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, 8 old (estimated), 15 pounds
She is a talkative terrier that has responded to other dogs growls with grumbles of her own. She would far prefer to play than squabble.
Millie came to us from San Jose Animal Services needing urgent medical attention for a large mass on her face. She has since had it removed and is recovering well!
Millie needs a temporary foster while her long term foster is out of town for the weekend.
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), 5 pounds
Tidbit was found as a stray and taken to Hitchcock Road Animal Services. No guardian came forward to claim him, so they asked us if we could take him to address his senior dog medical needs and find him a great forever home.
He is looking for a cozy foster home to snuggle up with after he comes into our program this week!
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), 11 pounds
Caspian has a ruptured left eye that was also infected which our vet staff has removed. He is also not visual in his right eye. Since he is blind, he is looking for a home without stairs or a pool to help keep him safe.
Caspian came to us from the Hollister Animal Shelter so that we could address his medical needs.
Caspian is currently in a suite at our vet clinic but would love to go into a foster home right away that can keep him safe as he is visually impaired!
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), 15 pounds
This sweet guy has done well meeting other dogs of all shapes and sizes, but we don't know yet how he does around kitties or children.
Little Walnut came to us after he was found as a stray and brought to Hitchcock Road Animal Services.
Sweet little Walnut is currently cuddled up in a suite at our Monterey vet clinic awaiting a loving foster home to land in. Could that be 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, 14 years old (estimated), 14 pounds
Zackie's guardian had to move into a facility that doesn't accept dogs and was heartbroken to not be able to bring him along.
Zackie is snuggled up in a clinic suite after having his intake exam and is ready to go home to a foster 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, 3 years old (estimated), 15 pounds
Eddie came to us from Kern County Animal Services.
Eddie is snuggled into a suite at our vet clinic but would love to go home with you 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), 14 pounds
Mozzy has done well around other dogs but doesn't seem overly interested in interacting with them. We don't know yet how he does around kids or cats.
Mozzy joined us from Kern County Animal Services after he was picked up as a stray. He was matted beyond recognition and was sadly infested with maggots. He has been cleaned up since, but is still healing both emotionally and physically from this neglect.
This sweetheart is currently curled up at our Monterey vet clinic while he awaits his loving foster home. He may need additional trips to the clinic to address his medical needs.
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), 10 pounds
Carter is an active little guy who can really get those legs moving. He'd love a home where he can get 1-2 walks daily or even a hike here and there. He gets along well with other pups big and small, but we don't know yet how he does around kitties or children.
Sweet Carter joined us from Kern County Animal Services.
Sweet little Carter is currently boarding at our Monterey vet clinic while he awaits that lucky foster home to scoop him up!
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
This sweet guy is a lover and bonds deeply with his people. He gets along great with other dogs, but we don't know yet how he does with kitties or children.
Amos joined us from Stanislaus Animal Services after being picked up as a stray.
Amos is currently cozied up at our Monterey vet clinic while he awaits his lucky 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, 12 years old (estimated), 75 pounds
Sunny is a senior fellow with some lumps and bumps we are currently assessing for removal at our clinic. Otherwise, he is in good health.
This super sweet boy came to us after he was found as a stray and brought to Hitchcock Road Animal Services.
Sunny is looking for a temp foster while his current foster is out of town.
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), 16 pounds
Dave joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after he was found as a stray.
This sweet boy is currently cozied up at out Monterey vet clinic. He'd love nothing more than to land in a foster home to enjoy the comforts of a family 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.
Female, 13 years old (estimated), 13 pounds
Ellie Mae does not have known experience with cats or children, but would likely do better in a home without small children who may startle her. Sweet Ellie receives daily eye medications to keep them as healthy and comfortable as possible.
This loving gal came to us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after she was picked up as a stray.
We are looking for a loving and mellow foster home for Ellie Mae while her foster is away.
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), 20 pounds
Winnie has Addison's disease, where her adrenal glands don't produce enough cortisol, so she is on medication and some supplements are added to her food to help her feel her best. She also needs a shot once a month that we will take care of at our clinic in Monterey.
Her senior guardian is moving into assisted living and can't continue caring for her, so she is looking to come to us as soon as we have a foster home lined up.
Winnie is looking for a committed foster home so that we can bring her into our program. Could that be 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, 8 years old (estimated), 55 pounds
Luca is currently at the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter but he is not a fan of the stressful shelter environment. We would like to bring him into our program to address his medical needs.
Luca is looking for a committed foster who can help him with his skin issues and foster him through adoption so that we can bring him into our 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, 6 years old (estimated), 9 pounds
Mini is great with dogs of her size or smaller, but she may be happiest as the apple of her next family's eye, allowing them more time to give her all the cuddles she could possibly want without having to share. We have not seen Mini interact with kitties, but she's great with kiddos, especially if they like to cuddle! This little lady is vision-impaired, so she needs eye drops and requires patience and redirection, especially when on walks. She is also looking for a home without stairs to keep her safe.
Little Mini came to us from San Jose Animal Care Center so we could provide her with the medical help she needed.
Mini is looking for a new foster home to land in before 3/18/24 when her foster goes out of town.
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), 10 pounds
Poor little Lucky was found wandering the streets of San Jose (already missing her eye) when a good Samaritan stepped in to get her the help she needed. Lucky became quite lucky indeed when she joined our program to find her 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.
Female, 12 years old (estimated), 16 pounds
Marimar is accustomed to living with other dogs although she can be a tad overwhelmed when meeting some dogs. Ideally, she'd love a home with another dog in the home that's of similar size and not upset with sharing her people. She may also need some slow intros with dogs in her next home. She also gets nervous when she's left alone (so a home with another mellow companionable canine would be ideal); We don't know yet how she does around kitties and she's looking for an adult only home. This sweet girl walks great on leash and enjoys these outings but she can share her opinions about other dogs when out in the world so she's looking for an adopter experienced (or willing to learn!) with leash reactivity.
This sweet little lady joined us from Santa Cruz County Animal Services after she was surrendered to the shelter.
Little miss Marimar is looking for a loving foster home to land in. She is looking for a foster willing to do some training with her.
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), 57 pounds
He has a really fun personality and is reported to be easy to train with his love of yummy treats! Jasper is a very active guy and is strong on leash, so he is searching for a home with a strong leash handler for his daily walks. In his foster home, Jasper lives with cats, kids, goats, horses and other dogs. He is a friendly and super social boy!
Jasper's 90-year-old guardian recently passed away. The son of the guardian is disabled so was unable to take this good boy into his care. He was taken in and cared for by a loving neighbor, but unfortunately, being a senior herself, she was unable to provide him a forever home, so she turned to POMDR for help.
Jasper needs a new foster home as he has recently started chasing the sheep in his current foster home. He would love a home with other animals, but no sheep please!
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), 11 pounds
Besides missing a good number of his teeth, Cadbury is in excellent health. His muscles are toned and his joints are creak-free. With his smiley face and beautiful rich chocolate-colored coat, this lucky little charmer has everyone around him swooning in no time. He is very much looking forward to being part of a loving household and to be your best buddy forever.
Cadbury came to us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services so that we could address his dental disease.
Cadbury needs a new foster home with dogs that would be up for playing with him and don't mind his over-excited attempts to make friends!
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), 70 pounds
Scarlett came to POMDR with a torn ligament in her knee which was successfully repaired at our clinic in early February. She is recovering very well from her surgery, but the joint may take a few months to completely heal and she will require some activity restrictions during this period. Sweet Scarlett would appreciate finding a family who will support her through recovery and encourage some gentle movement. Once her knee is all healed up, she would love to be part of an active household and pursue an adventurous lifestyle once more. This girl is ready to be showered with lots of attention and love.
Scarlett joined us from the SPCA of Monterey County to help find her lucky forever family!
Scarlett needs to move foster homes as she will need surgery soon to repair a CCL tear on her back leg. She will need a foster home without stairs that can help her recover from this surgery.
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), 95 pounds
Rusty is a lovely, mellow senior boy. He enjoys his leisurely walks and spending lots of time with his human companions. He gets along well with dogs of all shapes and sizes, but we are not sure yet how he does around children or kitty friends.
This handsome guy is hoping to join us as a rescue transfer from Pinky Paws Search & ResQ now that he is all healed up, feeling better and ready to find a new home.
We need to find a foster committed to fostering Rusty through adoption before we can bring him into POMDR.
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, 9 years old (estimated), 85 pounds
This sweet lady loves her exercise time and would love to join you for some walks or yard time. Pepper gets along well with dogs of all shapes and sizes but we are not sure yet how he does around children or kitty friends.
After being saved from the side of the road and decompressing in her temporary foster's home, this sweet girl is ready for her forever home, and we would love nothing more than to help her find it!
We need to find a foster committed to fostering Pepper through adoption before we can bring her into POMDR.
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.