About Us
The Voice for Dogs Who Can’t Ask for Help.
Caleb’s Opus is a 501(c)(3) rescue organization based in Southern Maine. We are dedicated to finding safe, loving homes for dogs who have been misplaced, abandoned, abused, homeless, or who have special needs. Our mission is simple: to be the voice they don’t have and to fight for the dogs who need us most.
We are a small but determined organization, focused on improving as many lives as possible—as often as possible. When you support Caleb’s Opus, you’re joining a community that believes every dog deserves security, compassion, and a real chance at a better life.
Caleb’s Opus was founded by two devoted animal lovers, Carol Cain and Mia Sullivan. Each has a rescue dog that ignited a deep passion for helping dogs without a voice. Together, their “home packs” include 12 rescue dogs—chaos included and proudly embraced. The name Caleb’s Opus honors two very special dogs whose spirits continue to inspire hope, purpose, and the belief that—together—we can change what life looks like for homeless dogs.
The Dogs That Started It All
Caleb is a Chow–Shepherd mix from rural Mississippi. Born with a neurological disorder called hypomyelination, he and his littermates began life with the odds stacked against them. A dedicated rescue stepped in to care for these special pups, and a second rescue helped bring them to loving homes in New England.
Carol feels incredibly grateful to have met Caleb in Mississippi and to have been part of his journey from rescue and transport to adoption. When Caleb’s foster placement fell through on the day he arrived, the stars aligned—Caleb became the fourth rescue dog to join Carol’s pack.
Opus was a mixed-breed pup found on the streets of Hartford, Connecticut at just six weeks old. Sick, starving, and scavenging in a dumpster with a belly full of parasites, he was discovered by a young boy who brought him to his schoolteacher. That incredible teacher acted fast and helped Opus find his forever home within days.
Opus was the family’s first dog and quickly became the heart of the household.
Although his health was a battle for more than a year, he eventually recovered and his personality truly shined—playful, joyful, protective, and hilariously sweet. He had a special gift with children of all ages and was a true lover of people. Sadly, in 2010, Opus was diagnosed with advanced brain cancer and was taken far too soon. Mia misses him every day, and honors his legacy by giving extra time, extra attention, and extra love to the dogs who need it most.
