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:
Male, 7 years old (estimated), 28 pounds
Jack's guardian has to move into non-pet friendly housing and is heartbroken to give him up.
Jack is coming to us for a temperament evaluation on May 17th and would love to go home with a foster that day!
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
Ace has no known health issues and has received regular vet care including dentals for his whole life. His senior guardian passed away 6 years ago and her daughter took him in. She is also a senior and has been struggling with worsening Alzheimer's so can no longer care for Coal, so he's coming into POMDR so he can find a new loving forever home.
Ace is coming to us for intake evaluation on Friday May 17th, and we would love to find a home for him to land in that afternoon!
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, 18 pounds
Typical to his breed, Coal likes to say hello to other dogs and guests by barking, but is friendly and likes to say hi with sniffs after initially alerting those around him to a new friend arriving in the vicinity!
Coal has no known health issues and has received regular vet care including dentals for his whole life. His senior guardian has been struggling with worsening Alzheimer's and can no longer care for Coal, so he's coming to POMDR so he can find a new loving forever home.
He is coming to us for evaluation on May 17th and would love to find a home to land in that afternoon!
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), 19 pounds
Zoe walks well on leash, good with car rides, and is people and dog friendly. She tends to chase after kitties, so is looking for a cat-free home. Zoe would do best in an active and child free home.
Zoe came to POMDR to find a new home after her guardian passed away.
Zoe is looking for a temp foster while her 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), 12 pounds
Blu can be reactive on leash, especially to larger dogs, bicycles and joggers passing by too closely for his comfort. He loves to go on car rides and would much rather come along than staying home alone. He is working on overcoming his separation anxiety, but in the meantime he would definitely prefer if his human companions were home most of the time or can take him wherever they go. This good boy responds well to training as he is eager to please, listens well, and is a quick learner. Sweet Blu is very much looking forward to a warm lap to call his own and in return he will be the most devoted friend that anyone could ever hope for.
Blu first joined Peace of Mind when his senior guardian became ill and sadly could not take him to the facility where they moved. He had to come back to POMDR after being adopted when the other dog in his adoptive home became unwell and his adopter couldn't manage his training needs and her other dog's medical needs.
Blu is looking for a foster home who can help work with him on his leash walking skills and confidence building to reduce his anxiety and reactivity.
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), 33 pounds
Stella finds herself searching for a home without other dogs and a spot with people who have herding dog experience and are knowledgeable about training.
After being found as a stray, Stella was taken to Hitchcock Road Animal Services before arriving at POMDR.
Stella is hoping to move into a new 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, 11 years old (estimated), 15 pounds
This sweet Schnauzer boy joined us from Tracy Animal Services. He was brought to them as a stray and was found to need medical attention for a mass, so he came to POMDR and is being assessed by our vets.
Moose 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, 7 years old (estimated), 17 pounds
Little Chiquito would do well in a home where either he's the only apple of your eye, or he gets to have some doggy brothers or sisters. However, Chiquito appears to be a bit afraid of cats and, due to the fact that this little guy can get anxious from time to time, it's recommended that he does not live with young children.
Chiquito came to us from Kern County Animal Services when they reached out for help due to their shelter being beyond capacity.
Chiquito is currently in a suite at our clinic but would love to go to a foster home right 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, 12 years old (estimated), 19 pounds
Miss Lilly is fully house-trained, but she needs to eat a special diet to help with urinary care and, although she loves food, she is limited in what she is allowed to eat. With only a couple of teeth left, she eats soft food only. This sweetheart is eager to join you on explorations and car rides, and be your faithful companion all day, every day!
Lilly was surrendered to Santa Cruz County Animal Services because of her medical needs that need a little extra TLC.
Lilly is looking for a temp foster while her 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.
Female, 12 years old (estimated), 8 pounds
Contra Costa Animal Services reached out to us to see if we could help her with her medical needs, and Nikka will likely need some followups at our vet clinic after she has been evaluated by our vet staff.
Nikka is currently cuddled up in a suite at our vet clinic and is looking for a loving and mellow 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), 5 pounds
Chico gets a little car sick on long drives or on windy roads. With no teeth left he prefers his food and treats to be in small bites and soft. His silly tongue often pokes out which beautifully matches his goofy personality and adorable face. He would love nothing more than joining a quiet, low-activity household where he can spend a lot of time with his doting and attentive companions.
Chico came to us from a shelter in Sacramento.
Chico will need a temp foster while his current foster is out of town and preferably lives in the Santa Cruz area.
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), 7 pounds
Jeff is a little shy when meeting new friends, but warms up quickly. He is dog friendly but has no known experience with kitties or children.
This sweet guy joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after he was picked up as a stray.
This sweet, snuggly boy is in a suite at our vet clinic but would love to go into 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.
Female, 10 years old (estimated), 10 pounds
Up until now, Terra did not get a chance to live life to the fullest and she is eager to catch up on the plush pampered poodle lifestyle. She does have a bit of a wobbly walk, but she gets around beautifully. At her foster home she is getting introduced to car rides and although she is not the biggest fan, yet, she takes new experiences in stride. She is perfectly housetrained and knows how to use a doggie door. This beautiful soul is dreaming of a home where she can be part of all the daily activities, and where she can give and receive lots and lots of attention and affection.
Terra was roaming the streets as a stray when a good Samaritan saw a truck run over her -- fortunately without making contact! She was taken to Hitchcock Road Animal Services before joining POMDR.
This sweet senior lady is searching for a loving foster home that can help her live her best life and recover from the traumatic past few weeks she's had. Terra is currently cozied up in a boarding suite at our Monterey vet clinic but we'd love for her to land in a foster home soon. Terra will need a few visits to our Monterey vet clinic for medical care.
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), 11 pounds
Katara seems a bit overwhelmed with too much commotion in a home or other dogs invading her space, so she is looking for a quiet landing spot that is ready to welcome a new best friend. She lights up when she sees a leash and is always ready for an adventure!
Sweet little Katara joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after being surrendered to the shelter for being "too old."
Katara is looking to land in a loving foster home where she can blossom and shine! She is currently boarding at our Monterey vet clinic and would love to join a mellow 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.
Female, 8 years old (estimated), 9 pounds
This 9-pound nugget of cuteness is hoping to find affectionate humans who are home most of the day, with whom to share lots of cuddles, and who are able to tote her around a bit. She would do best in a home without stairs or other unsecured drop-offs. At our clinic, Winifred had a cancerous growth removed and she is now in remission, but she will need regular medical check-ups.
Winifred came to us from the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter so that we could address her medical needs.
Winifred needs a temp foster while her current foster is out of town and would do best in a temp foster that can also care for her foster sister Jingle Belle.
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 previous foster home, Jasper lived 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 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, 6 years old (estimated), 18 pounds
Unfortunately, Buggs has a long road to recovery ahead. He is currently at our vet clinic awaiting surgery to repair a fractured pelvis. We are still working on his medical plan, but we know he will need to be on strict crate rest for many more weeks, if not months. Once he is fairly stable, we'd love to see him land in a caring home to recover with his people by his side.
This sweet little Pug was brought to San Jose Animal Care Center after being hit by a car. He was found to have a fractured pelvis and an injured left eye, which was removed at the shelter. He came to us when the shelter reached out to see if we could help.
Buggs is looking for a calm foster home that can help him recover from surgery to repair his broken pelvis.
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), 53 pounds
This amazing pup is friendly with any person and dog he meets and is excited about all interactions. He would be very happy as a single dog or have an equally active canine buddy, but he has a pretty strong prey drive and is looking for a home without feline housemates. Neptune is a super curious and strong guy and he would appreciate a patient human companion with whom he can practice how to walk on leash without pulling or jumping and who can teach him how to be calm when he needs to be. He already knows some fun commands and can sit, lay down, shake, and stay on command as long as you have some yummy treats to reward him with. On car rides, he likes sticking his head out of the window, or, if the window is not down, he just curls up quietly.
Neptune is a dog who would really would prefer to be with his humans most of the time receiving lots of love, attention, and continued training. He dreams about being part of an active family, who will keep his smart brain engaged and take him on lots adventures.
This sweet boy joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after he was found as a stray.
Neptune needs a new foster to take over his care before May 10th. He would love a foster who is able to continue his training with leash skills and polite greetings with humans so he can learn not everyone wants a big dog jumping in their lap to greet them!
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), 10 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 temp foster home while her 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, 9 years old (estimated), 11 pounds
Josh takes daily medication for a heart murmur and high blood pressure. Found as a stray, his foster family reports that he acted as though he won the biggest jackpot when he first got to sleep in his new cozy dog bed. This grateful and affectionate lad is just waiting to blossom and be pampered in his forever home.
Josh came to us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services to make room in the overfull shelter.
Josh is looking for a foster home who can work on some training with him.
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), 10 pounds
Jingle Belle would do best in a quiet home without children, but we think she'd do well in a home with other dogs, especially if they enjoy snuggling. She also gets along well with cats. This little sweetheart needs a lot of rest and is very low energy, so she needs someone to help her take everything one day at a time. We are continuing to treat her for medical issues in our vet clinic, and it's recommended that she receive prescription GI food as she has a very sensitive tummy.
This tiny girl came to us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after she was found as a stray.
Jingle Belle needs a temp foster while her current foster is out of town and would prefer to go to a temp foster where she can be with her foster sister Winifred.
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), 10 pounds
Little Jamie is described as an active boy. He loves his squeaky toys and playing ball. He has such a fun personality, his foster even describes him as a 'real clown'! He's love a home where he can get a few walks a day as these are a highlight of his day! Jamie has lived with other dogs in the past and seems to enjoy the company of other canine companions. As active as he is, Jamie is a cuddle bug at heart! He loves to snuggle and give kisses with his people! What more could you ask for in your next best friend?
Jamie came to us after his guardian had to move to a facility that doesn't accept pets and was heartbroken to give him up.
Jamie is looking for a temp foster while his current foster is out of town who preferably lives in the Santa Cruz area.
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), 10 pounds
This girl sweet girl can be bit fearful of change. She isn't the biggest fan of car rides at the moment, so it would be safest for her to travel in a crate while in the car. We don't know how Pearl does around kitties or children at this time.
This curly little girl joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after she was picked up as a stray.
Pearl is currently cozied up in a boarding suite at our Monterey vet clinic. She is looking for a foster who is willing to work with her to help her feel comfortable with all the change she has been through lately and where she can be the only dog in the 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, 10 years old (estimated), 18 pounds
Because he is hard of hearing and blind, he is happiest when his human is close by. We don't yet know how he'd do with young children, but he's been great around other dogs of all shapes and sizes and doesn't seem to mind polite kitties.
Cosmo's history is a bit of a mystery and probably was an airport page-turner. Now that he has landed with us, we know he's ready to get on home to you!
Cosmo is looking for a foster while his current fosters are 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.