Foster Candidates

Additional Adult Dog Candidates : Adopt An Animal | Anti-Cruelty (anticruelty.org)

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador 

Length of Stay: Can go for anytime

Any available adult dog who is over 30 pounds can also go to foster. Just double-check they're located at our River North Location.  Please reach out to the foster team for more information. 

Use the following filters to see who can go to foster:

Location: 1. River North Adoption Center

Care Staus: In shelter

Species: Dog

Age: Adult, Senior

Size: Large, Medium

Name: Beauty A54031342

Age: 3 Years 

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 1-2 Months (foster needed for June)

I am ON  meds 

Recovering from FHO (hip) surgery. Will need to exercise and to use injured leg as much as possible to regain function/strength. Will be on Carprofen  twice a day. For the most part" potty trained. Foster parents should keep Beauty on a consistent and frequent schedule for the first few weeks she is home to get her used to going outside. Lived with two other large dogs in previous home. No reported issues. Frequently went to the dog park and was social/playful. Carte trained, While at the shelter, highly aroused in kennel and when taken out for walks. Jumps up against handler incessantly. Very affectionate and wants a lot of attention. Highly food motivated. Only appears to know "sit" command

Name: Stan A0055643693

Age: 3 years

Reason for Foster: Behavior, Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: preferably until adopted 

I am ON meds 

Hx: minimal, from another shelter; noted to be "sweet". On gaba for stress. Hiss/swat at people, behavior has deteriorated in-shelter over past couple weeks, needs to decompress.

Name: Oscar 55741151

Age: 5 years

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks 

I am ON meds 

Has a URI infection: thin. Missing annual vaccine and is not yet neutered. Frozen,  burning head in blankets but tolerated handling.

Name: Joann A55455434

Age: 1 year

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks 

I am  NOT currently on meds 

Mild URI. Chipped upper right canine tooth, may need dental work before adoption. Alreadyed spayed and up to date on vaccines. 

Name: Queenie A0055662350

Age: 2 years

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks (Until URI signs resolved)

I am ON meds 

Owner took in a stray outdoor cat that was pregnant with the intention of fostering her and her babies until they were old enough to go up for adoption. 

Name: Sabrina A0055780871

Age: 9 months

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks  (Until URI signs resolved)

I am ON meds 

Friend of the owner brought her in. Tense but tolerated processing.

Name: Nyla A0055802677

Age: 1 Year

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks  (Until URI signs resolved)

I am ON meds 

URI signs continue, ulcers on tongue healed; Thin; Spay/hernia repair sites healing. Reported litterbox issues. Shy around strangers and needs a few visits to warm up.

Name: Neo A0055718266

Age: 1 year 

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks (Until URI signs resolved)

I am ON meds 

Picky eater, may need encouragement to eat.

Name: Pretty A0055797263

Age: 2 years

Reason for Foster: Medical  

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks (Until URI signs resolved)

I am ON meds 

Picky eater, may need encouragement to eat.

Name: Moira A0055711900

Age: 2 years

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks (Until URI signs resolved)

I am NOT on meds 

Picky eater, may need encouragement to eat.

Name: Lemonade A0055711912

Age: 1 year

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks (Until URI signs resolved)

I am ON meds 

Picky eater, may need encouragement to eat.

Name: London A0055671287  

Age: 1 year

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks (Until URI signs resolved)

I am NOT on meds 

Picky eater, may need encouragement to eat.

Name: Wayne A0055807856

Age: 9 months

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks (Until URI signs resolved)

I am ON meds 

Found as a stray in Humboldt Park, reported friendly.

Name:  Oreo A0055680726

Age: 2 years

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks (Until URI signs resolved)

I am ON meds 

Not fond of strangers but will open up to them. 

Name:  Mittens & Bella A0055748667, A0055748640

Age: 7 & 9 years

Reason for Foster: Medical, SAFE program 

Length of Stay: 60-90 days

We are NOT on meds 

Mittens: Mild URI signs noted, ongoing picky appetite

Bella: URI signs continue, picky eater, thin, able to handle for exam but still fractious

Both have URI, are not spayed, are really shy, and will need time to decompress

Name: Kitten 1,2,3,4 55738666, 8686, 8691, 8682

Age: 3 months

Reason for Foster: Medical, too young

Length of Stay: 2 Weeks 

We are NOT currently on meds 

Recovering from URI but need about 2 weeks more to recover.  No medication at this time.  There was a live flea on one kitten but then were treated with selamectin and that should take care of the problem.  

Name: Guinea Pigs and Rabbits 

Age: 1-6 Years Old 

Reason for Foster: Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: 2-4 weeks

We are NOT on meds.

We have a lot of small animals that would love to get a shelter break and make space for other animals. If you are interested, email the Foster Team for more information.