Santa Cruz Pride Parade
Join us in celebrating the annual Santa Cruz Pride Parade! We will have a well-decorated POMDR mobile, signs, banners, and lots of dogs!
When: Sunday, June 1 at 11:00am
Where: Pacific Avenue, Downtown Santa Cruz
What: To celebrate LGBTQ rights and queer-identifying folks in our Central Coast community and beyond.
Join us for a funday Sunday! Learn More Here!
When: Sunday, June 1 at 11:00am
Where: Pacific Avenue, Downtown Santa Cruz
What: To celebrate LGBTQ rights and queer-identifying folks in our Central Coast community and beyond.
Join us for a funday Sunday! Learn More Here!
Companion-sip Adoption Event
Companion-sip: Coffee & Senior Dogs
Coffee, cuddles, and companionship? Yes, please!
Join us for a cozy little adoption event featuring some of the sweetest senior dogs around, plus fresh coffee from our friends at Coffee Companions - a nonprofit helping shelter animals through community and connection.
Come for the caffeine, stay for the snuggles, and leave with a full heart (and maybe a new best friend).
When: Saturday, June 21
11:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Peace of Mind Dog Rescue Office
615 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
(Cinderella is our adoptable poster pug for this event!)
Coffee, cuddles, and companionship? Yes, please!
Join us for a cozy little adoption event featuring some of the sweetest senior dogs around, plus fresh coffee from our friends at Coffee Companions - a nonprofit helping shelter animals through community and connection.
Come for the caffeine, stay for the snuggles, and leave with a full heart (and maybe a new best friend).
When: Saturday, June 21
11:00am - 1:00pm
Where: Peace of Mind Dog Rescue Office
615 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove, CA
(Cinderella is our adoptable poster pug for this event!)
Team Heinrich Throws Fundraising "Pawty" for POMDR
Sip, Savor and Support Peace of Mind Dog Rescue at a poolside "Paw-ty" hosted by our friends at the Heinrich Team.
When: Thursday, June 26 from 5 - 7:00pm
Where: Hofsas House Hotel on San Carlos Street between 3rd and 4th, Carmel
What: Bark bites, pet photos, paw readings and sweet treats! Paella by Chef Brandon Miller will be served along with wine from Bernardus Winery.
Space is limited to 50 two-legged attendees. Reservations required. Tickets are $50 per person and available for purchase online.
When: Thursday, June 26 from 5 - 7:00pm
Where: Hofsas House Hotel on San Carlos Street between 3rd and 4th, Carmel
What: Bark bites, pet photos, paw readings and sweet treats! Paella by Chef Brandon Miller will be served along with wine from Bernardus Winery.
Space is limited to 50 two-legged attendees. Reservations required. Tickets are $50 per person and available for purchase online.
Hofsas House Hosts Wine Tastings
Join POMDR and Hofsas House for Locals' Favorite Wine Fridays. Sip local wines, enjoy small bites, and support Peace of Mind Dog Rescue. Your four-legged friends are invited too!
July 18, 2025, 5:30 - 7 pm, featuring wines from Scheid Vineyards, and Twisted Roots
Hofsas House is located on San Carlos Street between 3rd and 4th, Carmel.
$15.00 per person includes one glass of wine and nibbles. Space is limited to 40 attendees. Reservations required. To make a reservation, contact Carrie at Hofsas House at (831) 624-2745 or [email protected]. 100% of the proceeds benefit POMDR. More info.
July 18, 2025, 5:30 - 7 pm, featuring wines from Scheid Vineyards, and Twisted Roots
Hofsas House is located on San Carlos Street between 3rd and 4th, Carmel.
$15.00 per person includes one glass of wine and nibbles. Space is limited to 40 attendees. Reservations required. To make a reservation, contact Carrie at Hofsas House at (831) 624-2745 or [email protected]. 100% of the proceeds benefit POMDR. More info.
Volunteer Orientation and Foster Overview via Zoom
Wednesday, August 21, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Via Zoom
All new and current volunteers are invited to attend. If you are considering volunteering, we would love to have you as well!
For more information about our volunteer opportunities or to fill out an online volunteer application, click here.
Please email us to RSVP for the orientation. Whether you are a current volunteer, a new volunteer, or a prospective volunteer, we would love to see you there - invite a friend!
Via Zoom
All new and current volunteers are invited to attend. If you are considering volunteering, we would love to have you as well!
For more information about our volunteer opportunities or to fill out an online volunteer application, click here.
Please email us to RSVP for the orientation. Whether you are a current volunteer, a new volunteer, or a prospective volunteer, we would love to see you there - invite a friend!
POMDR Benefit Shop
Shop Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday - Sunday (Closed Monday).
Location: 223 Grand Ave, Suite 1 Pacific Grove
Learn More and Donate!
Location: 223 Grand Ave, Suite 1 Pacific Grove
Learn More and Donate!
The Monica Rua Silver Hearts Fund
We are thrilled to announce the creation of the Monica Rua Silver Hearts Fund, a tribute to the tireless dedication that Monica, our co-founder, has to helping senior dogs. After over 15 years of service on the POMDR Board of Directors, Monica continues to make a difference by fostering super seniors, dogs with severe medical conditions, and those in hospice care.
The Silver Hearts Fund will be used to cover extraordinary medical expenses for POMDR dogs, ensuring they receive the specialized care they need. Join us in honoring the incredible legacy and commitment that Monica has created by donating today.
Support A Senior Dog Today
The Silver Hearts Fund will be used to cover extraordinary medical expenses for POMDR dogs, ensuring they receive the specialized care they need. Join us in honoring the incredible legacy and commitment that Monica has created by donating today.
Support A Senior Dog Today
The Tiny Dog with the Huge Heart
The Tiny Dog with the Huge Heart by Stephanie Turcotte Edenholm is intended to inspire compassion and empathy in readers of all ages through the story of the life of a real dog named Bernie, who was adopted from POMDR by our co-founder Monica Rua.
The book is available on Amazon.com or at the POMDR Bauer Center in Pacific Grove, CA. Proceeds benefit POMDR.
The book is available on Amazon.com or at the POMDR Bauer Center in Pacific Grove, CA. Proceeds benefit POMDR.
Wooftrax "Walk for a Dog"
You can now support POMDR and help us save more senior dogs by using the Wooftrax app and selecting POMDR as your animal charity of choice. The app is free and it's easy to log your walk.
The more people actively walking with Wooftrax, the greater the donation to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue! Every walk counts, whether it's around the block or a long hike.
No dog in your life right now? No problem. You can still record your walk with the app's "virtual dog," Cassie!
Learn more about Wooftrax
The more people actively walking with Wooftrax, the greater the donation to Peace of Mind Dog Rescue! Every walk counts, whether it's around the block or a long hike.
No dog in your life right now? No problem. You can still record your walk with the app's "virtual dog," Cassie!
Learn more about Wooftrax
Cards and More by Catherine Sullivan Benefiting POMDR
Artist and POMDR supporter and volunteer, Catherine Sullivan, has created a website showcasing her dog and floral themed artwork and greeting cards.
We have an assortment of Catherine's greeting cards, postcards and canvas totes for sale at the POMDR Bauer Center (615 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove).
You can also purchase Catherine's cards and artwork through her zazzle website.
100% of proceeds from the sale of her merchandise go to POMDR!
We have an assortment of Catherine's greeting cards, postcards and canvas totes for sale at the POMDR Bauer Center (615 Forest Ave, Pacific Grove).
You can also purchase Catherine's cards and artwork through her zazzle website.
100% of proceeds from the sale of her merchandise go to POMDR!
