It's true that Dorito used to be a SoCal dude, but he's made a big move to the Monterey Bay area! Dorito brings an exciting and youthful energy to the POMDR program. We can't wait for you to meet him!

This spunky little guy enjoys sniffaris around the neighborhood and chillaxing on the couch with his favorite people. Dorito's name comes from his adorable and perfectly Dorito shaped ears, which we hope you all enjoy as much as we do!

Dorito joined us from Ventura County Animal Services to help alleviate overcrowding at the shelter there.

Dorito is currently cozied up at our Monterey Clinic and is looking for a long term foster! Would you like this little guy to come spend some time with you? 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.

Lola is an absolute doll and extremely cute. She loves to be on your lap or sitting next to you. She is very sociable and easy to handle. She has a little motor that keeps her energetic in her exploring. She is good with other dogs of all sizes, but does get lap possessive. She is responsive on a leash and will follow you around the house or a contained area.

Lola recently returned to POMDR after her loving guardian passed away. Sweet Lola is one of our cherished pups in the program (been with the program since 2017) and she truly deserves to live out the rest of her senior years in a quiet and peacefully loving home. Could that be with you?!

Lola would like to find a place to relax and feel comfortable at until she finds her forever home. If you think that could be with you, 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.

Ciabatta is a sweet senior named for his softness on the inside just like his namesake. With his graying muzzle, soulful eyes, and calm demeanor, Ciabatta is the perfect companion for anyone looking to share quiet moments and unconditional love. Don't be fooled by his age, he's still got plenty of pep in his step and a heart full of love to give! Ciabatta gets along well with other mellow dogs and would thrive in a relaxed home where he can be your little shadow. Whether you're curled up with a good book or enjoying a sunny afternoon on the porch, Ciabatta will be right there with you, soaking up every minute. Thsi sweet boy even loves trips to the beach and watching the waves.

Sweet Ciabatta joins us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after he was found as a stray. With a smile like his, we don't understand how his people haven't been found but he's ready to hop right into his forever home today.

Ciabatta will be ready to land in a loving foster home around Tuesday, June 24th. Ready to help show him what the good life is all about? 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.

Sweet little joyful Jodi has big ears and an even bigger heart, full of love! She's sweet as honey, always ready to give you a friendly wag of her tail. Her goofy antics will have you laughing out loud, especially when she scoots along the ground in a happy sploot! Jodi is playful and energetic, but when the day is done, she's all about cuddles, snuggling up close for a good night's sleep. Jodi's love for humans is unconditional; she simply adores being around them!

Jodi is looking for the peanut butter to her jelly! This girl is so very ready to be her loving human's shadow.

Little Jodi joined the POMDR squad from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after she was surrendered by her loving guardian who could no longer care for her.

Amazing little miss Jodi is currently cozied up at our Monterey vet clinic while she awaits a loving foster home. She'd be an amazing addition to just about any home! Would you like to take her home 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.

Smiley Koda is a large bundle of energy and love! He is a young gentleman with a heart of gold, interested in long walks (or runs!), and is looking for his forever adventure buddy! This handsome boy would be a perfect fit for someone who is looking for a young energetic dog who enjoys exercise and lots of affection and love!

Koda sits on command and could benefit from a loving, patient, and understanding guardian to teach him other basic commands and how to politely walk on leash. He gets along with other dogs but does tend to bark at them when he is out on walks to let them know he wants to play. Koda would not be a good fit in a home that has cats or children.

Koda came to us after his senior guardian passed away.

Koda is a strong and sensitive pup who can be a little shy at first, but he warms up quickly, especially if you have treats! He's currently doing well in his foster home and has shown himself to be a sweet and loyal companion.

Koda does have one incident in his past where he bit a stranger who startled him by suddenly entering his space after a stressful vet visit. This behavior was out of character and seems to have been entirely situational. Because of this, we're looking for a foster who can be a strong advocate for Koda. Someone who understands dog body language, is mindful of his boundaries, and can help set him up for success. Koda would do best in a home without cats or kids.

If you'd like to see videos of Koda in his current foster home or have any questions about his behavior, please don't hesitate to reach out to [email protected]

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.

Looking for a true sweetheart? Agatha is as sweet and gentle as they come! This darling lady landed at a local shelter in horrible shape. This poor girl. Her body was covered in feces, she was severely overweight, matted, suspected to be in heart failure, and could barely even stand. It was truly heartbreaking to see any dog in this condition, but Agatha proved to be loving and gentle despite the neglect.

Our staff and veterinary team have Agatha cleaned up and looking and feeling much better already, but she really needs a home where she can lay her head down. Can you help? She's looking for a loving home that can help her lose some weight but also limit her exercise due to her heart condition. She will need more frequent visits to our Monterey vet clinic and some medications. Luckily, she's an easy patient all around. Agatha gets along great with other dogs and seems to enjoy the company of people.

Agatha joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after she was picked up as a stray in this neglectful state. Sadly, her guardians were found but they surrendered her to the shelter because they were not able to meet her medical needs.

Agatha is searching for a home that can keep her comfortable and not overly active due to her heart condition. She does however need to lose some weight so this foster home would ideally be able to monitor her diet closely to help with this weight loss. She's an easy keeper who loves to snooze much of the day away in a comfy bed.

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.

With this little Razzle Dazzle and a cherry on top, every day is like a Sundae! This sweet, friendly, and mellow lady always enjoys a good cuddle, will politely paw you for continued belly rubs, and will dole out gentle kisses if you let her. If that does not get your attention, she may grumble and make silly throaty noises until she can no longer be ignored. She is friendly with other dogs of all sizes when out and about, but we don't yet know how she would behave around cats and children. When meal time rolls around, she gets a bit snippy with her fellow canines and is better off eating separately. At her foster home she loves being around her humans, taking naps in a comfy dog bed, spending time outside in the sunshine, showing off with spinning zoomies, and going for long walks. She is an excellent errand-running buddy, has great car-riding manners, and is always up for an adventure. In the car, she sits attentively in her bed and sometimes she likes to stick her head out the window for a few minutes. Razzy is also fine staying home alone now and then, although she much prefers when her people are around. Her foster even reports that she is house trained!

While overall in good shape, Razzy will require prescription eye drops, medicated baths, and supplements for her chronic dry eye and skin issues. Since joining POMDR, she has been receiving all the medical care and TLC she needed and is already feeling much better. This soft little Miss was found abandoned near an emergency vet and is now definitely ready to live the good life and enjoy all the razzmatazz she so much deserves.

Razzle Dazzle joined the POMDR pack after she was picked up and cared for by the San Jose Animal Care and Services team.

Sweet Razzle is currently curled up in a loving foster home and is just looking for a temporary spot while they are out of town! Want to bring this adorable girl home with you?! If so, please reach out today to solidify your opportunity to temp foster this girl!

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.

Bindi is a young, medically challenging puppy who was picked up as a stray in Salinas. This poor girl was found hobbling around experiencing some obvious neurological issues. Poor thing! We can't even imagine her out in the big world by herself.

Bindi is searching for a family with people who can be home with her most of the day, as she does topple over and has a challenging time getting back up. She will also need baths more regularly than your average pup, as she sometimes topples into her potty piles. She seems to love being around other, gentle dogs and she even gets the zoomies! She would do best in a home with minimal obstructions as she can get stuck in odd places when she's exploring. While we think her vision is impaired, she is still able to navigate her surroundings once she learns them.

Bindi has come a long way in the past few months with her loving foster. We are excited to share that Bindi was assessed by a neurologist and received an MRI. Bindi will likely be a special needs dog her whole life, stemming from malnourishment early in her development. They don't, however, think this is causing her any pain! We are hopeful her balance and general wellbeing will continue to improve with a balanced diet and comfortable lifestyle. She may also benefit from physical therpay for balance.

If you are interested, please watch the video at the end of her profile here for a closer look at her symptoms. Please note that she is always kept in a safe and monitored environment here, and she is able to get herself back up and keep her head safe when falling.

While Bindi has already been through so much in her short life, she still has much to learn. Puppy socialization is critical to lifelong behavior and skills for any dog, so we want to ensure Bindi's next home is up for meeting her medical needs as well as her socialization and exposure needs as a growing puppy.

Bindi joined us from Hitchcock Road Animal Services after she was found as a stray. While Bindi isn't our usual senior dog, she was out of options due to her medical need. With no other rescues able to take her in, we decided Bindi was destined to become a POMDR pup!

Bindi is looking for a special foster home who can be with her much of the day and support her on her medical journey. She is wobbly on her feet and topples over easily.

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.

Fern is looking for a home that will give her lots of exercise - a couple of runs daily would be ideal. If you are looking for a running or hiking buddy, Fern would love to be your gal.

Fern has an active mind. She is learning the difference between what she is allowed to play with and what is off limits. She is very good at entertaining herself by dragging large dog beds around the house. She loves other dogs, and she is intrigued by cats, but doesn't hurt them.

People outside of her usual pack are scary. She is skittish in places she doesn't know and jumps at sudden sounds. She currently lives in a remote area and will likely adjust once she has more positive experiences.

Fern was found as a stray in a rural area of Monterey County, and sadly no one came looking for her. We can't wait for this beautiful girl to bond with her people and blossom in time!

Fern is currently in a loving and active foster home and she is just looking for a temporary spot while they are out of town. If you are looking for a four-legged running buddy, do not look any further, Fern is your girl! Please keep in mind that Fern is very skittish around new people and may take a bit to warm up to you. However, once she knows you, she will love you with all of her heart!

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.

Zelda is a tiny but mighty, loving little lady looking for her forever home. She loves being carried in her foster mom's pouch, and is always content to toddle around the yard in the sun. Zelda loves to be the center of attention, and we think she would do best in home without other dogs.

Zelda recently had one of her eyes removed, and is healing like a total champ. She would love nothing more than to live out her golden years in a warm and loving home.

Zelda came to POMDR from Santa Clara County Animal Services.

Zelda is currently hanging out in a loving foster home with a few other pups but she is looking to find a new home where she can be the only apple of someone's eye! 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.

Terra is a happy little lady ready to land in her forever home! Terra appreciates regular meals, a couple of well-timed treats, walks around the neighborhood, and loads of love. At the end of her busy day, she enjoys relaxing on the couch snuggled up next to you. Although she definitely prefers when her human companion is around, she is also fine when left home alone for a little while. 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.

This sweet girl is perfectly polite when meeting new pups and will give them an initial sniff but doesn't really pay them any mind after that. She does have a bit of a wobbly walk, but she gets around beautifully.

Our vet staff diagnosed Terra with a heart condition known as an AV Block, which means she cannot undergo surgery due to possible complications under anesthesia and has not been able to have some mammary masses removed. She has also been experiencing some seizures. For this reason, Terra is looking for a home that is comfortable administering life long oral medication to her daily.

Due to Terra's current medical needs, POMDR is offering one year of medical appointments/medications through our Monterey vet clinic at no cost to their adopter. If you are interested in taking advantage of this perk, we can share more with you upon submission of your adoption questionnaire.

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 temporary foster home that can help her live her best life while her regular foster is out of town. Terra does have high medical needs so she is searching for a medically experienced temp foster. If you have this expertise to share with Terra for just a few days, we'd love to hear from 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.