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.
The following dogs need foster homes:
Female, 1 year old (estimated), 3 pounds
Oreo is full of zest and absolutely adores playtime, especially zoomies! She's great with kids, loves people, and gets along well with other dogs. She's also surprisingly gentle around cats, offering only playful curiosity. While Oreo is outgoing and affectionate, she still appreciates staying close to her people when out and about, and she can get a little vocal when left alone, she just loves being around her pack!
She currently sleeps either in her cozy bed or snuggled up with her person. She's calm around food and toys and always greets new friends with excitement. Oreo's current guardian can no longer keep up with her needs, especially with a senior dog at home who isn't a fan of her playful persistence.
This tiny cutie will be at the office on 6/27 for her eval. If she passes we would really love her to go straight into a loving foster home. Oreo thrives in an environment where she can get the attention, play, and exercise she craves so if you're ready for a lively little foster companion who's full of love please reach out about fostering 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, 15 years old (estimated), 12 pounds
Lola recently returned to POMDR after her loving guardian passed away. Sweet Lola is one of our cherished pups in the program (been with the program since 2017) and she truly deserves to live out the rest of her senior years in a quiet and peacefully loving home. Could that be with you?!
Lola came to us after her guardian passed away. She has done really well in the transition and is still super sweet. She is looking for her forever home with a family to love and give her attention. Lola loves treats and responds to her name. Lola has all the characteristics of her breed. If you meet Lola, you're sure to quickly fall in love with her.
Lola would like to find a place to relax and feel comfortable at until she finds her forever home. If you think that could be with you, 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, 10 years old (estimated), 6 pounds
This darling senior gal joins us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after she was found as a stray. Due to her senior status and shelter overcrowding, they found it would be best for her to join a senior focused rescue.
English Muffin will be ready to land in a loving foster home around Tuesday, June 24th. Ready to help show this lovely senior lady what the good life is all about? 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), 15 pounds
Sweet Ciabatta joins us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after he was found as a stray. With a smile like his, we don't understand how his people haven't been found but he's ready to hop right into his forever home today.
Ciabatta will be ready to land in a loving foster home around Tuesday, June 24th. Ready to help show him what the good life is all about? 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, 7 years old (estimated), 22 pounds
At 22 lbs, she's the perfect size for lap cuddles, car rides, or snoozing in her favorite sunny spot. She's past the puppy chaos but still full of love and life. If you're ready to give a sweet senior girl the loving home she deserves, Coffee Cake is waiting to meet you!
Cutie Coffee Cake joins us from the San Jose Animal Shelter.
Coffee Cake is currently curled up in a suite at our Monterey Clinic but would love to curl up on a cozy couch instead with you! If you are looking to foster this sweetheart, do not hesitate to 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), 10 pounds
Espresso is a wiry boy with soulful eyes and a tail that never stops wagging. He loves going on walks, exploring the world around him, and making friends with everyone he meets - dogs and humans alike! After a good play session, he's all about curling up for some serious snuggle time.
Espresso comes to us from Bradshaw Sacramento County Animal Services. Due to his skin condition and senior status, they thought he would do best in a senior focused rescue to find his forever family.
Come meet Espresso - he's brewed just for you!
Espresso will be coming into the program this upcoming week. We're hoping to have a loving foster home for him to land in upon arrival.
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, 5 years old (estimated), 9 pounds
Izzy's list of favorite things is long and absolutely adorable. She loves burrowing into blankets, cuddling up inside your sweatshirt, and getting chest scratches. She's also a fan of 3-5 mile walks and, above all, food! For a meal, she'll leap with excitement, leaving all her pride behind for the joy of a tasty bite.
Izzy would thrive in a solo person and adult-only home where she can feel safe and secure. She's a gentle soul who can get overwhelmed around children, so a calm environment will help her shine.
Izzy came to us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after being found as a stray.
Little Izzy is currently boarding at our Monterey vet clinic but hoping to get out soon. She's looking for a quiet home open to working with her on some minor behavioral quirks. Interested in learning more about Izzy? Please reach out to us 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, 10 years old (estimated), 14 pounds
While overall in good shape, Razzy will require prescription eye drops, medicated baths, and supplements for her chronic dry eye and skin issues. Since joining POMDR, she has been receiving all the medical care and TLC she needed and is already feeling much better. This little miss was found abandoned near an emergency vet and is now definitely ready to live the good life and enjoy all the razzmatazz she so much deserves.
Razzle Dazzle joined the POMDR pack after she was picked up and cared for by the San Jose Animal Care and Services team.
Sweet Razzle is currently curled up in a loving foster home and is just looking for a temporary spot while they are out of town! Want to bring this adorable girl home with you?! If so, please reach out today to solidify your opportunity to temp foster this girl!
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, 5 years old (estimated), 80 pounds
Henry gets along wonderfully with other dogs and would love a canine companion to play and explore with. Smart, social, and full of life!! Handsome Henry is ready to be your loyal adventure buddy!
Henry is going to be joining us for an evaluation on Wednesday, June 25th. We'd love nothing more than to have a home lined up for him to land in on that same day. Please reach out if you're interested in fostering this incredible boy!
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 months old (estimated), 6 pounds
Bindi is searching for a family with people who can be home with her most of the day, as she does topple over and has a challenging time getting back up. She will also need baths more regularly than your average pup, as she sometimes topples into her potty piles. She seems to love being around other, gentle dogs and she even gets the zoomies! She would do best in a home with minimal obstructions as she can get stuck in odd places when she's exploring. While we think her vision is impaired, she is still able to navigate her surroundings once she learns them.
Bindi has come a long way in the past few months with her loving foster. We are excited to share that Bindi was assessed by a neurologist and received an MRI. Bindi will likely be a special needs dog her whole life, stemming from malnourishment early in her development. They don't, however, think this is causing her any pain! We are hopeful her balance and general wellbeing will continue to improve with a balanced diet and comfortable lifestyle. She may also benefit from physical therpay for balance.
If you are interested, please watch the video at the end of her profile here for a closer look at her symptoms. Please note that she is always kept in a safe and monitored environment here, and she is able to get herself back up and keep her head safe when falling.
While Bindi has already been through so much in her short life, she still has much to learn. Puppy socialization is critical to lifelong behavior and skills for any dog, so we want to ensure Bindi's next home is up for meeting her medical needs as well as her socialization and exposure needs as a growing puppy.
Bindi joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after she was found as a stray. While Bindi isn't our usual senior dog, she was out of options due to her medical need. With no other rescues able to take her in, we decided Bindi was destined to become a POMDR pup!
Bindi is looking for a special foster home who can be with her much of the day and support her on her medical journey. She is wobbly on her feet and topples over easily.
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, 4 years old (estimated), 12 pounds
This spunky little guy enjoys sniffaris around the neighborhood and chillaxing on the couch with his favorite people. Dorito's name comes from his adorable and perfectly Dorito shaped ears, which we hope you all enjoy as much as we do!
Dorito joined us from Ventura County Animal Services to help alleviate overcrowding at the shelter there.
Dorito is currently cozied up at our Monterey Clinic and is looking for a long term foster! Would you like this little guy to come spend some time with you? 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.
Male, 10 years old (estimated), 12 pounds
Mattie happens to be the sweetest boy, he doesn't ask or need for much! He loves to follow you around to make sure he's not missing out on the action. Mattie also does well being left alone, always greeting his foster mom with a wagging tail when she comes home.
Mattie joined us from Los Banos Animal Services after being found as a stray. They realized it was in Mattie's best interest to land with a rescue to address the ruptured masses and skin issues he came in with. We're happy to report that Mattie is on the path to a whole new life! We hope you can join him along his journey.
Mattie is looking for a cozy landing spot to stay while his long-term foster travels. He's a quiet guy and an easy keeper! Could 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, 11 years old (estimated), 10 pounds
This sweet girl is perfectly polite when meeting new pups and will give them an initial sniff but doesn't really pay them any mind after that. She does have a bit of a wobbly walk, but she gets around beautifully.
Our vet staff diagnosed Terra with a heart condition known as an AV Block, which means she cannot undergo surgery due to possible complications under anesthesia and has not been able to have some mammary masses removed. She has also been experiencing some seizures. For this reason, Terra is looking for a home that is comfortable administering life long oral medication to her daily.
Due to Terra's current medical needs, POMDR is offering one year of medical appointments/medications through our Monterey vet clinic at no cost to their adopter. If you are interested in taking advantage of this perk, we can share more with you upon submission of your adoption questionnaire.
Terra was roaming the streets as a stray when a good Samaritan saw a truck run over her -- fortunately without making contact! She was taken to Hitchcock Road Animal Services before joining POMDR.
This sweet senior lady is searching for a loving temporary foster home that can help her live her best life while her regular foster is out of town. Terra does have high medical needs so she is searching for a medically experienced temp foster. If you have this expertise to share with Terra for just a few days, we'd love to hear from 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, 16 years old (estimated), 10 pounds
Over time, Russell's vision has diminished and health has been declining. Despite this decline, Russell still adores his people. He still enjoys a good walk around the block and loves to sink into a cozy bed for a nap afterwards. We're grateful that mister Russell will live out his senior years under the care of his incredible foster mom and the care of our vet team to ensure he stays as healthy as can be.
Russell is in a loving foster home and is just looking for a temporary spot to cozy up while they are out of town. Can he come and 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, 10 years old (estimated), 23 pounds
Wilson is a senior dog with a heart as golden as his years. Unfortunately, his severe mobility difficulties paired with numerous other medical factors including cushings, IVDD, vision loss, and some doggie dementia, we have decided that Wilson should join our hospice group. He will live out his days under the attentive care of our vet team soaking in as much love as possible.
Wilson is currently in a loving foster home but needs a temporary foster while his regular foster is away. Wilson has some considerable mobility challenges and does require a helping hand to get up at times. He's searching for a temporary foster who is home most of the day as he requires a fair bit of support.
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.
