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POMDR Videos

We hope you enjoy watching some of the videos we have made over the years that showcase our work.

You Are Not Alone
POMDR is a safety net for our community so senior dogs and senior people are not alone. Meet many of the dogs and people we were able to help in 2023. This video features the song “You Will Be Found” as sung by Ben Platt.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2024
Weathering the Storm
POMDR was able to rescue Stormy, a blind Chihuahua mix, after he was caught in a storm drain. Meet many of the other dogs and people we were able to help in 2022. This video features the song “Unchained Melody” as sung by Lykke Li.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2023
CNN Heroes
POMDR is honored to have our work recognized by CNN. Watch their video that highlights stories from our Rescue, Adoption and Helping Paw Programs as well as POMDR’s origin story.
Created by CNN, 2022
Changes
POMDR has met the challenges of the many changes facing our community and the planet over the last few years. We are proud to be a nimble organization that can change with the times to best serve the most vulnerable members of our community. Meet some of the dogs, cats and people we helped in 2021. This video features the song “Landslide” by Fleetwood Mac.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2022
Grandpa Joe's Golden Ticket
Grandpa Joe came to POMDR in terrible condition. He couldn’t walk and he was vision impaired, thin, and withdrawn. Named after the character in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, our Grandpa Joe was able to cash in his golden ticket too. With plenty of TLC, vet care, physical therapy, and by making a connection with his foster family, Grandpa Joe summoned the will to live and thrive. Watch his amazing transformation. This video features the song “(I've Got a) Golden Ticket)” as sung by Jack Alberston & Peter Ostrum.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2022
2020: A “Ruff” Year
POMDR was called to help more people and animals than ever in 2020 due to the pandemic, rampant unemployment and financial hardship throughout our community, and devastating California wildfires. With the support of our amazing supporters, we were able to step up and help those in need. Meet Sunny Delight, the last rescue of 2020 and find out how her story went from heartbreaking to heartwarming. This video features the song “Angel by the Wings” by Sia.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2021
Dapper: Don't Give Up
Meet Dapper. Dapper endured years of neglect and cruelty. He had been living in a tiny enclosure, outside, for most of his life with little human contact or care. He was finally confiscated by animal control when he was 16 years old and transferred into the care of POMDR. Dapper has endured the toughest of circumstances and persevered. He teaches us all to never give up. His story has a truly happy ending. Watch the video to witness his transformation. This video features the song “Don’t Give Up” by Peter Gabriel with Kate Bush.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2020
POMDR During COVID-19
On March 19, 2020, the state of California was ordered to shelter-in-place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The result was POMDR became busier than we had ever been. Volunteer applications doubled, adoption applications tripled, Helping Paw applications quadrupled and we rose to the challenge. We are grateful to be able to continue to serve those in our community who are most vulnerable. This video features the song “Rise Up” as sung by Andra Day.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2020
POMDR Vet Clinic Opens!
Follow the journey of the building of the POMDR vet clinic as well as Autumn’s story. Autumn had been hit by a car and had a broken pelvis and a mangled leg. She was one of the first patients treated at the POMDR Boand Clinic. The clinic will enable POMDR to treat thousands of dogs in the years to come. This video features the song “You’re Still the One” as sung by Shania Twain.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2020
A Decade of POMDR
Watch a retrospective celebrating POMDR’s first ten years including milestones, highlights, a thank you to our kind and generous volunteers and supporters, and some special words from the dogs! This video features the song “Kind and Generous” by Natalie Merchant and “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves. It debuted at our Fourth Annual Lucky Dog Gala, in March 2019.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2019
Stories
Follow the stories of several dogs as they come into our program, receive TLC in a foster home, and get adopted by their forever families. Also, meet a few of the dogs who were able to stay with their guardians thanks to our Helping Paw Program. This video features the song “The Story” by Brandi Carlile. It debuted at our Third Annual Lucky Dog Gala, in March 2018.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2018
Our Mission
Hear more about why POMDR was started and what volunteers and supporters are saying about our mission. Includes special commentary by Dina Eastwood and Debra Couch as well as footage of many wonderful senior dogs! This video was produced by Trucksis Enterprises, Inc. Media Productions.
Created by TEI, Inc., 2017
Lean on Me
Meet several of the dogs and people whose lives were touched by POMDR. This video highlights many of the dog who were surrendered to POMDR and the dogs POMDR brought in from animal shelters. You will also meet several Helping Paw clients who were able to keep their pets with a little assistance from POMDR. This heartwarming video features the song “Lean on Me” by Bill Withers. It debuted at our Second Annual Lucky Dog Gala, in March 2017.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2017
Lucky Dogs
Meet Lucky and Patches, two of the Lucky Dogs who came to POMDR, as well as many other dogs who found their happy homes. This heartwarming video features the song “Fix You” by Coldplay. It was shown at our First Annual Lucky Dog Gala, in March 2016.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2016
About Us
Learn about POMDR and what we do as told by the dogs and people we’ve helped and some of the people who make it all happen. This fun video features the song “I’m a Believer” by Neil Diamond. It was first shown at our Ulti-Mutt Appetizer Party, in December 2014.
Created by Monica Rua
Board President/Co-Founder, 2014
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Phone
(831) 718-9122
Email
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 51554
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Tax Info
POMDR is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corp.
Tax ID: 27-1154816
Physical Address
615 Forest Avenue
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
Hours
11am - 4pm Mon - Sat, or by appointment
Adoptable dogs available by appointment only
Veterinary Clinic
1251 10th St
Monterey, CA 93940