What We're About

What We're About

Friends of Charlie’s Place has helped save hundreds of dogs and cats from euthanasia at kill shelters.
Dogs and cats that are now a part of a family and have the love and care they so deserve!

We have helped to make this possible by covering all of the transfer costs and medical care necessary for the dogs and cats that come to Charlie's Place from other shelters. We also cover the costs for spaying/neutering, heartworm tests, vaccinations, and dental care for all newly transferred animals. FOCP contributes to the training of animals to help them become more adoptable and offers assistance to citizens by giving them a voucher for our spay/neuter program.

No animal coming into Charlie's Place has ever had to go
without needed medical care, thanks to FOCP.

These are just some of the wonderful "happy beginings" we've had the privilege to be a part of.

Susan

Susan, a Shepherd mix who was out of time at a kill shelter. FOCP helped with the costs of getting Susan to safety at Charlie’s Place. Susan, now Bella, was adopted by a volunteer. Susan is one of many dogs FOCP was able to save from euthanization.

Sasha

Sasha, a young female Pit Bull Terrier Mix that was rescued from a fighting ring by a county resident. Sasha came to the shelter very afraid of people. She was so frightened Charlie’s Place staff and volunteers could barely handle her. Now, she is a happy, well-adjusted family pet.

Keta

Keta, a German Shepherd mix puppy who came to the shelter with a deformity in his vertebrae. He was barely able to walk or stand, and without surgery his prognosis was grim. With the assistance of FOCP funding Keta was able to get the surgery he needed.

Major

Major came to Charlie’s Place in pain from an old injury; his right femur needed surgery. The surgery was made possible by the FOCP and Major's foster parents worked with him on physical therapy so he could heal properly.

Flannigan

Flannigan, a young black Lab mix, came to Charlie's Place as a rescue from a kill shelter. He is the first Charlie's Place dog to become a
certified service dog with Freedom Service Dogs

Kimba

Kimba was surrendered to Charlie’s Place with a badly torn ACL (left knee). FOCP was able to get her the surgery she needed to live a pain free life.

Bruce

Bruce, was an abandoned American Bulldog mix with a chronic cough, allergies, and low immune system. He was brought back to great health after receiving the medical help he needed.

Kilo

Kilo, a friendly, young male Pit Bull Terrier and a long time resident at Charlie's Place was becoming depressed and developing shelter boredom, FOCP paid to have him transported to his new home in Florida.

Buster

Buster was originally abandoned near Lawson and was a long time
resident at the shelter, understandably, he had trust issues. With work and rehabilitation, he became more trusting and found his forever home!

Stryder

Stryder, a friendly and affectionate two year-old male Shepherd/Collie mix came to the shelter with a dislocated kneecap. He had a hard time walking and running. Stryder was able to get the surgery he needed and is now enjoying life with his new family.

Little Joe

Little Joe is a Shepherd mix that was abandoned in Gilpin Co. FOCP volunteers spent
a lot of time with Little Joe, getting him socialized. Eventually Little Joe became very comfortable with people and ended up being adopted
by a family with children.

Gable

Gable, a stray cat from Empire with a bad heart, was given medication to help him live out his remaining days comfortably and without pain.

Precious

Precious, a senior poodle mix came to the shelter suffering from extreme eye issues. With the assistance of FOCP funding Precious received the much needed eye surgery that helped to relieve her pain and discomfort . She is now living with her new family.

Poyka

Poyka a senior kitty who developed diabetes. Through donations from FOCP, the shelter is able to provide Poyka with the special diet he needs to remain healthy for the rest of his life.

Santos

Santos is a sweet, friendly Shepherd mix who was brought to the shelter after being hit by a car. His owner never claimed him. Santos received surgery on his femur and is now able to go on walks and enjoy life with his new family.

Others Success Stories (not pictured)

Blue came to Charlie’s Place as an untrained, energetic puppy. Volunteers and staff worked with him and he is now a mild mannered adult living in his forever home.  Quite a transformation!

Dora, an elderly cat was treated for jaundice and anorexia and was eventually adopted.

Archer, a young Aussie Shepherd, came to Charlie's Place with two broken legs. FOCP helped with the medical care he needed to heal. He is now happily living with his adoptive family.

Robinson came to Charlie's Place as a rescue from a kill shelter after being hit by a car.  He received the follow-up medical care he needed thanks to FOCP.

Spuds, a young abused Pit Bull Terrier, received the training he needed to become adoptable.

Thelma and Louise (surrendered senior dogs) and Frick & Frack (surrendered senior cats) found their forever homes, allowing them to stay together.

Rocky, and Blanca, both senior dogs, were saved from death row.

Arthur a happy, energetic, affectionate 15 year-old male Chihuahua who loves life with his mom and two other rescue dogs. Things weren't looking so good for Arthur back in November, 2016 when his then-owner turned him in to a kill shelter to be euthanized. The staff and rescue partners at that shelter saw something special in Arthur and pleaded for his life to be saved. We posted his story and one of our residents stepped up and took him in. One of Arthur's legs and hips was in very poor condition (possibly as a result of being kicked), his digestion was off, and he needed a dental badly. Arthur's medical needs were taken care of by FOCP and now, more than a year since he arrived at Charlie's Place, he is not just surviving, but thriving. He is a testament to what love and TLC can do for an animal and is an inspiration.

Trucker came to Charlie’s Place via Kati, a community resident. Kati purchased the dog from a homeless man offering him for sale in Central City.  Because Trucker had been micro-chipped, Charlie’s Place was able to reunite him with his family in Arkansas. Microchipping helps so many animals get reunited with their people, Charlie’s Place has began to microchip every dog as they come into the shelter.

Taylor and Charmaine, both senior cats that came to Charlien's Place in a severely emaciated condition.  FOCP helped pay for their medical care and the cost of restoring their health.

Miriam, a German Shepherd found abandoned in Georgetown, with a serious kidney malfunction received much needed care thanks to FOCP.

Taneka and Glacier, two senior Husky mixes with limited range of motion in their hips received the medical care they needed and are doing well in their caring forever homes.