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 April 24th
The next transport is scheduled for Saturday, April 24th
Most of the adults are already on the website. We are beginning to add the puppies today (over fifty of them). Of course if you signed up for our email, you already knew that.
Sometimes, for whatever reason, people back out before the adoption is complete. That means that even though a dog is “Adoption Pending”, it might become available again. We have no way of knowing whether that will happen. The best way to find out is to check the website often.
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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Wine Group
Four girls and a boy! These good looking siblings are Labrador / Rottweiler mixes.
Here we are. My four sisters and me. We are all hoping for the same thing – to be adopted into a loving family that we can love. Simple, that’s it.
There are only five of us, that shouldn’t be too hard. Just pick one. Easy Peasy!
Kiki
Kiki is a female one or two year old Pitty mix. She weighs about 35 pounds.
Hi, I’m Kiki.
They say I’m a little shy at first, but I don’t really think so. I’m a cuddler and I’m playful with other dogs.
I’m very sweet and I really hope I get adopted. That’s why they are bringing me to Maine, you know – so I’ll get adopted! I can hardly wait!
Snoopy
Snoopy is a male Pyrenees mix. He is five months old.
My, My, My. So it’s true. i’m really going to get adopted. I had a hard time believing it – it just seemed too good to be true.
I can see you now and you look like the perfect person for me. If you will just give me a chance you’ll see that I am the very best dog you ever did see.
I will be your best friend and love you forever.
Brett and Bentley
Brett and Bently are half-brothers. They are Collie / Pyrenees mixes. Brett is five months old and Bentley is three months old.
Hello, I’m Brett. I’m the oldest. Bentley and I have the same daddy but different mothers.
I want to be adopted too. Will you adopt me? My little brother is nice but he thinks that I should give him my toys. Sometimes he can be a pain.
I’m Bentley. Brett and I have different mom’s but the same dad. We sure look different but I think we both are good looking, like our dad.
We are both very happy puppies. I am hoping someone will adopt me. I will make a great addition to a family. How about your family? Would you like me to be your very best friend? I would like that.
Betty and Ben
Betty and Ben are fourteen week old Labrador mixes.
Hi, I’m Ben. My sister is a pain but she is really sweet and I worry about her.
I hope she gets adopted into a wonderful family that will love her. She will fit right in and make a great addition to any family.
My brother Ben just loves to pull on my ears and tail. It drives me bonkers and the madder I get the harder he laughs. He thinks he is SOOO funny.
But he’s not a bit mean. He is really tender and loving if he will just grow up a bit and get out of the puppy stage.
I hope he gets adopted into a family that he can love and that will love him.
Actually, that is exactly what I want too. Will you adopt me? How about my brother? Will you adopt him?
Charles and Diana - The Royal Pups
Charles and Diana are Labrador mixes. They are five months old.
I didn’t hear what my sister said to you, but don’t pay any attention. She just goes on and on.
What I know is that we are loving puppies who just want a chance to have a home with a loving family, just like yours.
We don’t have to be adopted by the same family, we can go separately. Please!
We are called the “Royal Pups” but please don’t think we are used to riding around in carraiges pulled by beautiful matching horses while we wave our paws at the adoring crowds.
We are just ordinary pups that like to chase each other around and play in the mud. Or at least Charles does. I prefer to stay out of the mud and just nap in the sun.
Misty
Misty is a female Labrador mix. She is ten weeks old.
I’ll get right to it. I really, really want to get adopted. I’ve already seen what can happen to dogs that are just abandoned or left to find food on their own. I don’t want that to happen to me!
So will you adopt me? Do I pass the cuteness test? You bet I do. All the guys here say I am beautiful. Ok, they didn’t say “beautiful”, they said “cute”. They are right.
There. I said it. I’m cute and I want you to adopt me. OK?
Dozer
Dozer is a male. He is a three month old Bulldog mix.
Hello, my name is Dozer. Sometimes the people here call me “Old Man”. I’m not sure why they would call me that because I’m just a little puppy.
Now how am I supposed to reach that?
Charlie's Angels Crew
Two girls and a boy! These Catahoula mix siblings are ten weeks old in the pictures.
Hi, I’m Dylan. I know I look a lot different from my brother Bosley and my sister Natalie. I asked my mom about it and she said we really are all her babies and we really do all have the same daddy. I’m not sure about that but I let it go.
Opie
Opie is a ten week old male Mastiff mix.
They just don’t listen. I asked them to come back for pictures AFTER my nap. But nope, they just went ahead and took my picture while I was sleeping. I could have been awake, alert, looking at the camera and smiling for everyone to see. It would have helped me get adopted!
Isn’t that what we all want?
Shelley
Shelley is a female Labrador mix. She is one year old and weighs forty pounds. Shelley is very shy. She has been abused and tends to cower with new people. She needs kindness, love and a little patience to build trust with new people.
Hello – my name is Shelley. Is it OK if I talk with you? I haven’t had a very good life so far, so I just want to find out if you are a kind person or – well I don’t want anyone to hurt me.
If you will adopt me that would be wonderful. I will show you how much a dog can love you. I will be your very best friend forever and ever. Please adopt me.
Dexter
Dexter is a male Labrador mix. He is one year old.
I’M A MOVIE STAR! I’m in two videos already and they don’t even have any regualr pictures of me yet. They will have some pretty soon, I think.
I am a happy dog! I’m going to Maine and I’m going to get adopted!
Buy the way, I’m great with kids and other dogs. I even walk great on a leash!
Sara Lee
Sara Lee is a female Labrador mix. She is three years old and weighs fifty five pounds. She came to us with the scar on her face and we have no idea how it happened. Sara Lee would tell us if only we understood dog.
Hi, I’m Sara Lee.
I am really great with kids and everyone. I’m just a love bug. I’m really good with other dogs too.
What did you say? The scar on my face? It is from a long time ago. It doesn’t bother me if it doesn’t bother you.
Blue & Marley
Blue and Marley are two year old Chihuahua mixes. They are a bonded pair and need to be adopted together.
Hi, I’m Blue. My brother Marley and I want to be adopted. We will be the best dogs you ever did see. We will try very hard to please you. You see, we just want a family to love that loves us back. Will you adopt us?
Odie and Benji
Odie
Odie ia a male six year old Chihuahua mix. He weighs fifteen to twenty pounds.
I’m Odie. I’m hoping to be adopted. I’m really a nice dog and I love to cuddle.
Benji
Benji is a male one year old Chihuahua mix. He weighs fifteen to twenty pounds
Hello, I’m Benji. I’m coming to Maine pretty soon and they said I will get adopted. Are you the one? I hope so. I want to be your very best friend forever. OK?
Reba
Reba is a female Pyrenees mix. She is two years old.
Hi, I’m Reba.
I’m really much better looking than these pictures show.
Will you adopt me?
Hope
Hope is a female Beagle mix. She is three or four years old. She only weighs about fifteen pounds.
May name is Hope. It is a fitting name, because I “Hope” you will adopt me!
Yes, you! I’m looking right at you. I will fit perfectly on your couch. I’m very sweet and I love everyone I meet.
Adopt me please!
Mom Peanut
Mom Peanut is a female Shepherd / Cur mix. She is two or three years old and weighs about 45 pounds.
Hi, they call me Peanut. Wait until you see my beautiful puppies! Thier pictures will be on here next week.
Cheech and Chong
Cheech and Chong are brothers. They are six month old Shepherd / Rottweiler mixes.
Cheech
I’m Cheech. I’m a ton of fun. My brother Chong and I like to play a lot. We are really great together.
Chong
I’m Chong. Cheech and I are a couple of really cool dudes. We love everyone and can’t wait to be adopted. They told us we are being adopted together into the same family. How cool is that?
Mya
Mya is a female Terrier mix. She is eight years old.
Whoa, don’t look at me now. I will look MUCH better when my hair grows back again. When they rescued me I had mange and dermatitis and lost most of my hair. I have been getting medical treatment for a while now and my hair is starting to grow back.
I told them “No pictures please” but they said if I wanted to get adopted, we needed pictures so I said “OK”. Just so you know, I was really cute when I had all my hair. All the guys said so. I’ll be really cute again once it all grows back.
I am hoping that I will get adopted. Will you adopt me? I only weigh fifteen pounds and I will fit right on your lap,. OK?
Scooter
Scooter is a male Chihuahua mix. He is four or five years old and weighs ten pounds.
Hello, I’m Scooter. I’m very sweet and I love everyone. Just to let you know without having to ask, I am housebroken.
They say my ear is “deformed”. I don’t like that word. I just say it’s “special”. It doesn’t bother me and all the girls still like me so I hope it doesn’t bother you and you will like me too.
Trevor
Trevor is a male Chihuahua mix. He is two years old and weighs about ten pounds.
They named me Trevor. I’m OK with that name but I have to say, no one ever asked me what name I would like. Maybe I would have chosen “Maverick” or some cool name like that. Oh well, I’m Trevor but if you will adopt me, maybe we can talk about it.
So how about it? I’m sweet, I love everyone I’m good with other dogs and, now this is a big one for lots of people, I’m housebroken.
Will you adopt me?
Olaf
Olaf is a male Chihuahua mix. He is two years old.
Olaf has been badly abused and beaten. He was not allowed to go outside and knows little of the world. He is not aggressive but is very scared. With a little patience, he turns into a lovebug.
Hello, my name is Olaf. Until the nice people came and rescued me, my life was awful. They took me away from there and they have been so nice to me. They never hit me and they just held me and kept telling me everything would be OK. It was the first time anyone was kind to me.
They said I will be going to Maine and get adopted. They said that means that I will become part of a family that I can love and that will love me. I hope they are telling me the truth.
I am looking right at you. I’m trying to see in your eyes whether you will be kind to me or mean. I just want to love you. Will you love me?
Cole
Cole is a male Labrador mix. He is eleven months old and weighs about fifty five pounds.
Hello, my name is Cole. I’m a really sweet guy just looking for a family that I can love that will love me.
I’m really good with everyone and I’m friendly with other dogs too.
Will you adopt me?
Heart
Heart is a female Labrador mix. She is four or five years old. She weighs about fifty pounds.
I am all heart! Maybe that’s why Heart is my name. I am very submissive and I’ll even crawl over to you, just so you will accept me and love me.
I’m very sweet and I love every person I have ever met.
Can you see the rings around my eyes?
I see they labeled me as “House breaking started”. That’s a little insulting. Maybe if they let me out when I asked there wouldn’t be any problems.
They said I’m going to Maine, wherever that is, in April, whenever that is. The thing is, whenever I get to wherever I’m going, I’m going to be adopted!!
Now that is wonderful! I can hardly wait!
If you will just adopt me, I will learn really quick and I will do my best to please you. Really. I mean it.
Shadow
Shadow is a female Labrador mix. She is one year old and weighs about fifty pounds.
My name is Shadow. I was abandoned and on my own for a while. Some nice people took me to a shelter and they called Rescue Charlie’s Friends. They said I could go to Maine and get adopted. I really hope it is true. I’ve been disappointed before and I don’t want to get my hopes up.
I had a family once but they went away and just left me behind. I am really sweet with kids and even with other dogs. I don’t know why they left me. I didn’t do anything wrong. I sorta nibbled on a remote control once – OK I ate it, but I was really little then.
What? Of course I’m housebroken. I’m embarrassed that you even had to ask.
Gracie
Gracie is a female two year old Beagle mix. She weighs about 25 pounds.
Hello. Garcie here.
Mom said I’m a Beagle mix and I’m two years old. She already told you? Oh. Well did she tell you that I’m very sweet and playful? Did she tell you that I’m great with kids and other dogs? She did? Oh.
Well then I guess I don’t have much more to tell you. Just one thing – I really want to be adopted! What? She told you that too?
OK, but will you please adopt me?
DC
DC is a male Terrier mix. He is four years old.
I am the proud dad of a son and three great daughters. Bo is my son and my daughters are Dolly, Shania and Sadie. We are all coming to Maine in April. Their mom is Val but she won’t be coming until later, because she is pregnant again. We were all rescued from a hoarder’s home.
I’m a little shy but I am very sweet.
Dolly
Dolly is a female Terrier mix. She is two years old and weighs ten pounds.
What did you say? “Hello Dolly”?
Yeah, that’s original. Never heard that one before.
I can tell you that I am a little shy at first, but I am very sweet. I would love to love you.
Will you adopt me?
Shania
Shania is a female two year old Terrier mix.
Hi I’m Shania. My dad is named DC. I think I might be his favorite daughter. He hasn’t ever said so in so many words, but just the way he treats me, I think I am.
Sadie
Sadie is a two year old female Terrier mix.
So I hear that my sister Shania thinks she is daddy’s favorite daughter. Just let her think that. I know that I’m really the favorite but just let Shania think she is. It doesn’t do any harm and it makes her feel better. It’s great for her self image and self confidence.
Meanwhile, why not adopt me? My head is in reality, not fantasy.
Bella
Bella is a one and a half year old female nChihuahua mix
I couldn’t help but overhear what those other girls were saying about which one of them is their dad’s favorite daughter. Who cares? They are just spoiled. They don’t know how tough life can be.
Look, I’m not into drama. I’m just a sweet, lovable little dog. I was a stray in a trailer park and those marks on my face are from cigarette burns, so I never worried about anything so stupid as ‘who was dad’s favorite’. I never even met my dad.
Now I have been rescued! They told me I’m going to Maine where I will get adopted. When I heard that I just burst into tears. Happy tears.
Are you the one who will adopt me? You will never see a dog more grateful than me. I will cuddle with you every day for so long as I live. I promise.
BO
Bo is a male Terrier mix. He is two years old.
Hi, my name is Bo. My dad is DC. My dad, my sisters and I were ibn a Hoarder’s house and it was awful. We are very glad to be out of there.
I have a little problem – when they tested me I found out I am Heartworm Positive. They are treating me for it but I have to be completely clear before I can come to Maine. That means I probably won’t be coming until June or maybe July.
When I come to Maine I hope to be adopted. Will you adopt me?
Angel and Baby
Angel is a female Shepherd / Pyrenees mix. She is one year old and weighs 45 – 50 pounds.
Hi, May name is Angel. I’m the one on the left. I’m very sweet but I’m also very shy. I came from a home where things didn’t go so well. The man had way too many dogs and wasn’t able to take care of us, especially after he passed away!
I will make a wonderful, loving friend for you. Would you like that?
Snowball
Snowball is a male Pyrenees mix. He is 1.5 years old and weighs 65 to 70 pounds.
Hello, my name is Snowball. I would love to be your best friend forever and ever! I’m still young and I’m very playful. I get along well with other dogs.
Will you adopt me?
Sugar Baby
Sugar Baby is a female Rottweiler mix. She is seven or eight months old and weighs about 45 pounds.
Well I am one very sweet dog. I love kids and other dogs. I’m afraid I might knock toddlers down, so I’d rather not be around really little kids.
Roscoe & Rosie
Roscoe and Rosie are brother and sister. They are Schnauzer / Poodle mixs and are one year old.
Roscoe
My sister does most of the talking.
I am a fun little guy and I’m learning to trust humans. I’m still a little bit shy, but I’ve already improved a lot.
Every hear of a doggy door? Well I never heard of one before, but they have one here and I’ve learned to use it. It lets me go out whenever I want to take care of business.
Wow! Now that’s convenient!
Rosie
My brother Roscoe and I are coming to Maine soon. We hope to be adopted.
Hi, I’m Roscoe. Want to see my video?
Gordon
Gordon is a male Labrador / Hound mix. He is one year old and weighs about forty five pounds.
Gordon has been abused and he is pretty much terrified of everyone and everything new. He just needs a little patience and some training and he will be your loving friend forever.
I’m Gordon. Will you be my friend? Will you be kind to me? I’m really a little afraid of you and I don’t want to get too close until I can be sure you won’t hurt me.
Please let me love you. Please just love me back. That’s all I want. That’s all I ever wanted.
Roo
Roo is a Minni Rottie. She is one to two years old.
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?
Mom Baby Girl
Mom Baby Girl is a female two year old Border Collie mix.
Wait until you see my beautiful babies! I have gorgeous puppies. They are eight weeks old.
They will be coming to Maine along with me in March.
Snorty
Snorty is a male Pekinese. He is four to five years old.
Hello. They call me Snorty. I don’t really like that name but I’m kind of stuck with it.
I’m coming to Maine soon and I’m hoping someone will adopt me. Will it be you? I sure hope so.
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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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