If you’ve been with us since the beginning, you’ve witnessed our journey—from taking in the most misunderstood dogs to becoming a rescue rooted in purpose, progress, and unwavering commitment.

 

Charley’s K-9 Rescue began with a soft spot for the tough cases—dogs labeled aggressive, bite cases, and those needing deeper rehabilitation. While bully breeds have always been our focus, we’ve welcomed any dog at risk due to behavioral challenges.

 

Over the years, we've evolved—gaining knowledge, resources, and most importantly, an incredible community of fosters, volunteers, donors, and supporters who make rescue possible.

 

We’re proud to now be fully insured and to officially define our mission:

 

Charley’s K-9 Rescue is a bully breed-specific organization dedicated to saving dogs from overcrowded shelters and euthanasia. Our priority is placing community-safe bully breeds into loving, forever homes. We conduct thorough evaluations to ensure every dog we adopt out is one we’d trust in our own homes—around our own families, children, and dogs. We never expect an adopter to take on more than we would ourselves. We proudly advocate for bully breeds, who are too often misunderstood. We know them to be loyal, affectionate, and some of the best companions anyone could ask for. As shelters overflow with these breeds, we believe that balancing public safety with second chances is not just responsible—it’s essential.

 

Though our mission has refined over time, our heart remains the same: to rescue, rehabilitate, and responsibly rehome the dogs who need us most.

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Charley's K-9 Rescue is located in Bahama, NC and a bully breed specific 501c3 rescue.