Charlie's Foundation

Animal rescue in Seattle, Washington

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Address

Seattle, WA 98188

Contact

Teresa Ritzhaupt

Phone

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Adoptable Pets at Charlie's Foundation

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Miko

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 8 mos

Seattle, WA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with dogs
House-trained
Story
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Cool Hand Luke

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 12 yrs 5 mos

Seattle, WA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Needs experienced adopter
House-trained
Story
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Cha Cha

Shih Tzu

Female, 15 yrs 10 mos

Seattle, WA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Good with cats
Needs special attention
House-trained
Story

Rescue FAQs

Our mission is..... Charlie's Foundation is a 501c3 not-for-profit charitable organization. We strongly believe and will strive to improve the quality of life for senior dogs left behind in shelters and in dire need of care and compassion in their golden years. We also believe in strong and ethical partner relationships, to include an all foster based rescue. We will strive to help educate owners who feel a shelter may be their only resource available for their senior companion. Most importantly to be their advocate for spay and neuter programs and to help owners in need find low cost programs. Their reality is..... Seniors are often deemed less adoptable and when shelters need space they are the first ones to be put-to-sleep. They often languish in the shelter system not understanding where they are and quickly shut down when they realize they will never see their beloved owners again. Most are in dire need of medical care and crave the simplest of human interaction. Most only receive the interaction they longed for when they are removed from their kennel once their time has run out. This is the most heart wrenching of realities knowing that the interaction only comes at the expense of ending their lives that fateful day. ​ Our Promise is..... To rescue and improve the quality of life for senior dogs. To be an advocate for spay and neuter programs and to help owners in need find low cost programs. To provide the best medical care, or in some cases the strength to compassionately let them cross over to The Rainbow Bridge.
Washington State
  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Interview
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Approve Application
  • 6. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We can send any documentation that is needed. We are very strict on our adoption process. We do not have links versus word or PDF (Adobe) documents.

Pets at shelters and rescues near Charlie's Foundation

PVCA Seattle Washington

Seattle, WA 98188

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC)

21615 64th Ave. S., Kent, WA 98032

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Cici

Shiba Inu/Jindo

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo

Seattle, WA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids
Good with dogs
Story
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Mindy

American Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos

Auburn, WA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with cats
House-trained
Story
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Nerie

Jack Russell Terrier

Female, 8 mos

Seattle, WA

Color
N/A
Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with cats
Story

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