POMDR Helping Paw

Helping Paw Program

The intent of our Helping Paw Program is to assist seniors, hospice patients, and other pet guardians facing challenging times in keeping their beloved pets (cats and dogs) with them as long as possible and to provide a bridge to prevent them from giving them up when possible.

When people are physically or financially unable to care for their pets, Peace of Mind Dog Rescue would like to lend a helping paw.

We provide the following when we can for pet guardians who can no longer provide for their pets:

Routine Vet Care
Transportation to Vet Appointments
Spay/Neuter Assistance
Pet Sitting when hospitalized
Flea Treatment
Grooming
Arthritis Medication for Senior Pets
Pet Visitation to Nursing Facilities (to visit guardian)
Temporary Boarding
Dog Food

Our goal is to raise $10,000 specifically for our helping paw program so we can help as many people and pets as possible. To make a secure online donation to the Helping Paw Program, click here, or send a check to POMDR, PO Box 51554 Pacific Grove, CA 93950.

Also, you can click here for more resources for financial assistance with pets.

Thank you for helping keep cats and dogs in their homes with their families as long as possible!

Here are just some of the dogs and people that we have helped through our Helping Paw Program.

Bruce and his family ran into hard times financially and relocated from Georgia to California to accept a job offer here. With the expense of the move and starting over, they could not afford vet care for their senior dog, Layla. She had a skin problem that was making her miserable. The contemplated putting her down because she was suffering and they did not have the money to take her to the vet. POMDR was able to help with a $350 grant to have Layla examined and start treatment for her skin condition. "We were able to get Lisa more shampoo and medicine. She is doing much better and is putting on weight and is very playful again. I will schedule a follow up appointment which we will be able to cover. We could have never have done it without the POMDR Helping paw program to get that initial exam and tests. We are so very grateful. Thank you!"

Sarah was struggling financially and ended up living in her truck with her dog for several months. When she finally had an opportunity to work a temporary job and earn some much needed money, POMDR was able to pay for doggie day care for her dog while she was at work. Sarah has since found a place to live and steady work.

Gloria was diagnosed with advanced cancer. She had two dogs that she wanted to keep with her as long as possible. She also had two toads and two guinea pigs that she just could not care for any longer. POMDR was able to arrange for new homes for her small pets and will be available to help care for her dogs and place them in new homes should the need arise.

"I think your organization is a godsend. There are so many here who are older, and their older or abandoned pets, need to be fostered and loved and cared for when their owner has become disabled or has died. You should be very proud of yourselves. This is a beautiful thing you are doing. I hope word gets out about your organization. It is a crucially needed service, not only for the animals, but for their people too."

Sharon, a senior citizen, was no longer able to get her little Yorkie out for walks. POMDR was able to help out with volunteers walking the Yorkie several times a week.

Charlene was a victim of domestic violence. She ended up living at a friend's house, but was unable to keep her dog with her. Her 12-year-old Labrador ended up being impounded at the city Shelter. Charlene was not in the position to take him back and her beloved dog was at risk of being euthanized or sent to a rescue group where he would be re-homed. POMDR was able to board her dog for a week while Charlene secured a safe, stable new living situation with her parents in another part of the state.