Charley's Strays

Home
United States
Clinton, ME
Charley's Strays

Charley's Strays is a small, private, 501c3 non-profit, no-kill dog shelter /refuge located in Clinton. ME. Charley's Strays is licensed to hold 33 dogs.
(7)

However, we try to limit ourselves to 20-25 to make sure that each dog gets enough attention. We have heated indoor/outdoor kennels where the dogs stay during the night and bad weather, and also large outdoor pens (pictured above), where they can hang out during the day in nice weather. Additionally, then entire property is fenced in, so the dogs get time to run and play outside of pens/kennels. W

e have a caretaker who lives on site, so the dogs have lots of one-on-one attention and someone is here every night as well as during the days. We have a few dedicated volunteers who visit to walk the dogs throughout the week. Due to the fact that someone lives on site so it is actually a home for a human, as well as dogs, we ask that you call / email the shelter to make an appointment before coming by. We are not a traditional shelter with operating hours, and loads of volunteers and staff. We do have some very nice, adoptable dogs and some dogs that will stay with us forever due to behavior or other issues. We need adopters for the adoptable dogs and sponsors for the pups that may not be able to go to regular homes. There is no limited/poor quality internet access on site at Charley's, so please be patient if you send an email and do not receive an immediate response. This page is maintained by a volunteer who lives elsewhere:)

08/11/2024

Found in Waterville.

**Reunited with his family**

08/11/2024

Last chance to enter this amazing raffle organized by our friends at Loyal Biscuit Co.! The drawing is this week (August 16th). Don't miss out!

📢 Calling all animal lovers! DRAWING IS FRIDAY AUGUST 16TH!!!!!! 📢 Waterville Loyal Biscuit Co. is excited to announce a raffle to benefit 's Strays animal shelter! 🐾
We've put together SIX amazing gift baskets filled with goodies for your furry friends. 🐶🐱 Enter for a chance to win one of these pawsome prizes while supporting a great cause!
🎟️ You can earn Raffle tickets by making a cash donation or by purchasing items from us at a 20% discount to be donated to Charley's Strays. 🎟️
100% of the proceeds will go directly to Charley's Strays to help them continue their incredible work rescuing and caring for animals in need. 🏡❤️
Here's how you can enter:
1️⃣ Stop by our store and purchase tickets at the register or purchase items for donation to Charley's Strays at 20% off.
2️⃣ Share this post with your friends and family to spread the word!
The drawing will be held on Friday, August 16th, so don't miss your chance to win big and make a difference in the lives of shelter animals. 🙌
Thank you for your support, and good luck! 🍀

08/07/2024

Enjoy these happy pictures of Charley's guest, Bravo, with his adoptive family!

08/06/2024

Hank and Nubb are STILL waiting for an adoptive home! We cannot believe that these sweet boys have not been scooped up!

Hank is 6 years old and weighs 45 pounds. Nubb weighs 50 pounds and is 4 years old.

The ideal home for these two fluffy butts is one where they will live inside the home with their family, but one where they will also have a lot of supervised outside play time and exercise. As is typical of Huskies, these two are escape artists, so a physically fenced in yard is required to adopt.

We have no information on how Hank and Nubb get along with other dogs, cats or children. Please bring any resident dogs and all family members to the shelter for a meet and greet with Hank and Nubb. We always recommend careful introductions to resident felines that includes the ability to separate initially.

Hank and Nubb are neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Please consider giving these gorgeous boys the loving forever home they deserve. They will repay you with love and endless entertainment.

You can read more about them and see additional pictures on their Petfinder profile
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/hank-and-nubb-bonded-pair-71866401/me/clinton/charleys-strays-me85/

E-mail [email protected] today if interested in adopting Hank and Nubb.

08/05/2024

LOST DOG - FAIRFIELD, ME
Scout is missing from his Main Street home in Fairfield, ME. Scout is a SHY neutered, male, red tri-color Australian Shepherd. He's 5 years old, 50lbs and wearing a collar. If you see Scout, please CALL Nikki at (207) 491-3504.

Send a message to learn more

08/05/2024

Another major donation haul courtesy of Loyal Biscuit Co. and its customers.! We are grateful for, and overwhelmed by, the community support!

Much gratitude to Charley's volunteer, Bonnie B., for picking up and transporting these goodies.

Loyal Biscuit in Waterville is still selling raffle tickets to win one of 6 amazing dog or cat gift baskets valued at over $100 each!! Enter for a chance to win one while supporting our shelter!

You can earn raffle tickets by making a cash donation or by purchasing items at a 20% discount to be donated to Charley's Strays.

100% of the proceeds will go directly to Charley's Strays to help us continue our work of rescuing and caring for animals in need.

07/28/2024

Thank you to Loyal Biscuit Co. and its customers for these amazing donations! We are grateful for, and overwhelmed by, the community support!

Loyal Biscuit in Waterville is still selling raffle tickets to win one of 6 amazing dog or cat gift baskets valued at over $100 each!! Enter for a chance to win one while supporting our shelter!

You can earn raffle tickets by making a cash donation or by purchasing items at a 20% discount to be donated to Charley's Strays.

100% of the proceeds will go directly to Charley's Strays to help us continue our work of rescuing and caring for animals in need.

07/28/2024

HAPPY ADOPTION UPDATES!

Atlas AKA Stanley went to a wonderful home with Fez, a Chinese crested brother (from another mother).

Raul, brother to Blondie, was adopted last week to the family that lives next door to Atlas and Fez! Raul has feline friends and a canine brother in his new home, named Rufus. Rufus is showing Raul the ropes of how to be a family dog! He also gets to play with his next door neighbor, Atlas, and company on a regular basis.

Here's a picture of all four lucky pups taking a romp in the yard.

07/23/2024

Raffle update from Loyal Biscuit Co.!

***

Emily & Ben from our Waterville store want to remind you that they are selling raffle tickets to win one of 6 amazing dog or cat gift baskets valued at over $100 each!! 🐶🐱 Enter for a chance to win one of these pawsome prizes while supporting a great cause!
🎟️ You can earn Raffle tickets by making a cash donation or by purchasing items from us at a 20% discount to be donated to Charley's Strays .🎟️
100% of the proceeds will go directly to Charley's Strays to help them continue their incredible work rescuing and caring for animals in need. 🏡❤️
The drawing will be held on Friday, August 16th, so don't miss your chance to win big and make a difference in the lives of shelter animals.

Emily & Ben from our Waterville store want to remind you that they are selling raffle tickets to win one of 6 amazing dog or cat gift baskets valued at over $100 each!! 🐶🐱 Enter for a chance to win one of these pawsome prizes while supporting a great cause!

🎟️ You can earn Raffle tickets by making a cash donation or by purchasing items from us at a 20% discount to be donated to Charley's Strays .🎟️

100% of the proceeds will go directly to Charley's Strays to help them continue their incredible work rescuing and caring for animals in need. 🏡❤️

The drawing will be held on Friday, August 16th, so don't miss your chance to win big and make a difference in the lives of shelter animals. 🙌
Thank you for your support, and good luck! 🍀

07/17/2024

Raffle to benefit our shelter! Thank you, Loyal Biscuit Co. , for your ongoing donations and support!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=975249124614019&set=a.722585633213704¬if_id=1721139092860866¬if_t=feedback_reaction_generic_tagged&ref=notif

📢 Calling all animal lovers! 📢 Waterville Loyal Biscuit Co. is excited to announce a raffle to benefit Charley's Strays animal shelter! 🐾

We've put together SIX amazing gift baskets filled with goodies for your furry friends. 🐶🐱 Enter for a chance to win one of these pawsome prizes while supporting a great cause!

🎟️ You can earn Raffle tickets by making a cash donation or by purchasing items from us at a 20% discount to be donated to Charley's Strays. 🎟️

100% of the proceeds will go directly to Charley's Strays to help them continue their incredible work rescuing and caring for animals in need. 🏡❤️

Here's how you can enter:
1️⃣ Stop by our store and purchase tickets at the register or purchase items for donation to Charley's Strays at 20% off.
2️⃣ Share this post with your friends and family to spread the word!

The drawing will be held on Friday, August 16th, so don't miss your chance to win big and make a difference in the lives of shelter animals. 🙌

Thank you for your support, and good luck! 🍀

07/12/2024

Raul is an adorable 6-month-old mixed breed puppy (male) who came to us from our partner shelter in the South with his brother, Blondie. He weighs approximately 20 lbs but is growing quickly. He is all puppy…very friendly, sweet, energetic, loving, and playful.

Both Raul and his brother will need homes that have time, patience and commitment to exercise and positive reinforcement obedience training classes.

It would be wonderful if he each found a home with another dog in residence to play with!

Please bring any resident dogs and all family members to the shelter for a meet and greet with Raul. We always recommend careful introductions to resident felines that includes the ability to separate initially.

Raul is neutered and up to date on vaccinations.

E-mail [email protected] today if interested in adopting this cutie!
You can read more about him and see additional pictures on Petfinder:
Raul
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/raul-71872743/me/clinton/charleys-strays-me85/

07/10/2024

Donation updates!

Thank you to Loyal Biscuit Co. and Bonnie B. for the latest round of in-kind donations! We appreciate the community support so much! Without you we would not exist.

07/09/2024

Blondie is an adorable 6-month-old mixed breed puppy (male) who came to us from our partner shelter in the South with his brother, Raul. He weighs approximately 20 lbs but is growing quickly. He is all puppy…very friendly, sweet, energetic, loving, and playful.

Both Blondie and his brother will need homes that have time, patience and commitment to exercise and positive reinforcement obedience training classes.

It would be wonderful if he found a home with another dog in residence to play with!

Please bring any resident dogs and all family members to the shelter for a meet and greet with Blondie. We always recommend careful introductions to resident felines that includes the ability to separate initially.

Blondie is neutered and up to date on vaccinations.

E-mail [email protected] today if interested in adopting this cutie!

You can read more about him and see additional pictures on Petfinder:
Blondie
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/blondie-71872709/me/clinton/charleys-strays-me85/

07/08/2024

Check out newly adopted Roscoe settling in for the fireworks on the 4th of July!

Here's an update from his mom, Bonnie:

“I am pleased to report that Roscoe’s new thunder shirt worked like a charm last night. He heard the fireworks, so I put it on him; he hugged me for less than a minute; and then he laid down and went to sleep. Money well spent!”

Roscoe waited over a year for his new home. Look how happy he is now!

***
Please consider opening your heart and home to one of our long-term residents! Every dog deserves a family!

https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=ME85&sort%5B0%5D=available_longest

07/07/2024

A little happy news! After surviving unbelievable odds, and then waiting patiently, Apollo has officially been adopted! We could not be happier for him and his adoptive family:)

***
Please check out (and SHARE) our list of available pups and consider giving one of our pups a chance at a new life and love!

https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=ME85&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

07/04/2024

Be safe, not sorry, this holiday! Please leave your Pets at home.

If you are planning on attending a fireworks display this week, please strongly consider leaving your dogs (and other pets) at home. A dog's hearing is 10 times more sensitive than a human's and most of our dog friends do not think this type of celebration is much fun at all.

06/30/2024

Thank you, Loyal Biscuit Co. for the latest round of donations! We are so grateful for the unwavering support you give to our shelter and others.

Much gratitude as well to Bonnie B for delivering these donations, toys/leash from her previous pup, King, and handmade Kitty blankets from her niece. (We don't have any kitties at the shelter, but we support a foster home that has stray and unwanted felines in residence).

06/29/2024

HANK AND NUBB NEED YOUR HELP!

Please help by sharing this post to fellow dog lovers and especially Husky lovers!

Hank and Nubb are still looking for their forever home! It's quite a challenge to place two dogs together, but in this case, we think it's important that this bonded pair not be separated.

These two gorgeous male Huskies came to us from our rescue partner in the South.

Hank is 6 years old and weighs 45 pounds. Nubb weighs 50 pounds and is 4 years old.

The ideal home for these two fluffy butts is one where they will live inside the home with their family, but one where they will also have a lot of supervised outside play time and exercise. As is typical of Huskies, these two are escape artists, so a physically fenced in yard is required to adopt.

We have no information on how Hank and Nubb get along with other dogs, cats or children. Please bring any resident dogs and all family members to the shelter for a meet and greet with Hank and Nubb. We always recommend careful introductions to resident felines that includes the ability to separate initially.

Hank and Nubb are neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Please consider giving these gorgeous boys the loving forever home they deserve. They will repay you with love and endless entertainment.

You can read more about them and see additional pictures on their Petfinder profile
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/hank-and-nubb-bonded-pair-71866401/me/clinton/charleys-strays-me85/
E-mail [email protected] today if interested in adopting Hank and Nubb.

06/19/2024

HOT CARS KILL!

Leave your dog at home today!

HOT CARS KILL!

Leave your dog (or other domesticated animals) at home!

It is that time of year again - when animals are in danger of dying from heat exposure if left in hot vehicles unattended. Speaking up for these animals will literally save lives.

>>> It is illegal in Maine to jeopardize an animal's safety, health or well-being due heat, cold or lack of adequate ventilation.

06/18/2024

Big news! Roscoe, one of our long-term residents, has gone to his new home! Even better news, he has been adopted by Charley's volunteer, Bonnie and her husband, Todd! We could not be happier!

Congratulations sweet Roscoe! Good things come to those who wait :)

***
Please check out (and SHARE) our list of available pups and consider giving one of our long term residents a chance at a new life and love!
https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=ME85&sort%5B0%5D=recently_added

06/18/2024

Thank you, Loyal Biscuit Co. , for these amazing donations! We greatly appreciate the support that you give to our shelter. Much gratitude to Bonnie B. for always being available to transport supplies to our pups!

06/16/2024

PEPE IS MISSING FROM FAIRFIELD

https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=864209899070935&set=a.760957409396185

6.16.24 GREAT NEWS - PEPE IS BACK HOME!

***6/14/24***PEPE IS MISSING FROM FAIRFIELD, ME
Pepe was frightened by the thunderstorm and took off from his home on Norridgewock Road by Old Norridgewock Road in Fairfield. He is a 6.5 year old 15 lb black & white neutered Peekapoo. He is microchipped. Pepe is a friendly fellow, but is likely scared - DO NOT CHASE HIM! If you see him call Breanna right away at (207) 478-3644 with the exact location of the sighting.
Somerset Humane Society
Fairfield Police Department - Maine

06/04/2024

Blondie and Raul are adorable 5-month-old mixed breed puppies (brothers) who came to us from our partner shelter in the South. They weigh approximately 20 lbs but are growing quickly. They are all puppy…very friendly, sweet, energetic, loving, and playful.

Both Blondie and Raul will need homes that have time, patience and commitment to exercise and positive reinforcement obedience training classes.

It would be wonderful if they each found homes with another dog in residence to play with.

Please bring any resident dogs and all family members to the shelter for a meet and greet with Blondie and Raul. We always recommend careful introductions to resident felines that includes the ability to separate initially.

Both pups are neutered and up to date on vaccinations.

E-mail [email protected] today if interested in adopting 1 or both of these cuties!

You can read more about them and see additional pictures on their Petfinder profiles

Blondie
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/blondie-71872709/me/clinton/charleys-strays-me85/

Raul
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/raul-71872743/me/clinton/charleys-strays-me85/

06/03/2024

Calling all Husky lovers!

What's better than one Husky? TWO Huskies :)

Meet Hank and Nubb!

These two gorgeous male Huskies came to us from our rescue partner in the South. They are a bonded pair that must go home together.

Hank is 6 years old and weighs 45 pounds. Nubb weighs 50 pounds and is 4 years old.

The ideal home for these two fluffy butts is one where they will live inside the home with their family, but one where they will also have a lot of supervised outside play time and exercise. As is typical of Huskies, these two are escape artists, so a physically fenced in yard is required to adopt.

We have no information on how Hank and Nubb get along with other dogs, cats or children. Please bring any resident dogs and all family members to the shelter for a meet and greet with Hank and Nubb. We always recommend careful introductions to resident felines that includes the ability to separate initially.

Hank and Nubb are neutered and up to date on vaccinations. Please consider giving these gorgeous boys the loving forever home they deserve. They will repay you with love and endless entertainment.

E-mail [email protected] today if interested in adopting Hank and Nubb.

06/02/2024

Check out adorable Apollo who went to the groomer last week thanks to Bonnie B! This scruffy cutie is still waiting for his special someone to come find him. He is currently on a special diet (explained in his Petfinder profile), but please don't let that scare you off. He appears to be a very healthy, happy boy who will make a wonderful companion!

Much gratitude to Mainely Pups Grooming in Fairfield for taking such great care of Apollo and for hosting a donation box for our shelter!

For more cutie pictures and information about Apollo, please visit his Petfinder profile via the link below.

https://www.petfinder.com/dog/apollo-71438584/me/clinton/charleys-strays-me85/

05/11/2024

Millie traveled from Clinton, China, Whitefield, Wiscasset, Edgecomb, and then back to Whitefield where she was finally trapped. Welcome home Millie!

5/11/24 BREAKING NEWS FROM WHITEFIELD!
Milly, lost 4/14 from Clinton (so just shy of one month), was trapped early this morning in Whitefield and is safely home!
Milly traveled from Clinton to China, stayed a few days there then the next confirmed sighting was in Whitefield. A camera and food were quickly set up but typical of German Shepherds, Milly kept traveling, heading further south with sightings reported in Wiscasset and Edgecomb. We were taking bets she’d turn up in Boothbay Harbor but thankfully Milly turned around and showed up Thursday night at our camera in Whitefield. It was a total crap shoot if she’d stay around or show up two towns away but we rolled the dice, set a trap last evening and won the jackpot!
Many thanks to everyone who reported sightings and Eric and Karissa for their help in Whitefield. Of course, we thank the homeowner for allowing us to set up on their property!
We especially thank MLDR volunteer, Shekara Davis, for rolling the dice, setting the camera and trap and being in Whitefield at 2am this morning.
Milly’s family really hung in there and were determined to bring this wanderer home. It was a pleasure to work with them!
Welcome home, Miss Milly!

05/04/2024

ADOPTION UPDATES!

We had three dogs go home in the last few weeks: Bravo, Victoria and Ollie! Ollie went home with a family who adopted another dog from us formally known as Jaime. As you can see in the picture, they already appear to be best buds!

***
Looking for a new family member? Please check out (and SHARE) our list of available pups and consider opening your heart and home to a new furkid!

https://www.petfinder.com/search/pets-for-adoption/?shelter_id%5B0%5D=ME85&sort%5B0%5D=random

05/02/2024

Low cost clinic! Act fast!

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=926037946192541&set=a.518743483588658

‼️We now have Help Fix ME vouchers available for our Thursday clinics in Waterville also‼️

With a co-pay of only $10, this voucher program is for people who receive state assistance such as TANF, SNAP, SSI, SSDI, or food stamps. If you would like to schedule an appointment to use one, please email us at [email protected] with the following information:
1. Your name and phone number
2. How many cats you have (2 is the limit per household)
3. What state assistance benefit you receive
4. Proof of assistance (a photo of your food stamp card, or award letter stating you receive food stamps, TANF, SNAP, SSI, or SSDI.
Once we receive the email from you, we will call you to collect the $10 co-pay over the phone with a credit or debit card. We do not accept cash for this. If you don't have the $10 available, we will call the person in the next email in line until the vouchers are used up. Vouchers are first come, first served.
**Please note that we are only available to respond during our regular working hours, Wednesday & Thursday.**

04/27/2024

Donations!

Update from Charley's volunteer, Bonnie B.

"I dropped off donations today. One of Loyal Biscuit Co.s customers once again generously purchased three big bags of dog food to donate to Charley's (more than $200 worth), and there were a bunch of other items, such as the box of XL ham bones that I passed out. They were about the size of Ollie! Todd and I also bought Darwin a new bed."

Thank you to our animal-loving community for the support!

04/27/2024

What a cutie!

Apollo is an adorable seven-month-old terrier mix that weighs approximately 18 to 20 lbs. He has long legs, but a narrow build. Apollo is still growing. He is a sweetheart who has survived incredible odds and deserves a wonderful, loving forever home.

Apollo currently requires a special diet, so please read his profile carefully via the link below to learn more.

FMI or to adopt Apollo, visit:
https://www.petfinder.com/dog/apollo-71438584/me/clinton/charleys-strays-me85/

Address

Clinton, ME
04927

Website

http://www.charleysstrays.us/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Charley's Strays posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Charley's Strays:

Videos

Great video of Roscoe and Reb having some couch time!

Great video of Reb and Roscoe have some cuddle time on the couch! Roscoe is in dire need of a loving home. He will make someone a wonderful, loving companion. Please share and consider opening your home and heart to this sweet boy! *** MEET ROSCOE Roscoe is a sweet, 7-year-old, 67 lb male Terrier mix that went through an extremely traumatic experience before being rescued and transported to our shelter. We are looking for a very special and loving home for him to help him recover. Here is what our rescue partners sent to us about Roscoe: “It's a miracle he's alive. Roscoe and his canine sibling loved their owner and their owner loved them. The owner fell on hard times, became homeless and had to live in his car with his beloved dogs here in Broward County, Florida. He tried his best to keep them safe but last week, a tragedy happened... The fire department was called because both dogs were unresponsive in the car due to the sweltering heat. Tragically, one of the dogs died of heatstroke at the scene. Roscoe was immediately taken to the vet hospital by the fire department where the staff worked to save his life. It was a hard-fought battle and thankfully, Roscoe has made it! He has now recovered from the heatstroke. The homeless gentleman realized he couldn’t give him the care he needs and so he released Roscoe to the hospital. Roscoe is neutered, has had all his vaccinations. Roscoe is alone now without his sibling and his dad and needs a family to love him and keep him safe.” For more information or to adopt Roscoe, please visit his Petfinder profile: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/roscoe-please-read-56753071/me/clinton/charleys-strays-me85/