Their second chance begins in your hands

Dogs for foster or foster-to-adopt

Thinking about adopting a dog, but not sure if you’re ready to commit? 

Our foster-to-adopt program lets you care for a rescue dog first and see how you bond before making adoption official. At Mornington Peninsula Dog Rescue Incorporated (MDPRI), we believe this is the best way to ensure the right forever match. 

Join our community and give a dog in need their second chance. If you have any queries or would like further information on Fostering and Foster-to-Adopt, please reach out via our Contact page. We’d love to connect with you.

You can find our available foster or foster-to-adopt dogs below. 

Be sure to stay in touch via our socials for up-to-date announcements, fostering and adoption availability. 

  • Dublin

    Dublin

    *URGENT FOSTER CARER NEEDED

    GENDER: MALE
    AGE: 10-12 MONTHS
    BREED: BLUE STAFFY MIX

    Meet Dublin, a young, friendly blue Staffy mix who urgently needs a foster home to step up for him. At just under a year old, he’s still a pup at heart and ready to learn and grow with the right guidance. Dublin is a friendly, affectionate boy who is great with other dogs. He is untested with cats or kids, but he’s brimming with potential. He just needs a safe, loving home to land in while he waits for his forever family. Could you be the one to give him that chance? If you can open your heart and home to foster Dublin, please get in touch today. This sweet boy is counting on you. Dublin will be fully vetted once in care (costs covered by MPDRI)

  • Bon Bon

    Bon Bon

    *URGENT FOSTER CARER NEEDED

    GENDER: FEMALE
    AGE: 2 YEARS
    BREED: IRISH WOLFHOUND

    Gentle giant Bon Bon is currently sitting in a rural NSW pound, and she desperately needs a safe foster home to come to. This beautiful girl has the softest nature and a heart as big as her paws. Bon Bon loves nothing more than napping in the sun. She is dog-friendly and easy-going with other pups. This sweet, affectionate and gentle-natured girl enjoys her daily walks, but also loves her downtime. Bon Bon will be fully vetted once in care (covered by the rescue). All she needs is a safe, loving home to rest her head while she waits for her forever family. If you can open your heart and home to foster Bon Bon, please reach out today; she needs you now more than ever.

  • Pugsley

    Pugsley

    *URGENT FOSTER CARER NEEDED

    GENDER: MALE
    AGE: 11-12 MONTHS
    BREED: STAFFY MIX

    Meet Pugsley, an 11–12 month old male Staffy mix who desperately needs a safe place to land. This sweet boy was found roaming on the highway and is now looking for a foster home where he can feel secure and loved. Pugsley is very friendly and good with other dogs. He is not yet tested with cats or kids, but he’s still just a young boy, easy to train and with his whole life ahead of him. Pugsley is full of love and friendliness and just needs someone to open their hear and home so he can leave his scary highway days and pound cage behind. Pugsley is vaccinated but not yet desexed or microchipped - all vetting will be done once he is in care (costs covered by MPDRI). We will provide support every step of the way. If you can foster Pugsley, even temporarily, please reach out today. His safety depends on it.

  • Holly

    Holly

    *URGENT FOSTER/FOSTER-TO-ADOPT NEEDED FOR HOLLY

    GENDER: FEMALE
    AGE: 3 YEARS
    BREED: AMSTAFF

    Sensitive and eager to please, Holly charms everyone she meets with her affectionate nature and soulful eyes. Her foster mum says she’d make the perfect therapy dog. She loves to lean in for weighty, grounding cuddles and often wraps a paw around you while she snoozes. Holly’s other great love? Toys! She delights in carrying them proudly in her mouth or curling up with them in her bed. As a Staffy girl, Holly has a sensitive tummy and skin, but she’s thriving on a simple, easy-to-buy chicken-based diet and a little Zyrtec for mild allergies. Holly walks nicely on lead and enjoys her outings, but she is dog selective and would be best suited as the only dog in the household. She isn’t suited to homes with young children, but dog-savvy teenagers would make wonderful companions for her. She must go to a cat-free home, as she will chase. Holly thrives on routine and loves being close by. If you work from home, she’ll be your happiest shadow. Holly is a sensitive soul with so much love to give.

  • Cordelia

    Cordelia

    GENDER: FEMALE
    AGE: 12 MONTHS
    BREED: BULL ARAB

    This stunning girl is packed with personality and energy, and she’s ready to find a home that matches her spark. Cordelia is high-energy… but only when the mood strikes. She loves a good play session in the morning and often gets a second wind after dinner. But don’t be fooled—she’s surprisingly calm the rest of the day, especially when given a pigs ear and her own space. She waits patiently for her food, knows to sit and wait until released. Her house manners are impeccable. She sleeps soundly in the laundry, respects the “No Go” zones (like the kitchen and bedroom), and knows better than to jump on the couch. With children, she’s gentle and loving, having previously lived with toddlers. She’s best suited to a single-dog household for now due to some lead reactivity and a strong prey drive (cats are a no-go). Cordelia thrives on structure, enrichment, and boundaries. She’s looking for a confident, committed owner who can support her training journey and make her feel secure and loved.