Foster Candidates

Foster Candidates

Click on the banners below to see a list of shelter animals who are currently looking for foster care. Animals are listed in three categories: dogs needing foster, cats needing foster, and kittens needing foster (this includes moms with kittens to care for!). Click the yellow banners to expand each section.

If you are a current foster and see someone below who you'd like to bring into your care, email us at foster@anticruelty.org. If you're not a current foster, but are interested in taking part, visit our About Fostering page to learn how to get started. 

Animals Awaiting Placement

Updated: 05/03/2024 at 3:45 PM 

Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.

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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

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Name: Beauty A54031342

Age: 3 Years 

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 1-2 Months 

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

Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.

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Name:  Paris Shannon A0055675241 *URGENT*

Age: 2 years

Reason for Foster:  SAFE

Length of Stay: 60-90 days

I am ON meds 

Experience with cats is needed, as Paris is showing concerns with her liver values. 

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Name:  Marlow A0036326250 *PENDING INTEREST*

Age: 8 years

Reason for Foster:  Medical, Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: 4 weeks

I am NOT on meds 

On a special diet because of chronic diarrhea.  Need to see if diet will help.  She does occasionally drip stool outside of litter box. 

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Name: Aurelio A0055491780

Age: 1 year 7 Months 

Reason for Foster: Behavior, Medical, Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: Until adopted

I am NOT on meds 

Picky eater, may need to encourage to eat. Stressed in shelter/cage, can be very vocal while adjusting.  Once he settled, he started to seek attention. History of being social and attention seeking in home.  Lapses in litterbox usage, however boxes were rarely cleaned and did not make attempts to remedy problem.  Adoption floor would likely be a difficult space for him to adjust and he makes his discomfort known (growls, screams, swats).  Behavior intensity seems to be cage/shelter specific. 

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Name: Jellybean A0055481686

Age: 1 year

Reason for Foster: Behavior 

Length of Stay: Unti adopted if possible 

I am ON meds 

Has had a lot of ongoing stressors, would benefit from a quiet home environment.  Also to check behavior in home & to monitor for attacking/biting his own tail.  Recent tail amputation

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Name: Symmetra 55620972 

Age: 6 Months 

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3-4 Weeks 

I am ON meds 

fearful, hiding, allows touch/pet, URI- on meds doxy & gaba. 

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Name:  O'Malley A0055707431 and Butterball A0055707442

Age: Adult cats 

Reason for Foster:  SAFE PROGRAM 

Length of Stay: 60-90 days

I am ON meds 

" Stiff and shy." Most recent note for O'Malley says "At front of cage rubbing on bars, soft meowing, slightly dilated eyes and a relaxed body. Seeking attention right when opening cage door. Leaning into pets all over, rolling over on side and back. Liked temptations," Due for vaccines on 4/28/2024. 

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Name: Goldie 55744574

Age: 2 Years 

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weejs 

I am NOT on meds 

Has an URI and is a bit thin. Missing one annual and rabies but can't receive those until healthy.  Scared cat. 

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Name: Niko 55624365

Age: 8 Years 

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weejs 

I am NOT on meds 

Picky eater, may need encouragement to eat. History of allergies, if flares up may begin overgrooming/itching, please notify vets if substantial allergy signs noted.

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Name: Stanley 54912727

Age: 8 Years 

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks 

I am ON meds 

URI signs continue, eyes improving; Thin. History of overgrooming (allergies?) and early kidney disease. Stable for now but will need reassessment at Foster return, 

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Name: Treble 55688348

Age: 1 Year 

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks 

I am ON meds 

Mild URI signs continue; up to date on vaccines and is already neutered. No personality notes but also no behavior concerns . 

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Name: River A55513067

Age: 7 Months 

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks 

I am NOT on meds 

Mild URI signs continue; Picky eater, may need to encourage to eat. Once healthy, can come in for surgery/rabies vaccine. 

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Name: Pinta 55506991
Age: 1 year 

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks 

I am ON meds 

Pinta has an URI and will need an eye onintmetnt applied twice a day. Her previous owner of her and 7 other cats were reported as friendly and like being around people. All cats are reported to have litter box issues. However pinta has not been noted to have any litter issues. She has been very scared but is slowly starting to open up more. 

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Name: Swirl A55800260

Age: 9 Months 

Reason for Foster: Medical

Length of Stay: 4 Weeks 

I am NOT on meds 

Swirl is thin and will need to gain weight before surgery. She will be due for her annual vaccine on 5/08. Soft vocalizing in carrier, pulled back when moving quickly. Otherwise seeking attention, purring, rubbing against you. 

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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.

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Name: Tuxedo A0055722144

Age: 3 years

Reason for Foster: Behavior, Adoption Ambassador

Length of Stay: preferably until adopted 

I am ON meds 

Very upset in-shelter but has a great history, indoors-only. 

Hx: described as friendly; shy when visitors come to the home, hides, takes 3-4 visits before comfortable and then seeks attention; never been to vet
 

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Name: Mei A55719090

Age: 1 years

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks 

I am ON meds 

Has an URI infection: thin. Missing annual vaccine and is already spayed. A bit shy and may avoid but nice. 

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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.

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Name: Squishy Paws 55671201

Age: 1 year

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks 

I am NOT  on meds 

Mild URI signs continue; Thin; Missing annual vaccine and is already neutered. quiet/hiding/avoiding, not eating. Huddled under perch upon approach. 

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Name: Mother A55597621

Age: 2 years 

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks 

I am ON meds 

Very shy, scared, and not eating eating. Able to pet but shies away from people. will be on Gabapentin - 0.36ml PO BID x 14 days. Missing vaccines. 

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Name: Maynard A55741107

Age: 1 years 

Reason for Foster: Medical 

Length of Stay: 3-5 Weeks 

I am NOT on meds 

URI signs continue: Up to date on vaccines and already spayed. No behavior concerns. 

Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.

Name:  Lancy 55739544, Fancy 9552, Delancey 9557, Nancy 9561

Age: Mom: 1 year Babies: 6 days

Reason for Foster:  Underage/nursing

Length of Stay: 8 Weeks 

We are NOT on meds 

 Nursing mother with 4x day kittens. Purring, kneading, quiet. Allowed all handling and processing, allowed all handling and weighing of kits.

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Name:  Peaches A55733179 and Mango A55733208

Age: Mom: Adult Kitten: 22 Days 

Reason for Foster:  Underage/Nursing 

Length of Stay: 7 weeks  

We are NOT on meds 

Kitten is easy to handle and will be eligible for vaccines 4/23. Mom is hissing and swatting-- will be TNR after her kitten is old enough. Luckily, mommas do most of the work and only require a small space in your home. You should still be weighing the kitten and making sure mom is attentive. Mom will be sent home with kitten dry food and mom and baby Royal Canin wet food.

Please email foster@anticruelty.org for more information about the candidates below.

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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.