Their second chance begins with you
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.
If we have foster or foster-to-adopt dogs available, you can find them listed below.
Be sure to stay in touch via our socials for up-to-date announcements, fostering and adoption availability.
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SCHOONER
MALE
6 YEARS OLD
BULL TERRIOR MIX
💚🐾 URGENT FOSTER OR FOSTER TO ADOPT NEEDED – SCHOONER 🐾💚
Schooner urgently needs a second chance. 💔
Meet Schooner, a gorgeous 6-year-old male Bull Terrier mix who has sadly found himself in a rural pound after being surrendered. Through no fault of his own, this lovely boy is now at risk of euthanasia if we can’t secure him a foster or foster-to-adopt home as soon as possible.
Schooner is a well-behaved family dog with a beautiful nature. He has lived in a home environment and has proven to be good with other dogs and children, making him a wonderful companion for the right family. He is untested with cats and is not suitable for a home with livestock.
He is already desexed and vaccinated, and will be microchipped once in care, with any veterinary expenses covered by Mornington Peninsula Dog Rescue.
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JAMBO
MALE
1 YEAR OLD
SHEPHERD MIX
URGENT FOSTER OR FOSTER TO ADOPT NEEDED – JAMBO
Our gorgeous 1-year-old Shepherd mix, Jambo, urgently needs a new foster or foster to adopt home. Through no fault of his own, his current foster arrangement is no longer suitable, and if we can’t find him a home quickly, he will sadly have to go into boarding kennels.
Jambo is a sweet, affectionate young boy who is looking for a family that can give him the time and reassurance he needs. He is currently experiencing separation anxiety, so he would thrive in a home where someone is around more often than not to help him settle and build his confidence.
Jambo’s ideal home:
Someone home for most of the day.
A single dog household, where he can be the centre of your world.
A home with teenage children or older, as he isn’t suited to young children.
A patient family committed to helping him overcome his separation anxiety with love, routine and positive reinforcement.
Jambo is still just a young dog with his whole life ahead of him. He has so much love to give and simply needs the right environment to help him flourish. We know the perfect home is out there—we just need to find it.
Foster or foster to adopt within Victoria.
If you can offer Jambo a safe place to land, or would like to know more, please send apply as soon as possible. If you can’t foster, sharing this post could help him find the home he desperately needs.
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FUSILLI
FEMALE
18 MONTHS OLD
BULL ARAB
URGENT FOSTER OR FOSTER-TO-ADOPT NEEDED – FUSILLI AKA PRINCESS BOWIE
Meet Princess Bowie (Fusilli) – a beautiful 18-month-old Bull Arab who is urgently searching for a foster or foster-to-adopt home in Victoria.
Bowie is a sweet, affectionate and easy-going girl who absolutely adores her people. She loves nothing more than cuddling up in bed with her humans, playing with her favourite squeaky toys and being included in family life. Everyone she meets quickly falls in love with her gentle, loving nature.
Her foster family describes her as an absolute joy to have around and a gorgeous companion with so much love to give.
About Bowie
Loving, friendly and incredibly affectionate.
Loves cuddles and snuggling up beside her people.
Extremely food motivated.
Travels beautifully in the car.
Knows a range of commands including sit, drop, stay, leave, wait and more.
Thrives on human companionship and loves being close to her family.
Bowie’s ideal home
Someone who is home for most of the day.
An only dog household, or potentially with a calm, easy-going canine companion.
A loving family who will truly make her part of the family.
Older teenagers only.
No cats.
Adoption Fee: $800
Bowie is a strong girl and can pull on lead. She can also become anxious when she sees or hears other dogs and young children while out walking. She is looking for an experienced handler who can continue building her confidence through positive, reward-based training and help her feel safe and secure in these situations.
She has already learnt that she can be left inside for short periods, and with ongoing patience and positive training, we believe she will continue making wonderful progress.
We are looking for a foster or foster-to-adopt home with someone who understands that building confidence and changing behaviours takes time and is willing to give Bowie the patience, understanding and positive guidance she needs while she continues to develop. We are hopeful these behaviours will continue to improve as she settles into the right home and gains confidence through consistency, routine and positive reinforcement.
Princess Bowie is ready to give her whole heart to the people who give her a chance. If you can offer this beautiful girl the loving home she deserves, please complete a foster application today.
Foster home must be located in Victoria.