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:
Male, 12 years old (estimated), 10 pounds
Cola gets along wonderfully with other dogs, so he'd be happy to have a canine sibling or simply make new friends along the way. His gentle, laid-back personality makes him the kind of pup who fits in just about anywhere. Ready to make life a little more refreshing? Please reach out about Cola today!
Cola joins us from The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire. Due to overcrowding, they reached out in hopes that we could help find space for a few of their incredible seniors in care.
Cola will be joining us on 7/21 and would love to go directly into a loving foster home! 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, 12 years old (estimated), 10 pounds
If you're looking for a best friend who's equal parts refreshing, lovable, and one-of-a-kind, Pepsi is ready to pop into your life. This classic gentleman is chilled, charming, and waiting to toast to his forever home with you!
Pepsi joins us from The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire. Due to overcrowding, they reached out in hopes that we could help find space for a few of their incredible seniors in care.
Pepsi will be joining us on 7/21 and would love to go directly into a loving foster home! 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, 12 years old (estimated), 15 pounds
Like his namesake, Tang is packed with personality! If you're searching for a loyal companion with plenty of charm and a heart full of sweetness, Tang may be just the flavor you've been looking for. Come meet this citrusy cutie and see why everyone who meets him finds him simply irresistible!
Tang joins us from The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire. Due to overcrowding, they reached out in hopes that we could help find space for a few of their incredible seniors in care.
Tang will be joining us on 7/21 and would love to go directly into a loving foster home! 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, 6 years old (estimated), 24 pounds
Baja Blast is searching for a fellow smoosh-face enthusiast who appreciates the finer things in life, like goofy grins, happy wiggles, and a best friend who's always ready to brighten your day. Just like his namesake, Baja Blast is a fan favorite for a reason. Don't let this limited edition sweetheart disappear before you get your chance!
Baja Blast joins us from The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire. Due to overcrowding, they reached out in hopes that we could help find space for a few of their incredible seniors in care.
Baja Blast will be joining us on 7/21 and would love to go directly into a loving foster home! 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, 12 years old (estimated), 10 pounds
Whether she's making new furry friends, soaking up attention from her humans, or simply lounging nearby with her signature charm, she's sure to leave you smiling. Like the perfect lemon-lime soda, Sprite is light, sweet, and impossible not to love. If your life could use an extra splash of sweetness and a loyal best friend to keep things sparkling, Sprite is ready to pop into your heart.
Sprite joins us from The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire. Due to overcrowding, they reached out in hopes that we could help find space for a few of their incredible seniors in care.
Miss Sprite will be joining us on 7/21 and would love to land in a foster home soon after. She is reported to be recovering from pneumonia right now so she may need just a little extra TLC in her foster home initially but we expect for her to blossom and shine once she's feeling her best!
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), 13 pounds
Dr. Pepper is the definition of easygoing. He's perfectly happy with leisurely strolls, cozy naps, tasty treats, and someone to share the couch with. Life hasn't always been kind to this gentleman, but somehow he's kept his gentle heart intact. He's affectionate without being demanding, grateful for every kindness, and content just being near the people he loves.
This senior sweetheart joins us from Santa Cruz County Animal Services after he was returned.
Dr. Pepper recently joined the POMDR pack and is looking to land in a loving foster home as soon as possible. Can he stay with you? We'd love to see him happy and thriving in a foster home soon.
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), 23 pounds
Wrinkles may be a distinguished gentleman, but he's still got plenty of love to give. He's happiest soaking up attention, enjoying leisurely strolls, cozy naps, and being close to his favorite people. If you've been searching for a loyal companion who asks for nothing more than love and a comfy spot beside you, Wrinkles is your guy.
Senior dogs have a special way of stealing hearts, and Wrinkles is ready to steal yours. Adopt this lovable little gentleman and see why life is simply better with a few extra wrinkles.
Mr. Wrinkles joined the POMDR pack from The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire! Due to overcrowding, they reached out in hopes that we could help find this lovable senior the forever home he deserves.
Mr. Wrinkles will be joining us on 7/21 and would love to go directly into a loving foster home! 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, 7 years old (estimated), 8 pounds
Messi comes to us from the Los Banos Animal Shelter where he was found as a stray.
Messi is cozied up in a doggie suite at our clinic, waiting for a foster. If you are interested in fostering Messi please reach out to our volunteer coordinator.
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 old (estimated), 15 pounds
The staff knew her wonderful temperament would shine at POMDR, so she's being offered a third chance to thrive! She's still got plenty of spunk left! Not only is Fifa is easy going, she is great with other dogs and with people too.
Fifa joins the POMDR family after the staff at the Los Banos Animal Shelter reached out to find her more appropriate placement.
Fifa is joining POMDR on 07/16 and would love to go straight to a home. Can you help her 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.
Female, 2 years old (estimated), 40 pounds
Like many young Aussies, Isabella has plenty of energy tucked beneath her timid exterior! She'll thrive with an active home that can provide both physical exercise and mental enrichment while continuing to build her confidence through positive experiences. She's also still getting the hang of walking on a leash, so she'll need a family that's happy to help her learn this new skill with encouragement and kindness. Isabella may not be the dog who greets every stranger with a wagging tail, but for someone who understands that trust is earned, she'll be an incredibly rewarding companion. Isabella joins us after her guardian reached out for support with her at the time of an upcoming surgery. After considering options, they decided that surrendering Isabella was in her best interest to find that perfect match of a home that can meet her active needs.
Little miss Isabella is looking for a loving foster landing spot until she lands in her forever home. Can she stay with you? We're hoping to line up a foster home for her ahead of scheduling her evaluation for our program and can schedule for our team to meet her as soon as we have a foster plan in place.
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), 10 pounds
She is a quiet girl despite her outgoing personality. Her foster reports that she rarely barks and will sleep quietly in her crate each night. Gidget is a pro at going for walks. She's no stranger to a leash! Gidget would do best as the only dog in the house, as she really likes to be the only apple of someone's eye. She is most interested in her human's lap!
Gidget came to us after she was transported up from Los Angeles to ease the burden on shelters affected by the fires.
Gidget is coming back to our program after his adopter sadly has fallen ill. She is searching for a home where she can be your one and only as she doesn't love sharing her space with other dogs. She is a love bug with her people though, 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.
Male, 9 years old (estimated), 15 pounds
Whether he's trotting along on a stroll or curling up for a cozy nap, Kelpie is simply happy to be by your side. If you're looking for a fun-sized best friend with a heart of gold, Kelpie is your guy!
Kelpie came to us from Santa Cruz County Animal Services after his guardian could no longer care for him.
Kelpie is cozied up in a doggie suite at our clinic, waiting for a foster. If you are interested in fostering Kelpie please reach out to our volunteer coordinator.
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), 12 pounds
Froyo has a heart condition, which makes him a little extra unique and lovable, it just adds to the incredible dog he is. His heart may need a little extra care, but it's absolutely overflowing with love, kindness, and devotion. He's a beautiful reminder that the most special things in life don't have to be perfect.
If you've been dreaming of a calm, affectionate, and truly one-of-a-kind best friend, Froyo is ready to fill your days with love, snuggles, and plenty of sweet memories. This lovable boy just may be the perfect addition to your family.
Froyo joins us from Hitchcock Animal Shelter. Because of his heart condition, they felt he would thrive best with a senior rescue that could provide the specialized care and love he deserves.
Froyo is looking for a loving foster home where he can finally enjoy the sweetness of life he so deserves. This gentle boy would love nothing more than to melt your heart, soak up every moment of love, and show you just how special he truly is. Could you be the one to give Froyo the soft place to land while he awaits his 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, 6 old (estimated), 12 pounds
He has picked up on training well, including basic obedience. He's great with other dogs and people. Despite being a sweet guy, his previous rescue struggled to find interest for him. After waiting a year for his forever home, he's joining the POMDR family to help the search! Will you be part of his happy ending?
Mako joins POMDR from Tiny Paw Pug Rescue, where he struggled to gain attention despite their best efforts!
Mako is hoping to join the POMDR family on 07/17/2026 and would love to slide straight to a foster 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, Female, 3 years, 1 year old (estimated), 15, 15 pounds
They've proven themselves to be sweet, friendly dogs who genuinely enjoy being around people and are happiest when they're together. They've already mastered the art of being the perfect comfort food for the soul - they just need a family to share it with. If your home has room for twice the fun, twice the cuddles, and twice the wagging tails, Mac & Cheese are ready to melt your heart. Because let's be honest...who could ever say no to Mac & Cheese?
While these two cuties are on the young side for our organization, due to the over full state of our local shelters and their higher medical needs, we're hoping to find them a loving spot in foster and to welcome them into our program.
Mac & Cheese are looking for a loving landing spot to call their own. They are a bit young for our average foster home so we're looking for someone ready for high energy play time and some additional vet trips due to Mac's medical needs. Please reach out today if you are interested in helping this pair.
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 old (estimated), 73 pounds
With his medium-to-low energy, Augie is content with a good walk and a comfy bed to settle into afterward - the perfect companion for a relaxed household. He gets along great with other dogs and hasn't shown a hint of aggression, though his feelings on feline friends remain a mystery since he hasn't had the chance to meet any yet. Augie is currently managing thyroid issues and some arthritis, but neither has slowed down his sweet spirit.
Augie's guardian's faced some health emergencies and made the difficult decision to move into an assisted living home, unable to bring their beloved boy along. Now, this good-natured gentleman is patiently waiting for a family who will give him a safe, comfortable spot.
Because Augie Blue is a large boy, he is looking for a loving foster family to step up before he officially joins the POMDR program.
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, 70 pounds
Jackie gets periodic zoomies and adores an interactive play session with her people. The game is dealer's choice; tug (she will graciously keep shoving your end of the toy back into your hand), chase-and-be-chase, Wrestlemania, she's up for pretty much anything. She does use her mouth in a playful way when the game is afoot but is responsive to redirection. Her house manners are impeccable, housetrained, and OK being left home alone when necessary.
Jackie's feelings about other dogs vary. She lives very well with her part time foster sister - a street-smart senior Chihuahua and is relatively indifferent to most other dogs but she doesn't suffer fools and is not a fan of big, over-eager youngins. As a general rule, she seems to prefer small dogs to dogs her own size. She would love to play with the Chihuahua in the house, but her tactile, enthusiastic play style combined with the size differential and the Chi's age make it an unrequited love.
She is surprisingly easy on leash for such a big, strong dog, but will do best with someone comfortable handling her size and strength, especially during those moments when her inner puppy emerges. Jackie was reportedly crate trained in her previous home but is never crated in her foster home and is the perfect housemate. She made an amazingly smooth transition to her foster home and is primed to do the same for her adopters. If you're looking for a loyal, lively companion who's equal parts affectionate, self-contained, and adventurous, Jackie might be your perfect match.
Jackie joined the POMDR pack because one of her loving guardians has dementia and is moving into assisted living. Sadly, they can't take her with them. This sweet, silly girl is looking for someone to swoop in, scoop her up, and show her that she has many more years of love ahead of her!
Joyful Jackie is in a loving foster home but just looking for a temporary landing spot while her foster travels later this year. 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, 10 years old (estimated), 60 pounds
Despite her age, Ruby is a big, strong girl with plenty of enthusiasm for life! She's looking for an active, able-bodied family that can keep up with her love of walks, outdoor adventures, and exploring the world together. Whether it's hiking a new trail, strolling through the neighborhood, or taking a scenic drive, Ruby is happiest when she's by your side.
Miss Ruby joins us after her guardian moved into an assisted living home and was unable to bring her along.
Ruby is a sweet senior lady looking to join our program if a committed foster is found for her. Due her to her larger size and 'big kid' fosters being less abundant, we need to secure Ruby a foster home that can commit to seeing her through adoption before we can help her join us. Please reach out if she sounds like the right match 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.
Male, 13 years old (estimated), 13 pounds
In his foster home, Hawk loves to enjoy a lick mat and toddle around the house following his foster mom. He is truly a mellow and consistent guy! Hawk may be older, but he is wise, affectionate, and ready to bring a lifetime of calm companionship (and a little bit of mischief) to the right home. Hawk does great around other pups but would also be happy to be a solo dog, either works for him as long as pets and attention are involved!
Hawk joined POMDR after his guardian moved to assisted living and needed help finding Hawk's next forever home.
Handsome Hawk is in a loving foster home in San Jose but will be looking for a new regular foster soon. Would you like this senior gentleman as a guest in your loving 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.









