We Need Foster Homes!
We typically have about 80 dogs in our care at any given time. We also typically have up to 15 dogs waiting to get into foster homes.
POMDR provides supplies such as crate, bed, collar, harness, leash, id tag, bowls, toys, flea prevention. We also cover all medical expenses. We ask that our foster homes provide the food and a loving, safe home until your foster dog is adopted.
Fostering is a wonderful way to help dogs left behind find their forever homes. You may also want to foster as a way of finding the perfect match for your home if you are looking to add a dog to your family. Click here for more information about volunteering and fostering and to fill out an online volunteer questionnaire.
Some dogs in our program are very popular, and multiple foster volunteers may be interested in fostering the same one. If the dog you are interested in is no longer available, please be patient, many others still need a foster home. Please note that some dogs may have medical or behavioral needs, which will be disclosed (if known) when you inquire about them. Thank you for your patience.
The following dogs need foster homes:
Female, 10 years old (estimated), 18 pounds
She's also a total social butterfly--Aloha does great with other dogs and loves meeting new people. Her friendly, easygoing nature makes her a wonderful companion for an active home or a family looking for a dog who can join in on all the fun. After she's burned off some energy, Aloha is more than happy to settle down and enjoy some love and attention. If you're looking for a happy, social pup who will fill your days with laughter and love, Aloha might just be your perfect match
Aloha joins POMDR from Hitchcock Road Animals Services in Salinas where she was found stray.
This sweet girl is looking to leave her shelter days behind her, but because our clinic is full we are needing a foster home willing to take her in before we break her out of the shelter. Could you be her ticket to freedom?If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Male, 12 years old (estimated), 14 pounds
Jelly Bean does have a little patchy hair loss on his back right now, but our veterinary team is already on the case and helping him feel his best. With a little care and love, he'll be blooming just like the flowers this spring.
Jelly Bean joins us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services. Sadly he was a frequent flyer as a stray, each time he came in his skin condition worse. This time he was signed over so we could assist with his medical and get him feeling his best.
Jelly Bean is currently boarding with us but we would love to see him soak in the comforts of a home. He's a sweet guy who does not ask for much. Can he stay with you?If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Male, 3 years old (estimated), 15 pounds
Biggie would thrive in a home where someone is around most of the day. He's a true companion dog who wants nothing more than to be by your side (or in your lap!). Whether it's naptime, playtime, or just being your shadow around the house, Biggie is all in. He's got so much love to give and is looking for a family who will cherish his unique needs and bottomless heart. If you're ready to welcome a sweet, special boy into your life, Biggie is ready to love you forever.
This adorable, resilient guy joined us after his senior guardian could no longer care for him. He had some skin issues that needed care, but he's on track to have the most beautiful Pug fur soon!
Biggie is in a loving foster home that can work with his medical needs and that is around much of the day as he prefers to have his people with him. Being vision impaired doesn't slow Biggie down much but we want to ensure his next home is able to keep him safe in this regard.
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Female, 6 years old (estimated), 87 pounds
Nana would prefer to join an adult home with stability and predictability. She can be a bit confused by new people entering the home. She is hoping for a patient, understanding home that will give her comfort, routine, and reassurance when she needs it. In return, she'll give you unconditional love and a calm, devoted companionship that only a senior dog can offer.
Independent as well as affectionate, Nana is just as content to nap on the porch or lounge in the yard as she is to enjoy a car ride or a slow stroll. She walks beautifully on leash and loves to take in the world at her own pace.
Nana prefers to be the only pet in the home.
Sweet Nana joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after she was found as a stray. Due to her senior status, they felt she would do best in a senior focused rescue to find that perfect forever family to fit her needs.
Nana is searching for a loving landing spot to call her own. She would prefer a woman only household if possible, as her stranger danger does limit the number of men she allows into her circle. Are you interested in giving Nana a safe place to land while she finds her forever home? If so, please reach out today!
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Female, 6 years old (estimated), 20 pounds
Honeybee is a mellow, easygoing companion who truly just wants a soft place to land. With other dogs, Honeybee can be a little forward at first, just that classic Frenchie confidence, but she does well overall and settles in nicely once introductions are out of the way. Because of her breed and her condition, Honeybee can overheat easily. She's not built for long walks in the summer sun, but she'll thrive in a cool, comfortable home where she can relax and be pampered. Think cozy naps, short strolls in mild weather, and lots of love.
This sweet Bee joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after she was found as a stray. Due to her senior status and need for medical care, they felt she was best suited for a senior rescue.
Honeybee would love to land in a foster home all her own! Can she stay with you? She has her bags packed and is ready to land in a foster or forever home!
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Male, 10 years old (estimated), 12 pounds
He's the kind of dog who just wants a soft place to land -- a cozy bed, a calm home, and a person to love. His days are best spent relaxing near his people, soaking up affection, and enjoying the simple pleasures of life at his own easy pace. Despite everything he's been through, Old Man Jenkins has so much love left to give. He's resilient, kind-hearted, and so deserving of a home where he can feel safe, cherished, and at peace.
Old Man Jenkins joined POMDR after being rescued from a hoarding situation with 14 other dogs.
Old Man Jenkins is a calm fellow who seems to well around other pups or on his own. We think he could thrive in any home willing to give him peace and comfort. Please reach out if you think you may have a good spot for Jenkins!
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Male, 13 years old (estimated), 8 pounds
Breeze gets along well with other dogs and enjoys having canine company, but he's just as happy curling up for a long, cozy nap nearby. He's the kind of dog who fits beautifully into the rhythm of a home, bringing a peaceful, comforting energy wherever he goes. Whether he's quietly lounging in a sunny spot or trotting along beside you, Breeze is simply a nice little dog to have in your life. Sweet, adorable, and wonderfully mellow, he's ready to drift right into someone's heart.
Sweet Breeze has comforted his former guardian for many years through cancer treatments and numerous hospital stays, but after his guardian's recent decline, it became clear that he could no longer meet Breeze's needs.
Breeze is currently boarding with us. We'd love nothing more than for him to land in a loving home until he finds his forever family.
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Female, 13 years old (estimated), 11 pounds
This sweet lady gets along well with other dogs and adores her humans. She is losing some of her vision, so she can be startled when people come to pet her or pick her up. A gentle pat on her body or head is all she asks to ensure she knows you're there.
Due to Buffy's current medical needs, POMDR is offering one year of medical appointments/medications through our Monterey vet clinic at no cost to her adopter. If you are interested in taking advantage of this perk, we can share more with you upon submission of your adoption questionnaire.
Buffy joined us from Bradshaw Sacramento County Animal Shelter after it was found that she would benefit from joining a senior rescue to best meet her needs.
Little miss Buffy is searching for a foster home to land in to give her loads of love and snuggles. She is currently boarding at our Monterey vet clinic while she waits for her forever family.
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Male, 12 years old (estimated), 7 pounds
Watson is lovely with cats and humans but prefers to be the only pup in the home. In his retirement years, he really just wants all of love for himself (and we understand!)!
Watson joined us from the Sacramento Bradshaw shelter where he landed after being found as a stray. They wanted to help him find a forever family ready to meet the needs of a senior dog, so he joined the POMDR family!
Watson is currently in a loving foster home but he is looking for a more ideal home where he can be the only apple of someone's eye. Could that be you? Please reach out if you think Watson would make the perfect foster for you!
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Female, 13 years old (estimated), 10 pounds
Like many senior sweethearts, Ginger does have a medical journey ahead, but she's in good hands. Our veterinary team is actively working through her care plan and making sure she gets everything she needs to feel her best. What she needs most now is a loving home where she can continue that journey with comfort, patience, and plenty of soft places to rest.
Ginger joined us from Contra Costa Animal Services after she was found as a stray. Due to her medical needs and senior status, they felt that she would do best in the care of a senior focused rescue.
Sweet Ginger is ready and waiting to land in a foster home today. Can she stay with you? We'd really love to see her land in a foster home where she can settle in and shine.
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Female, 11 years old (estimated), 10 pounds
Nori does well with other calm, respectful dogs who match her relaxed energy. She's not the life-of-the-party type, but she's a wonderful steady companion who just wants to be near her person and enjoy the simple things. If your ideal evening involves soft lighting, a comfy couch, and a loyal dog curled up beside you, Nori might be your perfect roll.
Nori joined us from Contra Costa Animal Services. Due to her senior status, they felt that she would do best in the care of a senior focused rescue.
Little Nori is ready and waiting to land in a foster home today. Can she stay with you? We'd really love to see her land in a foster home where she can cozy up with her fellow homebodies while she awaits her forever landing spot.
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Male, 6 years old (estimated), 50 pounds
His blindness means he'll need a little extra guidance at first, things like keeping furniture in consistent places, using verbal cues, and helping him learn new spaces, but in return you'll gain an incredibly loyal companion. He enjoys calm environments, soft pets, and gentle walks where he can explore the world through his nose and ears. Barnacle gets along great with other dogs as well as kitties but due to his vision limitations, a home with no stairs (inside at least) would be best. While he can navigate going up stairs surprisingly well, going down is a different story and we don't want to risk him doing so unsupervised.
Barnacle joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after he was found as a stray.
Barnacle is 'looking'... pun intended, to join a foster home that can 'see' him through adoption. He's in need of a home free of indoor stairs that can help him navigate his vision impairments.
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Female, 13 years old (estimated), 10 pounds
Beanie Baby would thrive in a calm, predictable household with someone who is home most of the time and enjoys having a constant companion. She does best when she feels secure and connected, and she benefits from consistency, patience, and gentle reassurance as she settles into new environments. Beanie Baby is ready to be your perfect little sidekick! All she wishes for is a family who will shower her with affection and go out on little adventures now and then.
Beanie Baby joined POMDR from Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Sacramento.
Beanie Baby is dreaming of a cozy foster home where she can be your one and only. She struggles with being alone and would thrive in a home where she can spend lots of time with her person, soaking up companionship and affection as the true star of the household. If you have the space in your home and your heart to give this sweet girl the love and attention she deserves, she would be so grateful to land with you.
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Female, 11 years old (estimated), 10 pounds
When Sugar Cookie arrived, she had quite a bit going on medically, including multiple mammary masses. Our veterinary team is working carefully and lovingly to help her feel her very best. She's already showing us how resilient she is, facing everything with quiet grace and trust. Right now, Sugar Cookie needs something just as important as medical care: a warm, loving home. Could you be that safe place for her?
She needs a family willing to be her support while she continues her journey to healing. A calm home where she can rest, recover, and be reminded that life can be gentle and kind. In return, she promises to give you the sweetest companionship and the quiet gratitude of a dog who knows she's finally safe. This is truly a rewarding time to support a dog like Sugar Cookie.
Sugar Cookie joined us after she found herself at Contra Costa Animal Services as a stray. Due to the shelter's full status, her medical needs, and her senior age, what better place for her to land in than Peace of Mind Dog Rescue!
Sweet Sugar Cookie is ready to melt right into your arms. She'd love to find a soft landing spot ahead of her forever home. She will need a foster who is local and able to take her to her weekly appointments to monitor her health. Interested in fostering? Please reach out today!
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Male, 12 years old (estimated), 20 pounds
This darling boy joined us from the Bradshaw Animal Shelter when they reached out seeking placement with a senior focused rescue that could help with his medical needs.
Mighty Joe is looking for a foster that will be able to keep him mellow while he completes his heart worm testing. If you have a mighty heart and would like to welcome Mighty Joe, please reach out!
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Male, 8 years old (estimated), 50 pounds
Malcolm is looking for a dog savvy home without other large breeds around. He does best with smaller dogs or would shine as the only dog in the home. He's a smart boy, loves treats, and is eager to please which makes this boy the perfect candidate for some future training with his next family. Malcolm would prefer a home without kitties as he does like to chase them.
Mac joined the POMDR pack from a local shelter after he was removed from concerning conditions in the home.
Malcolm is a sweet boy in need of a cozy temp foster home! He would do best in a home that can provide routine. An experienced large dog temp foster preferred. If you can help Malcolm land in a safe, loving temp foster home, please reach out!
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Male, 9 years old (estimated), 10 pounds
Whether he's trotting around like a cheerful holiday elf or curling up like the coziest Christmas treat, this little guy is sure to make your home feel brighter, warmer, and a whole lot sweeter.
Gingerbread joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after he was found as a stray. Due to his senior status, they felt he would do best in a senior focused rescue.
Gingerbread is looking for a new regular foster! Can this sunbathing, flower sniffing gentleman come stay with you?
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Male, 12 years old (estimated), 15 pounds
Yeti moves through life at an easy pace. He is not much for long walks, but he definitely loves yard explorations, sunbathing, treats, belly rubs, and just being near his favorite people. He is great around other dogs as well as cats and even kids. This mellow gentleman is looking for a peaceful, loving home where he can enjoy his golden years surrounded by kindness, comfort, and plenty of snacks. He would prefer a house and a yard that he can easily navigate, without tricky steps or staircases.
Yeti joined us from Contra Costa Animal Services. Due to his senior status and their constraints for space, they felt he would do best in a senior-focused rescue to find his forever family.
Yeti is in a loving foster home and is just looking for a temporary spot to land while they are out of town. Can he stay with you?
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Female, 10 years old (estimated), 14 pounds
If you have been searching for a perfectly-sized, silky-soft, and charming comedian to share your couch and your heart with, Spork is ready to serve up joy with a side of adorable attitude! Extra bonus: she gets along splendidly with other dogs, with cats, and gentle children. While overall in good shape, she will require daily prescription eye-drops and medication for Cushing's disease. Since joining POMDR, she has been receiving all the medical care and TLC she needed and is feeling much better than when she first arrived.
Sweet Spork joined us from San Jose Animal Care Center and Services, who thought she would shine best in a senior-focused rescue.
Spork is such a darling girl who has been through so much. She's looking for another long-term foster as her current foster's work schedule got more rigorous recently, but she would benefit from a temp foster for the few weeks her current home is traveling. Can she stay with you?
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.
Female, 8 years old (estimated), 41 pounds
Gumdrop does great with other dogs and loves having canine friends to hang out with. She would prefer a home without cats (she thinks they're just too mysterious!). If you're looking for a loyal, cuddly companion who will fill your days with joy, love, and bulldog charm, Gumdrop is your girl!
Gumdrop joined us from Contra Costa Animal Services.
Gooey Gumdrop is currently curled up in a loving foster home but she will need to move homes soon. Gumdrop is looking for a patient foster who can work with her and help her feel less fearful of the world around her. If you have the time and patience to work with her and her potty habits, please reach out!
If you are interested in fostering and you are already a POMDR volunteer, email us. If you are interested in fostering and are not a volunteer yet, please fill out a volunteer application. Or, if you're interested in adopting, fill out an adoption questionnaire.









