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, 8 years old (estimated), 8 pounds
Jasper seems happiest when he's close to his people, and we think this little guy has plenty of love to give. If you're looking for a small companion with a gentle, laid-back personality, Jasper might just be your perfect match!
Jasper comes to us from Bradshaw Animal Shelter in Sacramento where, due to his senior status, they thought he would do best at a senior rescue.
Jasper is coming to us on 8/18 and would love to go straight to 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), 18 pounds
He's also fantastic with other dogs, making him a great little cruising companion for canine friends. And while he's always on the go, Woody definitely knows how to shift gears. Once the exploring is done, he's happy to park himself next to his person for some sweet snuggles and affection. Woody came to the shelter in pretty rough shape, severely matted and neglected. But this little guy hasn't let a few potholes along the way dampen his spirits.
Sweet Woody came to us from Los Banos Animal Services after he was found as a stray. Due to his senior status and their full shelter, they felt he would do best to find his forever home with the POMDR pack.
Sweet boy Woody is looking for a fabulous foster landing spot. Can he stay with you? He's currently cozied up in a doggie suite with us but we'd love to see him land in a 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, 6 years old (estimated), 25 pounds
Just like his namesake, Impala is ready to hit the road but this time, he's looking for a forever home! He's hoping for a family who will take him on adventures, spoil him with treats, and give him all the love and belly rubs he deserves.
Friendly, curious, outgoing, and gentle; what's not to love about Impala? Put your paws on the wheel and take this sweet boy home! Impala is ready for his next great adventure and he'd love for you to be along for the ride.
Impala is joining the POMDR pack from Los Banos Animal Shelter after being found as a stray.
Impala will be joining us on 8/18 and would love to go straight into a foster home! Can he cuddle up 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), 36 pounds
Huey joins us from the Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire after he was found as a stray. Due to their full shelter and his senior status, they felt he would do best with the POMDR pack to find his loving forever home.
Huey is currently in a loving foster home and is just looking for a temporary spot to land while his regular foster is out of town. Would you like this sweet boy as a houseguest? If so, 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), 12 pounds
He's the kind of pup who doesn't need much to be happy, just a cozy spot, some kind companions, and someone to love. If your home could use a little extra sunshine, Capri Sun is ready to be your daily refreshment. No straw required!
Ingredients: One adorable Maltese mix, a splash of charm, a whole lot of sweetness, and endless potential to become your new best friend.
Capri Sun has been waiting for a foster home for far too long. He's cozied up in a doggie suite but we'd really love to see him blossom in a 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, 11 years old (estimated), 8 pounds
But don't let his tough-guy looks fool you - this little guy is as sweet as can be. Pumba is compact, adorable, and ready to leave the savanna behind in search of a loving home of his own.
He may not be the biggest guy on the block, but Pumba has a big heart and plenty of love to give. He's hoping his next adventure includes cozy naps, lots of affection, and a family who appreciates his one-of-a-kind look.
He's small, he's sweet, and he's definitely got some personality. Pumba is ready to find his very own hakuna matata!
Pumba comes to us from Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento after being found as a stray.
Pumba is currently curled up in a cozy doggie suite with us but this doesn't compare to the love of a home. Can he stay with you? Pumba will need future rechecks through our Monterey vet clinic so his foster home would need to be local to our vet or able to bring him to and from appointments.
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), 12 pounds
Studebaker may have a classic name, but he's got plenty of life and love left in the tank. He's ready to leave the shelter behind, find his forever family, and enjoy all the comforts of being someone's beloved companion.
If you're looking for a handsome little guy with timeless style and a heart full of potential, Studebaker is ready to take you for a ride!
Studebaker comes to us from the Animal Rescue Center of the Inland Empire after he was found as a stray.
Studebaker recently landed with us and is cozied up in a doggie suite with us. We'd love to see him into a foster home soon to get to know his personality more and for him to have a chance to settle into a family setting.
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, 8 years old (estimated), 12 pounds
Skylark's journey hasn't been the easiest. She was found all alone in a Wendy's parking lot, and while we don't know how she ended up there, she's safe with us now. Every classic deserves to be treasured, and this little lady is ready to find the loving home she's always deserved.
Her next stop? A forever home where she'll be loved, spoiled, and treated like the priceless classic she is.
Skylark came to us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after being found as a stray.
Skylark is cozied up in a doggie suite at our clinic, waiting for a foster. If you are interested in fostering Skylark 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, 9 years old (estimated), 20 pounds
What we do know? Every classic deserves a second chance, and Bel Air is ready for a fresh start with a family who will appreciate everything that makes her special.
Bel Air came to us from Animal Care and Services of San Jose after she was found as a stray.
Bel Air recently landed with POMDR and is searching for a loving foster home to call her own. 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, 8 years old (estimated), 9 pounds
Tamagotchi is incredibly sweet and affectionate, and clearly loves being around humans. He does well with other dogs, though right now he can be a bit over-the-top excited. We expect this enthusiasm to settle nicely once he's neutered through our program.
Tamagotchi joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services. Due to his senior status, they felt he would do best in a senior focused rescue.
Tamagotchi is in a loving foster home and is just looking for a temporary spot to land while his regular foster is out of town. Would you like this sweet boy as a houseguest? If so, 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), 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? Reach out about Cola today!
Cola joined 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 the incredible seniors in their care.
Cola is in a loving foster home but will need a new place to stay starting on 8/24 due to his current foster's changing schedule. He's an easy keeper that thrives in a multi-dog household. 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, 11 years old (estimated), 18 pounds
Like many Dachshunds, Blitzen also comes with a big personality packed into a little sausage-shaped body. He has significant resource guarding behaviors and has a bite history related to those issues. Because of this, he is looking for a very experienced Dachshund home -- someone who understands the breed, can recognize his boundaries, and is committed to managing his environment so he can be successful. He isn't a dog for first-time owners, but in the right home with knowledgeable guardians, Blitzen has tons of love and companionship to offer.
Blitzen enjoys being active but has also been quite the little escape artist in his day, so secure fencing and attentive supervision are essential. He prefers having his people nearby and would love a home where someone is around much of the time. Car rides aren't really his favorite, so he's happiest enjoying the comforts of home. He is also looking for an adults-only home who understands and respects his boundaries.
Blitzen joined POMDR after his guardian sadly fell ill and was no longer able to meet his needs.
Blitzen is searching for a Dachshund experienced home that's behavior savvy and can manage his resource guarding behavior in order to join our program. Are you up for the task? We promise Blitzen is a blast in the right 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, 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), 6 pounds
Little miss Fritter joined us from Hollister Animal Services. Due to her senior status and the approaching July 4th holiday expected to fill the shelters, they felt that she would do best with a senior focused rescue to find her forever home.
Fritter is in need of a foster home where she can finally relax, feel safe, and soak up a little stability while she waits for her next chapter. 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, 10 years old (estimated), 13 pounds
Female, 9 years old (estimated), 12 pounds
Jane is the ultimate cuddle bug. She loves curling up next to her people and would happily spend an evening snuggled on the couch-or better yet, on your lap. Although she has very limited vision (okay, she's basically blind) she doesn't let it define her. She enjoys going for walks and, once she learns her surroundings, gets around remarkably well. Like all of us, she's not perfect, but her resilience, gentle spirit, and loving heart shine through every day.
Tarzan is full of life and always ready for the next adventure. He has one hilarious superpower: if there's an open car door, don't be surprised if he launches himself into the seat like a little Superman, convinced it's time for a road trip! To Tarzan, every car ride is another chance to be with his favorite people, and his excitement is impossible not to love.
Together, they're the perfect team. They adore each other, but they also have a funny little rivalry over one very important prize-your lap! What makes Tarzan and Jane truly special isn't just their bond with each other-it's how completely they love their humans. Whether they're joining you for a neighborhood stroll, riding shotgun on an adventure, or simply relaxing at home, they're happiest when they're by your side.
These two don't need a perfect family-because none of us are perfect. They simply need someone willing to love them for who they are. In return, they'll give you unwavering loyalty, endless affection, daily laughter, and the kind of companionship that only dogs who know they've found home can offer.
If you have room in your heart for two incredible dogs, Tarzan and Jane are ready to fill your life with twice the love, twice the joy, and a lifetime of unforgettable moments.
Tarzan and Jane joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services. They were picked up as strays. Due to their senior status and Jane's vision impairments, they felt they would do best in the hands of a senior rescue.
Tarzan and Jane are in a loving foster home and are just looking for a temporary spot while they are out of town. Can they stay with you? Please reach out to us today if so!
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), 10 pounds
Winkle had severe dental disease when he came to POMDR and had to have all his teeth removed. He enjoys soft food at mealtime and soft treats throughout the day. Winkle has cataracts but he finds his way around the house and yard very well. Winkle had an anal sac tumor removed recently. We are hopeful that he has many more months or years ahead of him. Because of his medical situation, POMDR is offering his adopter a $1500 stipend for medical expenses.
Winkle came to POMDR from another rescue group when they discovered that his medical needs were more than they could handle. Senior dogs like Winkle with minor senior-related issues are our specialty so we were happy to bring him into our program.
Winkle is cozied up in a loving foster home and just needs a place to stay temporarily while they are out of town. 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.
Male, 10 years old (estimated), 14 pounds
Yankee Candle is looking for a forever home where he can retire in comfort and style. He dreams of a life filled with cozy laps, soft blankets, and humans who appreciate the fine art of senior dog snuggles. If you're ready for a lifetime of warmth, laughter, and fluff, Yankee Candle is the perfect addition to light up your life, no flame required.
This handsome boy joined us after the San Jose Animal Care Center reached out about placing him in a more senior focused rescue.
Yankee is curled up in a loving foster home and is just looking for a temporary spot to land while they are out of town. Do you have room for a sweet, comforting little fluffball? Let us know!
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), 13 pounds
Leaf is very loving, super loyal. and ready to be right by your side while you sip a cup of cider and watch the foliage change colors outside your window. She is the best and most cheerful little companion that anyone could ever ask for and she is more than ready to meet her forever family. Be-Leaf is her motto!
Lovely Leaf joined POMDR from San Jose Animal Care and Services after she was picked up as a stray.
Leaf-girl is in a loving foster home and is just looking for a temporary spot to land while they are out of town. Could you be her temporary landing spot?
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), 20 pounds
She gets along beautifully with other dogs and cats, and her gentle energy makes her a joy to be around. If you're looking for a lovable sidekick who will warm your heart, make you laugh, and remind you daily that joy has no limits -Bumper Car is your girl.
Bumper Car came to us from the Sacramento Animal Shelter after being found as a stray, but you'd never guess her past by her joyful spirit. She's already left the shelter life in her past and is ready to settle into a forever home where she'll be cherished for the sweet little treasure she is.
Bumper Car is currently in a loving foster home and is just looking for a temporary spot while they are out of town. Please note that Bumper Car is blind and will need a foster who has a bit of patience while she figures out her new surroundings! Could that be 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.









