The Zzzzz Family

Ziza the Mommy is a three year old jack Russell mix and weighs approx. Thirty pounds.

She has six really cute puppies.

The whole family will be coming to Maine soon.

Hi there! I’m Ziza and this is my family.

Meet Ziza Momma and her puppies, not only are they gorgeous, they also have beautiful coloring.

Ziza the Mommy of the family, is outgoing and wiggly and so very happy. Her puppies are the sweetest.

They look like they may have some beagle in them.

Some do have the Jack Russel bob tail.

They are playful, sweet and fun and would make amazing additions to any family.

Hi I am Ziza the Mommy of these beautiful pups.

Their dad is a mystery.

All my pups have different coloring so it is everyone’s guess that daddy must’ve been a really handsome guy!

Me and my kids just want to be with our person wherever they are.

I am just an all around good dog.

I will let you know if I don’t think you are paying enough attention to me. I do have a voice!

My puppies are like me, quiet and love to play at times.

They are great with other dogs and love everyone.

I’m not sure who Charlie is…. But I know he and his friends saved my whole family.

The babies are old enough now that we’re about to travel to Maine! Wherever that is.

We can’t wait to meet our new families. I’m still available for adoption too.

Can you help us find our forever families?!

Meet Charlie's Friends

Watch Blue’s Journey to a new great happy life in Maine with the help of Charlie’s Friends.

Check out the video to see his Amazing Trip to Freedom.

Come and Join Us at Our Amazing Rescue Charlie's Friends Annual Howl-O-Ween The Haunt of the High Seas

Charlie’s is open to your CATS!!! We have an upcoming spay / neuter and vaccinations clinic for cats at a pretty great rate! Contact Jen to reserve your cats spot!

Spots still available able! Call/text to get your kittie in!

**Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic**

Tuesday April, 29 Rescue Charlies Friends is partnering with Dr. Stephen Kinney to host a cat spay/neuter clinic. This clinic will be hosted in our surgical suite in Woolwich Maine.

Males $80

Females $100

Rabies $10

Distemper $10

Revolution $10

We ask that all cats be brought to their appointments in carriers and we do ask for cash payment at drop off to keep our costs as low as possible.

Please call or text Jen at 207-344-8096 to reserve a spot for your cat(s)

It’s officially Spooky season!

It’s the season of goblins and ghouls, pirates and mermaids, and witches and warlocks;

aka our favorite time of year!

We’re thrilled to announce our third annual Halloween fundraiser, featuring the 2024 theme “Charlie’s Howl-O-Ween – Haunt of the High Seas”.

This event is perfect for all ages!

Bring your friends and family to enjoy food from the smoker and bake sale, while the little ones trick or treat or make their way through our spooky maze.

If you are in the mood for a scare, our haunted house will leave you TERRIFIED.

You can always try your luck with our many raffles or silent auction!

Event Details:

What: Free trick-or-treating, a haunted house, a spooky maze for kids, raffle and silent auction, food, a bouncy house and more!

When: Friday and Saturday, October 25th and 26th, from 4 PM-9 PM (haunted house open from 5 PM-9 PM)

Where: Rescue Charlie’s Friends, 90 Road B, Woolwich, Maine

Why: All proceeds go to transportation and medical care for rescued dogs. $5 entry fee for the haunted house, free trick-or-treating, and a bake sale!

Arthur &Aardvark

We are brother and sister and will be approx. seven months old.

We are around twenty – eight pounds and are Labrador Retriever mixes.

Hey Yawl, my name is Arthur and I am Aardvark’s brother.

I am so excited because they told me we are going on a big trip to Maine soon.

I am a very smart boy, I know how to sit and know I have to potty outside.

I would love a family that loves me and show me the world can be an exciting and not a scary place.

I love to run, play outside with other dogs, and go for long walks with you.

Would you like a new BFF?

Hi Everyone, my name is Aardvark.

I am a beautiful girl and am very submissive.

I love to go shopping with you, especially in pet stores checking out the latest toys.

I am very well behaved and love to go for car rides, long walks, running around outside and playing with other dogs.

Would you like to adopt a sweet, gorgeous new friend?

Spooky Halloween Crew

Momma Little Ann is a three year old Bulldog mix and weighs approx. 25 pounds. Her kids are the most adorable little pups.

Are you looking for an early Halloween scare?

Little Ann is a very sweet girl, who is housebroken and loves to go for walks.

She is pretty laid back with spurts of energy throughout the day.

She loves other dogs and people.

Mom Little Ann has her hands full with these Halloween kids.

Her kids are adorable little puppies. They love to play and run and tumble over each other.

We are looking for our forever home, will you adopt one of us?

The great Writers

These beautiful Mixed breed puppies were found under a shed and rescued by one of our rescue partners in the south.

Their mom was a stray, she looks like a Lab mix while their dad looks like a Jack Russell mix so we are calling them mixed breed.

We are very excited that they will be coming to Maine in the New Year!

Get ready to be drawn in by these puppy dog eyes

Ann Rule is such a little sweet baby girl, she loves to snuggle and of course play with John Saul her furry bestie.

Lets find this beauty her new home!

Cutest little boy or what?

John Saul is also super sweet and loves to play and run around.

He is a goofy and adorable pup.

Would you like to adopt him?

The Real Mainers

Please meet LL Bean and Reny’s

Two sweet little puppies that were found in a drain pipe without their Momma.

Yes it’s a sad start for these puppies too.

But they will be coming to Maine in January so we can give them both the life they really deserve.

They are Labrador Retriever mixes and are approx. 10 pounds.

You’re looking at your next snuggle buddy right here!

LL Bean just has the prettiest eyes.

She’s a sweet, social, gentle pup.

LL Bean loves to play with her sister

Ll Bean is looking for her new loving family.

Would that be you?

Sister Reny’s here, beautiful as always!

She’s sweet, gentle, and a little shy.

She warms up quickly though.

Playing and running around with her sister is one of her favorite things to do.

Going on adventures, exploring new things and snuggling with her people makes her a happy pup.

Just like her sister, she is dreaming of the upcoming trip and her new life up North

She would love to meet her new family here in Maine!

Drogo

Drogo is a little sweet Pomeranian and Chi Hua Hua mix.

He is five years old and weighs approx. seventeen pounds.

Hi Everyone, meet Drogo

This little guy is pretty amazing!

Drogo is a pretty cool mix and is friendly, outgoing, and sweet.

He loves people and he loves other dogs!

he doesn’t like cats too much though.

Drogo also loves to play with his furry friends and go on walks with his humans.

He has some energy and likes to jump, so he is better with older kids.

Drogo looks like a soft little teddy bear, which is great as he loves to snuggle.

He is the whole package. Just a good and awesome boy!

Bozey

Bozey is a sweet and handsome boy.

He is a one year old Chiweenie mix.

He weighs approx. twenty pounds.

Hi there, I’m Bozey!

Bozey may be small but he is mighty!

This pup is ready to play and work!

He’s a bundle of energy who loves being with both his people and other dogs.

He’s a smart and intelligent guy who is ready to learn and takes cues from the people and dogs around him.

Set him up in a window and he can be preoccupied all day making sure he knows all the goings on in the neighborhood!

He’s very social and loves meeting new dogs and people.

Bozey would be best in a home that is active.

He’s great in the car and on a leash, and will follow you around the house as you do your chores.

He is an all around good boy!

Cloud

Cloud, the most handsome boy ever!

Cloud is a one year old male Great Pyrenees mix.

He weighs around fifty – five pounds.

Meet Handsome Cloud!

Here is the story about Cloud- you may remember a few months ago many of you helped us cover the surgery he desperately needed on his elbow.

He’s recovered and is casually looking for a new family.

I say casually looking, because knowing him and his needs.

Cloud is looking for a specific type of home.

His elbow has been repaired but unfortunately he does already have arthritis in the joint which is not repairable.

Cloud is happy and moving really well- I don’t want anyone to have the impression that he’s crippled and unable to move.

He’s got a pep in his step! and our ultimate goal for him is to help keep it that way

Clouds ideal home will not have many stairs.

He can climb them no problem but to save his joint any stress and keep his life comfortable he will do best long term with one level living.

A fenced yard would also be wonderful for this boy as he is a puppy and needs to exercise, but isn’t ever going to be a hiking companion.

Free and gentle exercise at his pace will be very beneficial.

He does well with other dogs and seems to enjoy their company (this isn’t a must have, he enjoys time with people just as much) but if his new home does have a dog(s) they should be mature and not into wrestle mania.

He isn’t super physical in his play and would be best for his body if his friends weren’t either.

Being a Pyrenees mix he will do best in a home where his people are home much of the time or can take him with them.

Cloud rides well in the car and loves to meet people.

Cloud is an AMAZING dog. If his fosters home wasn’t full(and have many stairs)- he could stay.

He’s really very easy to live with.

Cloud deserves to be the center of his families world and have the very best life, that’s setup ideally for him.

Cat Clinic Now open at Rescue Charlie's Friends

Charlie’s is open to your CATS!!!

We have an upcoming spay / neuter and vaccinations clinic for cats at a pretty great rate! Contact Jen to reserve your cats spot!

Spots still available able! Call/text to get your kittie in!

Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic

Tuesday April, 29 Rescue Charlies Friends is partnering with Dr. Stephen Kinney to host a cat spay/neuter clinic. This clinic will be hosted in our surgical suite in Woolwich Maine.

Males $80

Females $100

Rabies $10

Distemper $10

Revolution $10

We ask that all cats be brought to their appointments in carriers and we do ask for cash payment at drop off to keep our costs as low as possible.

Please call or text Jen at 207-344-8096 to reserve a spot for your cat(s)

Athena and Avery

These two gorgeous Labrador Retriever mixes are sisters.

They are five months old and weigh approx. twenty – five pounds .

Beautiful pups alert!

These two Labrador sisters were saved from down south and are ready to come to Maine to find their forever families!

Avery and Athena are very sweet, love to play and cuddle.

Both girls were very scared at the shelter but are doing so much better with their foster now.

They have really great personalities and love their people.

Apply to adopt one of these cuties

Ice

Ice is a five year old Great Pyrenees mix.

She weighs around eighty pounds.

Hi everyone please meet this beautiful gentle giant Ice

This sweet baby is such an incredible sweet and loving girl, just the perfect dog.

Ice loves to be outside, and like any Great pyrenees they like to roam or just lay outside on the deck.

She is very sweet and loves to cuddle but also needs patience as she can be shy in the beginning.

Ice is good with cats and older kids.

She loves to go on adventures with her humans too!

Ice is a pretty great, awesome and a smart dog!

Would you like to adopt her?

Pipper

This sweet girl is Pipper.

She is an eight month old Shepherd mix.

Hi Y’all, I am Pipper

Let me introduce myself: I am a gorgeous little girl if I may say so.

I am a sweet girl, and I am so lucky Charlie rescued me from the shelter.

Of course I have energy, but I am not hyper.

Just like most dogs I love a good snuggling too.

I love learning new things and go on adventures.

I am very excited to go on the trip up North and meet my new family.

Will that be you?

Bella Grace

Meet Bella Grace, this sweet gorgeous girl is a Labrador and Pitbull mix.

Bella Grace is estimated to be about 2.5 years old and weighs approx. Sixty pounds.

Hey Y’all here is Bella Grace!

This sad face tells a story.

Bella Grace once had a loving home but her owner had some health issues that led to him not being able to take care of her anymore.

A home health aide found Bella and her babies malnourished in a closet in his home.

Luckily our southern partners took her in.

Bella Grace is so sweet and is not sure why she has lost her home.

She has some energy so would like a home that will give her time to play and to exercise.

Walks and running around the yard are her favorite things to do.

She is just a happy girl!

We would love to find her an amazing, loving home that will let her know she’s home forever

Amber

Hey Everyone,

Meet Amber, this beautiful girl is a Labrador Retriever Mix.

She is one year old.

Here is Amber!

Amber is an amazing one-year-old Retriever mix.

Her fosters have nothing but great things to say about her.

She’s potty trained, dog friendly, people friendly, good with kids although Amber may prefer older kids, as she tends to distance herself from louder noises and commotion.

Amber is not currently living with cats but seems to ignore cats when she meets them on a walk.

She has great manners in the house and would like a family that would give her daily walks and exercise.

Amber is here in Maine and available for meet and greets with an approved adopter.

Amber is a beautiful sweet girl who is looking for her forever loving family.

Mia

and here is ….. Mia, this beautiful sweet girl is a Border Collie mix and about nine to ten months old.

Here is Mia!

In rescue…. We here in Maine are the lucky ones.

We get to place these dogs into the very best loving homes.

But the stories we hear about the dogs we take in, will break your heart, and really take away your faith in humanity.

This is Mia.

Luckily we were able to get her out of the shelter just in time.

Mia is with a foster in Texas now and will soon be coming to Maine.

She is a little shy, but incredibly sweet and warms up quickly.

Would you like a new Best Friend?

Look no further.

This is the perfect girl for your family.

Snow

Snow is about five years old and we believe her to be a Dalmatian mix.

She’s a big girl weighing in around sixty-five pounds.

This beauty is Snow.

Friends, meet Snow.

This gorgeous girl is here in Maine and is looking for her forever home.

Writing this post makes me cry a bit as we love her and she’s the perfect house guest but, in order to save more dogs, I need to leave space in my home to foster again.

Snow may be 65 pounds but she truly is a gentle giant.

She’s been great with all dogs she has met, is absolutely fine with my cat, and is great with my three year old daughter.

She has not had one accident in my home and is crate trained, although she doesn’t really need to be crated.

She walks well on leash and mainly likes to lounge although she does dance when excited and she offers her paw when she meets new people.

Snow’s ideal home would be with someone who works from home or is retired as she likes to go outside to potty every few hours (although she sleeps through the night with no need for a potty break).

Ideally her home would have at least one woman as she can be shy around men (she warms up quickly but women give her confidence).

She could go to a home with or without a dog but would prefer a lower energy companion and not a hyper, in her face type dog.

And while Snow has been amazing with my three year old and the neighbor’s kids, I think she would prefer a quieter home with older or no kids.

This girl so deserves to find a forever home where she will be loved and spoiled.

Will that be you?

Happy

This beautiful sweet girl is happy.

She is a three year old small Labrador mix.

She’s only about forty-five pounds.

Everyone, meet Happy.

Happy is coming to Maine this month and she wants you to know that she is still available for adoption!

Her Texas foster says that she likes other dogs but also really enjoys snuggles and one-on-one time with her foster mom.

Happy loves toys, particularly chew and puzzle toys.

She loves to go for walks and snuggles and knows basic commands.

Her foster describes her as “a sparkle of joy”.

Would you like to adopt this sweet beautiful girl Happy?

Obsidian

This Gorgeous Labrador mix is Obsidian.

She’s four and a half months old and weighs approx. thirty-five pounds.

Meet Beautiful Obsidian

Look at this Gorgeous girl.

This sweet baby is good with dogs and she is super sweet.

She’s got puppy jumpy energy so it might be better suited with older kids.

Obsidian rides well in the car and walks okay on leash.

She is always very excited to see her people.

Obsidian would love to find her loving family here when she arrives.

Will that be You?

Houdini & Blaine

These gorgeous Catahoula mixes are almost five months old.

Meet Houdini and Blaine,

These two sweeties have had a rough start in life.

They were dumped on the side of the road, and then luckily brought to the local PD by a someone that saw them suffering.

When we heard about this, we got into action and in took them into our care.

Houdini and Blaine are very sweet dogs, they get along with other dogs and love their people.

We don’t know if they like cats yet.

They are both looking for their family here in Maine!

Will that be You?

The Movie Mean Girls !!

Regina George, Karen and Gretchen are our Three Heeler Mixes.

They will be eleven weeks on arrival.

Regina George, Karen and Gretchen,

These Girls are in agreement that on Wednesdays we wear pink, and that you can’t sit with us!

Seriously though- they might be named after the mean girls but there is nothing sweeter than this trio of puppies

They will be coming up to Maine real soon!!

Marina

Marina is a Nine month old Shepherd mix.

Meet Marina

Marina is a very loving and beautiful Shepherd mix.

She’s very sweet and loves attention.

Marina likes playing with other dogs and ignores cats.

We have nothing negative to say about this girl.

She’s truly great and so smart.

Would you like to adopt her?

Doc

Doc is an amazing one year old Australian Cattle dog.

He weighs around thirty-five pounds now.

Meet the amazing Doc,

Super Intelligent and handsome, all in one package!

Doc is an Australian cattle dog mix who is here in Maine in foster care.

His foster says: “I totally adore him. He is smart, quirky and fast!

He’s super cute and very thoughtful”.

Doc is good with dogs and kids, although we recommend older kids as he is a heeler with some herding tendencies.

He is good with the cat in his foster home, although his foster feline does not run- his foster believes he may chase a cat if it runs.

He is very intelligent and knows many commands, including “no” and “leave it”.

We recommend Doc goes to a home with a playful dog, as he seems to really enjoy the dogs in his foster home.

Doc loves to play fetch and will require a family that will give him daily exercise and stimulation although his foster says that he is chill in the house after he is properly exercised.

Overall, Doc is such an amazing sweet boy!!

This wonderful Boy is starting the search for his new forever family!

Can you help him find them?

Pepsi

Pepsi is a beautiful two year old Chihuahua & Dachshund mix.

He weighs around twelve pounds now.

Pepsi

Pepsi, affectionately called Peppi in his foster home.

She had a rough start to life and is learning how to live in a home.

He’s going to need support and a lot of love to learn that his world is now safe and good.

So even though he has been neglected,

Peppi/pepsi has allowed us to love and cuddle him.

He loves to cuddle on the chair with a human.

he is still very skittish and nervous but trusting humans more and more every day.

Pepsi gets along with other small dogs.

He is now house trained and

likes to ride in the car.

Pepsi has been introduced to children and seemed to feel comfortable.

Because he was raised outdoors, he is still getting use to the different noises and different sounds around the house but he is doing so much better.

Pepsi likes to eat and drink in his crate.

Overall, Pepsi is such a sweet boy!!

This wonderful Boy is starting the search for his family!

Can you help her find them?

Miranda

Miranda is a big, sweet one year old beautiful girl.

She is a Labrador and Pyrenees mix and weighs approx. eighty pounds.

Hi I’m Miranda!

I am the sweetest girl around and very pretty.

I am big though and even though I don’t mean to, I might knock little toddlers over by accident when I am playing.

I will do better with kids above twelve years old.

If you are looking for a turn key pup I’m your girl!!

This wonderful girl is starting the search for her family! Can you help her find them?

Cupid

Cupid is the most wonderful seven month old Malinois Shepherd mix!

He weighs approx. Sixty pounds.

Hi! I’m Cupid!!

This older puppy is seeking a Malinois knowledgeable home to give him the very best life.

This pup is so outgoing with people.

Cupid loves to make new friends.

He also Loves children (but is big enough to knock over tiny ones with his love, so he would do better with kids twelve years and up)

He is curious about cats, but after meeting them he ignores them.

Cupid loves a good game of fetch but also equally loves a cozy couch to snuggle his people on.

He absolutely needs someone who is home much of the time or can take him along on their adventures.

Cupid does suffer from separation anxiety but we don’t blame him- he hasn’t had much stability in his short life

Will you adopt me please?

I would love to have my own family that will love me!

The Birds

These Labrador mix pups are about ten weeks old and are happy, playful, and sweet.

Hi there! Here are the Bird pups.

These guys are wondering what their siblings have that got them adopted that they don’t have. Aren’t they equally adorable?

We just couldn’t say no and have them be euthanized in the shelter.

These amazing cute lab puppies are playful and happy puppies.

Can you help us find our forever families?!

The Boat Crew

These pretty pups are Labrador Mixes.

They are fourteen weeks old, and very, very Cute!

The Beautiful Boat Crew?

The lab mix crew is here looking for their families.

These gorgeous pups are very typical labs type puppies- we don’t know what they could be mixed with.

They are very playful and very outgoing.

They love everyone and desperately want their own families to give them lots of attention.

Would you like to adopt one?

The Fourth of July Pups

These Five pretty little pups are a mixed breed.

They will be eight and a half weeks on Arrival in July.

Ready to Celebrate the Fourth of July?

These cute puppers are ready to Shine!

The fireworks will scare them so maybe hold off on those.

They are getting ready for their big trip up North to Maine and they are very excited.

If you’re into long walks and sharing your treats we’re the pups for you!

Of course they love to cuddle up with you on the couch as well.

They are really sweet, outgoing and playful.

They love to play and run outside and ready to learn all the good things Maine has to offer.

Would you like to adopt one !

Tomaso and Sequoia

Tomaso and Sequoia are 14 week old Shepherd Mixes and weigh between approx. 18 pounds .

Hi there folks!

We are Sequoia and Tomaso, we are brother and sister.

We love to run around in the fields and woods and chase each other.

Even though we are still puppies, we are very smart and eager to learn new things. We know we are going on a trip very soon to Maine and we can’t wait to see what people are like up there.

See you soon!!!

Friday night update 8:30 PM Charlie came out of the hospital walking on his own with his tail wagging. We got him home and he went downhill a bit and had to be carried to his bed. He is in his bed now and we will have to wait and see how he is in the morning.

Friday night update 11:30 PM Our beloved Charlie died quietly in his bed moments ago. He was comforted by the ones he loved during his last moments. We will always love him.

Friday, May 1st, 2020:

Charlie is at the Hospital fighting for his life.

He was fine, happy and playing last night. This morning he collapsed and was unable to stand or walk. We rushed him to the veterinarian who found that he was bleeding internally due to tumors on his spleen. Surgery is not recommended because the cancer has likely already spread. He is at the hospital now and they are trying to stabilize his blood pressure and get the bleeding to stop. If successful, we will bring him home later tonight and he will be on Yunnan Baiyao for the rest of his days. This is not a cure but it may give him a few more weeks or months of life. The veterinarian does not believe that he is in pain. We are sorry to say if his vitals won’t stabilize we will have to say good bye to Charlie. Please wish him well!