adopt me? The mud washes off and then I’ll look beautiful. Just wait, you’ll see!
Koby
Koby is a male Pomeranian / Chihuahua mix. He is three years old and weighs twenty pounds.
Hello out there, my name is Koby. I love to play and run but I’m not hyper at all. I love to be with people. I’m good with other dogs too.
What? Yes, of course I’m housebroken.
Rank
Rank is a male Dalmatian / Labrador mix. He is one year old and weighs 80 pounds.
Hello, My name is Rank. My owners split up and went in their separate directions. I was left outside for way too long but I’m safe now.
I’m good with other dogs, kids and even cats. I don’t know why people get upset when I chase chickens, I thought that was what they were for. Anyway, if you have chickens you might not like me.
I’m housebroken too. I have energy but I like to chill out too. Will you adopt me?
The B's
These Labrador mixes are ten weeks old and weigh about eight pounds. The were found at the side of the road in a carboard box.
Hi, I’m Bibi. I’m the only girl with two brothers. I love them but they are a real pain in the neck. Will you adopt me so I can have a family to love?
Me? I’m Babba. You talking to me or to my brother Bubba?
People get us mixed up all the time because our names are so close. Just one letter different. It should be easy to tell us apart. I’m the good looking one.
Did they tell you about us? We went out for what we thought was a ride in the car. We love that! Then they stopped the car and put us at the side of the road in a cardboard box. Then they just drove off and left us there. I was yelling as loud as I could “Hey, come back!” but they just kept going.
Of course I’m a guy and I couldn’t let on to my sister Bibi that I was scared so I told her not to worry, it was no big deal and everything will be OK. But truth was, I was so scared I wet myself. Then some people came and saved us.
So that’s how we got here. Will you adopt Bibi? How about Bubba? Well then, will you adopt me? Please?
Mork and Mindy
Mork and Mindy are Terrier mixes. They are ten weeks old and weigh about nine pounds.
Mindy is a girl and Mork is a boy.
This is really exciting! I am going to be adopted! I know because that’s what the people told me. They said I’m really cute and everyone would love me.
Well guess what? I will love my new family for ever and ever!
I’m Mork. My sister Mindy is super excited and so am I. The thought of being adopted is like a dream. It is the most wonderful thing. Now I know that I’m just a puppy and I have a lot to learn but I am just full of love to give. Will you adopt me?
Jet
Jet is a female Black Shepherd / Pyrenees mix. She is six months old
Hello, my name is Jet.
I am just as sweet as I look. I’m good with kids too.
I would love to be a part of your family!
Maybelle
Maybelle is a female Labrador mix. She is one year old and weighs thirty eight pounds.
Hello Hello Hello!
They said I’m going to be adopted. Is it true? I sure hope so.
I can tell you a little about me. I get along great with other dogs. I love kids and people in general. I’m very sweet and still full of energy. Sometimes I get a little protective of my food, but I can get over that with a little training. And oh yes, they are teaching me about this housebroken thing and I’m catching on to it. No problem!
So now that you know all about me, will you adopt me? Please?
Pearl
Pearl is a female Labrador mix. She is twelve weeks old and weighs fifteen pounds.
I’m really a LOT cuter than I look in this picture. Plus I’m a really good girl and i just love everyone. Will you adopt me so we can lay on the couch and watch TV?
Mac and Max Jr
Mac is a Tibetan Terrier mix. He is five or six months old and weighs fifteen pounds
I am very sweet and I’m great with everyone, even kids, other dogs and even cats too. So are you going to adopt me?
Max Jr is blind. Max Jr is a Tibetan Terrier mix. he is three years old and weighs twenty pounds.
I’m Max Jr and I don’t let being blind slow me down much. I get around just fine and I don’t even feel sorry for myself. I actually a great friend to have!
Will you adopt me?
The Tinies
Itty Bitty Teenie Weenie Pocket Sized Chiweenies – just waiting for you. Four Girls and a Boy. They are ten weeks old and weigh three to five pounds.
Hi, I’m Squirt.
I’m hoping you will adopt me. Will you?
Well if you aren’t going to adopt me, how about one of my sisters?
Mouse? She is really nice. A little shy sometimes, but she really loves people.
Munchkin? She would be a good choice.
Or Button? She is my favorite sister and we are best friends.
Of course you could adopt my brother Peewee. He is a really good brother and hardly ever pulls on my ears.
Hi, I’m Mouse.
I am hoping to be adopted. My sisters and my brother are too, that is all we want.
Which one of us will you be adopting?
Is it hard to choose? We are amazingly good looking, aren’t we?
I guess you don’t have to settle for just one. You can adopt as many of us as you want, right?
I’m Peewee and I’m the only boy. All of my sisters are girls, which makes sense, because if they were boys they’d be brothers.
OK, Well as you can see they are already driving me bonkers. Will you adopt me and get me out of here?
Raven
Raven is a three or four month old female Labrador mix. She weighs about thirty pounds.
I just love everyone. I still have a little puppy energy but I calm down right away. I’m beginning to catch on to this housebroken thing. It seems to be important so I am trying.
Izzy and her Labradoodles
These Labradoodle mixes are eight weeks old and weigh four to five pounds.
Mom Izzy and her babies – Two girls and three boys.
Hello, I’m Izzy. have you seen my babies? I think they are the smartest, most beautiful puppies ever to walk on this earth, don’t you agree? I worry about them all the time and I just want them to be adopted into a loving family. Which one will you be adopting?
Me? Well I’m five years old . I love everyone and I’m great with kids and even with other dogs. Housebroken? Of course and I’m a little embarrassed that you even had to ask.
Anyway, I want to be adopted too. I just want a family to love where I can kind of relax and just be a good, calm dog. That’s all I want. So after my babies are adopted so I know they’re safe, will you adopt me?
My name is Torvi and i am soooo excited! I’m going to be adopted! Isn’t that wonderful?
I hope my sister and brothers get adopted too.
I’m awake – I’m just resting my eyes…
Oh, I can see you. You look like a wonderful person. Do you like to play outside? Do you like to lay on the couch and watch TV? Do you like to ride in the car?
Well, you sound absolutely perfect for me and let me tell you, I am perfect for you.
Please adopt me so we can be together forever!
I’m taking a nap so please don’t be offended that I’m not talking with you.
If you had to put up with my brothers and sisters always playing and making noise, you would probably take a nap too.
Blueberry
Blueberry is a female Chiweenie. She is seven months old and weighs fifteen pounds.
My name is Blueberry. I don’t know why they gave me that name and if you want, we can change it.
I’m very sweet and I love to be with people. I’m housebroken too. Will you adopt me?
Here is a picture of me with my friend Koby.
Sweet Pea
Sweet Pea is a female Chihuahua mix. She is seven years old
Hi I’m Sweet Pea.
I might be a little shy at first but once i get to know you,k I want to be with you all the time. I love to cuddle. I like to be carried too.
I’ve been trained to use pee pads.
Will you adopt me?
Rusty
Rusty is a male Chihuahua mix. He is two years old and weighs ten pounds.
Hello, I’m Rusty.
I love to run around and play and then when I’m done with that, I want to lay next to you on the couch. Does that sound OK?
Oh, I’m good with other dogs too.
Mocha
Mocha is a female Labrador / Pitbull mix. She is one year old and weighs forty pounds.
“Sweetest dog ever!” That’s what they say about me. It’s true too. I love people and kids and other dogs. I even like cats. I have no aggression and I’m just calm.
Want a dog like that? Adopt me!
Frida
Frida is a female Terrier / Schnauzer mix. She is one to two years old and weighs forty pounds.
I’m a hyper dog with lots of energy. I’m good with other dogs and kids, but I’m too active for toddlers because I might accidently knock them down.
Will you go for walks with me? Will you throw a ball for me? I would love that.
Would you like the best friend you ever had? Well, that would be me. Please adopt me, OK?
Shine
Shine is a female Labrador mix. She is one year old and weighs forty five pounds.
They call me Shine. That makes sense when you think of it, because that’s my name.
I am very sweet and playful. I’m good with everyone and even with other dogs.
I hope someone will adopt me. Will you?
Felix
Felix is a male Border Collie mix. He is three years old and weighs fifty pounds.
Wow! It’s really happening. They are bringing me to Maine and I’m going to be adopted!
Here is what happened to us. Molly, Oakley, Akira and I had a great life. We lived on a farm with a wonderful man who loved us and took good care of us. We were all very sad when he died.
His family doesn’t want us so instead of going to a shelter, we got rescued by some wonderful people. They called our friend Charlie who will make sure we get adopted. We never met Charlie but we are sure grateful for his help.
What about me? I know basic commands and I walk well on a leash. My favorite things are cuddling on the couch and food. I really like treats.
Of course I am housebroken. I get along great with kids, other dogs and animals. I was bred to herd sheep. Do you have any? No matter, I will love being with you.
Will you adopt me?
Akira
Akira is a female Husky / Pitbull mix. She is three and a half years old and weighs fifty pounds.
Have you heard about us? Molly, Oakley, Felix and I had a great life. We lived on a farm with a wonderful man who loved us and took good care of us. We were all very sad when he died.
His family doesn’t want us so instead of going to a shelter, we got rescued by some wonderful people. They called our friend Charlie who will make sure we get adopted. We never met Charlie but we are sure grateful for his help.
What about me?
I get along great with kids, other dogs and animals.
I’m so good! I’m really laid back and easy going. I love playing fetch. I’m housebroken too. I walk on a leash or harness with no problems.
I can even do a tippy-toe dance for you.
My favorite thing is laying on the couch with you. Can we do that?
Will you adopt me? I’ll be really, really good and I’ll be the best friend you ever had.
Oakley
Oakley is a male Rottweiler / Golden Retriever mix. He is three and a half years old and weighs seventy pounds.
Have you already heard about us? Molly, Felix, Akira and I had a great life. We lived on a farm with a wonderful man who loved us and took good care of us. We were all very sad when he died.
His family doesn’t want us so instead of going to a shelter, we got rescued by some wonderful people. They called our friend Charlie who will make sure we get adopted. We never met Charlie but we are sure grateful for his help.
My name is Oakley and I’m a really good dog.
I’m great with kids, dogs and animals. They say I’m a Gentle Giant because I act like I’m the size of a Chihuahua.
Housebroken? I’ll tap on the doorknob when I need to go outside. Just pay attention to me and I’ll let you know every time. I can walk on a lead or a harness.
My favorite things are toys that squeak and treats. Especially treats. Plus I love it when you pet me.
Will you adopt me? I can see you and I think we will be great together.
Molly
Molly is a female Parsons Russell Terrier. She is seven years old and weighs thirty pounds.
You probably already heard about us.
Felix, Oakley, Akira and I had a great life. We lived on a farm with a wonderful man who loved us and took good care of us. We were all very sad when he died.
His family doesn’t want us so instead of going to a shelter, we got rescued by some wonderful people. They called our friend Charlie who will make sure we get adopted. We never met Charlie but we are sure grateful for his help.
What about me?
I’m really laid back. I’m good with kids, other dogs and animals. I know my basic commands and I walk well on a leash. I’m housebroken too, so no worries about that.
My favorite things are playing tug-of-war, taking naps under soft blankets and watching TV with you on the couch.
Will you adopt me?
Griffyn
Griffyn is a male Anatolian mix. He is one to two years old and weighs seventy three pounds.
HI, I’m Griffin.
Shall I tell you a little about myself? I am one big sweet and gentle boy. I’m very chill. (I heard someone say that I’m “very chill”. I’m not certain what it means, but I think it’s a good thing.)
I’m good with kids and other dogs and yes, I’m housebroken.
I’m coming to Maine soon and they said that I will get adopted. Will it be you? I sure hope so.
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Rescue Charlie’s Friends!
Every dog and puppy pictured in the calendar was rescued by Rescue Charlie’s Friends in 2021.
Every one was adopted into a loving home with a family that loves them and that they will love forever.
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What people are saying
Everyone at Rescue Charlie’s Friends, we can’t thank you enough for all that you do with your amazing rescue! Our new addition Clara (aka Azure) is loving her new life here in Lincolnville and her new friend Trigger is in love.
Thank you again for all of your hard work!
I adopted a puppy from Rescue Charlie’s Friends on June 2, 2018 named August. My thirteen year old dog had passed away the month before.
I renamed him. Bud Lite. Bud because he is my Buddy and Lite because he is the Lite of my life.
I am some what of a hermit, but Buddy gets me out walking everyday. We have met many wonderful people and other dogs on our walks.
He means everything to me.
PLEASE keep up the good work you are doing both for the dogs and the families that are fortunate enough to adopt them.
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